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:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED WILL BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED OR LOW SPEED WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION - ALMOST TO THE POINT OF STOPPING WHILE MERGING - VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE BOUGHT 5/31/16
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED WILL BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED OR LOW SPEED WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION - ALMOST TO THE POINT OF STOPPING WHILE MERGING - VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE BOUGHT 5/31/16
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED WILL BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED OR LOW SPEED WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION - ALMOST TO THE POINT OF STOPPING WHILE MERGING - VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE BOUGHT 5/31/16
Mfg Campaign: 10925594
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HESITATION WITH ACCELERATION (ESPECIALLY WHEN RESUMING SPEED AFTER SLOWING DOWN). I HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THEY PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPDATE TO "RELEARN MY DRIVING STYLE" AND THEN THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOTHING HAS HELPED. I HAD THE TECH TEST-DRIVE WITH ME. HE FELT THERE WAS A SHIFT-LAG FROM 3-2, BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I'M TOLD NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE UNTIL A RECALL IS ISSUED. I'VE HAD MY CAR 2 MONTHS (4000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BROUGHT IT HOME. *TR
Corrective Action:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HESITATION WITH ACCELERATION (ESPECIALLY WHEN RESUMING SPEED AFTER SLOWING DOWN). I HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THEY PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPDATE TO "RELEARN MY DRIVING STYLE" AND THEN THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOTHING HAS HELPED. I HAD THE TECH TEST-DRIVE WITH ME. HE FELT THERE WAS A SHIFT-LAG FROM 3-2, BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I'M TOLD NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE UNTIL A RECALL IS ISSUED. I'VE HAD MY CAR 2 MONTHS (4000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BROUGHT IT HOME. *TR
Additional Notes:
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HESITATION WITH ACCELERATION (ESPECIALLY WHEN RESUMING SPEED AFTER SLOWING DOWN). I HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THEY PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPDATE TO "RELEARN MY DRIVING STYLE" AND THEN THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOTHING HAS HELPED. I HAD THE TECH TEST-DRIVE WITH ME. HE FELT THERE WAS A SHIFT-LAG FROM 3-2, BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I'M TOLD NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE UNTIL A RECALL IS ISSUED. I'VE HAD MY CAR 2 MONTHS (4000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BROUGHT IT HOME. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10924105
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD THE CAR 2.5 MONTHS AND AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THERE IS A MAJOR DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ROLLING STOP. THE CAR JERKS, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING, GETTING ONTO THE FREEWAY, CHANGING LANES, ETC. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE MY CAR NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS!! HOW IS THIS GOING TO BE FIXED? I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR MONTHS!
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD THE CAR 2.5 MONTHS AND AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THERE IS A MAJOR DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ROLLING STOP. THE CAR JERKS, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING, GETTING ONTO THE FREEWAY, CHANGING LANES, ETC. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE MY CAR NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS!! HOW IS THIS GOING TO BE FIXED? I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR MONTHS!
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD THE CAR 2.5 MONTHS AND AT LEAST ONCE A DAY THERE IS A MAJOR DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ROLLING STOP. THE CAR JERKS, AND DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING, GETTING ONTO THE FREEWAY, CHANGING LANES, ETC. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE MY CAR NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS!! HOW IS THIS GOING TO BE FIXED? I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR MONTHS!
