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:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, SEVERE LAG. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN 2 WEEKS, I AM ON BLOOD THINNERS SO THIS PRESENTS A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE FOR ME, I AM PURSUING ALL COMPLAINT OPTIONS AND LOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND. THE CAR IS ONLY 2.5 WEEKS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT SO YOU CAN NEVER BE SURE WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.
Corrective Action:
AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, SEVERE LAG. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN 2 WEEKS, I AM ON BLOOD THINNERS SO THIS PRESENTS A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE FOR ME, I AM PURSUING ALL COMPLAINT OPTIONS AND LOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND. THE CAR IS ONLY 2.5 WEEKS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT SO YOU CAN NEVER BE SURE WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.
Additional Notes:
AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL, SEVERE LAG. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN 2 WEEKS, I AM ON BLOOD THINNERS SO THIS PRESENTS A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE FOR ME, I AM PURSUING ALL COMPLAINT OPTIONS AND LOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND. THE CAR IS ONLY 2.5 WEEKS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT SO YOU CAN NEVER BE SURE WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 10993196
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10990560
Recall Date: May 19, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE HAS A DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM CONTROLLING THE THROTTLE AND THE 7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE THROTTLE WHATSOEVER. IT HAPPENS MOST IN 'ECO' MODE, BUT STILL HAPPENS IN 'SPORT' MODE, ALWAYS AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (WALKING PACE) OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONE FIRMWARE UPDATE (AT ABOUT 3K MILES?) WHICH DID MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM SOMEWHAT, BUT DIDN'T ELIMINATE IT. AT 7,900 MILES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, AND THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES THEY ARE AWARE OF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MANY TIMES, WHEN IN SLOW OR STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SIMPLY WOULDN'T DO IT FOR WHAT FELT LIKE FOREVER, BUT WAS PROBABLY ONLY A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY DID START TO MOVE, IT JUMPED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE. THE SERVICE WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, AND THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED, SPECIFICALLY, ABOUT TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THEIR DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY STREET AND HAD THEIR VEHICLE SIMPLY REFUSE TO ACCELERATE. ON JUST ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE UP TO THE ENGINE'S REDLINE, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE! AS BAD AS IT IS, I EXPECT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10990560
Recall Date: May 19, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Mfg Campaign: 10958914
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED OR STOPPED PACE (I.E. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS). WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO GO AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENS. THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWLY SHIFTS INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE FINALLY ACCELERATING. SCARY STUFF WHEN CARS ARE COMING AT YOU. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. THE CAR ALSO IDLES WITH 'JUMPS' OR 'STUDDERS' OCCASIONALLY WITH SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE SPORT MODEL, 1.6T, AWD. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SPORT MODE WHEN INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Mfg Campaign: 10958914
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN SHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD IT LOOSE ALL POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO IT SEEMS TO GO INTO A NEUTRAL STATE SOMETIMES OR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND RUNS THE RPMS HIGH AND SHIFTS UP AND DOWN BEFORE CATCHING THE RIGHT GEAR. I HAVE ALREADY HAD AND UPDATE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE MORE AND THAT IT'S LIKE HAVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND TO JUST BE AWARE THIS COULD HAPPEN. NOT COMFORTING TO ME. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH ANY ACCELERATION WHEN IN REVERSE BEING SLUGGISH OR NOT MOVING A COUPLE OF TIME.
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN SHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD IT LOOSE ALL POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO IT SEEMS TO GO INTO A NEUTRAL STATE SOMETIMES OR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND RUNS THE RPMS HIGH AND SHIFTS UP AND DOWN BEFORE CATCHING THE RIGHT GEAR. I HAVE ALREADY HAD AND UPDATE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE MORE AND THAT IT'S LIKE HAVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND TO JUST BE AWARE THIS COULD HAPPEN. NOT COMFORTING TO ME. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH ANY ACCELERATION WHEN IN REVERSE BEING SLUGGISH OR NOT MOVING A COUPLE OF TIME.
