NHTSA complaint: 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON — ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a screeching type noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. While driving approximately 70 mph smoke was suddenly present coming from under the hood. After stopping the engine compartment became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire and a police report were taken and the vehicle was towed away. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation