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 model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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: 141
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2016
Consumer Complaints
278 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER 8/4/2020 DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I WAS TOLD THE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. I'M CURRENTLY WAITING TO HEAR IF THE REPAIR WILL BE COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OF IF I WILL BE FACED WITH THE $17K REPAIR. VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS REQUIRED SERVICING EVERY YEAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT (CPO).
Corrective Action:
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER 8/4/2020 DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I WAS TOLD THE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. I'M CURRENTLY WAITING TO HEAR IF THE REPAIR WILL BE COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OF IF I WILL BE FACED WITH THE $17K REPAIR. VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS REQUIRED SERVICING EVERY YEAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT (CPO).
Additional Notes:
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER 8/4/2020 DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I WAS TOLD THE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. I'M CURRENTLY WAITING TO HEAR IF THE REPAIR WILL BE COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OF IF I WILL BE FACED WITH THE $17K REPAIR. VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS REQUIRED SERVICING EVERY YEAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT (CPO).
Mfg Campaign: 11348442
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11344087
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR HAS VIBRATION I CAN FELL IT WHILE I STEP ON THE BREAK I TOOK IT 2 HYUNDAI THEY ADVISE ME IS NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11344087
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING. DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED, CAR SHUT OFF, (LUCKILY NOT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY) WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR, ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAZARD LIGHTS DID WORK.TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HYUNDAI ASSESSED AND CLAIMED AN ENGINE RECALL. IT'S BEEN A MONTH. BUT HYUNDAI DID REPLACE THE ENGINE ALONE WITH ADDITIONAL PART.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING. DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED, CAR SHUT OFF, (LUCKILY NOT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY) WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR, ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAZARD LIGHTS DID WORK.TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HYUNDAI ASSESSED AND CLAIMED AN ENGINE RECALL. IT'S BEEN A MONTH. BUT HYUNDAI DID REPLACE THE ENGINE ALONE WITH ADDITIONAL PART.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING. DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED, CAR SHUT OFF, (LUCKILY NOT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY) WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR, ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAZARD LIGHTS DID WORK.TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HYUNDAI ASSESSED AND CLAIMED AN ENGINE RECALL. IT'S BEEN A MONTH. BUT HYUNDAI DID REPLACE THE ENGINE ALONE WITH ADDITIONAL PART.
Mfg Campaign: 11339815
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT IS IN A GARAGE NOW AND THEY ARE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT IS IN A GARAGE NOW AND THEY ARE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT IS IN A GARAGE NOW AND THEY ARE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11308534
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I HAD MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SERVICED BY HYUNDAI FOR A TIRE CHANGE AND OIL CHANGE ALONG WITH THE RECALL UPDATE ON JAN 17, PRIOR TO GOING FROM ST LOUIS MO TO WICHITA KS. I AM A TRAVELING NURSE, MY CONTRACT WAS STARTING MONDAY THE 20TH. I WAS ADVISED THE RECALL WAS A SYSTEM UPDATE FOR IMPROPERLY WORKING SENSORS. MY MOTOR BLEW 2 HOURS INTO MY TRIP ON JAN 18TH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND FELT IT AS WELL. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OIL WAS POURING OUT THE VEHICLE. IT WAS 30 DEGREES AND IM STUCK ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALER, WHERE I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET A RENTAL VEHICLE SINCE THE RENTAL LOCATION WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY. I COULD NOT GET A LOANER VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MILES I HAD TO DRIVE. MY ONLY OPTION WOULD BE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. I WAS STRESSED AND VERY OVERWHELMED, THINKING ABOUT MY NEED TO GET TO WICHITA KS AND UPSET THAT MY VEHICLE THAT WAS JUST SERVICED BY HYNDAI HAD BLOWN UP ON THE HIGHWAY. WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, FINALLY HAVING A MOMENT ALONE, WITHOUT A SALESMAN IN MY FACE, I REALIZED THIS WAS A MISTAKE. I CALLED BACK TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BUT MY SALESMAN WAS GONE FOR THE DAY AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSING. I TEXT MY SALESMAN ON SUNDAY ADVISING THAT I WANT TO RETURN THE NEW VEHICLE AND JUST GET THE RENTAL CAR AND MY VEHICLE FIXED, AS HYUNDAI ROADSIDE HAD PROMISED. ON MONDAY JAN 20TH I WAS ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT REVERSE THIS SALE AND I COULD NOT GET MY VEHICLE BACK. NOW I'M STUCK IN A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST WITH A HIGHER PAYMENT, HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUM, FEELING COMPLETELY TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. I DO NOT TRUST THE HYUNDAI BRAND. SEVERAL INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED TO OTHERS DUE TO THEIR LACK OF HONESTY. THERE ARE MANY POSTS ONLINE ABOUT HYUNDAI'S POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE RECALL IS CALLED A CAMPAIGN.