Mfg Campaign: 10919947
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC FROM A TURN OR STOP LIKE IT'S NOT IN GEAR MOMENTARILY. VERY DANGEROUS, PLEASE FIX BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. ALSO I HAVE ONLY 2100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I NOTICED THE PAINT HAS CHIPS ALL OVER THE HOOD, FRONT BUMPER,QUARTER PANELS. I DON'T KNOW IF HYUNDAI IS USING VERY CHEAP CLEAR COAT OR IF IT'S JUST TOO THIN, BUT AT THIS RATE THE PAINT WILL BE GONE IN A YEARS TIME.I OWN A 2011 SORENTO (BOUGHT NEW) THAT HAS LESS CHIPS ON IT. COME ON HYUNDAI FIX THESE ISSUES OR GET YOUR CARS OUT OF THE USA. ALL BRANDS HAVE ISSUES BUT IT'S HOW YOU RESOLVE THEM THAT MATTERS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC FROM A TURN OR STOP LIKE IT'S NOT IN GEAR MOMENTARILY. VERY DANGEROUS, PLEASE FIX BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. ALSO I HAVE ONLY 2100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I NOTICED THE PAINT HAS CHIPS ALL OVER THE HOOD, FRONT BUMPER,QUARTER PANELS. I DON'T KNOW IF HYUNDAI IS USING VERY CHEAP CLEAR COAT OR IF IT'S JUST TOO THIN, BUT AT THIS RATE THE PAINT WILL BE GONE IN A YEARS TIME.I OWN A 2011 SORENTO (BOUGHT NEW) THAT HAS LESS CHIPS ON IT. COME ON HYUNDAI FIX THESE ISSUES OR GET YOUR CARS OUT OF THE USA. ALL BRANDS HAVE ISSUES BUT IT'S HOW YOU RESOLVE THEM THAT MATTERS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC FROM A TURN OR STOP LIKE IT'S NOT IN GEAR MOMENTARILY. VERY DANGEROUS, PLEASE FIX BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. ALSO I HAVE ONLY 2100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I NOTICED THE PAINT HAS CHIPS ALL OVER THE HOOD, FRONT BUMPER,QUARTER PANELS. I DON'T KNOW IF HYUNDAI IS USING VERY CHEAP CLEAR COAT OR IF IT'S JUST TOO THIN, BUT AT THIS RATE THE PAINT WILL BE GONE IN A YEARS TIME.I OWN A 2011 SORENTO (BOUGHT NEW) THAT HAS LESS CHIPS ON IT. COME ON HYUNDAI FIX THESE ISSUES OR GET YOUR CARS OUT OF THE USA. ALL BRANDS HAVE ISSUES BUT IT'S HOW YOU RESOLVE THEM THAT MATTERS.
Mfg Campaign: 10916338
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
SANTA FE WILL STALL FROM A STOP WHEN MAKING A TURN ALSO WILL STALL AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN YOU TRY TO GIVE IT GAS THE DATE I PUT ON THIS FORM IS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.
Corrective Action:
SANTA FE WILL STALL FROM A STOP WHEN MAKING A TURN ALSO WILL STALL AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN YOU TRY TO GIVE IT GAS THE DATE I PUT ON THIS FORM IS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.
Additional Notes:
SANTA FE WILL STALL FROM A STOP WHEN MAKING A TURN ALSO WILL STALL AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN YOU TRY TO GIVE IT GAS THE DATE I PUT ON THIS FORM IS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.
Mfg Campaign: 10914993
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTE FE TORBO ULTIMATE AND FOUND ON EXCELLERATION THERE WAS A BAD HESITATION. I WAS ALMOST KILLED WHEN GOING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS FAR ENOUGHT AWAY FROM ME TO PULL OUT, BUT UPON STEPPING ON THE GAS THE CAR HESITATED SO BAD IT ALMOST STALLED, THEN THE TACH SHOT TO 6000 RPM'S AND IT TOOK OFF. THANK GOD I COULD PULL OVER OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTE FE TORBO ULTIMATE AND FOUND ON EXCELLERATION THERE WAS A BAD HESITATION. I WAS ALMOST KILLED WHEN GOING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS FAR ENOUGHT AWAY FROM ME TO PULL OUT, BUT UPON STEPPING ON THE GAS THE CAR HESITATED SO BAD IT ALMOST STALLED, THEN THE TACH SHOT TO 6000 RPM'S AND IT TOOK OFF. THANK GOD I COULD PULL OVER OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTE FE TORBO ULTIMATE AND FOUND ON EXCELLERATION THERE WAS A BAD HESITATION. I WAS ALMOST KILLED WHEN GOING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS FAR ENOUGHT AWAY FROM ME TO PULL OUT, BUT UPON STEPPING ON THE GAS THE CAR HESITATED SO BAD IT ALMOST STALLED, THEN THE TACH SHOT TO 6000 RPM'S AND IT TOOK OFF. THANK GOD I COULD PULL OVER OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Mfg Campaign: 10910538
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 10910069
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
WE BOUGHT A 2017 SANTA FE SPORT WITH THE 2.0 T ENGINE IN JULY OF 2017. IT HAS ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NOW STARTED TO HESITATE BADLY WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT EITHER LOSES POWER OR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE CORRECT GEAR. THE RESULT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TRY TO TURN ONTO A ROAD WITH TRAFFIC. WE ARE GOING TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP WERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FIX. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 10910069
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND POSES DANGER. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. SINCE IT DOES NOT THROW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, DEALER SPECIFIED THAT THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIX IT WITHOUT ANY CODE. THIS LOOKS REALLY DANGER.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND POSES DANGER. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. SINCE IT DOES NOT THROW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, DEALER SPECIFIED THAT THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIX IT WITHOUT ANY CODE. THIS LOOKS REALLY DANGER.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND POSES DANGER. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. SINCE IT DOES NOT THROW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, DEALER SPECIFIED THAT THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIX IT WITHOUT ANY CODE. THIS LOOKS REALLY DANGER.
