{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11677232,"manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/13/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"07/30/2025","vin":"5XYZUDLB7DG","components":"ENGINE","summary":"While driving, my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe suddenly began losing acceleration without warning. No check engine lights were on at the time. The RPMs surged to 5,000\u20136,000, but the vehicle failed to gain speed. Moments later, the car lost all power completely. The red engine warning light and battery light illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle became unresponsive and would not restart.  I had the vehicle towed to a certified Hyundai dealership, where a diagnostic inspection confirmed a rod bearing failure \u2014 a well-documented issue associated with the Theta II engine. The dealership initially stated this type of failure should fall under Hyundai\u2019s extended warranty related to the class action lawsuit regarding defective Theta II engines.  I purchased the vehicle used in 2020 and have kept detailed maintenance records for every year of ownership, all of which I submitted to Hyundai in support of my engine replacement claim. Despite this, Hyundai denied coverage and declined to replace the engine.  This type of sudden engine failure, without any prior warning indicators, is extremely dangerous and appears consistent with the known defects in Theta II engines previously investigated by NHTSA. I\u2019m filing this complaint in the interest of safety, transparency, and accountability, especially as other drivers may be exposed to similar risks.  I respectfully urge NHTSA to review this incident as part of its ongoing oversight of Hyundai\u2019s Theta II engine defects and consider re-opening or expanding its investigation into these failures. I also request that NHTSA encourage Hyundai to reconsider its decision to deny my engine replacement claim, especially given the safety-critical nature of the failure and my full compliance with maintenance expectations.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2013","productMake":"HYUNDAI","productModel":"SANTA FE SPORT","manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America"}]}]}