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:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI VILLAGE OF DANVERS (24 COMMONWEALTH AVE, DANVERS, MA 01923, (978) 646-8890) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI VILLAGE OF DANVERS (24 COMMONWEALTH AVE, DANVERS, MA 01923, (978) 646-8890) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. APPROXIMATELY 3-5 SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI VILLAGE OF DANVERS (24 COMMONWEALTH AVE, DANVERS, MA 01923, (978) 646-8890) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11115908
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON HAS A DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN YOU ARE SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GO THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND GO TO TAKE OFF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE WRONG GEAR AND YOU GET A BANG. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS LIKE DRIVING A CAR WITH A CLUTCH I CAN DRIVE A CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. THE CAR IS GREAT IF YOU NEVER HAVE TO STOP AND TAKE OFF. SOME DAYS IT'S BETTER THAN OTHERS. YOU CAN'T DRIVE THIS CAR LIKE A REGULAR TRANSMISSION CAR YOU CAN'T PULL OUT FOR FEAR THE CAR WILL NOT GO OR WILL BE IN THE WRONG GEAR. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER TOLD US THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. BELOW IT SAYS WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN, IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON HAS A DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN YOU ARE SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GO THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND GO TO TAKE OFF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE WRONG GEAR AND YOU GET A BANG. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS LIKE DRIVING A CAR WITH A CLUTCH I CAN DRIVE A CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. THE CAR IS GREAT IF YOU NEVER HAVE TO STOP AND TAKE OFF. SOME DAYS IT'S BETTER THAN OTHERS. YOU CAN'T DRIVE THIS CAR LIKE A REGULAR TRANSMISSION CAR YOU CAN'T PULL OUT FOR FEAR THE CAR WILL NOT GO OR WILL BE IN THE WRONG GEAR. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER TOLD US THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. BELOW IT SAYS WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN, IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON HAS A DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN YOU ARE SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND TRY TO GO THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES, WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND GO TO TAKE OFF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE WRONG GEAR AND YOU GET A BANG. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS LIKE DRIVING A CAR WITH A CLUTCH I CAN DRIVE A CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. THE CAR IS GREAT IF YOU NEVER HAVE TO STOP AND TAKE OFF. SOME DAYS IT'S BETTER THAN OTHERS. YOU CAN'T DRIVE THIS CAR LIKE A REGULAR TRANSMISSION CAR YOU CAN'T PULL OUT FOR FEAR THE CAR WILL NOT GO OR WILL BE IN THE WRONG GEAR. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER TOLD US THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN. THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM. BELOW IT SAYS WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN, IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11118171
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON WITH DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. WHEN IT FINALLY DID ACCELERATE IT WAS SLOW AND UNRESPONSIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS, CAUSING CROSS TRAFFIC TO BRAKE BEHIND ME. THE SAME HESITATION AND UNRESPONSIVENESS CAN OCCUR WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING LEFT/RIGHT AFTER COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THIS BEHAVIOR IS DUE TO THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION.
Corrective Action:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON WITH DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. WHEN IT FINALLY DID ACCELERATE IT WAS SLOW AND UNRESPONSIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS, CAUSING CROSS TRAFFIC TO BRAKE BEHIND ME. THE SAME HESITATION AND UNRESPONSIVENESS CAN OCCUR WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING LEFT/RIGHT AFTER COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THIS BEHAVIOR IS DUE TO THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION.
Additional Notes:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON WITH DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND TURNING RIGHT. WHEN IT FINALLY DID ACCELERATE IT WAS SLOW AND UNRESPONSIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS, CAUSING CROSS TRAFFIC TO BRAKE BEHIND ME. THE SAME HESITATION AND UNRESPONSIVENESS CAN OCCUR WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING LEFT/RIGHT AFTER COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THIS BEHAVIOR IS DUE TO THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION.