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN SHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD IT LOOSE ALL POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO IT SEEMS TO GO INTO A NEUTRAL STATE SOMETIMES OR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND RUNS THE RPMS HIGH AND SHIFTS UP AND DOWN BEFORE CATCHING THE RIGHT GEAR. I HAVE ALREADY HAD AND UPDATE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE MORE AND THAT IT'S LIKE HAVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF AND TO JUST BE AWARE THIS COULD HAPPEN. NOT COMFORTING TO ME. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH ANY ACCELERATION WHEN IN REVERSE BEING SLUGGISH OR NOT MOVING A COUPLE OF TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 10957992
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
DURING MORNING WITH IN FIRST FEW MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION GIVES UP. PUSHING THE GAS PADDLE ONLY REVS UP THE ENGINE. THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE AND DON'T MOVE. HAPPENED SO FOR 4 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. MOSTLY HAPPENS IN MORNINGS. SERIOUS ISSUE. AT ONE TIME I TOOK A TURN AND CAR WONT ACCELERATE. RESUME TO NORMAL AFTER SHIFTING TO N AND THEN TO D. ONE TIME STOPPED AND RED LIGHT. THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. ALL THE PEOPLE BEHIND WERE HONKING. TURNED OFF CAR AND TURNED ON; THEN ALL SYSTEMS BECAME NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
DURING MORNING WITH IN FIRST FEW MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION GIVES UP. PUSHING THE GAS PADDLE ONLY REVS UP THE ENGINE. THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE AND DON'T MOVE. HAPPENED SO FOR 4 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. MOSTLY HAPPENS IN MORNINGS. SERIOUS ISSUE. AT ONE TIME I TOOK A TURN AND CAR WONT ACCELERATE. RESUME TO NORMAL AFTER SHIFTING TO N AND THEN TO D. ONE TIME STOPPED AND RED LIGHT. THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. ALL THE PEOPLE BEHIND WERE HONKING. TURNED OFF CAR AND TURNED ON; THEN ALL SYSTEMS BECAME NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
DURING MORNING WITH IN FIRST FEW MINUTES THE TRANSMISSION GIVES UP. PUSHING THE GAS PADDLE ONLY REVS UP THE ENGINE. THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE AND DON'T MOVE. HAPPENED SO FOR 4 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. MOSTLY HAPPENS IN MORNINGS. SERIOUS ISSUE. AT ONE TIME I TOOK A TURN AND CAR WONT ACCELERATE. RESUME TO NORMAL AFTER SHIFTING TO N AND THEN TO D. ONE TIME STOPPED AND RED LIGHT. THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. ALL THE PEOPLE BEHIND WERE HONKING. TURNED OFF CAR AND TURNED ON; THEN ALL SYSTEMS BECAME NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 10958312
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET , I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I PROCEEDED TO MOVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY SUV WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE ,RPM'S WENT TO 4, CAR LUNCHED FORWARD AND MOVED A LITTLE, THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET , I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I PROCEEDED TO MOVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY SUV WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE ,RPM'S WENT TO 4, CAR LUNCHED FORWARD AND MOVED A LITTLE, THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET , I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I PROCEEDED TO MOVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN MY SUV WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE ,RPM'S WENT TO 4, CAR LUNCHED FORWARD AND MOVED A LITTLE, THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 10956668
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON THURSDAY, JAN 12TH, AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2 WEEK OLD 2017 TUCSON, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT DIDN'T MOVE. I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS THEN PRESSED AGAIN AND IT SPUTTERED FORWARD AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MINUTE, THEN PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE. IT HESITATED A BIT THEN SEEMED TO BE OK. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SOME KIND OF "UPDATE" IN 3 DAYS. I HOPE THIS RESOLVES THE ISSUE. IN THE MEANTIME, I WILL DEPEND ON SOMEONE ELSE FOR TRANSPORTATION AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY QUITE DANGEROUS.
Corrective Action:
ON THURSDAY, JAN 12TH, AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2 WEEK OLD 2017 TUCSON, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT DIDN'T MOVE. I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS THEN PRESSED AGAIN AND IT SPUTTERED FORWARD AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MINUTE, THEN PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE. IT HESITATED A BIT THEN SEEMED TO BE OK. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SOME KIND OF "UPDATE" IN 3 DAYS. I HOPE THIS RESOLVES THE ISSUE. IN THE MEANTIME, I WILL DEPEND ON SOMEONE ELSE FOR TRANSPORTATION AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY QUITE DANGEROUS.
Additional Notes:
ON THURSDAY, JAN 12TH, AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2 WEEK OLD 2017 TUCSON, I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT DIDN'T MOVE. I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS THEN PRESSED AGAIN AND IT SPUTTERED FORWARD AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING GAS. I STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MINUTE, THEN PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE. IT HESITATED A BIT THEN SEEMED TO BE OK. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SOME KIND OF "UPDATE" IN 3 DAYS. I HOPE THIS RESOLVES THE ISSUE. IN THE MEANTIME, I WILL DEPEND ON SOMEONE ELSE FOR TRANSPORTATION AS THIS IS POTENTIALLY QUITE DANGEROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 10945335
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING UP INSIDE . I CANT GET OUT OF IT WITH OUT PULLING SOME TIME IT WORKS SOME TIME IT DOSE NOT. HAD IT IN TWICE WORKS WHEN I GET THERE NOW WHAT IT HAS TO BE FIX. IT ONLY HAS 600 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING UP INSIDE . I CANT GET OUT OF IT WITH OUT PULLING SOME TIME IT WORKS SOME TIME IT DOSE NOT. HAD IT IN TWICE WORKS WHEN I GET THERE NOW WHAT IT HAS TO BE FIX. IT ONLY HAS 600 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
THE SEAT BELT IS HANGING UP INSIDE . I CANT GET OUT OF IT WITH OUT PULLING SOME TIME IT WORKS SOME TIME IT DOSE NOT. HAD IT IN TWICE WORKS WHEN I GET THERE NOW WHAT IT HAS TO BE FIX. IT ONLY HAS 600 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10934558
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUCSON LIMITED A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, HAVE NOT EVEN PUT GAS IN IT YET, AND I JUST HAD A SCARY EXPERIENCE OF NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP(S). MUCH AS OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED IT, WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HIT THE PEDAL... TO THE FLOOR AND ALMOST NOTHING (2MPH)... ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER IT SLOWLY BEGAN TO REV INTO SLOW ACCELERATION AND I LIMPED TO THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PROCESS REPEATED. AS SITTING MOTIONLESS IN A BUSY INTERSECTION IS NERVE RACKING, I JUST HOPE NOBODY WOULD PLOW INTO ME. I TOO REGRET THIS MAY BE A HIDDEN HYUNDAI ISSUE, AND HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TO TRY AND ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE, ASSUMING THEY WILL RESET COMPUTER.