Corrective Action:
I HAD MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SERVICED BY HYUNDAI FOR A TIRE CHANGE AND OIL CHANGE ALONG WITH THE RECALL UPDATE ON JAN 17, PRIOR TO GOING FROM ST LOUIS MO TO WICHITA KS. I AM A TRAVELING NURSE, MY CONTRACT WAS STARTING MONDAY THE 20TH. I WAS ADVISED THE RECALL WAS A SYSTEM UPDATE FOR IMPROPERLY WORKING SENSORS. MY MOTOR BLEW 2 HOURS INTO MY TRIP ON JAN 18TH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND FELT IT AS WELL. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OIL WAS POURING OUT THE VEHICLE. IT WAS 30 DEGREES AND IM STUCK ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALER, WHERE I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET A RENTAL VEHICLE SINCE THE RENTAL LOCATION WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY. I COULD NOT GET A LOANER VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MILES I HAD TO DRIVE. MY ONLY OPTION WOULD BE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. I WAS STRESSED AND VERY OVERWHELMED, THINKING ABOUT MY NEED TO GET TO WICHITA KS AND UPSET THAT MY VEHICLE THAT WAS JUST SERVICED BY HYNDAI HAD BLOWN UP ON THE HIGHWAY. WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, FINALLY HAVING A MOMENT ALONE, WITHOUT A SALESMAN IN MY FACE, I REALIZED THIS WAS A MISTAKE. I CALLED BACK TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BUT MY SALESMAN WAS GONE FOR THE DAY AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSING. I TEXT MY SALESMAN ON SUNDAY ADVISING THAT I WANT TO RETURN THE NEW VEHICLE AND JUST GET THE RENTAL CAR AND MY VEHICLE FIXED, AS HYUNDAI ROADSIDE HAD PROMISED. ON MONDAY JAN 20TH I WAS ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT REVERSE THIS SALE AND I COULD NOT GET MY VEHICLE BACK. NOW I'M STUCK IN A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST WITH A HIGHER PAYMENT, HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUM, FEELING COMPLETELY TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. I DO NOT TRUST THE HYUNDAI BRAND. SEVERAL INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED TO OTHERS DUE TO THEIR LACK OF HONESTY. THERE ARE MANY POSTS ONLINE ABOUT HYUNDAI'S POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE RECALL IS CALLED A CAMPAIGN.
Additional Notes:
I HAD MY 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SERVICED BY HYUNDAI FOR A TIRE CHANGE AND OIL CHANGE ALONG WITH THE RECALL UPDATE ON JAN 17, PRIOR TO GOING FROM ST LOUIS MO TO WICHITA KS. I AM A TRAVELING NURSE, MY CONTRACT WAS STARTING MONDAY THE 20TH. I WAS ADVISED THE RECALL WAS A SYSTEM UPDATE FOR IMPROPERLY WORKING SENSORS. MY MOTOR BLEW 2 HOURS INTO MY TRIP ON JAN 18TH WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND FELT IT AS WELL. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OIL WAS POURING OUT THE VEHICLE. IT WAS 30 DEGREES AND IM STUCK ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALER, WHERE I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET A RENTAL VEHICLE SINCE THE RENTAL LOCATION WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY. I COULD NOT GET A LOANER VEHICLE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MILES I HAD TO DRIVE. MY ONLY OPTION WOULD BE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. I WAS STRESSED AND VERY OVERWHELMED, THINKING ABOUT MY NEED TO GET TO WICHITA KS AND UPSET THAT MY VEHICLE THAT WAS JUST SERVICED BY HYNDAI HAD BLOWN UP ON THE HIGHWAY. WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, FINALLY HAVING A MOMENT ALONE, WITHOUT A SALESMAN IN MY FACE, I REALIZED THIS WAS A MISTAKE. I CALLED BACK TO RETURN THE VEHICLE BUT MY SALESMAN WAS GONE FOR THE DAY AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSING. I TEXT MY SALESMAN ON SUNDAY ADVISING THAT I WANT TO RETURN THE NEW VEHICLE AND JUST GET THE RENTAL CAR AND MY VEHICLE FIXED, AS HYUNDAI ROADSIDE HAD PROMISED. ON MONDAY JAN 20TH I WAS ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT REVERSE THIS SALE AND I COULD NOT GET MY VEHICLE BACK. NOW I'M STUCK IN A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST WITH A HIGHER PAYMENT, HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUM, FEELING COMPLETELY TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. I DO NOT TRUST THE HYUNDAI BRAND. SEVERAL INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED TO OTHERS DUE TO THEIR LACK OF HONESTY. THERE ARE MANY POSTS ONLINE ABOUT HYUNDAI'S POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE RECALL IS CALLED A CAMPAIGN.
