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Engine complaints
233 reportsClear category filter35,000 miles · Apr 25, 2018
EngineSteeringUnknown Or Other
1. ENGINE NOISE (KNOCKING SOUND, TICKING SOUND) 2. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED TOO EARLY AND REPLACED IT AROUND 45,000 MILES. 3. AXLE BOOT (LEFT SIDE) GREASE LEAKED TOO EARLY (AROUND 50,000 MILES) 4. INNER FENDER (RIGHT SIDE) TORE DOWN. REPLACED 5. TWO BUBBLE TIRES (WE CHANGED THE TIRE EIGHT MONTHS AGO!) REPLACED 6. CLI…
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1. ENGINE NOISE (KNOCKING SOUND, TICKING SOUND) 2. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED TOO EARLY AND REPLACED IT AROUND 45,000 MILES. 3. AXLE BOOT (LEFT SIDE) GREASE LEAKED TOO EARLY (AROUND 50,000 MILES) 4. INNER FENDER (RIGHT SIDE) TORE DOWN. REPLACED 5. TWO BUBBLE TIRES (WE CHANGED THE TIRE EIGHT MONTHS AGO!) REPLACED 6. CLICKING SOUND ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WHEN I CHANGED THE GEAR (50,200 MILES) 7. ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT (35,570 MILES)
NHTSA ODI #11090000
49,000 miles · Apr 13, 2018
Engine
ENGINE HAS A TICKING NOISE
NHTSA ODI #11084908
66,000 miles · Mar 22, 2018
Engine
CAR HAD BEEN MAKING AN AWFUL SOUND, TICKING ALMOST FOR A WHILE... TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHOT. THEY SAID THERE WERE 12 OTHER ELANTRAS AT THEIR GARAGE ALONE WAITING TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THEY SAID CERTAIN YEARS THEY'VE NOTICED ARE BEING AFFECTED, BUT IT DOESN'T MATTE…
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CAR HAD BEEN MAKING AN AWFUL SOUND, TICKING ALMOST FOR A WHILE... TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHOT. THEY SAID THERE WERE 12 OTHER ELANTRAS AT THEIR GARAGE ALONE WAITING TO BE REPAIRED FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THEY SAID CERTAIN YEARS THEY'VE NOTICED ARE BEING AFFECTED, BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER THE MILEAGE, THEY'RE GETTING CARS WITH EVEN JUST 20K MILES COMING IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE. ESTIMATED THE PART AT $2400, DON'T HAVE THAT TO SPARE.
NHTSA ODI #11080987
64,999 miles · Mar 13, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILKINS HYUNDAI (750 N YORK RD, ELMHURST, IL 60126, (630) 279-3000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILKINS HYUNDAI (750 N YORK RD, ELMHURST, IL 60126, (630) 279-3000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE ENGINES BEING ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,999. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11078960
57,000 miles · Mar 6, 2018
Engine
2/23/2018 AT HIGHWAY SPEED NEAR 70 MPH, IN SPRING VALLEY, CA. MAKING SWEEPING RIGHT TURN, ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS, COAST TO ROAD SHOULDER, ENGINE FAILS START ATTEMPTS, TOW TRUCK CALLED. AT TOW IMPOUND YARD 3 DAYS OF ENGINE ATTEMPT FAILED. END OF 3RD DAY IMPOUND, TOW MANAGER STARTED CAR, RAN OKAY, BUT CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER TO ASS…
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2/23/2018 AT HIGHWAY SPEED NEAR 70 MPH, IN SPRING VALLEY, CA. MAKING SWEEPING RIGHT TURN, ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS, COAST TO ROAD SHOULDER, ENGINE FAILS START ATTEMPTS, TOW TRUCK CALLED. AT TOW IMPOUND YARD 3 DAYS OF ENGINE ATTEMPT FAILED. END OF 3RD DAY IMPOUND, TOW MANAGER STARTED CAR, RAN OKAY, BUT CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER TO ASSURE ENGINE OKAY. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAULT WITH THE VEHICLE. A CONSUMER REPORTER PUBLICATION, HAD 18 SAME YEAR SAME MODEL HYUNDAIS WITH HIGH SPEED RIGHT TURN ENGINE FAILURES, BUT NO FIX OF THE PROBLEM BY DEALER OR PRIVATE MECHANICS FOR THE 18 HYUNDAI OWNERS. IT APPEARS HYUNDAI IS HIDING THIS RIGHT TURN FAULT FROM NHSA, AND THE PUBLIC. 18 HAD REPEAT INCIDENTS AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #11076482
87,200 miles · Feb 28, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PATRIOT GMC HYUNDAI (2001 SE WASHINGTON BLVD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PATRIOT GMC HYUNDAI (2001 SE WASHINGTON BLVD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,200.
