# 2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2060912` · 2025-01-29 · 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:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
I was driving my 2006 Subaru forester vin #[XXX] around 5 PM.  I was waiting in an offramp lane to make a left turn, behind numerous cars.   Suddenly, a car pulled up next to me and told me to pull over because my car was on fire. I pulled over to the shoulder and as I did so the car lost power. I looked back once I got out of the car and sure enough if it was on fire.   I have no idea how this happened. I want it investigated. The car is currently at a tow yard and available for inspection. I do have pictures and video of the car fire as well as video from when the fire department put it out. I also have witnesses names and numbers.    About 23 days prior, I had noticed a lack of power when climbing hills. I took it into firestone and they told me that there was a third cylinder issue, but that it wasn’t dangerous.   He assured me it was not. Clearly that was not the case. This car, your vehicle, could’ve killed me.   If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at [XXX] . Thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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