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2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — ENGINE

crash · 1842106 · 2022-09-20

Vehicle

Make
HYUNDAI
Model
SANTA FE SPORT
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
ENGINE
Miles at failure
172,000
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sante Fe. The contact stated that after she purchased the vehicle while driving, she rear-ended another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine was replaced however, the contact stated that two to three hours later while driving, the RPM’s failed to increase over number two and the engine failed to engage at 45 MPH. The contact then stated that while driving or idling, she heard a rattling noise in the engine, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor regulator and the camshaft timing belt failed. The contact then stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two head gaskets failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact stated that no warranty information was provided and was unable to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11485422
Machine
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