Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 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 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
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: 168
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2017
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. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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: 159
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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: 153
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2016
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
1.1K ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
HESITATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC--HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE--THERE IS A 3 TO 4 SECOND STOP IN THE IN THE DRIVE TRAIN--THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS GONE-LEAVING ONE IN A PANIC MODE--ALSO FEATHERING THE THROTTLE AT TIMES THERE IS NO RESPONSE--TOOK SUV TO DEALER--THEY HOOKED UP A MONITOR AND WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER ON BOARD--- THE VEHCLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING--I AM TOLD DUE TO THE INFORMATION SENT BACK THROUGH MONITORING TO THE FACTORY THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT ASK FOR A BUY BACK--MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN A CO KEEP MAKING AND SELLING A UNIT THAT IS DEFECTIVE ?--THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE SIMILAR CASES ON LINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS--I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON ROAD--LIFE THREATENING--IF THE DEALERSHIP OR CO. DOES NOT AGREE TO BUY BACK I WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION--STAND BY--CLASS ACTION MAY BE ON ITS WAY!!!MY CASE IS PENDING--AWAITING A RESPONSE BY EITHER DEALERSHIP OR CO.HOPE SOME ONE IS FAR MINDED AS TO THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM--AFTER ALL THIS IS THE U.S.A
Corrective Action:
HESITATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC--HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE--THERE IS A 3 TO 4 SECOND STOP IN THE IN THE DRIVE TRAIN--THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS GONE-LEAVING ONE IN A PANIC MODE--ALSO FEATHERING THE THROTTLE AT TIMES THERE IS NO RESPONSE--TOOK SUV TO DEALER--THEY HOOKED UP A MONITOR AND WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER ON BOARD--- THE VEHCLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING--I AM TOLD DUE TO THE INFORMATION SENT BACK THROUGH MONITORING TO THE FACTORY THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT ASK FOR A BUY BACK--MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN A CO KEEP MAKING AND SELLING A UNIT THAT IS DEFECTIVE ?--THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE SIMILAR CASES ON LINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS--I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON ROAD--LIFE THREATENING--IF THE DEALERSHIP OR CO. DOES NOT AGREE TO BUY BACK I WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION--STAND BY--CLASS ACTION MAY BE ON ITS WAY!!!MY CASE IS PENDING--AWAITING A RESPONSE BY EITHER DEALERSHIP OR CO.HOPE SOME ONE IS FAR MINDED AS TO THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM--AFTER ALL THIS IS THE U.S.A
Additional Notes:
HESITATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC--HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE--THERE IS A 3 TO 4 SECOND STOP IN THE IN THE DRIVE TRAIN--THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS GONE-LEAVING ONE IN A PANIC MODE--ALSO FEATHERING THE THROTTLE AT TIMES THERE IS NO RESPONSE--TOOK SUV TO DEALER--THEY HOOKED UP A MONITOR AND WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER ON BOARD--- THE VEHCLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING--I AM TOLD DUE TO THE INFORMATION SENT BACK THROUGH MONITORING TO THE FACTORY THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT ASK FOR A BUY BACK--MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN A CO KEEP MAKING AND SELLING A UNIT THAT IS DEFECTIVE ?--THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE SIMILAR CASES ON LINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS--I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON ROAD--LIFE THREATENING--IF THE DEALERSHIP OR CO. DOES NOT AGREE TO BUY BACK I WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION--STAND BY--CLASS ACTION MAY BE ON ITS WAY!!!MY CASE IS PENDING--AWAITING A RESPONSE BY EITHER DEALERSHIP OR CO.HOPE SOME ONE IS FAR MINDED AS TO THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM--AFTER ALL THIS IS THE U.S.A
Mfg Campaign: 10991294
Recall Date: May 23, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Mfg Campaign: 10990832
Recall Date: May 21, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Mfg Campaign: 10990832
Recall Date: May 21, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD THE SAME INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE ACQUIRING OUR 2017 SANTA FE BRAND NEW IN THE LATE SPRING OF 2016. WHEN TURNING FROM A STOP OR MAKING A VERY LOW SPEED TURN, AND THEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HESITATE, NOT MOVING OR "CATCHING" FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OF THOSE OCCASIONS BECAUSE I WAS STALLED IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, ALSO TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN . ONCE I BARELY CLEARED THE INTERSECTION AT A LIGHT WHEN TURNING LEFT, HAVING THE SANTA FE STALL IN THE FACE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS NEARLY BROADSIDED BY SWIFT MOVING, ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PUBLIC NEEDS PROTECTION AND A REMEDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE HYUNDAI IS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ON THE TOPIC, AND FOUND MANY, MANY POSTINGS REGARDING THIS EXACT SAME SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE WERE HYUNDAI MESSAGE BOARD COMPLAINTS, NHTSA COMPLAINTS, "LEMON" LAW FIRMS WHOA ARE ADVERTISING, SEEKING POTENTIAL 2017 SANTA FE OWNING CLIENTS, CITING THIS EXACT SET OF FACTS. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM EXACT DATES, AS THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN EARLY MAY 2017, AT AN INTERSECTION LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOME, MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP, WITH TRAFFIC LINED UP BEHIND US.
