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:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THIS VEHICLE HAS DANGEROUS HESITATION ISSUES AT LOWER SPEEDS. I DRIVE IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC FREQUENTLY AND CHANGING LANES OR ACCELERATING AT LOWER SPEEDS IS DANGEROUS AND I FEAR AN ACCIDENT COULD EASILY HAPPEN. WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS BELOW 20MPH AND THERE IS NEED TO ACCELERATE TO CHANGE LANES, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN THE GAS IS APPLIED. IT CAN BE FOR 3 OR 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATES, BY THIS TIME, THE CARS COMING UP IN THE LANE I'M MOVING INTO, HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO AVOID HITTING ME. I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND SUGGESTED THAT I TRY USING A DIFFERENT DRIVING MODE, WHICH I DID WITH THE SAME RESULT. THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY UNDER THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AND HAS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT'S AN ON-GOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS OBVIOUSLY PLAYING DUMB WITH REGARDS TO THE ISSUE, BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET, ALL STATING THE SAME ISSUE. I SERIOUSY AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE CAR BECAUSE OF HOW DANGEROUS IT IS. SAD THAT HYUNDAI CAN'T ADMIT THE PROBLEM. NHTSA, PLEASE STEP IN AND MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
Corrective Action:
THIS VEHICLE HAS DANGEROUS HESITATION ISSUES AT LOWER SPEEDS. I DRIVE IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC FREQUENTLY AND CHANGING LANES OR ACCELERATING AT LOWER SPEEDS IS DANGEROUS AND I FEAR AN ACCIDENT COULD EASILY HAPPEN. WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS BELOW 20MPH AND THERE IS NEED TO ACCELERATE TO CHANGE LANES, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN THE GAS IS APPLIED. IT CAN BE FOR 3 OR 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATES, BY THIS TIME, THE CARS COMING UP IN THE LANE I'M MOVING INTO, HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO AVOID HITTING ME. I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND SUGGESTED THAT I TRY USING A DIFFERENT DRIVING MODE, WHICH I DID WITH THE SAME RESULT. THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY UNDER THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AND HAS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT'S AN ON-GOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS OBVIOUSLY PLAYING DUMB WITH REGARDS TO THE ISSUE, BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET, ALL STATING THE SAME ISSUE. I SERIOUSY AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE CAR BECAUSE OF HOW DANGEROUS IT IS. SAD THAT HYUNDAI CAN'T ADMIT THE PROBLEM. NHTSA, PLEASE STEP IN AND MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
Additional Notes:
THIS VEHICLE HAS DANGEROUS HESITATION ISSUES AT LOWER SPEEDS. I DRIVE IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC FREQUENTLY AND CHANGING LANES OR ACCELERATING AT LOWER SPEEDS IS DANGEROUS AND I FEAR AN ACCIDENT COULD EASILY HAPPEN. WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS BELOW 20MPH AND THERE IS NEED TO ACCELERATE TO CHANGE LANES, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN THE GAS IS APPLIED. IT CAN BE FOR 3 OR 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATES, BY THIS TIME, THE CARS COMING UP IN THE LANE I'M MOVING INTO, HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO AVOID HITTING ME. I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND SUGGESTED THAT I TRY USING A DIFFERENT DRIVING MODE, WHICH I DID WITH THE SAME RESULT. THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY UNDER THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AND HAS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT'S AN ON-GOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS OBVIOUSLY PLAYING DUMB WITH REGARDS TO THE ISSUE, BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET, ALL STATING THE SAME ISSUE. I SERIOUSY AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE CAR BECAUSE OF HOW DANGEROUS IT IS. SAD THAT HYUNDAI CAN'T ADMIT THE PROBLEM. NHTSA, PLEASE STEP IN AND MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11047184
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED VEHICLE 5/25/17. NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES A DELAYED ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IT HAS GOTTEN MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND IS A PROBLEM IN TRAFFIC OR MAKING A TURN. HAD COUPLE OF SCARY MOMENTS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT NO ONE CALLS ME BACK AND GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I LIVE 30 MILES FROM THE DEALER SO AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP THERE.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED VEHICLE 5/25/17. NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES A DELAYED ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IT HAS GOTTEN MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND IS A PROBLEM IN TRAFFIC OR MAKING A TURN. HAD COUPLE OF SCARY MOMENTS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT NO ONE CALLS ME BACK AND GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I LIVE 30 MILES FROM THE DEALER SO AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP THERE.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED VEHICLE 5/25/17. NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES A DELAYED ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. IT HAS GOTTEN MUCH MORE FREQUENT AND IS A PROBLEM IN TRAFFIC OR MAKING A TURN. HAD COUPLE OF SCARY MOMENTS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT NO ONE CALLS ME BACK AND GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I LIVE 30 MILES FROM THE DEALER SO AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP THERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11046358
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS AND ROLLING STOPS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. MORE FREQUENT WHEN IN ECO MODE, IS AN ISSUE TO A LESSER DEGREE IN OTHER DRIVING MODES.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS AND ROLLING STOPS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. MORE FREQUENT WHEN IN ECO MODE, IS AN ISSUE TO A LESSER DEGREE IN OTHER DRIVING MODES.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS AND ROLLING STOPS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. MORE FREQUENT WHEN IN ECO MODE, IS AN ISSUE TO A LESSER DEGREE IN OTHER DRIVING MODES.
