Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 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 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result 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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 218
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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: 163
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
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: 165
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2017
Consumer Complaints
393 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
NHTSA RECALL: 17V365000 I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY HYUNDAI REGARDING SEAT BELT ANCHOR ISSUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JULY 2017 AND WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE COMPANY SELLING THE VEHICLE (BYERS AUTO GROUP, COLUMBUS OHIO) OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS RECALL. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT ANCHOR THIS NEEDS FIXED ASAP.
Corrective Action:
NHTSA RECALL: 17V365000 I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY HYUNDAI REGARDING SEAT BELT ANCHOR ISSUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JULY 2017 AND WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE COMPANY SELLING THE VEHICLE (BYERS AUTO GROUP, COLUMBUS OHIO) OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS RECALL. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT ANCHOR THIS NEEDS FIXED ASAP.
Additional Notes:
NHTSA RECALL: 17V365000 I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED BY HYUNDAI REGARDING SEAT BELT ANCHOR ISSUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JULY 2017 AND WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE COMPANY SELLING THE VEHICLE (BYERS AUTO GROUP, COLUMBUS OHIO) OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS RECALL. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT ANCHOR THIS NEEDS FIXED ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11153030
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CAR FROM DAY ONE. WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT LOST POWER, LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING GAS. HAD IT INTO 3 SEPARATE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM 6-7 TIMES. SUV GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME, STARTED LOSING POWER WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.WAS ALMOST IN TWO BAD ACCIDENTS BEFORE IT STOPPED RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, SMOKING. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY LINE. CAN NOT EVEN GET IT REPAIRED FOR MONTHS DUE TO BACK ORDER ON ENGINES...CONTACTED HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND ASKED THEM TO TAKE THE DEFECTIVE CAR BACK. IT IS A 3 YEAR LEASE WITH 1 YEAR LEFT...THEY REFUSE TO TAKE THE SUV BACK...EXPECT ME TO KEEP A DEFECTIVE SUV THAT I HAVE NO FAITH IN DRIVING EVEN WITH A NEW ENGINE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. BUT HYUNDAI IS REFUSING TO TAKE THEIR DEFECTIVE SUV BACK....JUST NOT RIGHT. ALL OF THIS IS DOCUMENTED. SUV LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE THEN AGAIN TRAVELING 65 MPH IN THE MOUNTAINS TRAVELING UPHILL. IT ALSO HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD HIT A BUMP AND IT WOULD LOSE POWER DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE.
Corrective Action:
HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CAR FROM DAY ONE. WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT LOST POWER, LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING GAS. HAD IT INTO 3 SEPARATE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM 6-7 TIMES. SUV GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME, STARTED LOSING POWER WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.WAS ALMOST IN TWO BAD ACCIDENTS BEFORE IT STOPPED RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, SMOKING. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY LINE. CAN NOT EVEN GET IT REPAIRED FOR MONTHS DUE TO BACK ORDER ON ENGINES...CONTACTED HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND ASKED THEM TO TAKE THE DEFECTIVE CAR BACK. IT IS A 3 YEAR LEASE WITH 1 YEAR LEFT...THEY REFUSE TO TAKE THE SUV BACK...EXPECT ME TO KEEP A DEFECTIVE SUV THAT I HAVE NO FAITH IN DRIVING EVEN WITH A NEW ENGINE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. BUT HYUNDAI IS REFUSING TO TAKE THEIR DEFECTIVE SUV BACK....JUST NOT RIGHT. ALL OF THIS IS DOCUMENTED. SUV LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE THEN AGAIN TRAVELING 65 MPH IN THE MOUNTAINS TRAVELING UPHILL. IT ALSO HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD HIT A BUMP AND IT WOULD LOSE POWER DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE.