Mfg Campaign: 11113942
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11113448
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES AS I'M TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALSO AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION WAITING FOR A LIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ALSO. THREE MONTHS AGO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND I TOLD THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CHECK IT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT A RESET WAS DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CALLS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. I WILL BE TAKING THE SUV TO DEALER AGAIN THIS WEEKEND TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT AGAIN. I HOPE THAT A RECALL HAPPENS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. SUV HAS 19500 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11113448
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS IMPAIRED DUE TO THE HID HEADLIGHTS. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I SEE WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME THING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SEEM TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THE OTHER NIGHT, MY LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DARK WHILE DRIVING. THIS DEFINITELY DESERVES A NOTIFICATION/RECALL TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEFORE THERE IS A DEADLY ACCIDENT. PLEASE DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING IN ORDER TO PREVENT IMPAIRING OR LOSING A LIFE.
Corrective Action:
THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS IMPAIRED DUE TO THE HID HEADLIGHTS. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I SEE WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME THING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SEEM TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THE OTHER NIGHT, MY LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DARK WHILE DRIVING. THIS DEFINITELY DESERVES A NOTIFICATION/RECALL TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEFORE THERE IS A DEADLY ACCIDENT. PLEASE DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING IN ORDER TO PREVENT IMPAIRING OR LOSING A LIFE.
Additional Notes:
THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS IMPAIRED DUE TO THE HID HEADLIGHTS. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I SEE WHERE THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME THING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SEEM TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THE OTHER NIGHT, MY LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DARK WHILE DRIVING. THIS DEFINITELY DESERVES A NOTIFICATION/RECALL TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEFORE THERE IS A DEADLY ACCIDENT. PLEASE DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING IN ORDER TO PREVENT IMPAIRING OR LOSING A LIFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11111813
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE HYUNDAI (440 PLAINVIEW RD, HICKSVILLE, NY), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A DUAL CLUTCH AND THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE HYUNDAI (440 PLAINVIEW RD, HICKSVILLE, NY), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A DUAL CLUTCH AND THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE HYUNDAI (440 PLAINVIEW RD, HICKSVILLE, NY), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A DUAL CLUTCH AND THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11111851
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Corrective Action:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Additional Notes:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Mfg Campaign: 11109933
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Corrective Action:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Additional Notes:
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM TO STALL OR FALTER WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, THEN THE PEDAL CONTINUES DOWNWARD AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. HYUNDAI SERVICE ADVISOR ON JULY 6, 2018 POLITELY SAID "ALL TUCSON TURBO MODELS DO THIS, NO PROBLEM". TO ME THIS IS SCARY. DOES NHTSA THINK LIKEWISE AND COULD THERE BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
Mfg Campaign: 11109933
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
PERIODICALLY AT STOP SIGN/LIGHT THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELARATOR PRESSED. TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO ENGAGE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERTING TRAFFIC. YESTERDAY, LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE. BEGAN TO DECELEARTE WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE ALSO BEGAN REVING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ELEVATION OR ACCELARTION. BEFORE PARKING THE CAR IT BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE SMALL INCLINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SHOWS NO PROBLEMS. DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Corrective Action:
PERIODICALLY AT STOP SIGN/LIGHT THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELARATOR PRESSED. TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO ENGAGE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERTING TRAFFIC. YESTERDAY, LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE. BEGAN TO DECELEARTE WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE ALSO BEGAN REVING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ELEVATION OR ACCELARTION. BEFORE PARKING THE CAR IT BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE SMALL INCLINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SHOWS NO PROBLEMS. DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Additional Notes:
PERIODICALLY AT STOP SIGN/LIGHT THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELARATOR PRESSED. TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO ENGAGE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERTING TRAFFIC. YESTERDAY, LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE. BEGAN TO DECELEARTE WHEN I ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE ALSO BEGAN REVING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ELEVATION OR ACCELARTION. BEFORE PARKING THE CAR IT BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE SMALL INCLINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SHOWS NO PROBLEMS. DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11109525
Recall Date: Jul 4, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON LIMITED HAS A DUAL-CLUTH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION THAT IS UNSAFE AND UNPREDICTABLE. ON COUNTESS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS: 1)STALLED COMPLETELY FOR UP TO 5-6 SECONDS AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LEAVING ME EXPOSED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND/OR ROAD WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, 2) RANDOMLY DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AT SLOW, ROLLING SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AND THEN SUDDENLY JUMP INTO GEAR ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL COLLISIONS, 3) DROPPED OUT OF GEAR GOING UP AN INCLINE, 4) STALLING WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ROLLING SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE COLLISIONS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAPPEN VERY RANDOMLY, WITH OUT ANY WARNING, AND IN SLOWER, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND/OR WHEN ENTERING INTERSECTIONS. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE WE USE BETWEEN MY WIFE AND I, AND WE NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE EVEN STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY DEFINITE FIX FOR THIS DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE. HYUNDAI NOW WANTS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH ANOTHER DUAL-CLUTCH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION, AS THIS TRANSMISSION IS FLAWED AND UNSAFE. THEY REFUSE TO BUY THE CAR BACK. ADDITIONALLY, ARAPAHOE HYUNDAI IN COLORADO FAILED TO DISCLOSE THIS KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD I KNOW THIS, I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO NOTEWORTHY THAT HYUNDAI IS NO LONGER INSTALLING THE 7-SPEED, DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IN THE NEW HYUNDAI TUSCON'S, A CLEAR TESTAMENT THAT THEY KNOW IT IS FLAWED AND DANGEROUS. THEY ARE BEING SUED: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI, CASE NO. 8:16-CV-02102 THE NHTSA SHOULD FORCE HYUNDAI TO BUY ALL THESE CARS BACK. IT IS A TOTALLY UNSAFE VEHICLE. WHY HASN'T HYUNDAI RECALLED THIS FOR ALL YEARS!!??
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON LIMITED HAS A DUAL-CLUTH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION THAT IS UNSAFE AND UNPREDICTABLE. ON COUNTESS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS: 1)STALLED COMPLETELY FOR UP TO 5-6 SECONDS AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LEAVING ME EXPOSED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND/OR ROAD WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, 2) RANDOMLY DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AT SLOW, ROLLING SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AND THEN SUDDENLY JUMP INTO GEAR ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL COLLISIONS, 3) DROPPED OUT OF GEAR GOING UP AN INCLINE, 4) STALLING WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ROLLING SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE COLLISIONS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAPPEN VERY RANDOMLY, WITH OUT ANY WARNING, AND IN SLOWER, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND/OR WHEN ENTERING INTERSECTIONS. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE WE USE BETWEEN MY WIFE AND I, AND WE NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE EVEN STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY DEFINITE FIX FOR THIS DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE. HYUNDAI NOW WANTS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH ANOTHER DUAL-CLUTCH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION, AS THIS TRANSMISSION IS FLAWED AND UNSAFE. THEY REFUSE TO BUY THE CAR BACK. ADDITIONALLY, ARAPAHOE HYUNDAI IN COLORADO FAILED TO DISCLOSE THIS KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD I KNOW THIS, I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO NOTEWORTHY THAT HYUNDAI IS NO LONGER INSTALLING THE 7-SPEED, DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IN THE NEW HYUNDAI TUSCON'S, A CLEAR TESTAMENT THAT THEY KNOW IT IS FLAWED AND DANGEROUS. THEY ARE BEING SUED: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI, CASE NO. 8:16-CV-02102 THE NHTSA SHOULD FORCE HYUNDAI TO BUY ALL THESE CARS BACK. IT IS A TOTALLY UNSAFE VEHICLE. WHY HASN'T HYUNDAI RECALLED THIS FOR ALL YEARS!!??