NHTSA ODI #11075514
96,631 miles · Feb 22, 2018
Engine
I PURCHASED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA AS A NEW VEHICLE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2013. I RECENTLY DECIDED TO UPGRADE MY VEHICLE TO A SUV. AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW VEHICLE, MY INTENTION WAS TO SELL MY OLD VEHICLE (THE ELANTRA) TO MY FIANCE. PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE TITLE TRANSFER, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ELANTRA AND BROUGHT IT …
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I PURCHASED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA AS A NEW VEHICLE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2013. I RECENTLY DECIDED TO UPGRADE MY VEHICLE TO A SUV. AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW VEHICLE, MY INTENTION WAS TO SELL MY OLD VEHICLE (THE ELANTRA) TO MY FIANCE. PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE TITLE TRANSFER, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ELANTRA AND BROUGHT IT IN TO TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE ON 2/3/18 (THERE WERE 96,631 MILES ON THE CAR AT THIS SERVICE). WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL WORK, THE CAR WAS MAKING A SLIGHT TICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP PROCEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR, AND ALSO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I HAD SOME BULBS OUT AND THAT I WOULD NEED NEW TIRES SOON. THEY FAILED TO ADDRESS THE TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE.WE PROCEEDED WITH THE TITLE TRANSFER ON 2/7/18. MY FIANCE DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN TO WALSER HYUNDAI ON 2/12/18 TO HAVE THE TICKING NOISE ADDRESSED. WE WERE THEN INFORMED THAT THE CAR IS IN NEED OF MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR AND THE COST OF THE REPAIR WOULD BE $5,900. I INQUIRED ABOUT THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WHICH WOULD COVER SUCH REPAIRS UP TO 100,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE WE TRANSFERRED THE TITLE THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. WE WOULD NOT HAVE PROCEEDED WITH THE TITLE TRANSFER UNTIL THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEGLECTED TO ADDRESS THE NOISE BECAUSE THEY KNEW WHAT THE ISSUE WAS (THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE), SAW THE CAR WAS ALMOST PAST THE 100K MILE LIMIT FOR THE WARRANTY FIGURED THAT BY THE TIME WE BROUGHT IT BACK IN, THE CAR WOULD BE OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THE WARRANTY. I DID FILE A COMPLAINT/CASE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER ANY OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #11074249
32,575 miles · Feb 20, 2018
Engine
AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AT A HYUNDAI DEALER, I DID A QUICK ACCELERATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY ROAD. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOSS ALMOST ALL POWER, WITH HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR SMELLED LIKEKE BURNING OIL/A VERY HOT ENGINE. I PARKED THE CAR AND WA…
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AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AT A HYUNDAI DEALER, I DID A QUICK ACCELERATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP ONTO A BUSY ROAD. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOSS ALMOST ALL POWER, WITH HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR SMELLED LIKEKE BURNING OIL/A VERY HOT ENGINE. I PARKED THE CAR AND WALKED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM ON OIL IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IT WAS SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE DURING ACCELERATION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC I HAD ENOUGH SPACE THAT I DID NOT GET REAR-ENDED, SINCE IT WAS A BUSY ROAD. MY VEHICLE HAS 33575 MILE AND UP TO NOW, NO PROBLEMS. I WENT ON THE HYUNDAI FORM AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. ANY LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED IS DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI #11073947
50,000 miles · Feb 7, 2018
EngineUnknown Or Other
THEY IS MOVEMENT IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND A THOPPING WHEN YOU LET UP OFF THE BRAKE. FLASHERS FREEZE WHEN ITS COLD.