Additional Notes:
HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CAR FROM DAY ONE. WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT LOST POWER, LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING GAS. HAD IT INTO 3 SEPARATE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM 6-7 TIMES. SUV GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME, STARTED LOSING POWER WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.WAS ALMOST IN TWO BAD ACCIDENTS BEFORE IT STOPPED RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, SMOKING. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD ENGINE FROM ASSEMBLY LINE. CAN NOT EVEN GET IT REPAIRED FOR MONTHS DUE TO BACK ORDER ON ENGINES...CONTACTED HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND ASKED THEM TO TAKE THE DEFECTIVE CAR BACK. IT IS A 3 YEAR LEASE WITH 1 YEAR LEFT...THEY REFUSE TO TAKE THE SUV BACK...EXPECT ME TO KEEP A DEFECTIVE SUV THAT I HAVE NO FAITH IN DRIVING EVEN WITH A NEW ENGINE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. BUT HYUNDAI IS REFUSING TO TAKE THEIR DEFECTIVE SUV BACK....JUST NOT RIGHT. ALL OF THIS IS DOCUMENTED. SUV LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE THEN AGAIN TRAVELING 65 MPH IN THE MOUNTAINS TRAVELING UPHILL. IT ALSO HAD SEVERAL TIMES I WOULD HIT A BUMP AND IT WOULD LOSE POWER DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE.
Mfg Campaign: 11142300
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11133547
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11133547
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
1.) ON APRIL 20, 2018 STOPPED ON A HILL FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT ON THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY/HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS BEHIND US. 3.) IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON JULY 21, 2018 ON A CITY STREET WITH NO ONE BEHIND US. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THIS. 2.) WHEN SOMEONE PUTS A PILLOW UNDER THEM ON THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11133547
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT CAUSE.
Corrective Action:
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT CAUSE.
Additional Notes:
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT CAUSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11129438
Recall Date: Sep 14, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 45 MPH, TEMPERATURE ABOUT 80 DEGREES F, WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A PANORAMIC SUNROOF. THE FRONT SECTION EXPLODED, SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS ALL OVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY COULDN'T HELP US , SO WE VACUUMED UP THE GLASS AND PUT A TARP ON THE ROOF. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HYUNDAI IS REPLACING THE ROOF UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OBJECT WHICH IMPACTED THE ROOF; IT JUST EXPLODED!
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 45 MPH, TEMPERATURE ABOUT 80 DEGREES F, WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A PANORAMIC SUNROOF. THE FRONT SECTION EXPLODED, SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS ALL OVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY COULDN'T HELP US , SO WE VACUUMED UP THE GLASS AND PUT A TARP ON THE ROOF. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HYUNDAI IS REPLACING THE ROOF UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OBJECT WHICH IMPACTED THE ROOF; IT JUST EXPLODED!
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 45 MPH, TEMPERATURE ABOUT 80 DEGREES F, WITH THE SUNROOF CLOSED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A PANORAMIC SUNROOF. THE FRONT SECTION EXPLODED, SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS ALL OVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY COULDN'T HELP US , SO WE VACUUMED UP THE GLASS AND PUT A TARP ON THE ROOF. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HYUNDAI IS REPLACING THE ROOF UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OBJECT WHICH IMPACTED THE ROOF; IT JUST EXPLODED!
Mfg Campaign: 11122446
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
OUR SANTA FE SPORT WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVE WAY WHEN THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARDS. SHATTERING THE GLASS IN MANY LITTLE PIECES. WE HAVE CONTACTED OUR INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT.
Corrective Action:
OUR SANTA FE SPORT WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVE WAY WHEN THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARDS. SHATTERING THE GLASS IN MANY LITTLE PIECES. WE HAVE CONTACTED OUR INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT.
Additional Notes:
OUR SANTA FE SPORT WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVE WAY WHEN THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED FROM THE INSIDE OUTWARDS. SHATTERING THE GLASS IN MANY LITTLE PIECES. WE HAVE CONTACTED OUR INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11120886
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. VISION HYUNDAI HENRIETTA ROCHESTER (2525 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 292-0500) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. VISION HYUNDAI HENRIETTA ROCHESTER (2525 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 292-0500) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. VISION HYUNDAI HENRIETTA ROCHESTER (2525 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 292-0500) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11104719
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ACCELERATION PROBLEM. SOME TIMES TURNING LEFT EITHER FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR A SLOW TURN WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS IT TAKES OFF AND THEN HESITATE FOR FEW SECONDS AND THEN TAKES OF. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE TRAFFIC COMING TOWARDS YOU. NOW IT IS STARTING TO DO IT MORE AND NOW ITS DOING IT WHEN I TURN RIGHT. HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BELIEVE NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. AS USUAL SOMEONE HAS TO GET KILLED BEFORE THIS IS TAKEN SERIOUS.