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 HYUNDAI TUSCON LIMITED HAS A DUAL-CLUTH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION THAT IS UNSAFE AND UNPREDICTABLE. ON COUNTESS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS: 1)STALLED COMPLETELY FOR UP TO 5-6 SECONDS AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LEAVING ME EXPOSED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND/OR ROAD WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, 2) RANDOMLY DROPPED OUT OF GEAR AT SLOW, ROLLING SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AND THEN SUDDENLY JUMP INTO GEAR ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL COLLISIONS, 3) DROPPED OUT OF GEAR GOING UP AN INCLINE, 4) STALLING WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ROLLING SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE COLLISIONS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAPPEN VERY RANDOMLY, WITH OUT ANY WARNING, AND IN SLOWER, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND/OR WHEN ENTERING INTERSECTIONS. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE WE USE BETWEEN MY WIFE AND I, AND WE NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE EVEN STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY DEFINITE FIX FOR THIS DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE. HYUNDAI NOW WANTS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH ANOTHER DUAL-CLUTCH, 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION, AS THIS TRANSMISSION IS FLAWED AND UNSAFE. THEY REFUSE TO BUY THE CAR BACK. ADDITIONALLY, ARAPAHOE HYUNDAI IN COLORADO FAILED TO DISCLOSE THIS KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD I KNOW THIS, I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO NOTEWORTHY THAT HYUNDAI IS NO LONGER INSTALLING THE 7-SPEED, DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IN THE NEW HYUNDAI TUSCON'S, A CLEAR TESTAMENT THAT THEY KNOW IT IS FLAWED AND DANGEROUS. THEY ARE BEING SUED: WYLIE V. HYUNDAI, CASE NO. 8:16-CV-02102 THE NHTSA SHOULD FORCE HYUNDAI TO BUY ALL THESE CARS BACK. IT IS A TOTALLY UNSAFE VEHICLE. WHY HASN'T HYUNDAI RECALLED THIS FOR ALL YEARS!!??
Mfg Campaign: 11105226
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 TUCSON HESITATES FROM A STOP. IT SEEMS AS IF NO GAS IS GETTING IN. I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP WHEN I GO FOR AN OIL CHANGE BUT THEY SAID IT'S THE WAY THE CAR IS. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM. I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND RECALL THESE VEHICLES WITH A FIX. WE HAVE PAID ENOUGH MONEY FOR THE BRAND NEW CAR AND TO HAVE THIS ON GOING PROBLEM IS FRUSTRATING. NOT GOOD BUSINESS FOR HYUNDAI BECAUSE I'LL THINK TWICE BEFORE I BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 TUCSON HESITATES FROM A STOP. IT SEEMS AS IF NO GAS IS GETTING IN. I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP WHEN I GO FOR AN OIL CHANGE BUT THEY SAID IT'S THE WAY THE CAR IS. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM. I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND RECALL THESE VEHICLES WITH A FIX. WE HAVE PAID ENOUGH MONEY FOR THE BRAND NEW CAR AND TO HAVE THIS ON GOING PROBLEM IS FRUSTRATING. NOT GOOD BUSINESS FOR HYUNDAI BECAUSE I'LL THINK TWICE BEFORE I BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 TUCSON HESITATES FROM A STOP. IT SEEMS AS IF NO GAS IS GETTING IN. I'VE MENTIONED THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP WHEN I GO FOR AN OIL CHANGE BUT THEY SAID IT'S THE WAY THE CAR IS. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM. I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND RECALL THESE VEHICLES WITH A FIX. WE HAVE PAID ENOUGH MONEY FOR THE BRAND NEW CAR AND TO HAVE THIS ON GOING PROBLEM IS FRUSTRATING. NOT GOOD BUSINESS FOR HYUNDAI BECAUSE I'LL THINK TWICE BEFORE I BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11104652
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Corrective Action:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Additional Notes:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11102168
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Corrective Action:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Additional Notes:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON CAR HESITATE TO START FROM THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I.E IT TOOK AROUND 2 TO 3 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE [I END UP IN APPLYING GAS PEDAL HARDLY TO GET THE MOVE FROM LIGHT ] AND THIS HAD HAPPENED FOR 4 TIMES SO FAR FROM 2017 JULY TO NOW. WHEN I CHECK WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM, THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO CHECK IT COMPLETELY AND FOR THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME FOR "VEHICLE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSE" :( , I'M NOT READY TO AFFORD AS THIS IS NOT HAPPENING OFTEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11102168
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11101397
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, IT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JACK CARROLL'S SKAGIT HYUNDAI (1313 GOLDENROD RD, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, (360) 757-7057), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11361069 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11101397
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4700 MILES ON IT ON 5/29/18 ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE STARTED VERY SLOW IT HAPPENED AT LEAST SEVEN MORE TIMES ON THAT DAY
Corrective Action:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4700 MILES ON IT ON 5/29/18 ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE STARTED VERY SLOW IT HAPPENED AT LEAST SEVEN MORE TIMES ON THAT DAY
Additional Notes:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4700 MILES ON IT ON 5/29/18 ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT A NORMAL PACE STARTED VERY SLOW IT HAPPENED AT LEAST SEVEN MORE TIMES ON THAT DAY
Mfg Campaign: 11098904
Recall Date: May 30, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Corrective Action:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Additional Notes:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Mfg Campaign: 11098375
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Corrective Action:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Additional Notes:
MY HYUNDAI TUCSON HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE AS I AM TRYING TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL GET THIS BURST OF ENERGY AND ACCELERATE FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE TRYING TO TAKE A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS WHEN BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE VISITS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. I HAVE HAD ZERO LUCK WITH ISSUE BEING RESOLVED.
