Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 210
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 164
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 152
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 148
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 144
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 134
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2015
Consumer Complaints
875 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I HAD A POWER STEERING FAIL. WHILE DRIVING I LOST MY POWER STEERING, POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, AND DUE I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME POWER STEERING..
Corrective Action:
I HAD A POWER STEERING FAIL. WHILE DRIVING I LOST MY POWER STEERING, POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, AND DUE I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME POWER STEERING..
Additional Notes:
I HAD A POWER STEERING FAIL. WHILE DRIVING I LOST MY POWER STEERING, POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, AND DUE I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME POWER STEERING..
Mfg Campaign: 11353897
Recall Date: Sep 9, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINE SEIZED WHEN OIL CONSUMPTION RAPIDLY INCREASED BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE EXITING THE FREEWAY.
Corrective Action:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINE SEIZED WHEN OIL CONSUMPTION RAPIDLY INCREASED BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE EXITING THE FREEWAY.
Additional Notes:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINE SEIZED WHEN OIL CONSUMPTION RAPIDLY INCREASED BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE EXITING THE FREEWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11353780
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, AND THE OIL LEVEL AND BATTERY VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS FRIEND'S RESIDENCE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,404.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, AND THE OIL LEVEL AND BATTERY VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS FRIEND'S RESIDENCE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,404.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, AND THE OIL LEVEL AND BATTERY VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS FRIEND'S RESIDENCE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,404.
Mfg Campaign: 11352859
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE ENGINE IS STALLING YET MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST AND IT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE LIST BECAUSE MY ENGINE IS COUGHING AND I WOULD LIKE THE ISSUE RESOLVED BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME.
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE ENGINE IS STALLING YET MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST AND IT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE LIST BECAUSE MY ENGINE IS COUGHING AND I WOULD LIKE THE ISSUE RESOLVED BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME.
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE ENGINE IS STALLING YET MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST AND IT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE LIST BECAUSE MY ENGINE IS COUGHING AND I WOULD LIKE THE ISSUE RESOLVED BEFORE IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11350062
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Corrective Action:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Additional Notes:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11349532
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Corrective Action:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Additional Notes:
2016 SONATA WITH 103,000 MILE. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. REGULAR FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. THE ENGINE BURNS OUT OIL WELL BEFORE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. OIL LAMP FLICKERS. MECHANIC STATES OILS IS BURNING UP AND RELEASED THROUGH EXHAUST THEREFORE NO LEAKS DETECTED. 2ND ISSUE: P2122 CHECK ENGINE CODE. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALS PEDAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAULTY. PART WAS $202. NOT SURE IF THIS IS MISDIAGNOSED AND RELATED TO SLUGGISH ENGINE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11349532
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Corrective Action:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Additional Notes:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Mfg Campaign: 11348549
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Corrective Action:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Additional Notes:
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND AS I BEGIN TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL OUT. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AND MADE A COMPLETE STOP AS I ACCELERATED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS IF IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. NOW WHEN I'M DRIVING I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH AND ANY TIME I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL OUT SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF SLOWLY THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PUT IT BACK ON AS IF IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING GAS TO THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT READ CODE P 1326. NOW MY CAR IS IN SAFETY MODE
Mfg Campaign: 11348549
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Corrective Action:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Additional Notes:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Mfg Campaign: 11344008
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Corrective Action:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Additional Notes:
HELLO I PURCHASED A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 4/8/2020 WITH 110,743 MILES ON IT WITH NOW 116,000. ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO SYMPTOMS TO THE NAKED EYE . MAYBE A WEEK LATER I COULD FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SPEED CONTROL THE AIR INTAKE SEEMED VERY SLUGGISH IT WON'T TAKE OFF FROM THE LINE IT WILL DRAG BEFORE IT DECIDES TO PICK UP SPEED . NOW THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPECIFIC CARS WITH NO RECALL ON THEM. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. CODE P200 INTAKE MANIFOLD .. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL ITS INITIAL SPEED ...
