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2014 Hyundai Elantra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Elantra years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 182.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

213 reports with mileage · 169 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 163 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

35 crash reports15 fire reports22 injury reports

What owners actually said

382 reports
99,705 miles · Jun 28, 2019
EngineVehicle Speed Control

2014 ELANTRA DRIVING THE CAR IN TOWN AT SLOW SPEEDS, USUALLY AROUND 15-25 MILES AN HOUR, WITH RPMS AT ABOUT 1250. FIRST NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH EXTREMELY JERKY DRIVING, BUT ADDED GAS AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY, AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE-TIME THING. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I SET AN APPOINTMENT TO THE MURDOCK HYUN…

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2014 ELANTRA DRIVING THE CAR IN TOWN AT SLOW SPEEDS, USUALLY AROUND 15-25 MILES AN HOUR, WITH RPMS AT ABOUT 1250. FIRST NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH EXTREMELY JERKY DRIVING, BUT ADDED GAS AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY, AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE-TIME THING. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I SET AN APPOINTMENT TO THE MURDOCK HYUNDAI OF MURRAY UTAH TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE THAT WAS PUTTING MY FAMILY AND MY SECURITY IN RISK. ON JUNE 18TH AROUND 6 PM, THE DID A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK IN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN, THEY RECOMMENDED ME TO CLEAN MY GAS INJECTORS, TO DO A TUNE-UP, TO DO AN ALIGNMENT AND TO ADD NEW FOUR TIRES CHANGE SINCE THEY WERE TOTALLY DAMAGED., SOME KIND OF HYUNDAI SOLVENT CLEANERS FOR THE GAS ENGINE. ALL OF THE SERVICES HAD A TOTAL OF $1043 DOLLARS. I THOUGHT IT WAS ALL IT NEEDED BUT NOT IT WAS NOT. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS BEFORE, LOSING POWER AGAIN, ENGINE SLOWING DOWN AND BAD GAS MILEAGE... I SET UP ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI #11228287

57,123 miles · Jun 27, 2019
Engine

ENGINE SEIZED

NHTSA ODI #11222972

31,110 miles · Jun 25, 2019
Unknown Or Other

WHENEVER I USE THE AIR CONDITIONER OR VENTILATION THERE'S AN OVERWHELMING SMEL OF MOLD. THIS OCCURS IN STATIONARY AND WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ODI #11222538

37,000 miles · Jun 18, 2019
Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2017. THE DEALER PASSED IT FOR STATE INSPECTION,AFTER. A DAY NOTICED A RUMBLE IN FRONT END. BROUGHT TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THEY REPLACED ROTORS. PROBLEM SOLVED. TWO YEARS LATER WENT FOR STATE INSPECTION AND ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT. THIS WOULD INDICATE AN OVER HEATING OF BRAK…

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I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2017. THE DEALER PASSED IT FOR STATE INSPECTION,AFTER. A DAY NOTICED A RUMBLE IN FRONT END. BROUGHT TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THEY REPLACED ROTORS. PROBLEM SOLVED. TWO YEARS LATER WENT FOR STATE INSPECTION AND ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT. THIS WOULD INDICATE AN OVER HEATING OF BRAKES. HOT BREAKS WILL CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES OR TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THIS WOULD ALSO EXPLAIN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKES,AND WHY IT CAN'T BE DUPLICATED WHEN TESTED BY MECHANICS THEY DON'T DRIVE IT LONG ENOUGH.

NHTSA ODI #11220899

100,658 miles · Jun 17, 2019
Engine

WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE ALONG WITH THE A FLASHING OIL LIGHT. I FOUND IT FUNNY BECAUSE I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED 1 WEEK BEFORE. THE NEXT THING I KNEW THE CAR JUST STOPPED MID DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.. I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANI…

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WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE ALONG WITH THE A FLASHING OIL LIGHT. I FOUND IT FUNNY BECAUSE I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED 1 WEEK BEFORE. THE NEXT THING I KNEW THE CAR JUST STOPPED MID DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.. I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. I DON'T SEE HOW WHEN I KEEP MY MATIENCE UP ON MY CAR. BUT AS I LOOK UP THINGS ON THE INTERNET I SEE THE 2014 ELANTRA IS GIVING ALOT OF PEOPLE PROBLEMS WHEN IT COMES TO THE ENGINE. AND I AM NOT SURE WHY HYUNDAI HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THE ENGINES HERE IN THE US BUT HAVE DONE SO IN CANDA AND OVERSEAS. I AM A MEDICAL RETIRED SERVICE MEMBER AND ON A FIXED INCOME. SO PAYING 1000S OF DOLLARS FOR A NEW ENGINE IS NOT IN MY BUDGET. NOR BUYING A NEW CAR ... HYUNDAI HAS BEEN GREAT WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE THUS FAR BUT NOW I AM FRUSTRATED AND SICK TO MY STOMACH WITH THE WAY I HAVE BEEN TREATED. THANK YOU FOR NOTHING...

