Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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: 237
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2022
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 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
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: 171
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.
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: 167
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2017
Consumer Complaints
328 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER BROKE AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED
Corrective Action:
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER BROKE AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED
Additional Notes:
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER BROKE AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED
Mfg Campaign: 11205431
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI (4960 NORTH FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, (888) 441-7737) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI (4960 NORTH FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, (888) 441-7737) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI (4960 NORTH FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073, (888) 441-7737) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11193196
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WENT TO DINNER WITH MY HUSBAND 2/28/2019. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AND HESITATED. WE WERE GOING 35MPH. WE GOT TO RESTAURANT, I CALLED JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI SERVICE. I WAS TOLD TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ASAP. MY ENGINE IS BLOWN DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I AM BEING TOLD IT COULD BE 3-6 MONTHS OR MORE TILL HYUNDAI CAN GET A NEW ENGINE. I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE,JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI IS REFUSING A LOANER CAR UNTIL HYUNDAI APPROVES. I AM NOW GOING INTO MY SECOND WEEK WITH A RENTAL I CAN'T AFFORD, BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS USED FOR WORK PURPOSES. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!😞😞😞😞
Corrective Action:
WENT TO DINNER WITH MY HUSBAND 2/28/2019. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AND HESITATED. WE WERE GOING 35MPH. WE GOT TO RESTAURANT, I CALLED JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI SERVICE. I WAS TOLD TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ASAP. MY ENGINE IS BLOWN DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I AM BEING TOLD IT COULD BE 3-6 MONTHS OR MORE TILL HYUNDAI CAN GET A NEW ENGINE. I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE,JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI IS REFUSING A LOANER CAR UNTIL HYUNDAI APPROVES. I AM NOW GOING INTO MY SECOND WEEK WITH A RENTAL I CAN'T AFFORD, BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS USED FOR WORK PURPOSES. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!😞😞😞😞
Additional Notes:
WENT TO DINNER WITH MY HUSBAND 2/28/2019. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AND HESITATED. WE WERE GOING 35MPH. WE GOT TO RESTAURANT, I CALLED JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI SERVICE. I WAS TOLD TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ASAP. MY ENGINE IS BLOWN DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I AM BEING TOLD IT COULD BE 3-6 MONTHS OR MORE TILL HYUNDAI CAN GET A NEW ENGINE. I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE,JACK GIAMBALVO HYUNDAI IS REFUSING A LOANER CAR UNTIL HYUNDAI APPROVES. I AM NOW GOING INTO MY SECOND WEEK WITH A RENTAL I CAN'T AFFORD, BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS USED FOR WORK PURPOSES. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!😞😞😞😞
Mfg Campaign: 11185135
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11184588
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11184588
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11184588
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Corrective Action:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Additional Notes:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Mfg Campaign: 11183289
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Corrective Action:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Additional Notes:
ON 2/19/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER THE UPDATE I WAS DRIVING ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS IS CALLED LIMP HOME MODE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED . THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI WHICH WAS APPROVED IN A FEW DAYS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO SPEED ON AN ENTRANXE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY YET ALONE ANYWHERE. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN TO ME FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP IT HAS MADE ME VERY UNEASY ABOUT WHAT WE'RE NOT BEING TOLD
Mfg Campaign: 11183289
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Corrective Action:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Additional Notes:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Mfg Campaign: 11181321
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Corrective Action:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Additional Notes:
ON 2/8/2019 AN UPDATE FOR THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. ON 2/18/19 I WAS DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST POWER UPON ACCELERATION. I WAS UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 17 MPH UPHILL AND 50 MPH ON LEVEL HIGHWAY (SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). IT WAS 16 DEGREES F AND I HAD AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IT IS LIKELY DUE TO THE UPDATE DONE ON THE KNOCK SENSOR AND TO DRIVE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP. I DID NOT FEEL IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN NECESSARY SO I HAD IT TOWED (I HAD TO PULL OVER CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH). THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT CAME BACK IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. THE CURRENT ENGINE ONLY HAS APPROX. 14,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE DEALER REQUESTED A NEW ENGINE FROM HYUNDAI BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED YET AND THEY BELIEVE IT IS A RESULT OF THE KNOCK SENSOR UPDATE. THEY ESTIMATE I WILL NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY HAZARDOUS HAVING A VEHICLE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN WINTER WITH AN INFANT IN THE CAR. I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA AND THIS COULD HAVE HAD THE POTENTIAL FOR A MUCH WORSE OUTCOME THAN IT DID.
