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Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could 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.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 203
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Consumer Complaints
264 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that the vehicle would not be repaired until November. The contact was informed about obtaining a loaner vehicle at a discount. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,400. Parts distribution disconnect.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that the vehicle would not be repaired until November. The contact was informed about obtaining a loaner vehicle at a discount. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,400. Parts distribution disconnect.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that the vehicle would not be repaired until November. The contact was informed about obtaining a loaner vehicle at a discount. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,400. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mfg Campaign: 11431401
Recall Date: Sep 1, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11430173
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the dealer completed an unknown recall repair on the vehicle however, when she picked up the vehicle from the dealer and was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. Several warning lights including the check engine warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that she turned off the vehicle and was able to restart it after several attempts. The contact drove back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be drained and refilled. The contact stated the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty would not cover the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) because the contact did not have the engine oil maintenance records. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11430173
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Corrective Action:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Additional Notes:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Mfg Campaign: 11429540
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Potential Consequences:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Corrective Action:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Additional Notes:
The contact rented a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle the tire pressure monitoring system would remain illuminated although the tire air pressure was at the correct levels. Additionally, while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake and vibrate and, on several occasions, nearly caused another vehicle to crash into the rear. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Mfg Campaign: 11429540
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Hyundai pohanka of Fredericksburg did not inform me of the engine recall. And tried to blame all problems that happened with the vehicle on myself. Sludge had built up in the engine due to the recall and damaged all timing components and are making me pay to fix it even tho it should have been covered due to the recall they never informed me about
Corrective Action:
Hyundai pohanka of Fredericksburg did not inform me of the engine recall. And tried to blame all problems that happened with the vehicle on myself. Sludge had built up in the engine due to the recall and damaged all timing components and are making me pay to fix it even tho it should have been covered due to the recall they never informed me about
Additional Notes:
Hyundai pohanka of Fredericksburg did not inform me of the engine recall. And tried to blame all problems that happened with the vehicle on myself. Sludge had built up in the engine due to the recall and damaged all timing components and are making me pay to fix it even tho it should have been covered due to the recall they never informed me about
Mfg Campaign: 11429458
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
4 year old was buckled into carseat, seat belt would not loosen for him to get out, seat belt was tightening against his t Stomach and daycare faculty had to cut him out Dealership cost will be 621.00 to repair. Not covered under warranty
Corrective Action:
4 year old was buckled into carseat, seat belt would not loosen for him to get out, seat belt was tightening against his t Stomach and daycare faculty had to cut him out Dealership cost will be 621.00 to repair. Not covered under warranty
Additional Notes:
4 year old was buckled into carseat, seat belt would not loosen for him to get out, seat belt was tightening against his t Stomach and daycare faculty had to cut him out Dealership cost will be 621.00 to repair. Not covered under warranty
Mfg Campaign: 11429176
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mfg Campaign: 11425757
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Consequences:
Headlight s are defective. At 40,000 miles right side headlight has gone out and very difficult to drive at night time . The dealership said on service invoice. paperwork dated March 21, 2021 that my 2019 Elantra had a recall for lamp Assy- head service kit . It’s says recall Headlight repair (. 21-01-004h
Corrective Action:
Headlight s are defective. At 40,000 miles right side headlight has gone out and very difficult to drive at night time . The dealership said on service invoice. paperwork dated March 21, 2021 that my 2019 Elantra had a recall for lamp Assy- head service kit . It’s says recall Headlight repair (. 21-01-004h
Additional Notes:
Headlight s are defective. At 40,000 miles right side headlight has gone out and very difficult to drive at night time . The dealership said on service invoice. paperwork dated March 21, 2021 that my 2019 Elantra had a recall for lamp Assy- head service kit . It’s says recall Headlight repair (. 21-01-004h
Mfg Campaign: 11424724
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact attempted to reach the dealer on multiple occasions however, the dealer failed to answer her calls. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact attempted to reach the dealer on multiple occasions however, the dealer failed to answer her calls. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact attempted to reach the dealer on multiple occasions however, the dealer failed to answer her calls. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mfg Campaign: 11424345
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The brake system of my vehicle failed completely when I was attempting to reduce my speed and exit the freeway. I exited through a red light and hit the light pole at freeway speed. Seconds later the cars to my right hit my car causing it to flip over. People involved in the collision got off to help me flip the car back over and by doing so my wrist broke. I also suffered from extreme whiplash.
