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 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
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: 210
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
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: 164
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 152
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 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: 148
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
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: 144
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2016
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake 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: 134
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2015
Consumer Complaints
875 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I purchased my car used in December 2021 it is a 2016 with 97k miles. 2 weeks after I purchased the car I called to set up service because my cars engine was making horrible sounds. with me putting less than 900 miles on the car (it took 2 weeks to get it in for service) I had a in near perfect condition car with a blown engine. The car still runs and drives fine but it is using almost a qt of oil a week. The dealer is Autonation Hyundai of North Richland Hills, Tx knows the history that these engines are junk. But rather than be stuck with this issue they told me my valve covers were leaking and that was my issue. Keep in mind I have no oil leaking from anywhere and not a drop is on my car or on the ground. This car has an oil consumption problem along with thousands of other Hyundais and neither Autonation or Hyundai are willing to do anything about it because I am the second owner even though I bought the car in this condition from the dealer. The engine is failing because it is consuming oil. The engine is making noises and could at any time while driving could lock up and cause a dangerous situation on the roadways. This is a very well known issue and even a current class action lawsuit. The dealer is refusing to inspect the vehicle because I am the second owner and have no warranty. The only sign is low oil. The car is using oil at a rapid pace and I have to check and add oil weekly. This is a 5 year old car with 100k mikes on it.
Corrective Action:
I purchased my car used in December 2021 it is a 2016 with 97k miles. 2 weeks after I purchased the car I called to set up service because my cars engine was making horrible sounds. with me putting less than 900 miles on the car (it took 2 weeks to get it in for service) I had a in near perfect condition car with a blown engine. The car still runs and drives fine but it is using almost a qt of oil a week. The dealer is Autonation Hyundai of North Richland Hills, Tx knows the history that these engines are junk. But rather than be stuck with this issue they told me my valve covers were leaking and that was my issue. Keep in mind I have no oil leaking from anywhere and not a drop is on my car or on the ground. This car has an oil consumption problem along with thousands of other Hyundais and neither Autonation or Hyundai are willing to do anything about it because I am the second owner even though I bought the car in this condition from the dealer. The engine is failing because it is consuming oil. The engine is making noises and could at any time while driving could lock up and cause a dangerous situation on the roadways. This is a very well known issue and even a current class action lawsuit. The dealer is refusing to inspect the vehicle because I am the second owner and have no warranty. The only sign is low oil. The car is using oil at a rapid pace and I have to check and add oil weekly. This is a 5 year old car with 100k mikes on it.
Additional Notes:
I purchased my car used in December 2021 it is a 2016 with 97k miles. 2 weeks after I purchased the car I called to set up service because my cars engine was making horrible sounds. with me putting less than 900 miles on the car (it took 2 weeks to get it in for service) I had a in near perfect condition car with a blown engine. The car still runs and drives fine but it is using almost a qt of oil a week. The dealer is Autonation Hyundai of North Richland Hills, Tx knows the history that these engines are junk. But rather than be stuck with this issue they told me my valve covers were leaking and that was my issue. Keep in mind I have no oil leaking from anywhere and not a drop is on my car or on the ground. This car has an oil consumption problem along with thousands of other Hyundais and neither Autonation or Hyundai are willing to do anything about it because I am the second owner even though I bought the car in this condition from the dealer. The engine is failing because it is consuming oil. The engine is making noises and could at any time while driving could lock up and cause a dangerous situation on the roadways. This is a very well known issue and even a current class action lawsuit. The dealer is refusing to inspect the vehicle because I am the second owner and have no warranty. The only sign is low oil. The car is using oil at a rapid pace and I have to check and add oil weekly. This is a 5 year old car with 100k mikes on it.
Mfg Campaign: 11465887
Recall Date: May 24, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
The recall for the moonroof wind deflector plate was done. However, with their remedy just being super glue it didn't hold up. Last year I had contacted Long Hyundai, dealership I bought the car from and the dealership I did the recall through and when I arrived they told me I was SOL. Hyundai America said the same thing. I've tried remedying this recall and my partner has witnessed the potential hazard given the plate detaching and the sunroof being left slightly ajar when closed. Three times this deflector plate has came detached and three times it almost caused an accident given the scare.