Mfg Campaign: 11045909
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11045155
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11045155
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JULY OF 2016. SINCE THEN I HAD ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES CAR TAKES LONGER TO START FROM THE STOP POSITION AND WHEN IT STARTS, IT JUST ACCELERATES. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE CAR FEELS LIKE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN PICK UP THE SPEED AGAIN. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAD BOUGHT TO THE SALES PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE AT THE BEGINNING, WHEN HE DROVE AROUND TO FEEL ABOUT THE SAME, IT DIDN'T OCCUR AT THAT TIME. BUT, EVERY NOW AND THEN THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE WITH ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11045155
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 70 MPH APPROXIMATELY 4:45 AM WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. MY MIDDLE PANEL OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED CAUSING A CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE SUNROOF INITIALLY WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE ENTIRE MIDDLE PANEL TO BREAK A PART. THERE WERE NO MOTOR VEHICLES AROUND ME AT THE TIME. I HAVE ATTACHED THE REPAIRS FOR MY AUTOMOBILE.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 70 MPH APPROXIMATELY 4:45 AM WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. MY MIDDLE PANEL OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED CAUSING A CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE SUNROOF INITIALLY WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE ENTIRE MIDDLE PANEL TO BREAK A PART. THERE WERE NO MOTOR VEHICLES AROUND ME AT THE TIME. I HAVE ATTACHED THE REPAIRS FOR MY AUTOMOBILE.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 70 MPH APPROXIMATELY 4:45 AM WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. MY MIDDLE PANEL OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED CAUSING A CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE SUNROOF INITIALLY WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE ENTIRE MIDDLE PANEL TO BREAK A PART. THERE WERE NO MOTOR VEHICLES AROUND ME AT THE TIME. I HAVE ATTACHED THE REPAIRS FOR MY AUTOMOBILE.
Mfg Campaign: 11034376
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I'M HAVING A RANDOM PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE WHICH RELATES TO THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR SOMETIMES FAILS TO RESPONDS TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN PRESSED. I HAVE NOTICED THIS WHEN THE CAR IS IN ECO DRIVE MODE AND THE REVS SEEM OK AND THE ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR BUT ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR JERKS FORWARD WITH DRIVER HAVING LITTLE CONTROL UNTIL IT EVENS OUT AGAIN. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PATTERN TO IT AND AS A RESULT IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE. I HAVE TALKED TO HYUNDAI USA AND ALSO WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AS OF YET I HAVE NO FIX. WILL BRING IT INTO DEALER ONCE MORE AND TAKE IT FROM THERE. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND AS A FATHER OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN AND WORRY
Corrective Action:
I'M HAVING A RANDOM PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE WHICH RELATES TO THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR SOMETIMES FAILS TO RESPONDS TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN PRESSED. I HAVE NOTICED THIS WHEN THE CAR IS IN ECO DRIVE MODE AND THE REVS SEEM OK AND THE ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR BUT ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR JERKS FORWARD WITH DRIVER HAVING LITTLE CONTROL UNTIL IT EVENS OUT AGAIN. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PATTERN TO IT AND AS A RESULT IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE. I HAVE TALKED TO HYUNDAI USA AND ALSO WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AS OF YET I HAVE NO FIX. WILL BRING IT INTO DEALER ONCE MORE AND TAKE IT FROM THERE. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND AS A FATHER OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN AND WORRY
Additional Notes:
I'M HAVING A RANDOM PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE WHICH RELATES TO THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR SOMETIMES FAILS TO RESPONDS TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN PRESSED. I HAVE NOTICED THIS WHEN THE CAR IS IN ECO DRIVE MODE AND THE REVS SEEM OK AND THE ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR BUT ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR JERKS FORWARD WITH DRIVER HAVING LITTLE CONTROL UNTIL IT EVENS OUT AGAIN. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY PATTERN TO IT AND AS A RESULT IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE. I HAVE TALKED TO HYUNDAI USA AND ALSO WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AS OF YET I HAVE NO FIX. WILL BRING IT INTO DEALER ONCE MORE AND TAKE IT FROM THERE. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND AS A FATHER OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN AND WORRY
Mfg Campaign: 11034437
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11034102
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11034102
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-8203) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11034102
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11030080
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11030080