Mfg Campaign: 10909759
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND ENTERING TRAFFIC, WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DIS ENGAGES AND LEAVES YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH NO POWER AND PUTTING YOU IN DANGER OF BEING HIT. ONCE TRANSMISSION KICKS BACK IN, THE ENGINE REVS AND VEHICLE JOLTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WILL GET SOMEONE KILLED. HYUNDAI HAS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND ENTERING TRAFFIC, WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DIS ENGAGES AND LEAVES YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH NO POWER AND PUTTING YOU IN DANGER OF BEING HIT. ONCE TRANSMISSION KICKS BACK IN, THE ENGINE REVS AND VEHICLE JOLTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WILL GET SOMEONE KILLED. HYUNDAI HAS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND ENTERING TRAFFIC, WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DIS ENGAGES AND LEAVES YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WITH NO POWER AND PUTTING YOU IN DANGER OF BEING HIT. ONCE TRANSMISSION KICKS BACK IN, THE ENGINE REVS AND VEHICLE JOLTS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WILL GET SOMEONE KILLED. HYUNDAI HAS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 10909499
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2017 HYNDAI SANTA FE ON INTERSTATE 64 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT TO 5TH AND THEN 4TH AND THEN 3RD GEAR WITH THE RPM ALMOST RED LINING. THIS IS WHILE GOING DOWN A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. I'VE BEEN HAVING TO USE THE MANUAL MODE TO SHIFT BACK UP TO 6TH GEAR. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER WHO STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2017 HYNDAI SANTA FE ON INTERSTATE 64 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT TO 5TH AND THEN 4TH AND THEN 3RD GEAR WITH THE RPM ALMOST RED LINING. THIS IS WHILE GOING DOWN A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. I'VE BEEN HAVING TO USE THE MANUAL MODE TO SHIFT BACK UP TO 6TH GEAR. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER WHO STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2017 HYNDAI SANTA FE ON INTERSTATE 64 WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WILL DOWN SHIFT TO 5TH AND THEN 4TH AND THEN 3RD GEAR WITH THE RPM ALMOST RED LINING. THIS IS WHILE GOING DOWN A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. I'VE BEEN HAVING TO USE THE MANUAL MODE TO SHIFT BACK UP TO 6TH GEAR. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER WHO STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10908323
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED ULTIMATE AND LIKE MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE USA THE CAR HAS HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH. I HAD THE RECALL / REFLASH OF THE COMPUTER DONE ON 08/10/16 AND THE HESITATION IN TURNS IS A LITTLE LESS ABRUPT BUT STILL PRESENT AND INTERMITTENT. I NEVER HAD HESITATION WHEN 4TH GEAR DOWN SHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR GOING STRAIGHT BUT I NOW HAVE IT ALONG WITH HESITATION WHEN THE CAR DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND. I'VE CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR A BUY BACK AND THEY TOLD ME CHRIS FROM REGIONAL WILL CALL ME BACK IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS I'VE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE AND ASKED FOR AN UPDATE ON MY CASE ( CASE NUMBER 9309476) AND THEY JUST KEEP TELLING ME REGIONAL WILL CALL ME THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. I HAVE NEVER ASKED FOR A BUY BACK ON ANY CAR AND I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY BUT AT THIS POINT I FEEL I AM GOING TO HAVE TO CONTACT A LAWYER THAT HANDLES LEMON LAWS TO GET ANY RESULTS. IN ADDITION HYUNDAI HAS NEVER ADDRESSED THE LACK OF AUDIBLE WARNING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THE OCCUPANT DOES NOT FASTEN THEIR SAFETY BELT . GOOD LUCK TO ALL WITH SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED ULTIMATE AND LIKE MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE USA THE CAR HAS HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH. I HAD THE RECALL / REFLASH OF THE COMPUTER DONE ON 08/10/16 AND THE HESITATION IN TURNS IS A LITTLE LESS ABRUPT BUT STILL PRESENT AND INTERMITTENT. I NEVER HAD HESITATION WHEN 4TH GEAR DOWN SHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR GOING STRAIGHT BUT I NOW HAVE IT ALONG WITH HESITATION WHEN THE CAR DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND. I'VE CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR A BUY BACK AND THEY TOLD ME CHRIS FROM REGIONAL WILL CALL ME BACK IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS I'VE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE AND ASKED FOR AN UPDATE