Corrective Action:
The recall for the moonroof wind deflector plate was done. However, with their remedy just being super glue it didn't hold up. Last year I had contacted Long Hyundai, dealership I bought the car from and the dealership I did the recall through and when I arrived they told me I was SOL. Hyundai America said the same thing. I've tried remedying this recall and my partner has witnessed the potential hazard given the plate detaching and the sunroof being left slightly ajar when closed. Three times this deflector plate has came detached and three times it almost caused an accident given the scare.
Additional Notes:
The recall for the moonroof wind deflector plate was done. However, with their remedy just being super glue it didn't hold up. Last year I had contacted Long Hyundai, dealership I bought the car from and the dealership I did the recall through and when I arrived they told me I was SOL. Hyundai America said the same thing. I've tried remedying this recall and my partner has witnessed the potential hazard given the plate detaching and the sunroof being left slightly ajar when closed. Three times this deflector plate has came detached and three times it almost caused an accident given the scare.
Mfg Campaign: 11463757
Recall Date: May 7, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ENGINE FAILED IN 2021, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICES (2 OF THEM) FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO HUNDAI. HUNDAI WANTS ME TO BUY A NEW ENGINE BLOCK FOR $13,000.00 THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. HUNDAI NEEDS TO BUY THAT CAR BACK, OR PAY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE BLOCK IN IT. HAD THE PARTS NOT BEEN FAULTY, I'D STILL HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ENGINE FAILED IN 2021, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICES (2 OF THEM) FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO HUNDAI. HUNDAI WANTS ME TO BUY A NEW ENGINE BLOCK FOR $13,000.00 THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. HUNDAI NEEDS TO BUY THAT CAR BACK, OR PAY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE BLOCK IN IT. HAD THE PARTS NOT BEEN FAULTY, I'D STILL HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ENGINE FAILED IN 2021, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICES (2 OF THEM) FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO HUNDAI. HUNDAI WANTS ME TO BUY A NEW ENGINE BLOCK FOR $13,000.00 THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. HUNDAI NEEDS TO BUY THAT CAR BACK, OR PAY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE BLOCK IN IT. HAD THE PARTS NOT BEEN FAULTY, I'D STILL HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11463682
Recall Date: May 6, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ON VACATION THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN UNRESOLVED RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL.
Corrective Action:
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ON VACATION THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN UNRESOLVED RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL.
Additional Notes:
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE ON VACATION THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN UNRESOLVED RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11463471
Recall Date: May 5, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
The contact called on behalf of the driver. The contact owned a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle braking system functionality completely failed. Then shortly after there was smoke exhausted from the hood. There were no warning lights. The driver was able to cruise to the nearest parking, got the vehicle down to 5 MPH, and forced the brakes on. Upon exiting the vehicle the smoke became more intense and spread in the cab. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. There was a police report filed. There were no major injuries; just minor smoke inhaled. The vehicle was towed to the wrecking yard. There were no medical reports. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact called on behalf of the driver. The contact owned a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle braking system functionality completely failed. Then shortly after there was smoke exhausted from the hood. There were no warning lights. The driver was able to cruise to the nearest parking, got the vehicle down to 5 MPH, and forced the brakes on. Upon exiting the vehicle the smoke became more intense and spread in the cab. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. There was a police report filed. There were no major injuries; just minor smoke inhaled. The vehicle was towed to the wrecking yard. There were no medical reports. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact called on behalf of the driver. The contact owned a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle braking system functionality completely failed. Then shortly after there was smoke exhausted from the hood. There were no warning lights. The driver was able to cruise to the nearest parking, got the vehicle down to 5 MPH, and forced the brakes on. Upon exiting the vehicle the smoke became more intense and spread in the cab. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. There was a police report filed. There were no major injuries; just minor smoke inhaled. The vehicle was towed to the wrecking yard. There were no medical reports. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11462761
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Car oil light begin to blank and suddenly killed while driving at over 50mph. No warning. No engine or computer codes. Just sudden failure. The engine is locked I am being told.