Corrective Action:
The brake system of my vehicle failed completely when I was attempting to reduce my speed and exit the freeway. I exited through a red light and hit the light pole at freeway speed. Seconds later the cars to my right hit my car causing it to flip over. People involved in the collision got off to help me flip the car back over and by doing so my wrist broke. I also suffered from extreme whiplash.
Additional Notes:
The brake system of my vehicle failed completely when I was attempting to reduce my speed and exit the freeway. I exited through a red light and hit the light pole at freeway speed. Seconds later the cars to my right hit my car causing it to flip over. People involved in the collision got off to help me flip the car back over and by doing so my wrist broke. I also suffered from extreme whiplash.
Mfg Campaign: 11423413
Recall Date: Jul 4, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Corrective Action:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Additional Notes:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Mfg Campaign: 11423182
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Corrective Action:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Additional Notes:
Engine knocking noise and slows down car speed
Mfg Campaign: 11423182
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Corrective Action:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Additional Notes:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Mfg Campaign: 11423187
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Corrective Action:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Additional Notes:
The system that was affected was the engine, and inspection is available. We were all in seatbelts at the time of the incident. PepBoys has confirmed it is an electrical issue and they can't repair it and must be done by the original manufacturer. The warning lamps that appeared were the battery, oil, and the engine lamp. And still stops and appear everyday.
Mfg Campaign: 11423187
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
My high beams have not worked since I bought the car dealership told me they were recalled. Also steering column grinds whenninturnnthe steering wheel
Corrective Action:
My high beams have not worked since I bought the car dealership told me they were recalled. Also steering column grinds whenninturnnthe steering wheel
Additional Notes:
My high beams have not worked since I bought the car dealership told me they were recalled. Also steering column grinds whenninturnnthe steering wheel
Mfg Campaign: 11421909
Recall Date: Jun 22, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Potential Consequences:
The high beams just stop working. I bring the car to the dealer on March and the dealer said “ order the parts “… I call the dealer 5 times and the guys told me they don’t receive the parts! After 5 month don’t receive the parts? That’s ridiculous… My 2 high beams are dead and I need it!!! I drive in the night and for me is a safety issue because there’s not light in the road I need to take for work.
Corrective Action:
The high beams just stop working. I bring the car to the dealer on March and the dealer said “ order the parts “… I call the dealer 5 times and the guys told me they don’t receive the parts! After 5 month don’t receive the parts? That’s ridiculous… My 2 high beams are dead and I need it!!! I drive in the night and for me is a safety issue because there’s not light in the road I need to take for work.
Additional Notes:
The high beams just stop working. I bring the car to the dealer on March and the dealer said “ order the parts “… I call the dealer 5 times and the guys told me they don’t receive the parts! After 5 month don’t receive the parts? That’s ridiculous… My 2 high beams are dead and I need it!!! I drive in the night and for me is a safety issue because there’s not light in the road I need to take for work.
Mfg Campaign: 11420920
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at night, the high-beam headlights were activated but failed to adequately light the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at night, the high-beam headlights were activated but failed to adequately light the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at night, the high-beam headlights were activated but failed to adequately light the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11418788
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
High beam lights not working its say it have to be taking to Hyundai specialist.
Corrective Action:
High beam lights not working its say it have to be taking to Hyundai specialist.
Additional Notes:
High beam lights not working its say it have to be taking to Hyundai specialist.
Mfg Campaign: 11417421
Recall Date: May 17, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEN STOLER HYUNDAI (11275 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117) FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SAFETY FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF A HEADLIGHT RECALL FOR WHICH THE VIN WAS INCLUDED HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Corrective Action:
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEN STOLER HYUNDAI (11275 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117) FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SAFETY FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF A HEADLIGHT RECALL FOR WHICH THE VIN WAS INCLUDED HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Additional Notes:
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEN STOLER HYUNDAI (11275 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117) FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SAFETY FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS HEARD. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF A HEADLIGHT RECALL FOR WHICH THE VIN WAS INCLUDED HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11416543
Recall Date: May 14, 2021
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