NHTSA ODI #11067405
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2018
Engine
MAKING A NOISE
NHTSA ODI #11067303
Official recalls
4Sep 22, 2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Nov 30, 2017
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
Aug 2, 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Apr 1, 2013
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
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Structure
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Consequence: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Air Bags:side/window
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Consequence: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
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NHTSA investigations
4AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires
Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
EA21003 · Engine Fires
Opened Dec 22, 2021 · Closed Feb 5, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles. During the PE investigations, Hyundai and Kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types. The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement. Additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modification known as Knock Sensor Detection Software (KSDS) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure).KSDS is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). On December 22, 2021, ODI upgraded PE19-003 and PE19-004 to this Engineering Analysis (EA21-003, covering both Hyundai and Kia) to evaluate the scope of the prior recalls related to engine failures/fires and the efficacy of the recall remedies for the recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by Hyundai and Kia. The former issue involved approximately 550,000 MY 2013 Hyundai Elantra, MY 2011 Kia Sorento, and MY 2012-2015 Kia Rio. The latter issue involved approximately 2.5 million recalled vehicles, which have been identified as displaying potential remedy concerns: Hyundai recalls 15V-568, 17V-226, 20V-746, and 21V-727; and Kia recalls 17V-224, 19V-120, 20V-750, and 21V-844. Regarding the recall scope issue, among all of the scope vehicles identified at EA opening, ODI found only the MY 2011 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with both the Theta II 2.4L 4-cylinder Multi-Point Injection (MPI) and the Lambda II 3.5L 6-cylinder MPI engines experienced relatively high rates of reported fires. In December 2023, Kia issued recall 23V-877 that will cover about 80,000 MY 2011 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with the Theta II 2.4L MPI engines. The remedy will involve an inspection, and if necessary, a replacement of the engine, as well as the installation of KSDS. It should be noted that in 2021 these vehicles were included in a KSDS product improvement campaign with warranty extension. For the MY 2011 Sorento vehicles equipped with the Lambda II 3.5L engines, ODI believes that future engine failures/fires involving these vehicles will likely be due to a lax in adhering to the proper or scheduled engine maintenance (regular engine oil changes), rather than a design or manufacturing engine issue. Regarding the issue of the efficacy of the recall remedies, ODI found the majority of the recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles, by model, experienced lower reported fire rates after the remedies were applied. Furthermore, ODI found that for most vehicles that did not receive the recall remedies, by model, experienced relatively high fire rates. To address this problem, Hyundai informed ODI in December 2023, that it will renotify all of its owners covered by the Hyundai recalls of engine failures/fires every 8 months for the next 3 years. In December 2023, Kia stated that it will renotify the majority of its owners every 8 months for the next 3 years.Several previously recalled Kia models are excluded from the renotification due to their lower reported rates of engine fires. Overall, the renotification actions will help to increase the recall completion rates, thus reduce the frequency of engine fires in the future. In view of the recall action being taken by Kia and renotification actions being taken by both Kia and Hyundai, ODI is closing this Engineering Analysis. Also, both companies have been released from the 2020-iniated Consent Orders (Kia since November 2022 and Hyundai since November 2023). The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
DP21003 · Throttle Control System Vulnerabilities
Opened Nov 12, 2021 · Closed Jun 20, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated October 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (ETC) system on certain Kia vehicles resulting in the opening of DP21-003. Accordingly, Model Year (MY) 2005-2016 Kia Optima/K5, MY 2006-2015 Kia Sorento, MY 2007-2016 Hyundai Elantra, MY 2007-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, MY 2006-2015 Hyundai Sonatas are all part of the subject population. The petition was originally filed as a Vehicle Owner Questionnaire that can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under reference (ODI) number 11439675.On November 12, 2021, ODI opened Defect Petition DP21-003 to evaluate the petitioner?s request. ODI performed trend analyses of the VOQs related to vehicle speed control issues for all the subject vehicles and found that none of the 52 Model/Model Year Hyundai/Kia vehicles demonstrated any actionable trend that warranted an investigation.Petitioners submitted 1119 VOQs and non-VOQ cases in which sudden uncommanded acceleration (SUA) or loss of motive power (LOMP) incidents were alleged.For the 1119 reports, 220 were