Mfg Campaign: 11181321
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILS TO ENGAGE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. PRESSING THE RED BUTTON MAY RESET THE LATCH SO THAT MECHANISM WILL AGAIN WORK.
Corrective Action:
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILS TO ENGAGE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. PRESSING THE RED BUTTON MAY RESET THE LATCH SO THAT MECHANISM WILL AGAIN WORK.
Additional Notes:
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILS TO ENGAGE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. PRESSING THE RED BUTTON MAY RESET THE LATCH SO THAT MECHANISM WILL AGAIN WORK.
Mfg Campaign: 11169840
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HAS A HESITATION WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR FROM STOP AND THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF FAST.
Corrective Action:
HAS A HESITATION WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR FROM STOP AND THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF FAST.
Additional Notes:
HAS A HESITATION WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR FROM STOP AND THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF FAST.
Mfg Campaign: 11144434
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT, 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED, SOUNDING LIKE A SHOTGUN HAS SUDDENLY GONE OFF IN THE CAR. THE OVERHEAD PANEL WAS CLOSED SO NO GLASS CAME INTO THE DRIVERS AREA. IT WAS A CLOUDY DAY, NO RAIN AT TIME OF INCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THEN DRIVE HOME AT A REDUCED SPEED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT, 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED, SOUNDING LIKE A SHOTGUN HAS SUDDENLY GONE OFF IN THE CAR. THE OVERHEAD PANEL WAS CLOSED SO NO GLASS CAME INTO THE DRIVERS AREA. IT WAS A CLOUDY DAY, NO RAIN AT TIME OF INCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THEN DRIVE HOME AT A REDUCED SPEED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT, 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED, SOUNDING LIKE A SHOTGUN HAS SUDDENLY GONE OFF IN THE CAR. THE OVERHEAD PANEL WAS CLOSED SO NO GLASS CAME INTO THE DRIVERS AREA. IT WAS A CLOUDY DAY, NO RAIN AT TIME OF INCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THEN DRIVE HOME AT A REDUCED SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 11140166
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR MAINTAINED THE SPEED DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT PRESSED. THE ODOMETER STAYED AT 4 FOR NO REASONS. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR MAINTAINED THE SPEED DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT PRESSED. THE ODOMETER STAYED AT 4 FOR NO REASONS. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR MAINTAINED THE SPEED DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT PRESSED. THE ODOMETER STAYED AT 4 FOR NO REASONS. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11139483
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
BOTH OF HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHT IS GETTING FOGGY TWO DAY AFTER I GOT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER.REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AND STILL GETTING FOGGY.
Corrective Action:
BOTH OF HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHT IS GETTING FOGGY TWO DAY AFTER I GOT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER.REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AND STILL GETTING FOGGY.
Additional Notes:
BOTH OF HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHT IS GETTING FOGGY TWO DAY AFTER I GOT THE CAR FROM THE DEALER.REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AND STILL GETTING FOGGY.
Mfg Campaign: 11131718
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THIS PAST SATURDAY I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO RICK CASE HYUNDAI IN PLANTATION FL TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT MY CAR FOR THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY RECALL. THEY GAVE ME THE CAR BACK AND SAID THAT THE LOT NUMBER OF MY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ON HYUNDAI'S RECALL. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING, I STARTED TO NOTICE THE WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS CONCERNED IT WOULD FALL OFF. I HAD MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR ALONG WITH MY WIFE FOR A WEEK TRIP DOWN TO THE FL ALETA. I DECIDED THE CAR FOR UNSAFE AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. UPON INSPECTION AFTER THEY PULLED THE AIRBAG OFF, THE WHOLE STEERING ASSEMBLED WAS CRACKED OFF. I HAVE DOCUMENTED WITH PICTURES. I BELIEVE HYUNDAI USA MUST EXPAND THEIR RECALL PART TO INCLUDE MORE LOT NUMBER ASSEMBLIES AS MY DEALER CLAIMS THEY DID NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PIECE IN ORDER TO INSPECT. THEY CLAIM ALL LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN 9 ARE DEFECTIVE WHILE MINE WAS AN 8. MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED IF THE WHEEL HAD FULLY DETACHED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ARE THE DEALER CONFIRMED MY STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS FINE.
