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Showing 74,354 complaints for HYUNDAI
Incident date: Oct 5, 2024
my car 2015 Hyundia Veloster has been under recall since 2021 for connecting rod failure in engine and oil leaking around spark plugs that could cause a fire plus what the other recall is. Hyundai Corp refuses to repair my car, it has ksds, oil consumption, refuse to do engine inspection, wanting to charge me for items related to a recall. my car as stated with you before eating oil, poor compress... Read more
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
My car hesitates when leaving a stop sign or light. It is random and I have no power to continue. If I put car in park than go sometimes it works, sometimes push down on gas more or sometimes I have to turn car off than back on. 2 near miss accidents
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
My car hesitates when leaving a stop sign or light. It is random and I have no power to continue. If I put car in park than go sometimes it works, sometimes push down on gas more or sometimes I have to turn car off than back on. 2 near miss accidents
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
My check engine light randomly started blinking and lost power. While driving
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON CONTINIOUSLY. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON SO THERES NO INDICATION THAT I'M GETTING READY TO STOP BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS ALREADY ON, INCREASEING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO AFECTECED WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I LOOKED UP THE RECALL AND IT SAID THAT... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON CONTINIOUSLY. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON SO THERES NO INDICATION THAT I'M GETTING READY TO STOP BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS ALREADY ON, INCREASEING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO AFECTECED WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I LOOKED UP THE RECALL AND IT SAID THAT... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON CONTINIOUSLY. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON SO THERES NO INDICATION THAT I'M GETTING READY TO STOP BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS ALREADY ON, INCREASEING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ALSO AFECTECED WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I LOOKED UP THE RECALL AND IT SAID THAT... Read more
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
Oil light is on after 65k miles , defective component recalled in Korea already
HYUNDAI
SONATA HYBRID
(2017) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 21, 2024
Incident date: Dec 11, 2024
Literally for years I have been taking my car in to Rick Case Hyundai with the complaint of smelling gas even when the car was parked for long periods. Each time they said they fixed with different items. Gas cap, a part on the catalytic converter, etc. The problem never resolved but I noticed it only happened when the tank was more than half full. I got a video of gas dripping out underneath and ... Read more
HYUNDAI
SONATA HYBRID
(2017) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2024
Incident date: Dec 11, 2024
Literally for years I have been taking my car in to Rick Case Hyundai with the complaint of smelling gas even when the car was parked for long periods. Each time they said they fixed with different items. Gas cap, a part on the catalytic converter, etc. The problem never resolved but I noticed it only happened when the tank was more than half full. I got a video of gas dripping out underneath and ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
The makes a weird shutter noise when accelerating and won't crank over 60. Loses power when turning or when going uphill. Sometimes has problem starting. Enging light came on twice blinking, once I changed the battery it went off and was working fine. Now it's back on again after a few weeks. Plus my oil tank still comes on and I've just received and oil change. I just bought the car in August of ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
The makes a weird shutter noise when accelerating and won't crank over 60. Loses power when turning or when going uphill. Sometimes has problem starting. Enging light came on twice blinking, once I changed the battery it went off and was working fine. Now it's back on again after a few weeks. Plus my oil tank still comes on and I've just received and oil change. I just bought the car in August of ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
The makes a weird shutter noise when accelerating and won't crank over 60. Loses power when turning or when going uphill. Sometimes has problem starting. Enging light came on twice blinking, once I changed the battery it went off and was working fine. Now it's back on again after a few weeks. Plus my oil tank still comes on and I've just received and oil change. I just bought the car in August of ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 19, 2024
On [XXX] at about 1:40 p.m. I was driving to work, and got distracted and had a front-end collision with a tree that was about 1-3 feet next to the side of the road. Extensive damage to the vehicle, and personal injuries occurred (mild concussion, stress fracture of left forearm, bruising/abrasion on ride side torso, sprained left thumb, and abrasions on head). Both the driver and passenger airbag... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
It is impossible to see through the back window when it rains. It has no wiper--and unlike other cars, it is not aerodynamic and does not push rain off the back windshield. When it rains, you cannot see anything. Due to the location of the backup camera, it also becomes wet and you cannot see anything when doing in reverse through the window or backup camera when it's raining.