Corrective Action:
Car oil light begin to blank and suddenly killed while driving at over 50mph. No warning. No engine or computer codes. Just sudden failure. The engine is locked I am being told.
Additional Notes:
Car oil light begin to blank and suddenly killed while driving at over 50mph. No warning. No engine or computer codes. Just sudden failure. The engine is locked I am being told.
Mfg Campaign: 11462793
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The engine is still under the orgininal warranty (10 years, 100,000 miles). I took my car to Parks of Hyundai in Gainesville, FL on 09/23/2021 for an issue with engine code p1326. The service manager reset my engine code and told me that their service department is backed up with cars and they cannot help me with my car at this time. Then on April 5, 2022, the issue happened again to my Hyundai Sonata on the interstate, the car engine went into limbo mode in the middle of the interstate and almost caused a large accident. I have the engine code p1326 showing up on their computer I took my car back to Parks of Hyundai on April 5th, 2022. Parks of Hyundai told me that I had to leave my car with them and that they refuse to provide me with a rental. Karl Buchwald, stated that it will take a few days to get to my car, and they will let me know what is wrong with it plus diagonistic fee of $200 even though I provided him with the engine code number thats under the powertrain warranty on the car. I went home and called Corporate Hyundai and opened a case. Case no: 19623500 case manager Emily, number 1(833)462-8722. Corporate Hyundai says I have to pay out of pocket for my rental and then submit my paper work after for possible rental reimbursement. I went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on the status of my car on April 13, 2022, Karl Buchwald, states that it may take 2-3 weeks for them to take a look at my car. When I asked to see what was done on my car, he told service advisor Michelle to enter my car into the system. My car was at their dealership for a week without paperwork. Eric Duke states that since I did not purchase my car at their dealership, the wait time will be longer. I waited 2 weeks and went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on my car yesterday 4/27/2022. Nothing has been done, they said it will be a few more weeks for diagonistic.
Corrective Action:
The engine is still under the orgininal warranty (10 years, 100,000 miles). I took my car to Parks of Hyundai in Gainesville, FL on 09/23/2021 for an issue with engine code p1326. The service manager reset my engine code and told me that their service department is backed up with cars and they cannot help me with my car at this time. Then on April 5, 2022, the issue happened again to my Hyundai Sonata on the interstate, the car engine went into limbo mode in the middle of the interstate and almost caused a large accident. I have the engine code p1326 showing up on their computer I took my car back to Parks of Hyundai on April 5th, 2022. Parks of Hyundai told me that I had to leave my car with them and that they refuse to provide me with a rental. Karl Buchwald, stated that it will take a few days to get to my car, and they will let me know what is wrong with it plus diagonistic fee of $200 even though I provided him with the engine code number thats under the powertrain warranty on the car. I went home and called Corporate Hyundai and opened a case. Case no: 19623500 case manager Emily, number 1(833)462-8722. Corporate Hyundai says I have to pay out of pocket for my rental and then submit my paper work after for possible rental reimbursement. I went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on the status of my car on April 13, 2022, Karl Buchwald, states that it may take 2-3 weeks for them to take a look at my car. When I asked to see what was done on my car, he told service advisor Michelle to enter my car into the system. My car was at their dealership for a week without paperwork. Eric Duke states that since I did not purchase my car at their dealership, the wait time will be longer. I waited 2 weeks and went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on my car yesterday 4/27/2022. Nothing has been done, they said it will be a few more weeks for diagonistic.