Mfg Campaign: 11300746
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THERE IS A BLACK SHADOW ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. IT IS NOT FIXED BY REAIMING LIGHTS. IT IS WORSE AS YOU HIT BUMPS IN THE RODE. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT! I WAS DRIVING IN MY SUBDIVISION AND COULD NOT SEE A WOMAN WALKING.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THERE IS A BLACK SHADOW ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. IT IS NOT FIXED BY REAIMING LIGHTS. IT IS WORSE AS YOU HIT BUMPS IN THE RODE. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT! I WAS DRIVING IN MY SUBDIVISION AND COULD NOT SEE A WOMAN WALKING.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THERE IS A BLACK SHADOW ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. IT IS NOT FIXED BY REAIMING LIGHTS. IT IS WORSE AS YOU HIT BUMPS IN THE RODE. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT! I WAS DRIVING IN MY SUBDIVISION AND COULD NOT SEE A WOMAN WALKING.
Mfg Campaign: 11289929
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE GONE BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING LOST POWER, LATER TO FIND FROM DEALERSHIP THAT ENGINE WAS NO LONGER GOOD. THIS THOUGH VEHICLE IS 3 YEARS OLD. WAS LATER TOLD THAT ENGINE HAD RECALL WHICH I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE GONE BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING LOST POWER, LATER TO FIND FROM DEALERSHIP THAT ENGINE WAS NO LONGER GOOD. THIS THOUGH VEHICLE IS 3 YEARS OLD. WAS LATER TOLD THAT ENGINE HAD RECALL WHICH I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE GONE BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING LOST POWER, LATER TO FIND FROM DEALERSHIP THAT ENGINE WAS NO LONGER GOOD. THIS THOUGH VEHICLE IS 3 YEARS OLD. WAS LATER TOLD THAT ENGINE HAD RECALL WHICH I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE.
Mfg Campaign: 11279932
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DANBURY HYUNDAI (203-730-4700, LOCATED AT 102 FEDERAL ROAD, DANBURY, CT 06810) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DANBURY HYUNDAI (203-730-4700, LOCATED AT 102 FEDERAL ROAD, DANBURY, CT 06810) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DANBURY HYUNDAI (203-730-4700, LOCATED AT 102 FEDERAL ROAD, DANBURY, CT 06810) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11271554
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (321-418-6386, LOCATED AT 12801 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER'S FOR THE PAST MONTH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TWO YEARS OLD AND WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED TO THE LEMON LAW CONSIDERATION; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (321-418-6386, LOCATED AT 12801 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER'S FOR THE PAST MONTH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TWO YEARS OLD AND WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED TO THE LEMON LAW CONSIDERATION; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (321-418-6386, LOCATED AT 12801 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER'S FOR THE PAST MONTH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TWO YEARS OLD AND WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED TO THE LEMON LAW CONSIDERATION; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11269221
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
WE WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK. WE SUSTAINED A LOT OF DAMAGE FROM THIS HEAD-ON COLLISION. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 10 MILES AN HOUR BUT THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING AT LEAST 20 MILES AN HOUR. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DESPITE BEING HIT HEAD ON AND SUFFERING A LOT OF DAMAGE UPON IMPACT. WE WERE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. THE OTHER CAR TURNED INTO OUR LANE AND WAS ACCELERATING TOWARDS US.
Corrective Action:
WE WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK. WE SUSTAINED A LOT OF DAMAGE FROM THIS HEAD-ON COLLISION. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 10 MILES AN HOUR BUT THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING AT LEAST 20 MILES AN HOUR. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DESPITE BEING HIT HEAD ON AND SUFFERING A LOT OF DAMAGE UPON IMPACT. WE WERE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. THE OTHER CAR TURNED INTO OUR LANE AND WAS ACCELERATING TOWARDS US.
Additional Notes:
WE WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK. WE SUSTAINED A LOT OF DAMAGE FROM THIS HEAD-ON COLLISION. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 10 MILES AN HOUR BUT THE OTHER CAR WAS GOING AT LEAST 20 MILES AN HOUR. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DESPITE BEING HIT HEAD ON AND SUFFERING A LOT OF DAMAGE UPON IMPACT. WE WERE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN. THE OTHER CAR TURNED INTO OUR LANE AND WAS ACCELERATING TOWARDS US.
