10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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problem #7

Mar 102024

Santa Fe

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed flames originating near the firewall. The contact was able to extinguish the flames himself with a fire extinguisher. No warning lights were illuminated. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:?21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #6

Sep 022020

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact spoke to ciocca Hyundai of williamsport (202 lycoming mall dr, muncy, pa 17756; (570) 567-2000) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Danville, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 012020

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Greenway Hyundai of athens (4160 atlanta hwy, athens, ga 30606, (706) 612-9500) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 292020

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #3

Oct 262020

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Family Hyundai dealer, service & parts (8101 w 159th St, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 444-7100) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Glenwood, IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 202020

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that she had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle for emissions testing and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The independent mechanic where the contact purchased the vehicle was contacted and referred her to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #1

Aug 272020

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called West broad Hyundai located at 8903 w broad St, richmond, va 23294, (804) 755-7777, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Manakin Sabot, VA, USA