Additional Notes:
The engine is still under the orgininal warranty (10 years, 100,000 miles). I took my car to Parks of Hyundai in Gainesville, FL on 09/23/2021 for an issue with engine code p1326. The service manager reset my engine code and told me that their service department is backed up with cars and they cannot help me with my car at this time. Then on April 5, 2022, the issue happened again to my Hyundai Sonata on the interstate, the car engine went into limbo mode in the middle of the interstate and almost caused a large accident. I have the engine code p1326 showing up on their computer I took my car back to Parks of Hyundai on April 5th, 2022. Parks of Hyundai told me that I had to leave my car with them and that they refuse to provide me with a rental. Karl Buchwald, stated that it will take a few days to get to my car, and they will let me know what is wrong with it plus diagonistic fee of $200 even though I provided him with the engine code number thats under the powertrain warranty on the car. I went home and called Corporate Hyundai and opened a case. Case no: 19623500 case manager Emily, number 1(833)462-8722. Corporate Hyundai says I have to pay out of pocket for my rental and then submit my paper work after for possible rental reimbursement. I went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on the status of my car on April 13, 2022, Karl Buchwald, states that it may take 2-3 weeks for them to take a look at my car. When I asked to see what was done on my car, he told service advisor Michelle to enter my car into the system. My car was at their dealership for a week without paperwork. Eric Duke states that since I did not purchase my car at their dealership, the wait time will be longer. I waited 2 weeks and went back to Parks of Hyundai to check on my car yesterday 4/27/2022. Nothing has been done, they said it will be a few more weeks for diagonistic.
Mfg Campaign: 11462582
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway in Michigan I noticed the engine RPM not functioning properly. The timing on the engine was off and the shifting was irregular. I pulled over to the side of the road with fear it was going to do more damage internally to the engine. If I had the cruise control on I was in fear of the engine malfunctioning and causing damage to other vehicles on the road. Upon further inspection I noticed the variable valve censor connector had an electrical shortage and burned a hole right through it. I was afraid of more electrical damage that could have turned into an engine fire. So I didn’t drive it anymore.
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway in Michigan I noticed the engine RPM not functioning properly. The timing on the engine was off and the shifting was irregular. I pulled over to the side of the road with fear it was going to do more damage internally to the engine. If I had the cruise control on I was in fear of the engine malfunctioning and causing damage to other vehicles on the road. Upon further inspection I noticed the variable valve censor connector had an electrical shortage and burned a hole right through it. I was afraid of more electrical damage that could have turned into an engine fire. So I didn’t drive it anymore.
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway in Michigan I noticed the engine RPM not functioning properly. The timing on the engine was off and the shifting was irregular. I pulled over to the side of the road with fear it was going to do more damage internally to the engine. If I had the cruise control on I was in fear of the engine malfunctioning and causing damage to other vehicles on the road. Upon further inspection I noticed the variable valve censor connector had an electrical shortage and burned a hole right through it. I was afraid of more electrical damage that could have turned into an engine fire. So I didn’t drive it anymore.
Mfg Campaign: 11462108
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over safely; upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was oil leaking from under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed by AAA to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over safely; upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was oil leaking from under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed by AAA to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over safely; upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was oil leaking from under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed by AAA to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11461523
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
We were on a road trip and the car was on cruise control. I stopped accelerating and lost power. We had it towed to the nearest aaa approved mechanic. They ran the codes and found P132600- knock signal range performance. The technician found heavy metal contamination in the oil. The motor needs to be completely replaced
Corrective Action:
We were on a road trip and the car was on cruise control. I stopped accelerating and lost power. We had it towed to the nearest aaa approved mechanic. They ran the codes and found P132600- knock signal range performance. The technician found heavy metal contamination in the oil. The motor needs to be completely replaced
Additional Notes:
We were on a road trip and the car was on cruise control. I stopped accelerating and lost power. We had it towed to the nearest aaa approved mechanic. They ran the codes and found P132600- knock signal range performance. The technician found heavy metal contamination in the oil. The motor needs to be completely replaced
Mfg Campaign: 11460754
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Consequences:
I have had NO previous issues with my sunroof. On Thursday, March 31st at approximately 5:30 pm, as I drove home from work. There was a breezing sound immediately after which my sunroof was pulled from the vehicle. Projected about 30 feet in the air according to the witness and crashed in the middle of the road. Fortunately, there was no one hurt or injured. I was shocked and a bit shaken up. I pulled over got out of the car and recover the frame of the apparatus. The front deflector appeared unattached and I had to hold it down to keep from flapping to bring the car home. After some research as to how this major and possibly like-threatening incident could have occurred. I found numerous articles regarding the deflector unbonding and cause tracking issues with sunroof and disengagement. This is highly concerning and I believe Hyundai should be responsible for the repairs in full as this is a safety concern that is the result of defect.