Corrective Action:
ACCELERATION PROBLEM. SOME TIMES TURNING LEFT EITHER FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR A SLOW TURN WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS IT TAKES OFF AND THEN HESITATE FOR FEW SECONDS AND THEN TAKES OF. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE TRAFFIC COMING TOWARDS YOU. NOW IT IS STARTING TO DO IT MORE AND NOW ITS DOING IT WHEN I TURN RIGHT. HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BELIEVE NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. AS USUAL SOMEONE HAS TO GET KILLED BEFORE THIS IS TAKEN SERIOUS.
Additional Notes:
ACCELERATION PROBLEM. SOME TIMES TURNING LEFT EITHER FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR A SLOW TURN WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS IT TAKES OFF AND THEN HESITATE FOR FEW SECONDS AND THEN TAKES OF. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE TRAFFIC COMING TOWARDS YOU. NOW IT IS STARTING TO DO IT MORE AND NOW ITS DOING IT WHEN I TURN RIGHT. HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BELIEVE NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. AS USUAL SOMEONE HAS TO GET KILLED BEFORE THIS IS TAKEN SERIOUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11101738
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
A ROCK KICKED UP WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET AND HIT UNDERCARRIAGE, DAMAGING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THIS IS A SPORTS UTILITY TRUCK, ADVERTISED AND MARKETED TO HANDLE OFF ROAD CONDITIONS. POOR DESIGN IN LACK OF PROTECTIVE METAL PLATE BARRIER AROUND THE CANISTER HAS LEAD TO AN EASY PUNCTURE AND DAMAGE TO EVAC COMPONENT AND EXPENSIVE COST FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NO PART WARRANTY.
Corrective Action:
A ROCK KICKED UP WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET AND HIT UNDERCARRIAGE, DAMAGING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THIS IS A SPORTS UTILITY TRUCK, ADVERTISED AND MARKETED TO HANDLE OFF ROAD CONDITIONS. POOR DESIGN IN LACK OF PROTECTIVE METAL PLATE BARRIER AROUND THE CANISTER HAS LEAD TO AN EASY PUNCTURE AND DAMAGE TO EVAC COMPONENT AND EXPENSIVE COST FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NO PART WARRANTY.
Additional Notes:
A ROCK KICKED UP WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET AND HIT UNDERCARRIAGE, DAMAGING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THIS IS A SPORTS UTILITY TRUCK, ADVERTISED AND MARKETED TO HANDLE OFF ROAD CONDITIONS. POOR DESIGN IN LACK OF PROTECTIVE METAL PLATE BARRIER AROUND THE CANISTER HAS LEAD TO AN EASY PUNCTURE AND DAMAGE TO EVAC COMPONENT AND EXPENSIVE COST FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NO PART WARRANTY.
Mfg Campaign: 11090518
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A SIDE STREET ON TO A MAIN HIGHWAY THE CAR QUIT MOVING . THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NO POWER. THERE WERE NO ENGINE CODES DISPLAYED. AFTER COASTING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND PUMPING THE GAS FEED MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY TOOK OFF. THIS IS A REAL CHANCE FOR A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBOS THAT I PERSONALLY KNOW OF . THE LATEST ONE WAS A 2018 SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBO OWNED BY -----------WHICH ALSO ALMOST CAUSED A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS MUST BE FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Corrective Action:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A SIDE STREET ON TO A MAIN HIGHWAY THE CAR QUIT MOVING . THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NO POWER. THERE WERE NO ENGINE CODES DISPLAYED. AFTER COASTING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND PUMPING THE GAS FEED MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY TOOK OFF. THIS IS A REAL CHANCE FOR A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBOS THAT I PERSONALLY KNOW OF . THE LATEST ONE WAS A 2018 SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBO OWNED BY -----------WHICH ALSO ALMOST CAUSED A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS MUST BE FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Additional Notes:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A SIDE STREET ON TO A MAIN HIGHWAY THE CAR QUIT MOVING . THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NO POWER. THERE WERE NO ENGINE CODES DISPLAYED. AFTER COASTING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND PUMPING THE GAS FEED MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY TOOK OFF. THIS IS A REAL CHANCE FOR A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBOS THAT I PERSONALLY KNOW OF . THE LATEST ONE WAS A 2018 SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 TURBO OWNED BY -----------WHICH ALSO ALMOST CAUSED A BROAD SIDE ACCIDENT. THIS MUST BE FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!
