| Issue ID | 1545332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11185835 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 22/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine starting making a knocking noise. Brought into dealer and was told it had complete engine failure due to broken bearing and i would need a new engine. Denied request through warranty. Only around 43000 miles are on the car. Hyundai informed me it was denied due to oil not being changed properly as evidenced by two areas of sludge on the inside of the hood of the engine. Service records brought to hyundai showing oil was changed within the 7500 mile as indicated on hyundai's website and owners manuel. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOMERSET, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KM8SMDHFXHUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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