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
Driving home car just shut off still had power to steer and brake but no engine. Pulled it off the main road and it leaked oil but still no engine. Already had the dealer replace the intake manifold at my expense despite hyundai knowing the plastic lever inside fails. We were lucky the snowplow was going the opposite direction as the weather was horrible as we got closer to home. I have a dead car... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
Driving home car just shut off still had power to steer and brake but no engine. Pulled it off the main road and it leaked oil but still no engine. Already had the dealer replace the intake manifold at my expense despite hyundai knowing the plastic lever inside fails. We were lucky the snowplow was going the opposite direction as the weather was horrible as we got closer to home. I have a dead car... Read more
Incident date: Nov 5, 2024
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine failed, as it was deemed "shot" by the dealership. Yes, the engine and vehicle are available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle began to stall while driving, which could have caused an accident, especially if the vehicle... Read more
Incident date: Nov 5, 2024
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine failed, as it was deemed "shot" by the dealership. Yes, the engine and vehicle are available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle began to stall while driving, which could have caused an accident, especially if the vehicle... Read more
Incident date: Nov 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The... Read more
HYUNDAI
SANTA FE SPORT
(2017) — POWER TRAIN
Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Jul 24, 2024
The engine in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, specifically the 2.4L Theta II engine, failed and is available for inspection upon request. This failure caused the vehicle to stall unexpectedly while driving, creating a serious safety hazard due to the sudden loss of power and control. The issue has been diagnosed by a Hyundai dealership, which confirmed the engine requires replacement due to intern... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
When it rains water droplets from back door impair rear view back up vision. round spots are obstructing the view on back up camera
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
Engine stalled out, oil light and engine repair light both on, call will not turn over
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
Engine stalled out, oil light and engine repair light both on, call will not turn over
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact was informed by another driver that while coming to a stop the brake lights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the brake lights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light switch had failed and needed to be repl... Read more
Incident date: Dec 12, 2024
Problems with oil consumption/oil burning. Engine noise - mechanic said the timing chain socket is coming apart. Hyundai has had multiple issues with vehicles that have GDI LAMBDA II engine. In 2019, they recalled several makes with Lambda engine however my vehicle wasn’t one of them. Mechanic said it would cost $6200 to repair. Just to diagnose the issue was $440.
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
Open ICCU Fuse, car would not charge
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .
Incident date: Dec 19, 2024
On December 19th at about 5pm, I was pulling into a gas station driving at about 10-15 MPH when my brakes locked up and the car started shaking. It felt like the anti lock braking system was activated and I did not have full braking control of the vehicle. I was driving slow enough that the vehicle did finally come to a complete stop. The gas station was flat and the road appeared in good conditio... Read more
Incident date: Dec 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the driver's seat belt became inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to properly retract or properly restrain the contact while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the seat belt assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was no... Read more
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
Discovered from passenger complaint that the two seat belt tensioners involved with the middle seat captain seats are defective. They will lock on their own without any deceleration or passenger intervention and not release unless the seat belt is unlocked & fully retracted. I have personally tested this and found both middle seat retractors to exhibit this failure even with the car standing still... Read more
HYUNDAI
SANTA FE SPORT
(2018) — ENGINE
Dec 19, 2024
Incident date: Dec 12, 2024
I was on the highway and pressed the gas and the car started shaking. Wouldn’t go up in speed so I pulled off the highway and parked it. Checked the oil and it was almost empty even though I had an oil change about a month ago. Service center says it need a whole new engine at 108k miles. How is this possible? They say there were pieces of the valve in the fourth cylinder which also had lots of... Read more