NHTSA ODI #11220513

104,000 miles · Jun 9, 2019
Engine

THE MOTOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE VERY FAINT AT FIRST THEN OVER TIME IT GOT LOUDER THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A TEAR DOWN TO DETERMINE IF THE CAR NEEDED A NEW ENGINE THEY DID THAT, THEN WE WERE TOLD SINCE WE WERE LOYAL CUSTOMERS …

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THE MOTOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE VERY FAINT AT FIRST THEN OVER TIME IT GOT LOUDER THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED THE CAR. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A TEAR DOWN TO DETERMINE IF THE CAR NEEDED A NEW ENGINE THEY DID THAT, THEN WE WERE TOLD SINCE WE WERE LOYAL CUSTOMERS HAD PURCHASED 3 CARS FROM MASSEY AND IT HAD 104,000 MILES 4 THOUSAND OVER WARRANTY THAT HYUNDAI WOULD PROBABLY COVER PART OR ALL OF THE COST! WE WERE TOLD THAT IF HYUNDAI DIDN'T COVER THE COST THAT IT WOULD COST US A COUPLE OF THOUSAND DOLLARS!...SO WE TOLD THEM TO FIX THE CAR HYUNDAI WAS GOING TO COVER SOME OF THE COST DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH THOUGH! WE WERE NEVER TOLD...AND WE'VE NEVER BEEN TOLD HOW MUCH HYUNDAI COVERED. THE CAR NEEDED A FEW MINOR REPAIRS LIKE THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH WE NEEDED TO PAY FOR BUT WE ENDED UP PAYING $2300.00 DOLLARS WE HAVE TALKED TO OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR ENGINES JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THE ENGINE?

NHTSA ODI #11218789

20 miles · May 21, 2019
Steering

WHEN WE DRIVE THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK OR SEEM TO CATCH ON SOMETHING WHICH MAKES IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE STRAIGHT AND NOT ALL OVER THE RD LIKE WERE DRUNK. IT DOESN'T DO IT IF YOU ARE TURNING. ONLY WHEN YOU DRIVE STRAIGHT. IT HAS DEFINITELY ALMOST CAUSED SOME ACCIDENTS, AND ALSO TICKETS TOO! I WOULD THINK THAT THE STEE…

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WHEN WE DRIVE THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK OR SEEM TO CATCH ON SOMETHING WHICH MAKES IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE STRAIGHT AND NOT ALL OVER THE RD LIKE WERE DRUNK. IT DOESN'T DO IT IF YOU ARE TURNING. ONLY WHEN YOU DRIVE STRAIGHT. IT HAS DEFINITELY ALMOST CAUSED SOME ACCIDENTS, AND ALSO TICKETS TOO! I WOULD THINK THAT THE STEERING WOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE AND I MOST DEFINITELY THINK HYUNDAI WOULD WANT TO MAKE THEIR CARE OWNERS THEIR PRIORITY SINCE WE ARE DRIVING THEIR NAME AND REPUTATION. I MOST DEFINITELY WANT TO BELIEVE THAT MY LIFE AND SAFETY OF MYSELF BUT ALSO MY KIDS AND HUSBAND AS WELL! THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS.