ON MY CASE ( CASE NUMBER 9309476) AND THEY JUST KEEP TELLING ME REGIONAL WILL CALL ME THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. I HAVE NEVER ASKED FOR A BUY BACK ON ANY CAR AND I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY BUT AT THIS POINT I FEEL I AM GOING TO HAVE TO CONTACT A LAWYER THAT HANDLES LEMON LAWS TO GET ANY RESULTS. IN ADDITION HYUNDAI HAS NEVER ADDRESSED THE LACK OF AUDIBLE WARNING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THE OCCUPANT DOES NOT FASTEN THEIR SAFETY BELT . GOOD LUCK TO ALL WITH SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED ULTIMATE AND LIKE MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE USA THE CAR HAS HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH. I HAD THE RECALL / REFLASH OF THE COMPUTER DONE ON 08/10/16 AND THE HESITATION IN TURNS IS A LITTLE LESS ABRUPT BUT STILL PRESENT AND INTERMITTENT. I NEVER HAD HESITATION WHEN 4TH GEAR DOWN SHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR GOING STRAIGHT BUT I NOW HAVE IT ALONG WITH HESITATION WHEN THE CAR DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND. I'VE CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR A BUY BACK AND THEY TOLD ME CHRIS FROM REGIONAL WILL CALL ME BACK IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS I'VE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE AND ASKED FOR AN UPDATE ON MY CASE ( CASE NUMBER 9309476) AND THEY JUST KEEP TELLING ME REGIONAL WILL CALL ME THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. I HAVE NEVER ASKED FOR A BUY BACK ON ANY CAR AND I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT AS MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY BUT AT THIS POINT I FEEL I AM GOING TO HAVE TO CONTACT A LAWYER THAT HANDLES LEMON LAWS TO GET ANY RESULTS. IN ADDITION HYUNDAI HAS NEVER ADDRESSED THE LACK OF AUDIBLE WARNING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THE OCCUPANT DOES NOT FASTEN THEIR SAFETY BELT . GOOD LUCK TO ALL WITH SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 10907211
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING. TECH AT DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE. THE ENGINE IS A 2.0T WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HYUNDAI CURRENTLY SETTLING CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR HYUNDAI SONATAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN MODEL YEARS 2011-2014 2.0T ENGINES. SPEEDS WHEN OCCURRING 40-65 MPH. ELEVEN INCIDENTS SO FAR SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE 4/8/2016.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING. TECH AT DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE. THE ENGINE IS A 2.0T WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HYUNDAI CURRENTLY SETTLING CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR HYUNDAI SONATAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN MODEL YEARS 2011-2014 2.0T ENGINES. SPEEDS WHEN OCCURRING 40-65 MPH. ELEVEN INCIDENTS SO FAR SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE 4/8/2016.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING. TECH AT DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE. THE ENGINE IS A 2.0T WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HYUNDAI CURRENTLY SETTLING CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR HYUNDAI SONATAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN MODEL YEARS 2011-2014 2.0T ENGINES. SPEEDS WHEN OCCURRING 40-65 MPH. ELEVEN INCIDENTS SO FAR SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE 4/8/2016.
Mfg Campaign: 10904637
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
HESITATION WHEN TURNING AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, AS YOU DO WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. CAR NEARLY COMES TO A STOP. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER. DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS BAR TO RECREATE AT WILL. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN NORMAL MODE. NEED A RECALL AND FIX!!
Corrective Action:
HESITATION WHEN TURNING AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, AS YOU DO WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. CAR NEARLY COMES TO A STOP. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER. DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS BAR TO RECREATE AT WILL. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN NORMAL MODE. NEED A RECALL AND FIX!!
Additional Notes:
HESITATION WHEN TURNING AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, AS YOU DO WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. CAR NEARLY COMES TO A STOP. NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER. DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS BAR TO RECREATE AT WILL. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN NORMAL MODE. NEED A RECALL AND FIX!!