Mfg Campaign: 10990832
Recall Date: May 21, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 10985617
Recall Date: May 14, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 10985617
Recall Date: May 14, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" INDICATOR TURNED ON, AND THERE WAS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE IN ENGINE WHEN SRTARTING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERAND TOOK NEARLYA MONTH TO FIND THE INCONVINIENCE AND TWO WEEKS TO FIX IT. THEY CALL ME BACK TO ANNUONCE ME IT WAS READY AND BY THE TIME I WAS RECIVING I NOTICED THE AIR CONDITIONAR NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. ONCE AGAIN ONE MORE WEEK TO FIND THE MISSFUNCTIONING AND REPARING, NOW THE VEIHICLE IS CONSUMMING TO MUCH GASOLINE (ALMOST HALF TANK IN 87 KILOMETER) THE INJECTORS PROBLEM PLEVAILS. I GET THE SANTA FE IN MXICO, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA AT HYNDAI PENTA IS THE NAME OF THE AGENCY, AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WHIT 0 KILOMETERS AND I PAY IT IN CASH I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT TO RESPOND. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 10985617
Recall Date: May 14, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
UPON ENTERING FREEWAY ON RAMP 5 7 2017 VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH CUT ME OFF. AFTER MOVING BACK INTO LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING IN A VIOLENT MANNER. I CONTINUED TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH WAS SHAKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN A VERY FORCEFUL MANNER. THE SHAKING STOPPED AND I CONTINUED DRIVING. THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, ROAD CONDITIONS PERFECT AND MY DRIVING SPEED WAS 60 MPH. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 1079 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHER CAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER ON 5 12 2017 AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS VERY DANGEROUS EVENT.
Corrective Action:
UPON ENTERING FREEWAY ON RAMP 5 7 2017 VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH CUT ME OFF. AFTER MOVING BACK INTO LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING IN A VIOLENT MANNER. I CONTINUED TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH WAS SHAKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN A VERY FORCEFUL MANNER. THE SHAKING STOPPED AND I CONTINUED DRIVING. THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, ROAD CONDITIONS PERFECT AND MY DRIVING SPEED WAS 60 MPH. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 1079 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHER CAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER ON 5 12 2017 AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS VERY DANGEROUS EVENT.
Additional Notes:
UPON ENTERING FREEWAY ON RAMP 5 7 2017 VEERED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH CUT ME OFF. AFTER MOVING BACK INTO LANE, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING IN A VIOLENT MANNER. I CONTINUED TO HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH WAS SHAKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN A VERY FORCEFUL MANNER. THE SHAKING STOPPED AND I CONTINUED DRIVING. THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, ROAD CONDITIONS PERFECT AND MY DRIVING SPEED WAS 60 MPH. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 1079 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHER CAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER ON 5 12 2017 AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS VERY DANGEROUS EVENT.
