# 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1934203` · 2023-10-09 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** SANTA FE
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
In transit, it began smoking and the engine light came on. After pulling to the side, flames erupted and it became fully engulfed, followed by a small explosion. The vehicle and it’s contents were a total loss.
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