Corrective Action:
THIS PAST SATURDAY I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO RICK CASE HYUNDAI IN PLANTATION FL TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT MY CAR FOR THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY RECALL. THEY GAVE ME THE CAR BACK AND SAID THAT THE LOT NUMBER OF MY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ON HYUNDAI'S RECALL. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING, I STARTED TO NOTICE THE WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS CONCERNED IT WOULD FALL OFF. I HAD MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR ALONG WITH MY WIFE FOR A WEEK TRIP DOWN TO THE FL ALETA. I DECIDED THE CAR FOR UNSAFE AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. UPON INSPECTION AFTER THEY PULLED THE AIRBAG OFF, THE WHOLE STEERING ASSEMBLED WAS CRACKED OFF. I HAVE DOCUMENTED WITH PICTURES. I BELIEVE HYUNDAI USA MUST EXPAND THEIR RECALL PART TO INCLUDE MORE LOT NUMBER ASSEMBLIES AS MY DEALER CLAIMS THEY DID NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PIECE IN ORDER TO INSPECT. THEY CLAIM ALL LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN 9 ARE DEFECTIVE WHILE MINE WAS AN 8. MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED IF THE WHEEL HAD FULLY DETACHED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ARE THE DEALER CONFIRMED MY STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS FINE.
Additional Notes:
THIS PAST SATURDAY I HAD TAKEN MY CAR INTO RICK CASE HYUNDAI IN PLANTATION FL TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT MY CAR FOR THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY RECALL. THEY GAVE ME THE CAR BACK AND SAID THAT THE LOT NUMBER OF MY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ON HYUNDAI'S RECALL. TWO DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING, I STARTED TO NOTICE THE WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS CONCERNED IT WOULD FALL OFF. I HAD MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR ALONG WITH MY WIFE FOR A WEEK TRIP DOWN TO THE FL ALETA. I DECIDED THE CAR FOR UNSAFE AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. UPON INSPECTION AFTER THEY PULLED THE AIRBAG OFF, THE WHOLE STEERING ASSEMBLED WAS CRACKED OFF. I HAVE DOCUMENTED WITH PICTURES. I BELIEVE HYUNDAI USA MUST EXPAND THEIR RECALL PART TO INCLUDE MORE LOT NUMBER ASSEMBLIES AS MY DEALER CLAIMS THEY DID NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PIECE IN ORDER TO INSPECT. THEY CLAIM ALL LOT NUMBERS ENDING IN 9 ARE DEFECTIVE WHILE MINE WAS AN 8. MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED IF THE WHEEL HAD FULLY DETACHED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ARE THE DEALER CONFIRMED MY STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS FINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11111792
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF STALLING WHEN MAKING TURNS FROM STOPS OR YIELDS WITH SLOW ACCELERATION. INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS, THOUGH SEEM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE WITH A/C RUNNING. MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, 2018, AWD, DOES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN PULLING ONTO THE BUSY HIGHWAY NEAR WHERE WE LIVE, A LEFT TURN WITH PROMPT ACCELERATION IS CRITICAL. ON ABOUT 6 INCIDENTS, INCLUDING 2 IN THE LAST WEEK, I HAVE STARTED THE TURN, THEN LOST ACCELERATION, PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR THEN IT WOULD HESITATE FOR ANOTHER 1-2 SECONDS, THEN JERK UP TO 7000RPM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD KICK IN (LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON), THEN TAKES OFF QUICKLY. THUS FAR, NO ONE HAS BEEN IN HARMS WAY, HOWEVER, I FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN. ON 7/12/2018 I DID TAKE TO KC SUMMERS HYUNDAI IN MATTOON, IL. THEY PERFORMED A FULL INSPECTION, TOOK IT FOR TEST DRIVE, RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND FOUND NOTHING. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING ON THE COMPUTER EITHER. NO TSB'S. THEY ENCOURAGED ME TO BRING IT IN EACH TIME IT OCCURS IN THE FUTURE. NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SERVICE. I DID PROVIDE THEM WITH THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FROM MANY OTHERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ASKED THEM TO KEEP IT IN MY FILE.