Mfg Campaign: 10985014
Recall Date: May 11, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 10982967
Recall Date: May 2, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 10982967
Recall Date: May 2, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST THE INITIAL PRESS OF THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP LEAVING YOU COMMITTED IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER FOR AROUND 2 SECONDS. STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR FAILS TO PRODUCE ANY POWER. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY HYUNDAI WHO SAID THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. HYUNDAI ALSO SAID THERE ARE NO BULLETINS OR RECALLS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS AN ALARMING AMOUNT OF CHATTER FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS UNDER 6000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES, INTERMITTENTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 10982967
Recall Date: May 2, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
I FILED THIS REPORT ON 2/21/17 AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS IT DISAPPEARED (COMPLAINT # 10956079). THIS IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THAT COMPLAINT. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN FROM A STOP INTO TRAFFIC AND THE SUV HITS A SMALL PATCH OF SNOW, POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE STREET, THE STABILITY/ TRACTION CONTROL WILL CURTAIL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAS CAUSED A NEAR MISS REAREND COLLISION INTO MY VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE IS A BUTTON TO SHUT THE TRACTION (ACCELERATION) CONTROL FEATURE OFF BUT IT MUST BE PUSHED EACH TIME YOU START THE VEHICLE. MY OPINION IS THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR IS FAR TOO SENSITIVE AND / OR THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE REVISED. HYUNDAI MOTOR USA AND MY LOCAL DEALER HAVE STATED THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Corrective Action:
I FILED THIS REPORT ON 2/21/17 AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS IT DISAPPEARED (COMPLAINT # 10956079). THIS IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THAT COMPLAINT. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN FROM A STOP INTO TRAFFIC AND THE SUV HITS A SMALL PATCH OF SNOW, POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE STREET, THE STABILITY/ TRACTION CONTROL WILL CURTAIL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAS CAUSED A NEAR MISS REAREND COLLISION INTO MY VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE IS A BUTTON TO SHUT THE TRACTION (ACCELERATION) CONTROL FEATURE OFF BUT IT MUST BE PUSHED EACH TIME YOU START THE VEHICLE. MY OPINION IS THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR IS FAR TOO SENSITIVE AND / OR THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE REVISED. HYUNDAI MOTOR USA AND MY LOCAL DEALER HAVE STATED THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Additional Notes:
I FILED THIS REPORT ON 2/21/17 AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS IT DISAPPEARED (COMPLAINT # 10956079). THIS IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THAT COMPLAINT. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN FROM A STOP INTO TRAFFIC AND THE SUV HITS A SMALL PATCH OF SNOW, POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE STREET, THE STABILITY/ TRACTION CONTROL WILL CURTAIL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAS CAUSED A NEAR MISS REAREND COLLISION INTO MY VEHICLE ON THREE OCCASIONS. THERE IS A BUTTON TO SHUT THE TRACTION (ACCELERATION) CONTROL FEATURE OFF BUT IT MUST BE PUSHED EACH TIME YOU START THE VEHICLE. MY OPINION IS THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR IS FAR TOO SENSITIVE AND / OR THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE REVISED. HYUNDAI MOTOR USA AND MY LOCAL DEALER HAVE STATED THAT THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Mfg Campaign: 10981477
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION. ENGINE MAKES A ROARING SOUND, HOWEVER THE RPMS HAVE MINIMAL INCREASE. THIS HESITATION HAPPENS WHEN PASSING, AND WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN OR FROM A STOP. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE STUCK OUT IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ACCELERATION.THIS USED TO HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF THE INCIDENTS HAS INCREASED GREATLY AND WE NO LONGER FEEL THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MORNING THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR AN ENTIRE HOUR DURING A COMMUTE TO WORK. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ON YOUR SITE WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND APPARENTLY HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. WE ARE BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER THIS AFTERNOON.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION. ENGINE MAKES A ROARING SOUND, HOWEVER THE RPMS HAVE MINIMAL INCREASE. THIS HESITATION HAPPENS WHEN PASSING, AND WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN OR FROM A STOP. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE STUCK OUT IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ACCELERATION.THIS USED TO HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF THE INCIDENTS HAS INCREASED GREATLY AND WE NO LONGER FEEL THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MORNING THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR AN ENTIRE HOUR DURING A COMMUTE TO WORK. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ON YOUR SITE WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND APPARENTLY HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. WE ARE BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER THIS AFTERNOON.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION. ENGINE MAKES A ROARING SOUND, HOWEVER THE RPMS HAVE MINIMAL INCREASE. THIS HESITATION HAPPENS WHEN PASSING, AND WHEN COMING OUT OF A TURN OR FROM A STOP. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE STUCK OUT IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ACCELERATION.THIS USED TO HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, HOWEVER THE FREQUENCY OF THE INCIDENTS HAS INCREASED GREATLY AND WE NO LONGER FEEL THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MORNING THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR AN ENTIRE HOUR DURING A COMMUTE TO WORK. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS ON YOUR SITE WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND APPARENTLY HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. WE ARE BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER THIS AFTERNOON.
