Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 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 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
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: 209
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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: 195
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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: 153
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2016
Consumer Complaints
1.3K ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE TAKEN MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT FWD INTO SOUTHWEST HYUNDAI, 8800 LOMAS NE, ALBUQUEQUE, NM FOR: TURBO LULLS BEFORE ACCELERATING; VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SLOWING, STOPPING THEN ACCELERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH VEHICLE JERKING, CHUGGING, STALLING DELAYED ACCELERATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN; TURNING CORNERS; STOPPING; TURNING INTO INTERSECTION THEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON: 5/28/2019; 8/01/2019;11/11/2019; AND 11/15/19. ON 11/15/19 HYUNDAI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ("DCT") AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED OR REPLACED. ALL THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DID EXPERIENCE IT AS WELL. ON 11/15/2019 I WAS THEN HANDED A COPY OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - ATTENTION CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF HYUNDAI 2015-2017 SONATO ECO, 2016-2017 TUCSON, AND 2016-2017 VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONS ("CLASS VEHICLES"). I ALSO RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A COUPLE DAYS LATER; A NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, PO BOX 2704, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 926647: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, NO. 8:16-CV-02102-DOC-JCG. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO UPLOAD ONE DOCUMENT. FOR INFORMAION GO TO DCTSETTLEMENT.HYUNDAIUSA.COM THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE TAKEN MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT FWD INTO SOUTHWEST HYUNDAI, 8800 LOMAS NE, ALBUQUEQUE, NM FOR: TURBO LULLS BEFORE ACCELERATING; VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SLOWING, STOPPING THEN ACCELERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH VEHICLE JERKING, CHUGGING, STALLING DELAYED ACCELERATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN; TURNING CORNERS; STOPPING; TURNING INTO INTERSECTION THEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON: 5/28/2019; 8/01/2019;11/11/2019; AND 11/15/19. ON 11/15/19 HYUNDAI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ("DCT") AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED OR REPLACED. ALL THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DID EXPERIENCE IT AS WELL. ON 11/15/2019 I WAS THEN HANDED A COPY OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - ATTENTION CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF HYUNDAI 2015-2017 SONATO ECO, 2016-2017 TUCSON, AND 2016-2017 VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONS ("CLASS VEHICLES"). I ALSO RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A COUPLE DAYS LATER; A NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, PO BOX 2704, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 926647: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, NO. 8:16-CV-02102-DOC-JCG. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO UPLOAD ONE DOCUMENT. FOR INFORMAION GO TO DCTSETTLEMENT.HYUNDAIUSA.COM THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE TAKEN MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT FWD INTO SOUTHWEST HYUNDAI, 8800 LOMAS NE, ALBUQUEQUE, NM FOR: TURBO LULLS BEFORE ACCELERATING; VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN SLOWING, STOPPING THEN ACCELERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH VEHICLE JERKING, CHUGGING, STALLING DELAYED ACCELERATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN; TURNING CORNERS; STOPPING; TURNING INTO INTERSECTION THEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON: 5/28/2019; 8/01/2019;11/11/2019; AND 11/15/19. ON 11/15/19 HYUNDAI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ("DCT") AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED OR REPLACED. ALL THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DID EXPERIENCE IT AS WELL. ON 11/15/2019 I WAS THEN HANDED A COPY OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - ATTENTION CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF HYUNDAI 2015-2017 SONATO ECO, 2016-2017 TUCSON, AND 2016-2017 VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONS ("CLASS VEHICLES"). I ALSO RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A COUPLE DAYS LATER; A NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, PO BOX 2704, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 926647: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, NO. 8:16-CV-02102-DOC-JCG. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO UPLOAD ONE DOCUMENT. FOR INFORMAION GO TO DCTSETTLEMENT.HYUNDAIUSA.COM THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11286536
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Corrective Action:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Additional Notes:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Mfg Campaign: 11286577
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Corrective Action:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Additional Notes:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Mfg Campaign: 11286577
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Corrective Action:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Additional Notes:
THIS IS THE 5TH TIME. REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE THIS TIME.SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 12-06-2019
Mfg Campaign: 11286577
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11282534
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11282534
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION GEAR NOT CATCHING PERIODICALLY. AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BLEW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. BOTH BRAKE HARNESSES WERE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY DUE TO BURN UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11282534
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Corrective Action:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Additional Notes:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11282091
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Corrective Action:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Additional Notes:
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE RPMS RISE BUT IT TAKES ROUGHLY 2-3 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO HELP. THE 2016 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND I BELIEVE THE 2017 MODEL SHOULD BE AS WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11282091
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
FEW SECONDS HESITATION, AND SHAKY MOTION ON TAKE OFF, WHEN CAR IS WARM (IN HEAVY TRAFFIC). HESITATION/DELAY IN SHIFTING GEAR, WHEN NEED ACCELERATION.