Corrective Action:
I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUCSON LIMITED A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, HAVE NOT EVEN PUT GAS IN IT YET, AND I JUST HAD A SCARY EXPERIENCE OF NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP(S). MUCH AS OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED IT, WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HIT THE PEDAL... TO THE FLOOR AND ALMOST NOTHING (2MPH)... ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER IT SLOWLY BEGAN TO REV INTO SLOW ACCELERATION AND I LIMPED TO THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PROCESS REPEATED. AS SITTING MOTIONLESS IN A BUSY INTERSECTION IS NERVE RACKING, I JUST HOPE NOBODY WOULD PLOW INTO ME. I TOO REGRET THIS MAY BE A HIDDEN HYUNDAI ISSUE, AND HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TO TRY AND ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE, ASSUMING THEY WILL RESET COMPUTER.
Additional Notes:
I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUCSON LIMITED A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, HAVE NOT EVEN PUT GAS IN IT YET, AND I JUST HAD A SCARY EXPERIENCE OF NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP(S). MUCH AS OTHERS HAVE DESCRIBED IT, WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HIT THE PEDAL... TO THE FLOOR AND ALMOST NOTHING (2MPH)... ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER IT SLOWLY BEGAN TO REV INTO SLOW ACCELERATION AND I LIMPED TO THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PROCESS REPEATED. AS SITTING MOTIONLESS IN A BUSY INTERSECTION IS NERVE RACKING, I JUST HOPE NOBODY WOULD PLOW INTO ME. I TOO REGRET THIS MAY BE A HIDDEN HYUNDAI ISSUE, AND HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TO TRY AND ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE, ASSUMING THEY WILL RESET COMPUTER.
Mfg Campaign: 10928850
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Corrective Action:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Additional Notes:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Mfg Campaign: 10925492
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Corrective Action:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Additional Notes:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Mfg Campaign: 10925492
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Corrective Action:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Additional Notes:
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. THE CAR HAS A SERIOUS ISSUE OF NO ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP, MERGING, PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN YOU HIT THE ACCELERATOR, SOMETIMES LEAVING YOU NEARLY STOPPED IN A AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR A CAR TO HIT YOU. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE LANES ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR WILL HESITATE WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE THE LANE CHANGE. MY WIFE HAS STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF NO ACCELERATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THAT THE CAR IS FINE AND IT IS HOW THE HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION WORKS IN THESE VEHICLES. I THINK THE CAR COULD BE A "LEMON." NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
Mfg Campaign: 10925492
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED RAPIDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED RAPIDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED RAPIDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10915947
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY SHIFT THROUGH GEARS. UNDER ACCELERATION, IT WILL SOMETIMES SHIFT FROM 1-2- NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. IF YOU DEACCELRATE AND THEN TRY TO ACELERATE AS WHEN COMING TO A TURN, THE CAR HAS EXTREME HESITATION AND SOMETIME WILL JUST REV TO 3,000RPM WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT...AGAIN LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS ALL BY DESIGN AND I SHOULD ADJUST MY DRIVING HABITS TO ACCOMMODATE THIS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY SHIFT THROUGH GEARS. UNDER ACCELERATION, IT WILL SOMETIMES SHIFT FROM 1-2- NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. IF YOU DEACCELRATE AND THEN TRY TO ACELERATE AS WHEN COMING TO A TURN, THE CAR HAS EXTREME HESITATION AND SOMETIME WILL JUST REV TO 3,000RPM WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT...AGAIN LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS ALL BY DESIGN AND I SHOULD ADJUST MY DRIVING HABITS TO ACCOMMODATE THIS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY SHIFT THROUGH GEARS. UNDER ACCELERATION, IT WILL SOMETIMES SHIFT FROM 1-2- NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. IF YOU DEACCELRATE AND THEN TRY TO ACELERATE AS WHEN COMING TO A TURN, THE CAR HAS EXTREME HESITATION AND SOMETIME WILL JUST REV TO 3,000RPM WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT...AGAIN LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS ALL BY DESIGN AND I SHOULD ADJUST MY DRIVING HABITS TO ACCOMMODATE THIS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10906458
Recall Date: Sep 14, 2016
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