incidents involving crashes, from which 69 subject Hyundai-Kia vehicles were inspected by Hyundai/Kia dealer technicians, Hyundai/Kia engineers, and/or third-party representatives.ODI found the inspections identified no vehicle defects related to the ETC system.Of the 220 crash-involved reports, 13 Event Data Recorder (EDR) records were downloaded successfully and 11 of those indicated driver error: (i.e.) pedal misapplication.A condition where the accelerator pedal is mistakenly applied instead of the brake pedal when the driver wants to stop the vehicle.In addition, ODI reviewed a scientific journal paper published in Forensic Science International in 2016 by Mr. Park et al ., as well as related test videos. ODI does not believe there is any evidence of uncontrollable SUA occurrences in any of the tests reviewed. NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) reviewed the allegations regarding the potential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124.Based on the information provided, the Agency concludes there is insufficient information for us to determine if a possible non-compliance exists.Finally, both Hyundai and Kia informed ODI that all their vehicles manufactured after 2012 were equipped with an ETC management system, in which the engine speed will go to idle when the system sees signals from both the brake pedal and accelerator pedal at the same time; this is commonly known as the brake-throttle override system.After thoroughly assessing the material submitted by the petitioner, information already in NHTSA's possession, information submitted by Hyundai and Kia in response to an Information Request letter, and the potential risks to safety implicated by the petitioner's allegation, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. After full consideration of appropriate factors, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA?s reasons for denial of the petition will be published.
EA12008 · Headliner Bracket Detachment
Opened Sep 13, 2012 · Closed Dec 9, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:side/window; Structure:body:roof And Pillars; Unknown Or Other
In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built up to March 5, 2013.After that date, Hyundai began using headliners with reinforced bracket attachments in the Korea-built Elantra vehicles.ODI has opened a Recall Query (RQ13-004) to investigate model year 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles.During EA12-008, ODI found these vehicles are equipped with a support bracket design and layout similar to that in the above-mentioned Elantra vehicles.Also, the headliner manufacturing processes used were similar for both models.Like the Elantra vehicles built before the recall, the Elantra Touring model headliner does not contain reinforced bracket attachments.This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification number: 10457696
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Air Bags:side/window
In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built up to March 5, 2013.After that date, Hyundai began using headliners with reinforced bracket attachments in the Korea-built Elantra vehicles.ODI has opened a Recall Query (RQ13-004) to investigate model year 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles.During EA12-008, ODI found these vehicles are equipped with a support bracket design and layout similar to that in the above-mentioned Elantra vehicles.Also, the headliner manufacturing processes used were similar for both models.Like the Elantra vehicles built before the recall, the Elantra Touring model headliner does not contain reinforced bracket attachments.This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification number: 10457696
Structure:body:roof And Pillars
In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built up to March 5, 2013.After that date, Hyundai began using headliners with reinforced bracket attachments in the Korea-built Elantra vehicles.ODI has opened a Recall Query (RQ13-004) to investigate model year 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles.During EA12-008, ODI found these vehicles are equipped with a support bracket design and layout similar to that in the above-mentioned Elantra vehicles.Also, the headliner manufacturing processes used were similar for both models.Like the Elantra vehicles built before the recall, the Elantra Touring model headliner does not contain reinforced bracket attachments.This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification number: 10457696
Unknown Or Other
In March 2013, Hyundai issued a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support brackets to the headliner assembly in approximately 186,254 model year 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra vehicles built in Korea and sold in the U.S. (see NHTSA recall 13V-115 for more information).The recall covers vehicles built up to March 5, 2013.After that date, Hyundai began using headliners with reinforced bracket attachments in the Korea-built Elantra vehicles.ODI has opened a Recall Query (RQ13-004) to investigate model year 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles.During EA12-008, ODI found these vehicles are equipped with a support bracket design and layout similar to that in the above-mentioned Elantra vehicles.Also, the headliner manufacturing processes used were similar for both models.Like the Elantra vehicles built before the recall, the Elantra Touring model headliner does not contain reinforced bracket attachments.This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification number: 10457696
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