Corrective Action:
FEW SECONDS HESITATION, AND SHAKY MOTION ON TAKE OFF, WHEN CAR IS WARM (IN HEAVY TRAFFIC). HESITATION/DELAY IN SHIFTING GEAR, WHEN NEED ACCELERATION.
Additional Notes:
FEW SECONDS HESITATION, AND SHAKY MOTION ON TAKE OFF, WHEN CAR IS WARM (IN HEAVY TRAFFIC). HESITATION/DELAY IN SHIFTING GEAR, WHEN NEED ACCELERATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11281538
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Corrective Action:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Additional Notes:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11281047
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Corrective Action:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Additional Notes:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11281047
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Corrective Action:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Additional Notes:
CAR ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STALLS, LAGS,HESITATES, JUMPS AND CHUGS WHEN GAS IS PRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THE ENGINE/TRANS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND MOVE THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WILL ENGAGE AND JERK, AND JUMP. THE HESITATION MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE THE DAY BOUGHT THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11281047
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY RECENTLY. I WAS AFRAID OF TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, AND I WAS AFRAID OF A BILL IF THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE BEHAVIOR. SO NOW I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE'S NO CODES SHOWING. THEY'VE ASSURED ME THAT THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. I ASSURE YOU, THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LEAVE ME LAGGING WITH NO POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION BEING HONKED AT BY OTHER VEHICLES WHO NARROWLY MISS HITTING ME. I EVEN ASKED FOR A REPROGRAMMING, (SINCE THAT SEEMS TO HAVE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME), BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING SINCE, TO THEM, MY VEHICLE IS WORKING AS IT SHOULD. I'M AWARE OF THE CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE, (EVEN WITH THE CLASS ACTION MONEY), I REALLY JUST WANT MY CURRENT VEHICLE TO WORK PROPERLY.
Corrective Action:
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY RECENTLY. I WAS AFRAID OF TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, AND I WAS AFRAID OF A BILL IF THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE BEHAVIOR. SO NOW I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE'S NO CODES SHOWING. THEY'VE ASSURED ME THAT THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. I ASSURE YOU, THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LEAVE ME LAGGING WITH NO POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION BEING HONKED AT BY OTHER VEHICLES WHO NARROWLY MISS HITTING ME. I EVEN ASKED FOR A REPROGRAMMING, (SINCE THAT SEEMS TO HAVE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME), BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING SINCE, TO THEM, MY VEHICLE IS WORKING AS IT SHOULD. I'M AWARE OF THE CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE, (EVEN WITH THE CLASS ACTION MONEY), I REALLY JUST WANT MY CURRENT VEHICLE TO WORK PROPERLY.
Additional Notes:
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY RECENTLY. I WAS AFRAID OF TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, AND I WAS AFRAID OF A BILL IF THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE BEHAVIOR. SO NOW I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE'S NO CODES SHOWING. THEY'VE ASSURED ME THAT THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. I ASSURE YOU, THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LEAVE ME LAGGING WITH NO POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION BEING HONKED AT BY OTHER VEHICLES WHO NARROWLY MISS HITTING ME. I EVEN ASKED FOR A REPROGRAMMING, (SINCE THAT SEEMS TO HAVE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR SOME), BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING SINCE, TO THEM, MY VEHICLE IS WORKING AS IT SHOULD. I'M AWARE OF THE CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE MY VEHICLE, (EVEN WITH THE CLASS ACTION MONEY), I REALLY JUST WANT MY CURRENT VEHICLE TO WORK PROPERLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11280426
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Corrective Action:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Additional Notes:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11279350
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Corrective Action:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Additional Notes:
OIL PAN LEAK: 2.0L NU GDI ENGINE IS STARTING TO LEAK OIL IN THE OIL PAN. ONLY 38,900 MILES. PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL WAS MADE BY THE DEALER AND NO NOTICE ABOUT THE ISSUE MAS MADE.I WILL GO TO THE DEALER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE OF THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11279350
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND HESITATES OR ALMOST STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STANDING STOP. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. DEALER RESETS SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION FOR US PERIODICALLY WHICH HELPS FOR A WHILE; IS THIS A FLAW IN MANUFACTURE OR JUST THE NATURE OF A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION?