Corrective Action:
I have had NO previous issues with my sunroof. On Thursday, March 31st at approximately 5:30 pm, as I drove home from work. There was a breezing sound immediately after which my sunroof was pulled from the vehicle. Projected about 30 feet in the air according to the witness and crashed in the middle of the road. Fortunately, there was no one hurt or injured. I was shocked and a bit shaken up. I pulled over got out of the car and recover the frame of the apparatus. The front deflector appeared unattached and I had to hold it down to keep from flapping to bring the car home. After some research as to how this major and possibly like-threatening incident could have occurred. I found numerous articles regarding the deflector unbonding and cause tracking issues with sunroof and disengagement. This is highly concerning and I believe Hyundai should be responsible for the repairs in full as this is a safety concern that is the result of defect.
Additional Notes:
I have had NO previous issues with my sunroof. On Thursday, March 31st at approximately 5:30 pm, as I drove home from work. There was a breezing sound immediately after which my sunroof was pulled from the vehicle. Projected about 30 feet in the air according to the witness and crashed in the middle of the road. Fortunately, there was no one hurt or injured. I was shocked and a bit shaken up. I pulled over got out of the car and recover the frame of the apparatus. The front deflector appeared unattached and I had to hold it down to keep from flapping to bring the car home. After some research as to how this major and possibly like-threatening incident could have occurred. I found numerous articles regarding the deflector unbonding and cause tracking issues with sunroof and disengagement. This is highly concerning and I believe Hyundai should be responsible for the repairs in full as this is a safety concern that is the result of defect.
Mfg Campaign: 11460483
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
STARTED OIL CONSUMPTION TESTING IN AUG 2021 THROUGH HYUNDAI DUE TO THE VEHICLE TAKING IN AT LEAST 1.5 QTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. AFTER MULTIPLE TESTS, HYUNDAI COMPLETED A COMBUSTION CLEANING IN JAN 2022. NO CHANGES. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN MARCH 2022, HYUNDAI HAS ADVISED THIS IS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN FROM DEALER/CORP UNTIL ENGINE BLOWS A ROD. MANUFACTURER &/OR DEALER PREFERS FOR MY FAMILY TO SUFFER A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC EVENT BEFORE ADDRESSING WHAT IS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL.
Corrective Action:
STARTED OIL CONSUMPTION TESTING IN AUG 2021 THROUGH HYUNDAI DUE TO THE VEHICLE TAKING IN AT LEAST 1.5 QTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. AFTER MULTIPLE TESTS, HYUNDAI COMPLETED A COMBUSTION CLEANING IN JAN 2022. NO CHANGES. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN MARCH 2022, HYUNDAI HAS ADVISED THIS IS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN FROM DEALER/CORP UNTIL ENGINE BLOWS A ROD. MANUFACTURER &/OR DEALER PREFERS FOR MY FAMILY TO SUFFER A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC EVENT BEFORE ADDRESSING WHAT IS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL.
Additional Notes:
STARTED OIL CONSUMPTION TESTING IN AUG 2021 THROUGH HYUNDAI DUE TO THE VEHICLE TAKING IN AT LEAST 1.5 QTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. AFTER MULTIPLE TESTS, HYUNDAI COMPLETED A COMBUSTION CLEANING IN JAN 2022. NO CHANGES. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN MARCH 2022, HYUNDAI HAS ADVISED THIS IS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN FROM DEALER/CORP UNTIL ENGINE BLOWS A ROD. MANUFACTURER &/OR DEALER PREFERS FOR MY FAMILY TO SUFFER A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC EVENT BEFORE ADDRESSING WHAT IS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11460390
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11459910
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine went bad prematurely. After 6 years of routine maintenance and standard commuting the engine went bad at 130k miles. No warning or indications that anything was wrong.