Mfg Campaign: 10902038
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSSMISION FAILS TO SHIFT DOWN UPON COMING TO A ROLLING STOP, SUCH AS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THEN THE LIGHT GOES GREEN AND YOU ACCELERATE, OR TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AFTER COMING TO A NEAR STOP, OR AFTER TRAFFIC SLOWS AND YOU COME TO A NEAR STOP BEHIND A CAR, THEN TRAFFIC BEGINS TO MOVE AND YOU ACCELERATE OUT OF THE SLOW DOWN. UPON ACCELERATION, THE CAR INITIALLY DOES NOT RESPOND, THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HESITATION, LURCHES FORWARD AS THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR. THIS USUALLY OCCURS AT SPEEDS UNDER 10MPH. THE SITUATION IS DANGEROUS AS THE HESITATION IS NOT ONLY ABRUPT, BUT LEAVES YOU HANGING PRECARIOUSLY, MOMENTARILY DEAD IN THE WATER WHEN ACCELERATION IS NEEDED IN TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FEELS IT IS A SOFTWARE GLITCH. THE FREQUENCY OF THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING, AND MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE PERFORMS WELL OTHERWISE.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSSMISION FAILS TO SHIFT DOWN UPON COMING TO A ROLLING STOP, SUCH AS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THEN THE LIGHT GOES GREEN AND YOU ACCELERATE, OR TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AFTER COMING TO A NEAR STOP, OR AFTER TRAFFIC SLOWS AND YOU COME TO A NEAR STOP BEHIND A CAR, THEN TRAFFIC BEGINS TO MOVE AND YOU ACCELERATE OUT OF THE SLOW DOWN. UPON ACCELERATION, THE CAR INITIALLY DOES NOT RESPOND, THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HESITATION, LURCHES FORWARD AS THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR. THIS USUALLY OCCURS AT SPEEDS UNDER 10MPH. THE SITUATION IS DANGEROUS AS THE HESITATION IS NOT ONLY ABRUPT, BUT LEAVES YOU HANGING PRECARIOUSLY, MOMENTARILY DEAD IN THE WATER WHEN ACCELERATION IS NEEDED IN TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FEELS IT IS A SOFTWARE GLITCH. THE FREQUENCY OF THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING, AND MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE PERFORMS WELL OTHERWISE.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSSMISION FAILS TO SHIFT DOWN UPON COMING TO A ROLLING STOP, SUCH AS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THEN THE LIGHT GOES GREEN AND YOU ACCELERATE, OR TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AFTER COMING TO A NEAR STOP, OR AFTER TRAFFIC SLOWS AND YOU COME TO A NEAR STOP BEHIND A CAR, THEN TRAFFIC BEGINS TO MOVE AND YOU ACCELERATE OUT OF THE SLOW DOWN. UPON ACCELERATION, THE CAR INITIALLY DOES NOT RESPOND, THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HESITATION, LURCHES FORWARD AS THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR. THIS USUALLY OCCURS AT SPEEDS UNDER 10MPH. THE SITUATION IS DANGEROUS AS THE HESITATION IS NOT ONLY ABRUPT, BUT LEAVES YOU HANGING PRECARIOUSLY, MOMENTARILY DEAD IN THE WATER WHEN ACCELERATION IS NEEDED IN TRAFFIC. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FEELS IT IS A SOFTWARE GLITCH. THE FREQUENCY OF THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING, AND MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE PERFORMS WELL OTHERWISE.
Mfg Campaign: 10898638
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Corrective Action:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Additional Notes:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Mfg Campaign: 10898148
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Corrective Action:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Additional Notes:
ON LOW SPEED TURNS (BELOW 20 MPH) THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXHIBIT A LOSS OF POWER. THIS JEOPARDIZES MY FAMILY'S SAFETY WHEN TURNING IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI AMERICA (#9484960) WHO LEFT ME A VOICEMAIL (STILL HAVE IT) STATING THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE I DESCRIBED. I HAD UPDATE #16-01-032 APPLIED ON 08/15/2016. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS TILL PRESENT. I ALSO JUST DISCOVERED THAT WHEN TOWING A TRAILER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY THE LIGHTS OF THE TRAILER CONSTANTLY RUN EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS COMPLETELY OFF. LASTLY THE HARNESS WHERE THE TRAILERS ELECTRICAL PLUGS INTO ON THE VEHICLE, POPS OUT OF PLACE WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. IN TURN CAUSING ME TO RESEAT THE VEHICLES HARNESS EACH TIME. I WANT OUT OF THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY WILL NOT OFFER ME A BUY BACK. I PLAN TO CONTACT A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY AS I AM UNABLE TO RECEIVE HELP OTHERWISE.