Mfg Campaign: 11098375
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY TRUCK IS UNPREDICTABLE. SOMETIMES THERE IS A BIG DELAY WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS. ALSO, IT EXCELLERATES WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT FOR INSTANCE, TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LEARCHES FORWARD FAST. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN CARS ARE STOPPED BEHIND YOU AT A LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT DOES IT. SOMETIMES ON A COLD START, SOMETIMES NOT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE IT HAS A DOUBLE CLUTCH. IF THAT'S THE REASON, WHY DIDN'T IT DO IT WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. IT STARTED AROUND 1900 MILES. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS, NOT SO. IT'S SCARY BUT WHAT'S EVEN SCARIER, I WILL BE PAYING FOR IT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS SO I CAN'T GET RID OF IT UNLESS I GET KILLED IN IT. IT ONLY HAS 2400 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS ALWAYS IN MOTION, SOMETIMES EVEN BACKING UP IN THE MORNING IT'S IN SLOW MOTION WITH A BIG HESITATION.
Corrective Action:
MY TRUCK IS UNPREDICTABLE. SOMETIMES THERE IS A BIG DELAY WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS. ALSO, IT EXCELLERATES WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT FOR INSTANCE, TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LEARCHES FORWARD FAST. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN CARS ARE STOPPED BEHIND YOU AT A LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT DOES IT. SOMETIMES ON A COLD START, SOMETIMES NOT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE IT HAS A DOUBLE CLUTCH. IF THAT'S THE REASON, WHY DIDN'T IT DO IT WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. IT STARTED AROUND 1900 MILES. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS, NOT SO. IT'S SCARY BUT WHAT'S EVEN SCARIER, I WILL BE PAYING FOR IT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS SO I CAN'T GET RID OF IT UNLESS I GET KILLED IN IT. IT ONLY HAS 2400 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS ALWAYS IN MOTION, SOMETIMES EVEN BACKING UP IN THE MORNING IT'S IN SLOW MOTION WITH A BIG HESITATION.
Additional Notes:
MY TRUCK IS UNPREDICTABLE. SOMETIMES THERE IS A BIG DELAY WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS. ALSO, IT EXCELLERATES WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT FOR INSTANCE, TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LEARCHES FORWARD FAST. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN CARS ARE STOPPED BEHIND YOU AT A LIGHT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT DOES IT. SOMETIMES ON A COLD START, SOMETIMES NOT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE IT HAS A DOUBLE CLUTCH. IF THAT'S THE REASON, WHY DIDN'T IT DO IT WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. IT STARTED AROUND 1900 MILES. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF SNOW AND SLIPPERY ROADS, NOT SO. IT'S SCARY BUT WHAT'S EVEN SCARIER, I WILL BE PAYING FOR IT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS SO I CAN'T GET RID OF IT UNLESS I GET KILLED IN IT. IT ONLY HAS 2400 MILES ON IT. TRUCK WAS ALWAYS IN MOTION, SOMETIMES EVEN BACKING UP IN THE MORNING IT'S IN SLOW MOTION WITH A BIG HESITATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11097528
Recall Date: May 23, 2018
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