Corrective Action:
Engine went bad prematurely. After 6 years of routine maintenance and standard commuting the engine went bad at 130k miles. No warning or indications that anything was wrong.
Additional Notes:
Engine went bad prematurely. After 6 years of routine maintenance and standard commuting the engine went bad at 130k miles. No warning or indications that anything was wrong.
Mfg Campaign: 11458755
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Hyundai Motor America is doing fraud with its customer’s and putting their lives at danger. They made engines with manufacturing defect. They sent a brochure to their customers to get the software updated for knocking sensors and then placed a lifetime warranty for the issues caused by it including any repair costs. They said the software will detect the knocking noise and will turn on Warning lights (Engine Light) as well as place the vehicle into reduced power, engine protection mode. Their brochure said they have defective engines in 2011-2019 Sonatas, 2013-2018 Santa FE Sports, 2019 Senta Fes, and 2014,2015, 2018 and 2019 Tucsons.I own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. I did software update and then I started having engine knocking at around 76,000 miles. Sometimes, car automatically loses power on highways/freeways and sometimes it starts to accelerate on its own at very high RPM’s. I contacted Hyundai dealership in Spring, TX (North Freeway Hyundai), which told me that Hyundai doesn’t cover it anymore until unless its complete engine failure. This is not what their Warranty document (Brochure) said. They are denying to take care of the issue which was caused by manufacturing defect and their software update. Their brochure said they will take care of it including any engine repair costs. Their dealership told me that this is just the “Beginning of the engine falling apart”, they can start with putting a new cover on the faulty engine part rather than replacing it, which will cost me $640.50+tax to take the engine light disappear for few days. If they have to fix it permanently, it is going to cost me “Thousands of Dollars” into parts and labor charges. Private mechanic said Hyundai Engines are "Can of Worms" and wont even touch it. As per Hyundai case managers instructions, I ended up spending $435.50 out of pocket without any work done on my vehicle. As per their Brochure, they are making defected engines from 2011. Thousands of people driving those dangerous vehicles.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai Motor America is doing fraud with its customer’s and putting their lives at danger. They made engines with manufacturing defect. They sent a brochure to their customers to get the software updated for knocking sensors and then placed a lifetime warranty for the issues caused by it including any repair costs. They said the software will detect the knocking noise and will turn on Warning lights (Engine Light) as well as place the vehicle into reduced power, engine protection mode. Their brochure said they have defective engines in 2011-2019 Sonatas, 2013-2018 Santa FE Sports, 2019 Senta Fes, and 2014,2015, 2018 and 2019 Tucsons.I own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. I did software update and then I started having engine knocking at around 76,000 miles. Sometimes, car automatically loses power on highways/freeways and sometimes it starts to accelerate on its own at very high RPM’s. I contacted Hyundai dealership in Spring, TX (North Freeway Hyundai), which told me that Hyundai doesn’t cover it anymore until unless its complete engine failure. This is not what their Warranty document (Brochure) said. They are denying to take care of the issue which was caused by manufacturing defect and their software update. Their brochure said they will take care of it including any engine repair costs. Their dealership told me that this is just the “Beginning of the engine falling apart”, they can start with putting a new cover on the faulty engine part rather than replacing it, which will cost me $640.50+tax to take the engine light disappear for few days. If they have to fix it permanently, it is going to cost me “Thousands of Dollars” into parts and labor charges. Private mechanic said Hyundai Engines are "Can of Worms" and wont even touch it. As per Hyundai case managers instructions, I ended up spending $435.50 out of pocket without any work done on my vehicle. As per their Brochure, they are making defected engines from 2011. Thousands of people driving those dangerous vehicles.
