| Issue ID | 1439094 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062337 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 11/01/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased car in june 2017 and currently have approx. 5100 miles. When going from a standstill stop or a slow rolling start (exiting a driveway) the acceleration is lacking. Car will go high rpms but no speed. And when attempting to merge onto a road way it has become a safety concern as approaching cars from the rear close what was a safe distance to being on top of the bumper in no time since i can not accelerate. 0-40 can take upwards of 30 seconds with pedal depressed full. Car was taken in for service at dealer in december 2017 and was "corrected". Now the problem has become worse and car will produce problem more freqently and in any driving condition to include being in traffic. The only way i can somewhat correct the issues (and figured it out during trial and error) is to turn the drive mode to sport and turn off traction control. When car is in eco the problem is much more serve and in normal it frequently happens. I do not feel i should have to adjust or turn off systems in a vehicle to make it safe to drive nor should i have a vehicle i can not drive at safe speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NMZWDLA0HHXXXXXX |
| 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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