Mfg Campaign: 11344008
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Corrective Action:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Additional Notes:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11342824
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Corrective Action:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Additional Notes:
BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. ENGINE HAS A HOLE IN IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11342824
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH HYBRID SYSTEM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND AFTER SOME PERIOD OF TIME, ERROR MESSAGE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM. TURN OFF ENGINE." WILL APPEAR. CAR THEN LOSES POWER FROM COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND CAN ONLY OPERATE ON ELECTRIC. REQUIRES PULLING THE CAR OVER, TURNING THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNING THE CAR BACK ON, WHICH WILL ALLOW POWER TO THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO BE TEMPORARILY RESTORED, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS STATE UNTIL LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS P2600. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE BY THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE FOUR TIMES, AND IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR A FIFTH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE THREE TIMES FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 7-12 MONTHS AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP, BUT ISSUE CONTINUES TO RECUR. DATES OF ISSUES AND MILEAGE BELOW: MARCH 1, 2018: 27,451 OCTOBER 15, 2018: 39,820 JUNE 3, 2019: 47,380 JULY 26, 2020: 60,500
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH HYBRID SYSTEM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND AFTER SOME PERIOD OF TIME, ERROR MESSAGE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM. TURN OFF ENGINE." WILL APPEAR. CAR THEN LOSES POWER FROM COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND CAN ONLY OPERATE ON ELECTRIC. REQUIRES PULLING THE CAR OVER, TURNING THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNING THE CAR BACK ON, WHICH WILL ALLOW POWER TO THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO BE TEMPORARILY RESTORED, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS STATE UNTIL LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS P2600. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE BY THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE FOUR TIMES, AND IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR A FIFTH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE THREE TIMES FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 7-12 MONTHS AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP, BUT ISSUE CONTINUES TO RECUR. DATES OF ISSUES AND MILEAGE BELOW: MARCH 1, 2018: 27,451 OCTOBER 15, 2018: 39,820 JUNE 3, 2019: 47,380 JULY 26, 2020: 60,500
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH HYBRID SYSTEM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND AFTER SOME PERIOD OF TIME, ERROR MESSAGE "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM. TURN OFF ENGINE." WILL APPEAR. CAR THEN LOSES POWER FROM COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND CAN ONLY OPERATE ON ELECTRIC. REQUIRES PULLING THE CAR OVER, TURNING THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNING THE CAR BACK ON, WHICH WILL ALLOW POWER TO THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO BE TEMPORARILY RESTORED, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS STATE UNTIL LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS P2600. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE BY THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE FOUR TIMES, AND IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR A FIFTH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE THREE TIMES FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 7-12 MONTHS AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP, BUT ISSUE CONTINUES TO RECUR. DATES OF ISSUES AND MILEAGE BELOW: MARCH 1, 2018: 27,451 OCTOBER 15, 2018: 39,820 JUNE 3, 2019: 47,380 JULY 26, 2020: 60,500
Mfg Campaign: 11342130
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE, WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH ACTUATOR, BUT NEW ACTUATOR WOULD NOT WORK IN CAR SO THEY REPROGRAMMED IT AND PUT OLD ONE BACK IN CAR, 500 MILES LATER CAR IS DOING SAME THING AGAIN WITH NOT WORKING IN REVERSE!
Corrective Action:
CAR STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE, WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH ACTUATOR, BUT NEW ACTUATOR WOULD NOT WORK IN CAR SO THEY REPROGRAMMED IT AND PUT OLD ONE BACK IN CAR, 500 MILES LATER CAR IS DOING SAME THING AGAIN WITH NOT WORKING IN REVERSE!
Additional Notes:
CAR STOPPED GOING INTO REVERSE, WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH ACTUATOR, BUT NEW ACTUATOR WOULD NOT WORK IN CAR SO THEY REPROGRAMMED IT AND PUT OLD ONE BACK IN CAR, 500 MILES LATER CAR IS DOING SAME THING AGAIN WITH NOT WORKING IN REVERSE!
Mfg Campaign: 11340048
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Mfg Campaign: 11338674
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE IS USING 3 QUARTS OF OIL PER 2,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT THEY JUST KEEP REPROGRAMMING IT TO FIX, ENGINE STALLS.
Mfg Campaign: 11338674
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Corrective Action:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Additional Notes:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330495
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Corrective Action:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Additional Notes:
A SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE RAIL AND CAR FRAME CAME OUT ON IT'S OWN OVER TIME. CAR HAS BEEN USED IN A NORMAL MANNER. DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SEAT STARTED ROCKING AND WOBBLING. NO PIECES ARE BROKEN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330495
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR IS USING OIL CAN'T GO BUT 1000 MILES CAR NEEDS ATLEAST 2 QUARTS OF OIL HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. *TR
Corrective Action:
CAR IS USING OIL CAN'T GO BUT 1000 MILES CAR NEEDS ATLEAST 2 QUARTS OF OIL HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. *TR
Additional Notes:
CAR IS USING OIL CAN'T GO BUT 1000 MILES CAR NEEDS ATLEAST 2 QUARTS OF OIL HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11327142
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CV AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CALLED CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BROOKSVILLE LOCATED AT 14358 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613, (352) 597-1265, AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V678000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CV AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CALLED CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BROOKSVILLE LOCATED AT 14358 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613, (352) 597-1265, AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V678000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CV AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CALLED CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BROOKSVILLE LOCATED AT 14358 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613, (352) 597-1265, AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V678000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11326157
Recall Date: May 27, 2020
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