Additional Notes:
Hyundai Motor America is doing fraud with its customer’s and putting their lives at danger. They made engines with manufacturing defect. They sent a brochure to their customers to get the software updated for knocking sensors and then placed a lifetime warranty for the issues caused by it including any repair costs. They said the software will detect the knocking noise and will turn on Warning lights (Engine Light) as well as place the vehicle into reduced power, engine protection mode. Their brochure said they have defective engines in 2011-2019 Sonatas, 2013-2018 Santa FE Sports, 2019 Senta Fes, and 2014,2015, 2018 and 2019 Tucsons.I own a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. I did software update and then I started having engine knocking at around 76,000 miles. Sometimes, car automatically loses power on highways/freeways and sometimes it starts to accelerate on its own at very high RPM’s. I contacted Hyundai dealership in Spring, TX (North Freeway Hyundai), which told me that Hyundai doesn’t cover it anymore until unless its complete engine failure. This is not what their Warranty document (Brochure) said. They are denying to take care of the issue which was caused by manufacturing defect and their software update. Their brochure said they will take care of it including any engine repair costs. Their dealership told me that this is just the “Beginning of the engine falling apart”, they can start with putting a new cover on the faulty engine part rather than replacing it, which will cost me $640.50+tax to take the engine light disappear for few days. If they have to fix it permanently, it is going to cost me “Thousands of Dollars” into parts and labor charges. Private mechanic said Hyundai Engines are "Can of Worms" and wont even touch it. As per Hyundai case managers instructions, I ended up spending $435.50 out of pocket without any work done on my vehicle. As per their Brochure, they are making defected engines from 2011. Thousands of people driving those dangerous vehicles.
Mfg Campaign: 11458910
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Corrective Action:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Additional Notes:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Mfg Campaign: 11457522
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Corrective Action:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Additional Notes:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Mfg Campaign: 11457522
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Corrective Action:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Additional Notes:
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
Mfg Campaign: 11457522
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
My blinker switch that has the light controls on it as well is not working properly! The lights would be set to Auto, and it started randomly switching while driving at night or day on and off, at night when it's dark it just would randomly shut off and sometimes I wouldn't realize until someone lets me know. It could be very dangerous as other people may not see me if my lights are shut off without me knowing it. It sometimes flickers on and off as well, when I use the blinker stick to turn lanes. So something is wrong with the stick as when it's touched that's when it would flicker.
Corrective Action:
My blinker switch that has the light controls on it as well is not working properly! The lights would be set to Auto, and it started randomly switching while driving at night or day on and off, at night when it's dark it just would randomly shut off and sometimes I wouldn't realize until someone lets me know. It could be very dangerous as other people may not see me if my lights are shut off without me knowing it. It sometimes flickers on and off as well, when I use the blinker stick to turn lanes. So something is wrong with the stick as when it's touched that's when it would flicker.
Additional Notes:
My blinker switch that has the light controls on it as well is not working properly! The lights would be set to Auto, and it started randomly switching while driving at night or day on and off, at night when it's dark it just would randomly shut off and sometimes I wouldn't realize until someone lets me know. It could be very dangerous as other people may not see me if my lights are shut off without me knowing it. It sometimes flickers on and off as well, when I use the blinker stick to turn lanes. So something is wrong with the stick as when it's touched that's when it would flicker.
Mfg Campaign: 11457523
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2022
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Yesterday, my car’s engine/battery/oil lights came on. I pulled over, checked the oil and it was almost completely dry. I went to start the car again and it would not start. After my mechanic checked the starter and battery, they determined that the engine was locked up. My engine could have caught on fire as there was no warning prior.
Corrective Action:
Yesterday, my car’s engine/battery/oil lights came on. I pulled over, checked the oil and it was almost completely dry. I went to start the car again and it would not start. After my mechanic checked the starter and battery, they determined that the engine was locked up. My engine could have caught on fire as there was no warning prior.
Additional Notes:
Yesterday, my car’s engine/battery/oil lights came on. I pulled over, checked the oil and it was almost completely dry. I went to start the car again and it would not start. After my mechanic checked the starter and battery, they determined that the engine was locked up. My engine could have caught on fire as there was no warning prior.
Mfg Campaign: 11457451
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
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