Corrective Action:
SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF STALLING WHEN MAKING TURNS FROM STOPS OR YIELDS WITH SLOW ACCELERATION. INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS, THOUGH SEEM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE WITH A/C RUNNING. MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, 2018, AWD, DOES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN PULLING ONTO THE BUSY HIGHWAY NEAR WHERE WE LIVE, A LEFT TURN WITH PROMPT ACCELERATION IS CRITICAL. ON ABOUT 6 INCIDENTS, INCLUDING 2 IN THE LAST WEEK, I HAVE STARTED THE TURN, THEN LOST ACCELERATION, PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR THEN IT WOULD HESITATE FOR ANOTHER 1-2 SECONDS, THEN JERK UP TO 7000RPM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD KICK IN (LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON), THEN TAKES OFF QUICKLY. THUS FAR, NO ONE HAS BEEN IN HARMS WAY, HOWEVER, I FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN. ON 7/12/2018 I DID TAKE TO KC SUMMERS HYUNDAI IN MATTOON, IL. THEY PERFORMED A FULL INSPECTION, TOOK IT FOR TEST DRIVE, RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND FOUND NOTHING. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING ON THE COMPUTER EITHER. NO TSB'S. THEY ENCOURAGED ME TO BRING IT IN EACH TIME IT OCCURS IN THE FUTURE. NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SERVICE. I DID PROVIDE THEM WITH THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FROM MANY OTHERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ASKED THEM TO KEEP IT IN MY FILE.
Additional Notes:
SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF STALLING WHEN MAKING TURNS FROM STOPS OR YIELDS WITH SLOW ACCELERATION. INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS, THOUGH SEEM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE WITH A/C RUNNING. MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, 2018, AWD, DOES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN PULLING ONTO THE BUSY HIGHWAY NEAR WHERE WE LIVE, A LEFT TURN WITH PROMPT ACCELERATION IS CRITICAL. ON ABOUT 6 INCIDENTS, INCLUDING 2 IN THE LAST WEEK, I HAVE STARTED THE TURN, THEN LOST ACCELERATION, PUT THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR THEN IT WOULD HESITATE FOR ANOTHER 1-2 SECONDS, THEN JERK UP TO 7000RPM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD KICK IN (LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON), THEN TAKES OFF QUICKLY. THUS FAR, NO ONE HAS BEEN IN HARMS WAY, HOWEVER, I FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN. ON 7/12/2018 I DID TAKE TO KC SUMMERS HYUNDAI IN MATTOON, IL. THEY PERFORMED A FULL INSPECTION, TOOK IT FOR TEST DRIVE, RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND FOUND NOTHING. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING SHOWING ON THE COMPUTER EITHER. NO TSB'S. THEY ENCOURAGED ME TO BRING IT IN EACH TIME IT OCCURS IN THE FUTURE. NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SERVICE. I DID PROVIDE THEM WITH THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FROM MANY OTHERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ASKED THEM TO KEEP IT IN MY FILE.
Mfg Campaign: 11111000
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE A DARK SPOT APPROX. 100 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. HYUNDAI SAYS IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY TO PREVENT GLARE WITH THE HID LIGHTS THE VEHICLE HAS. IT IS HARD TO SEE MUCH IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE DARK SPOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CENTER. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE I FIRST DROVE THE CAR AT NIGHT. I THINK IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE A DARK SPOT APPROX. 100 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. HYUNDAI SAYS IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY TO PREVENT GLARE WITH THE HID LIGHTS THE VEHICLE HAS. IT IS HARD TO SEE MUCH IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE DARK SPOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CENTER. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE I FIRST DROVE THE CAR AT NIGHT. I THINK IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE A DARK SPOT APPROX. 100 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. HYUNDAI SAYS IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY TO PREVENT GLARE WITH THE HID LIGHTS THE VEHICLE HAS. IT IS HARD TO SEE MUCH IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE DARK SPOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CENTER. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE I FIRST DROVE THE CAR AT NIGHT. I THINK IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11103066
Recall Date: Jun 21, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Mfg Campaign: 11098268
Recall Date: May 28, 2018
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Mfg Campaign: 11098268
Recall Date: May 28, 2018
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