Incident date: Dec 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
High Beam Assist, Check Rear Cross-Traffic Safety System, Check Blind-spot safety system, Check forward safety system, Check Lane Keep Assist System, Traction Control disabled. ALL of those messages came on while driving. Rear backup camera quit working, reverse lights do not engage. No remedy for recall still. Vehicle is unsafe to operate without recall being fixed. This is my only transportation... Read more
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
High Beam Assist, Check Rear Cross-Traffic Safety System, Check Blind-spot safety system, Check forward safety system, Check Lane Keep Assist System, Traction Control disabled. ALL of those messages came on while driving. Rear backup camera quit working, reverse lights do not engage. No remedy for recall still. Vehicle is unsafe to operate without recall being fixed. This is my only transportation... Read more
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
High Beam Assist, Check Rear Cross-Traffic Safety System, Check Blind-spot safety system, Check forward safety system, Check Lane Keep Assist System, Traction Control disabled. ALL of those messages came on while driving. Rear backup camera quit working, reverse lights do not engage. No remedy for recall still. Vehicle is unsafe to operate without recall being fixed. This is my only transportation... Read more
Incident date: Dec 13, 2024
My dash screen where is shows the mileage and the speed went black, which is very dangerous The horn isn’t working It always shows that the back brake light isn’t working this happen multiple times
Incident date: Dec 13, 2024
My dash screen where is shows the mileage and the speed went black, which is very dangerous The horn isn’t working It always shows that the back brake light isn’t working this happen multiple times
Incident date: Dec 13, 2024
My dash screen where is shows the mileage and the speed went black, which is very dangerous The horn isn’t working It always shows that the back brake light isn’t working this happen multiple times
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
Hi! A couple weeks ago i noticed the horn in my 2024 Hyundai Venue Limited was not working. My husband made an appointment to take it in to the dealership for the soonest available date which was about a couple weeks from that day. About a week later, the dashboard screen where you see the speedometer, odometer, etc. went completely black. You couldn’t see how fast you were going, how much gas i... Read more
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
Hi! A couple weeks ago i noticed the horn in my 2024 Hyundai Venue Limited was not working. My husband made an appointment to take it in to the dealership for the soonest available date which was about a couple weeks from that day. About a week later, the dashboard screen where you see the speedometer, odometer, etc. went completely black. You couldn’t see how fast you were going, how much gas i... Read more
HYUNDAI
TUCSON HYBRID
(2022) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2024
Incident date: Dec 12, 2024
This problem has happened 4 times in the last two months. After about 15 minutes of either moving very slowly, or being parked and idling, the engine does not start when the gas pedal is pressed. The car accelerates as normal since it is in EV mode, giving the driver the impression the car is operating properly. After driving around 1/4 mile the car loses drive power very quickly - full speed to ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
As I was driving, I heard A loud pop sound and then my sunroof shattered to pieces! It was not unusual weather or too hot or too cold. Why would this happen?
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufa... Read more
HYUNDAI
KONA ELECTRIC
(2022) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2024
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
HORN STOPS WORKING. IT STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YEAR INTO OWNING THE CAR, THEN AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE HORN SEEMS TO STOP WORKING AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID IS REFILLED; NOT SURE IF IT'S RELATED THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE I NEEDED TO USE THE HORN BUT WAS UNABLE TO BECAUSE IT WAS CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING.
Incident date: Dec 5, 2024
Transmission: yes, available upon inspection I own a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have brought it in for repairs on the transmission a couple of times. The check engine light has come on but the computer was not displaying the problem. I am aware that this is not uncommon for the year, make, and model. Recently, I was driving my car on a high-speed highway when the transmission went out. While suppre... Read more
Incident date: Nov 19, 2024
vehicle caught on fire under apt complex carport causing extensive damage to property and 2 other vehicles.
Fire
Incident date: Nov 19, 2024
vehicle caught on fire under apt complex carport causing extensive damage to property and 2 other vehicles.
Fire