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY 1-800-633-5151 ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITH ITS FAULTY SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AT MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 18TH 2017 AND WAS NOTIFIED IN AUGUST OF 2017... .UPDATED 11/09/17 *BF UPDATED 7/20/18*JB *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11030080
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11024622
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE SHAKES AND JERKS AT 50 MPH ON A 30% UP GRADE. UNKNOWN ANSWER BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS AND ALL THEY SAID THEY DID WAS RESET SENSORS. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. I AM NOT PLEASED OR SATISFIED WITH RESULTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11024622
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN NOT FULLY WARMED UP. DEALER CAN DUPLICATE THE SITUATION ON THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS IN THEIR INVENTORY.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN NOT FULLY WARMED UP. DEALER CAN DUPLICATE THE SITUATION ON THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS IN THEIR INVENTORY.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN NOT FULLY WARMED UP. DEALER CAN DUPLICATE THE SITUATION ON THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS IN THEIR INVENTORY.
Mfg Campaign: 11023895
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE NATIONAL CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ANYMORE WITHOUT THE REGIONAL MANAGER'S CONSENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS: ONE TIME AT KERRY HYUNDAI IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND FOUR TIMES AT COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALERS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10446255. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO DEALERS 6 TIMES. CONSUMER PURSUING THE LEMON LAW AS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 31 DAYS. UPDATED 9/7/18*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE NATIONAL CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ANYMORE WITHOUT THE REGIONAL MANAGER'S CONSENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS: ONE TIME AT KERRY HYUNDAI IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND FOUR TIMES AT COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALERS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10446255. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO DEALERS 6 TIMES. CONSUMER PURSUING THE LEMON LAW AS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 31 DAYS. UPDATED 9/7/18*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE NATIONAL CENTRAL REGIONAL MANAGER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER ANYMORE WITHOUT THE REGIONAL MANAGER'S CONSENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS: ONE TIME AT KERRY HYUNDAI IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND FOUR TIMES AT COLUMBIA HYUNDAI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALERS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10446255. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO DEALERS 6 TIMES. CONSUMER PURSUING THE LEMON LAW AS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 31 DAYS. UPDATED 9/7/18*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11022797
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BACKUP CAMERA GOES DARK DURING OPERATION, USUALLY RIGHT AFTER TURNING ON THE CAR. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE WHILE BACKING UP.
Corrective Action:
BACKUP CAMERA GOES DARK DURING OPERATION, USUALLY RIGHT AFTER TURNING ON THE CAR. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE WHILE BACKING UP.
Additional Notes:
BACKUP CAMERA GOES DARK DURING OPERATION, USUALLY RIGHT AFTER TURNING ON THE CAR. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE WHILE BACKING UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11021453
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A SECOND OR TWO WHEN ACCELERATING, BOTH FROM A FULLY STOPPED POSITION, OR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. DID NOT TEST HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY. DEALER SERVICE SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE, BUT IT IS VERY REAL, AND VERY SCARY. I HAD DOCUMENTED THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES WITH HYUNDAI SUPPORT BUT THEY JUST KEEP CLOSING THE CASE WITHOUT ANY ACTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A SECOND OR TWO WHEN ACCELERATING, BOTH FROM A FULLY STOPPED POSITION, OR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. DID NOT TEST HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY. DEALER SERVICE SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE, BUT IT IS VERY REAL, AND VERY SCARY. I HAD DOCUMENTED THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES WITH HYUNDAI SUPPORT BUT THEY JUST KEEP CLOSING THE CASE WITHOUT ANY ACTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A SECOND OR TWO WHEN ACCELERATING, BOTH FROM A FULLY STOPPED POSITION, OR WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. DID NOT TEST HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY. DEALER SERVICE SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE, BUT IT IS VERY REAL, AND VERY SCARY. I HAD DOCUMENTED THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES WITH HYUNDAI SUPPORT BUT THEY JUST KEEP CLOSING THE CASE WITHOUT ANY ACTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11021457
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2017
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