# 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1997192` · 2024-06-05 · 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:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
While I was driving on the highway in the left lane, smoke came from the engine, then it started coming from underneath the car.  The car turned off.  I was forced to stop on the left lane of the highway and exit the vehicle and walk as far away as possible.  I called 911, then I noticed fire coming from the engine.  This was unsafe for myself as well as other riders on the highway.  Firefighters came and put out the fire. Once they left, I was left by myself waiting for the tow truck to arrive.  No police officers helped to keep myself safe while waiting on the left shoulder once the highway re-opened.  When asked if I needed a police report, the police officer said no because it wasn't a crash. The vehicle was inspected by my insurance company and it was deemed a total loss.  There were no warning signs or messages or symptoms prior to the failure at all.
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