Mfg Campaign: 11089749
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11089305
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11089305
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT 90 DEGREES TURN FROM A STOPPED POSITION EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR FROM A STOP SIGN ON SMOOTH SURFACED ROADS, UPON ACCELERATION, AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE TURN THE FORWARD MOMENTUM STARTS TO LAG AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDDLE RESULTS IN WHAT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF OR REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR NOT GETTING UP TO A SAFE SPEED TO MERGE SAFELY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COMPLAINED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT STATED WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE HAVING TO DO WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11089305
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AFTER HAVING RECALL SERVICE COMPLETED ON GAS TANK AREA, ( FLVV PUMP FUEL REPLACED ON JAN 11TH 2018) I NOTICED AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL TO FULL CAPACITY, A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR WHEN I PARK IT INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA (GARAGE). THIS GASOLINE SMELL PERSISTS UNTIL I USE 1/8TH OF THE TANK BY DRIVING. HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE INSPECTED AND STATED IT IS A "SMALL LEAK AS A HISTORY CODE AND PERFORMED EVAP. SERVICE BAY TEST PASS. ACTUATED PURGE VALVE AND FOUND IT STICKING. ORDERED VALVE". I AM WAITING FOR PART PER DEALER TO BE INSTALLED UPON AVAILABILITY.
Corrective Action:
AFTER HAVING RECALL SERVICE COMPLETED ON GAS TANK AREA, ( FLVV PUMP FUEL REPLACED ON JAN 11TH 2018) I NOTICED AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL TO FULL CAPACITY, A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR WHEN I PARK IT INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA (GARAGE). THIS GASOLINE SMELL PERSISTS UNTIL I USE 1/8TH OF THE TANK BY DRIVING. HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE INSPECTED AND STATED IT IS A "SMALL LEAK AS A HISTORY CODE AND PERFORMED EVAP. SERVICE BAY TEST PASS. ACTUATED PURGE VALVE AND FOUND IT STICKING. ORDERED VALVE". I AM WAITING FOR PART PER DEALER TO BE INSTALLED UPON AVAILABILITY.
Additional Notes:
AFTER HAVING RECALL SERVICE COMPLETED ON GAS TANK AREA, ( FLVV PUMP FUEL REPLACED ON JAN 11TH 2018) I NOTICED AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL TO FULL CAPACITY, A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR WHEN I PARK IT INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA (GARAGE). THIS GASOLINE SMELL PERSISTS UNTIL I USE 1/8TH OF THE TANK BY DRIVING. HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE INSPECTED AND STATED IT IS A "SMALL LEAK AS A HISTORY CODE AND PERFORMED EVAP. SERVICE BAY TEST PASS. ACTUATED PURGE VALVE AND FOUND IT STICKING. ORDERED VALVE". I AM WAITING FOR PART PER DEALER TO BE INSTALLED UPON AVAILABILITY.
Mfg Campaign: 11089307
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON MY WIFE'S AS WELL AS MY SANTA FE'S AND THE OIL HAD SENTIMENTS OR WHAT APPEARED TO BE METAL BURRS IN THE OIL.
Corrective Action:
I PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON MY WIFE'S AS WELL AS MY SANTA FE'S AND THE OIL HAD SENTIMENTS OR WHAT APPEARED TO BE METAL BURRS IN THE OIL.
Additional Notes:
I PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE ON MY WIFE'S AS WELL AS MY SANTA FE'S AND THE OIL HAD SENTIMENTS OR WHAT APPEARED TO BE METAL BURRS IN THE OIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11083688
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Mfg Campaign: 11081444
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Mfg Campaign: 11081444
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 WITH 8500 MILES ON IT. SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN HAVING REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE STALLING COUPLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOING ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I MAKE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC: ACCELERATION STALLS COMPLETELY FOR 2-3 SECONDS, AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. I CANNOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ALL, EVEN WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVS EXTREMELY HARD, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN T-BONED WHEN TAKING A TURN IN FRONT OF ON-COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, AND IT IS WIDE SPREAD WITH HUNDREDS OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
Mfg Campaign: 11081444
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
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