Mfg Campaign: 11255432
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Corrective Action:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Additional Notes:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11245918
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Corrective Action:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Additional Notes:
ON JULY 27, 2019 DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 50 MPH IN DRY AND SUNNY CONDITIONS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I SCHEDULED SERVICE RIGHT AWAY. I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ ON 7/27/19 FOR SERVICE THRU MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT THAT TIME, NEITHER THE AIRBAG OR SEATBELT LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT NERVOUS FOR MINE AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY, I BROUGHT THE CAR ANYWAY. I WAS INFORMED BY JARROD IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY RESET MY COMPUTER AND TO LET HIM KNOW IF THE LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY ON AUGUST 11TH WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING 35 MPH ON A DRY AND SUNNY DAY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO PARK AND THEN RESTARTED MY CAR TO RETURN HOME. THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. MONDAY AUGUST 19TH WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTY ROAD AT 45 MPH IN RAINY WET DRIVING CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AGAIN. MADE AN APPT FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH WITH ONCE AGAIN, SCHWARTZ MAZDA IN SHREWSBURY NJ WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2018. BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON UPON MY ARRIVAL IN SUNNY AND DRY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEIR CODE READER PRODUCED THE CODE "PASSENGER MAT SENSOR" AND I WAS INFORMED THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEND IT TO CIRCLE HYUNDAI IN SHREWSBURY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM JARROD AT SCHWARTZ MAZDA AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY AUGUST 22 WITH NEWS THAT MY REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST ALMOST $600. I AM FEARFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND THE RESOURCES I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HAVE BEEN USELESS AND UNACCOMODATING. WHY IS NO ONE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF AIRBAGS THAT WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY? PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AND KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11245918
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING AT 61,000 MILE, A LOT OF NOSE AND VIBRATION. TRANSFER CASE CAN COME LOOSE OR CAUSE FAILURE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT AND MAYBE EVEN POSSIBLE COMPONENTS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING AT 61,000 MILE, A LOT OF NOSE AND VIBRATION. TRANSFER CASE CAN COME LOOSE OR CAUSE FAILURE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT AND MAYBE EVEN POSSIBLE COMPONENTS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING AT 61,000 MILE, A LOT OF NOSE AND VIBRATION. TRANSFER CASE CAN COME LOOSE OR CAUSE FAILURE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT AND MAYBE EVEN POSSIBLE COMPONENTS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11244040
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE SOME PULL ON IT'S OWN BUT CLEARLY ANYTIME THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DEFAULT IN THE THROTTLE BODY.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE SOME PULL ON IT'S OWN BUT CLEARLY ANYTIME THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DEFAULT IN THE THROTTLE BODY.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE SOME PULL ON IT'S OWN BUT CLEARLY ANYTIME THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DEFAULT IN THE THROTTLE BODY.
Mfg Campaign: 11228560
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE FAILED AT 63,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. HYUNDAI BLAMES IT ON SLUDGE IN OIL PAN. WITH OUT SERVICE RECEIPTS WILL NOT WARRANTY ENGINE. SERVICED ENGINE MYSELF AND DIDN'T SAVE CASH RECEIPTS.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE FAILED AT 63,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. HYUNDAI BLAMES IT ON SLUDGE IN OIL PAN. WITH OUT SERVICE RECEIPTS WILL NOT WARRANTY ENGINE. SERVICED ENGINE MYSELF AND DIDN'T SAVE CASH RECEIPTS.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE FAILED AT 63,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. HYUNDAI BLAMES IT ON SLUDGE IN OIL PAN. WITH OUT SERVICE RECEIPTS WILL NOT WARRANTY ENGINE. SERVICED ENGINE MYSELF AND DIDN'T SAVE CASH RECEIPTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11205772
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11205882
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11205882
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL, THE SEAT BELT IS GETTING STOCKED AND TIGHT DURING DRIVING ALSO DOESN'T RECLINE WHEN TAKING IT OFF STILL HANGING, THE FUEL EVAPORATES FROM THE FUEL TANK AND DOESN'T GIVE ANY MILEAGE AS DESCRIBED WHEN DRIVING FEEL EVERY LITTLE THING ON THE ROAD INCLUDING SMALL ROCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11205882
Recall Date: May 6, 2019
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. ALSO, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT DOWNSHIFTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. ALSO, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT DOWNSHIFTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. ALSO, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT DOWNSHIFTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11205497
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
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