Mfg Campaign: 10980787
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
ON MY 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED, HE AUDIBLE SEAT BELT ALARM DOES NOT SOUND IF THE PERSON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING HIS/HER SEAT BELT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM ON THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (#141), BUT NOT FOR THE FULL SIZED SANTA FE (WHICH I HAVE). WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS!
Corrective Action:
ON MY 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED, HE AUDIBLE SEAT BELT ALARM DOES NOT SOUND IF THE PERSON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING HIS/HER SEAT BELT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM ON THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (#141), BUT NOT FOR THE FULL SIZED SANTA FE (WHICH I HAVE). WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS!
Additional Notes:
ON MY 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED, HE AUDIBLE SEAT BELT ALARM DOES NOT SOUND IF THE PERSON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING HIS/HER SEAT BELT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM ON THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (#141), BUT NOT FOR THE FULL SIZED SANTA FE (WHICH I HAVE). WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS!
Mfg Campaign: 10980191
Recall Date: Apr 24, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH TURBO.WHEN TURNING LEFT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP OR NEAR STOP, THE ACCELERATION STUDDERS OR DOESN'T RESPOND, IT ACTS AS THOUGH IT ISN'T ENGAGING THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, YOU START TO ROLL, LIKE YOU ARE RELEASING A CLUTCH IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE UNTIL YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE TURN. I NOTICED ONE TIME THAT THE ANTI-SKID TRACTION INDICATOR FLASHED, BUT I HAVEN'T LOOKED EACH TIME. I HAVEN'T NOTICED THE DELAY GOING RIGHT, BUT LEFT IT HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME. WE HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING HIT TWICE NOW. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT WE BOUGHT IT AT AND THEY SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE LEARNS FROM THE DRIVER AND RESETTING IT WOULD CAUSE IT TO LEARN OVER AGAIN. WE HAVE AN APPT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND DUPLICATE FOR THEM.
Corrective Action:
2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH TURBO.WHEN TURNING LEFT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP OR NEAR STOP, THE ACCELERATION STUDDERS OR DOESN'T RESPOND, IT ACTS AS THOUGH IT ISN'T ENGAGING THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, YOU START TO ROLL, LIKE YOU ARE RELEASING A CLUTCH IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE UNTIL YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE TURN. I NOTICED ONE TIME THAT THE ANTI-SKID TRACTION INDICATOR FLASHED, BUT I HAVEN'T LOOKED EACH TIME. I HAVEN'T NOTICED THE DELAY GOING RIGHT, BUT LEFT IT HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME. WE HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING HIT TWICE NOW. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT WE BOUGHT IT AT AND THEY SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE LEARNS FROM THE DRIVER AND RESETTING IT WOULD CAUSE IT TO LEARN OVER AGAIN. WE HAVE AN APPT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND DUPLICATE FOR THEM.