NHTSA ODI #11208873

Mileage unknown · May 18, 2019
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

WHEN I START MY CAR ON A DAILY BASIS IT WORKS PERFECTLY FINE. SUDDENLY ILL GO OUT TO START MY CAR AND ITS NOT STARTING AFTER REPLACING THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS, BATTERY, STARTER AND MORE. IVE GOT MY CAR PUT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AT THE ACTUAL DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS NOTHING SHOWN. IVE HAD MY CAR TOWED TWO TIMES TO DIFFERENT DEALER…

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WHEN I START MY CAR ON A DAILY BASIS IT WORKS PERFECTLY FINE. SUDDENLY ILL GO OUT TO START MY CAR AND ITS NOT STARTING AFTER REPLACING THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS, BATTERY, STARTER AND MORE. IVE GOT MY CAR PUT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AT THE ACTUAL DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS NOTHING SHOWN. IVE HAD MY CAR TOWED TWO TIMES TO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND IVE MANAGED TO FIND THE ISSUE WHICH AFTER REASEARCHING AS WELL THAT THE "RANGE SWITCH" COULD BE THE PROBLEM OR "SHIFT INTERLOCK". SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND SOMETIMES IT WONT START AT TIMES UNTIL I HAVE TO HAVE IT TOWED THESE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE WITH MY EVERYDAY LIFE GETTING BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND WITH A CHILD! ITS STRESSFUL! IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE THE CAR WILL NOT START CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11208385

100,500 miles · May 2, 2019
EnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STARTED TO STALL AND HESITATED UNTIL IT CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON'S AUTO PARK OF URBANA (LOCATED AT 1111 NAPLETON WAY, URBANA, IL 61802, (217) 367-1222) WHO STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STARTED TO STALL AND HESITATED UNTIL IT CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON'S AUTO PARK OF URBANA (LOCATED AT 1111 NAPLETON WAY, URBANA, IL 61802, (217) 367-1222) WHO STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,500. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

NHTSA ODI #11205366

72,000 miles · Apr 15, 2019
Engine

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA THAT NOW HAS 72,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER EXPERIENCING RECENT ISSUES WITHIN THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE, I TOOK IT TO DAVE HALLMAN HYUNDAI IN ERIE, PA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. IT WAS ALSO DECIDED THAT I WOULD PAY THE COSTS OF THE LABOR, WHI…

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I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA THAT NOW HAS 72,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER EXPERIENCING RECENT ISSUES WITHIN THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE, I TOOK IT TO DAVE HALLMAN HYUNDAI IN ERIE, PA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. IT WAS ALSO DECIDED THAT I WOULD PAY THE COSTS OF THE LABOR, WHICH TOTALS $2,345. DURING THIS EXPERIENCE I HAVE FOUND THAT HYUNDAI SONATAS, SANTE FES, AND ELANTRAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, WHEN I INITIALLY TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, EMPLOYEES WERE ALSO WORKING ON A SANTA FE THAT HAD EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE, LEADING ME TO QUESTION THE QUALITY OF THESE VEHICLES WHEN THE ISSUE IS SO PROMINENT. IN THE PAST 4 YEARS I HAVE BOUGHT TWO VEHICLES FROM HYUNDAI, BUT FOR REASONS BEYOND MY CONTROL, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FIRST AND NOW POTENTIALLY THE SECOND. MOREOVER, I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR FOUR WEEKS NOW. I WAS INFORMED A CASE MANAGER COULD ASSIST ME, BUT OF THE MULTIPLE HYUNDAI REPRESENTATIVES, NONE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE EVEN A PHONE NUMBER. EIGHT DAYS AFTER REPRESENTATIVES TOLD ME THE CASE HAD BEEN SUBMITTED, THE CASE MANAGER CONTACTED ME ONLY TO TELL ME HE COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. I WAS NOT INFORMED MY CASE WOULD BE DEEMED VOID IN TWO DAYS, BUT JUST HAPPENED TO CALL AND CHECK. I UNDERSTAND HYUNDAI MAINTAINS POLICIES AROUND THE SERVICE THAT CAN AND CANNOT BE PROVIDED TO SECOND OWNERS. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT AS A SECOND OWNER, MY VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WOULD HAVE EXPIRED 12,000 MILES AGO. HOWEVER, I AM ASKING THAT HYUNDAI CORRECT ITS MISTAKE AND PAY FULL PRICE FOR SELLING A DEFECTED PRODUCT THAT INHIBITED THE SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND QUALITY OF MY VEHICLE. THERE IS NO REASON MY CAR SHOULD HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED THIS EARLY ON. I DO NOT FEEL HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TO CORRECT SUCH A PROMINENT MISTAKE.

NHTSA ODI #11196542

Official recalls

2

23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Sep 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.

17V769000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

AQ23002 · 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.

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.

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