Mfg Campaign: 10898148
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED A HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD TURBO IN MAY 2016, WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS THE TRACTION ASSIST HAS TRIGGERED CAUSING THE POWER TRAIN TO LOOS POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IT HAS BEEN FROM A STOP AND TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET AND OR U TURN ALL UNDER 30MPH, HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI DIRECTLY AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I CAN REPRODUCE THE ISSUE IF I RUN OVER PART OF THE CURB OR A HARD BUMP. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF THE SUV LOOSES POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS WHEN PULLING OUT.
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED A HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD TURBO IN MAY 2016, WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS THE TRACTION ASSIST HAS TRIGGERED CAUSING THE POWER TRAIN TO LOOS POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IT HAS BEEN FROM A STOP AND TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET AND OR U TURN ALL UNDER 30MPH, HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI DIRECTLY AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I CAN REPRODUCE THE ISSUE IF I RUN OVER PART OF THE CURB OR A HARD BUMP. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF THE SUV LOOSES POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS WHEN PULLING OUT.
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED A HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD TURBO IN MAY 2016, WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS THE TRACTION ASSIST HAS TRIGGERED CAUSING THE POWER TRAIN TO LOOS POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IT HAS BEEN FROM A STOP AND TURNING ONTO ANOTHER STREET AND OR U TURN ALL UNDER 30MPH, HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI DIRECTLY AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I CAN REPRODUCE THE ISSUE IF I RUN OVER PART OF THE CURB OR A HARD BUMP. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF THE SUV LOOSES POWER FOR 10-15 SECONDS WHEN PULLING OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 10897714
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
I PREVIOUSLY PUT IN A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON MY 2017 SANTE FE. WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND DOES NOT PUT THERE SEAT BELT ON NO AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND WARNS THEM TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. I SEE THAT HYUNDAI HAS A FIX FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT AUDIBLE WARNING (06-01-013) BUT NO FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT. HYUNDAI COULD YOU PLEASE COME UP FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Corrective Action:
I PREVIOUSLY PUT IN A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON MY 2017 SANTE FE. WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND DOES NOT PUT THERE SEAT BELT ON NO AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND WARNS THEM TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. I SEE THAT HYUNDAI HAS A FIX FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT AUDIBLE WARNING (06-01-013) BUT NO FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT. HYUNDAI COULD YOU PLEASE COME UP FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Additional Notes:
I PREVIOUSLY PUT IN A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON MY 2017 SANTE FE. WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND DOES NOT PUT THERE SEAT BELT ON NO AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND WARNS THEM TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT. I SEE THAT HYUNDAI HAS A FIX FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT AUDIBLE WARNING (06-01-013) BUT NO FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT. HYUNDAI COULD YOU PLEASE COME UP FIX FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Mfg Campaign: 10895870
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO EITHER MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN CAR LOSES POWER TO THE ENGINE. IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR IS HESITATING TO ACCELERATE AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAN BE VERY FATAL ESPECIALLY FOR DRIVERS UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE. IF IT PRESENTS ITSELF AT THE WRONG TIME CAN LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH POTENTIAL FATALITIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016 CURRENTLY CAR HAS OVER 1600 MILES (3 MONTHS OWNED). POTENTIAL RE-FLASHING OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER IS REQUIRED. COULD BE PART OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE CARS ROLL OVER SENSORS WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTING. HYUNDAI HAS TO RESEARCH THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO EITHER MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN CAR LOSES POWER TO THE ENGINE. IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR IS HESITATING TO ACCELERATE AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAN BE VERY FATAL ESPECIALLY FOR DRIVERS UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE. IF IT PRESENTS ITSELF AT THE WRONG TIME CAN LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH POTENTIAL FATALITIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016 CURRENTLY CAR HAS OVER 1600 MILES (3 MONTHS OWNED). POTENTIAL RE-FLASHING OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER IS REQUIRED. COULD BE PART OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE CARS ROLL OVER SENSORS WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTING. HYUNDAI HAS TO RESEARCH THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO EITHER MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN CAR LOSES POWER TO THE ENGINE. IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR IS HESITATING TO ACCELERATE AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAN BE VERY FATAL ESPECIALLY FOR DRIVERS UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE. IF IT PRESENTS ITSELF AT THE WRONG TIME CAN LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH POTENTIAL FATALITIES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016 CURRENTLY CAR HAS OVER 1600 MILES (3 MONTHS OWNED). POTENTIAL RE-FLASHING OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER IS REQUIRED. COULD BE PART OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE CARS ROLL OVER SENSORS WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTING. HYUNDAI HAS TO RESEARCH THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.
Mfg Campaign: 10896173
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2016
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