Additional Notes:
2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH TURBO.WHEN TURNING LEFT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP OR NEAR STOP, THE ACCELERATION STUDDERS OR DOESN'T RESPOND, IT ACTS AS THOUGH IT ISN'T ENGAGING THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, YOU START TO ROLL, LIKE YOU ARE RELEASING A CLUTCH IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE UNTIL YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE TURN. I NOTICED ONE TIME THAT THE ANTI-SKID TRACTION INDICATOR FLASHED, BUT I HAVEN'T LOOKED EACH TIME. I HAVEN'T NOTICED THE DELAY GOING RIGHT, BUT LEFT IT HAPPENS NEARLY EVERY TIME. WE HAVE COME CLOSE TO BEING HIT TWICE NOW. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT WE BOUGHT IT AT AND THEY SAID THAT IT COULD BE THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE LEARNS FROM THE DRIVER AND RESETTING IT WOULD CAUSE IT TO LEARN OVER AGAIN. WE HAVE AN APPT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND DUPLICATE FOR THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10979448
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Corrective Action:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Additional Notes:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Mfg Campaign: 10979441
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Corrective Action:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Additional Notes:
DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR LOW SPEED TURN ,CAR HAS NO OR LITTLE RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR, HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AS WELL AS WET, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES.AT THIS POINT THERE IS NO TRACTION ISSUES.REPORTED TO HYUNDAI DEALER CHECKED 3 TIMES AND SAID ALL WAS FINE ,NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO CHRIS WELLS OPENED A CASE WITH THEM #10059476 ON 3/15/2017.IVE HAD PHONE CONTACT WITH HIM ,HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE IT TO THE GUYS UPSTAIRS BUT STILL NO SATISFACTION.BIG SAFTEY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!
Mfg Campaign: 10979441
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE STALLED (DIED) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRED 2 TIMES WHEN ON VACATION. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DURING THIS TIME THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ISSUED BY HYUNDAI FOR SANTA FE. I THOUGHT ARE PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERED UPTO PRODUCTION YEAR 2015. WE RECEIVED A 2017 SANTA FE LOANER FOR USE DURING THE TIME THEY ASSESSED OUR VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE ALSO STALLED. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SERVICE MAR. HE SAID HE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL HYUNDAI AUTHORIZED A RECALL FOR 2017. I TOLD HIM THAT THEY PROBABLY WON'T UNTIL THEY SOLD OFF ALL THEIR NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE HOME. 1 DAY LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN MY WIFE PULLED OUT ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. THESE VEHICLES ARE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *JS
Corrective Action:
ENGINE STALLED (DIED) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRED 2 TIMES WHEN ON VACATION. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DURING THIS TIME THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ISSUED BY HYUNDAI FOR SANTA FE. I THOUGHT ARE PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERED UPTO PRODUCTION YEAR 2015. WE RECEIVED A 2017 SANTA FE LOANER FOR USE DURING THE TIME THEY ASSESSED OUR VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE ALSO STALLED. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SERVICE MAR. HE SAID HE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL HYUNDAI AUTHORIZED A RECALL FOR 2017. I TOLD HIM THAT THEY PROBABLY WON'T UNTIL THEY SOLD OFF ALL THEIR NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE HOME. 1 DAY LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN MY WIFE PULLED OUT ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. THESE VEHICLES ARE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *JS
Additional Notes:
ENGINE STALLED (DIED) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRED 2 TIMES WHEN ON VACATION. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DURING THIS TIME THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ISSUED BY HYUNDAI FOR SANTA FE. I THOUGHT ARE PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERED UPTO PRODUCTION YEAR 2015. WE RECEIVED A 2017 SANTA FE LOANER FOR USE DURING THE TIME THEY ASSESSED OUR VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE ALSO STALLED. I REPORTED THIS TO THE SERVICE MAR. HE SAID HE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL HYUNDAI AUTHORIZED A RECALL FOR 2017. I TOLD HIM THAT THEY PROBABLY WON'T UNTIL THEY SOLD OFF ALL THEIR NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE HOME. 1 DAY LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN MY WIFE PULLED OUT ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. THESE VEHICLES ARE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 10978717
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Corrective Action:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Additional Notes:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Mfg Campaign: 10971093
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Corrective Action:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Additional Notes:
2017 SANTA FE ULTIMATE 2.0T. CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND LAGS. HAPPENS AT A LOWER SPEED AND FROM A STOP. VERY SCARY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AND ENTERING FREEWAY.DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR A SECOND OR MORE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TAKES OFF. AT LOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT DEPRESS ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY AND CAR TAKES OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY WHILE DEPRESSING PEDAL GENTLY. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IS FREQUENT ENOUGH TO BE CONCERNED. HAS HAPPENED SINCE NEW.
Mfg Campaign: 10971093
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2017
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