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND HESITATES OR ALMOST STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STANDING STOP. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. DEALER RESETS SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION FOR US PERIODICALLY WHICH HELPS FOR A WHILE; IS THIS A FLAW IN MANUFACTURE OR JUST THE NATURE OF A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION?
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND HESITATES OR ALMOST STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STANDING STOP. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. DEALER RESETS SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION FOR US PERIODICALLY WHICH HELPS FOR A WHILE; IS THIS A FLAW IN MANUFACTURE OR JUST THE NATURE OF A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION?
Mfg Campaign: 11278704
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. YOU CAN HIT THE GAS AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN FOR ALMOST 30 SECONDS THEN IT WILL JERK REALLY HARD AND GO. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T BONED BECAUSE OF IT STALLING OUT WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE HAD IT AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. YOU CAN HIT THE GAS AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN FOR ALMOST 30 SECONDS THEN IT WILL JERK REALLY HARD AND GO. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T BONED BECAUSE OF IT STALLING OUT WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE HAD IT AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. YOU CAN HIT THE GAS AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN FOR ALMOST 30 SECONDS THEN IT WILL JERK REALLY HARD AND GO. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T BONED BECAUSE OF IT STALLING OUT WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE HAD IT AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING.
Mfg Campaign: 11278711
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAWLEY HYUNDAI (28000 EAST FRY BOULEVARD, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635, (520)-226-0656) TO BE REPAIRED PER TSB NUMBER: 16-GI001 (TRANSMISSION DUAL CLUTCH); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,004.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAWLEY HYUNDAI (28000 EAST FRY BOULEVARD, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635, (520)-226-0656) TO BE REPAIRED PER TSB NUMBER: 16-GI001 (TRANSMISSION DUAL CLUTCH); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,004.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAWLEY HYUNDAI (28000 EAST FRY BOULEVARD, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635, (520)-226-0656) TO BE REPAIRED PER TSB NUMBER: 16-GI001 (TRANSMISSION DUAL CLUTCH); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,004.
Mfg Campaign: 11278262
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON DECIDED IT WAS NOT GOING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT WAS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT VIA THE SHIFTER AND SHOWING IT WAS SHIFTING ON THE DASH. IT WAS PARKED. EVEN WHEN TOWED, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND WOULDN'T MOVE FROM THE PARKED SPOT.. IT WORKED IN THE AM, SHIFTING FUNNY OF COURSE, THEN COME AFTER NOON, WOULDN'T GO. FINALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS TIME WHEREAS THE FIRST TIME (95500K) IT DIDN'T. CURRENTLY HAS 100754 MILES AND I'M OUT OF STATE. ALREADY CONTACTED CORPORATE AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON DECIDED IT WAS NOT GOING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT WAS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT VIA THE SHIFTER AND SHOWING IT WAS SHIFTING ON THE DASH. IT WAS PARKED. EVEN WHEN TOWED, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND WOULDN'T MOVE FROM THE PARKED SPOT.. IT WORKED IN THE AM, SHIFTING FUNNY OF COURSE, THEN COME AFTER NOON, WOULDN'T GO. FINALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS TIME WHEREAS THE FIRST TIME (95500K) IT DIDN'T. CURRENTLY HAS 100754 MILES AND I'M OUT OF STATE. ALREADY CONTACTED CORPORATE AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON DECIDED IT WAS NOT GOING TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT WAS ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT VIA THE SHIFTER AND SHOWING IT WAS SHIFTING ON THE DASH. IT WAS PARKED. EVEN WHEN TOWED, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND WOULDN'T MOVE FROM THE PARKED SPOT.. IT WORKED IN THE AM, SHIFTING FUNNY OF COURSE, THEN COME AFTER NOON, WOULDN'T GO. FINALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS TIME WHEREAS THE FIRST TIME (95500K) IT DIDN'T. CURRENTLY HAS 100754 MILES AND I'M OUT OF STATE. ALREADY CONTACTED CORPORATE AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11278053
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
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