Towards the end of January, my car computer was reset because the car was telling me that I needed an oil change early and the dealership told me it could just be a computer issue. I then took my car to get an oil change and full vehicle inspection on February 24th, 2 days after that on the 26th I was leaving my school parking l…
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Towards the end of January, my car computer was reset because the car was telling me that I needed an oil change early and the dealership told me it could just be a computer issue. I then took my car to get an oil change and full vehicle inspection on February 24th, 2 days after that on the 26th I was leaving my school parking lot when the vehicle accelerated awkwardly when I was leaving out of a parking spot, I was then able to gain control back over the speed until the vehicle again abruptly accelerated and jerked to the left sending my car over a curb, deploying the air bag, and completely totaling out the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11647170
1,100 miles · Aug 2, 2024
Suspension
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving and jerking. The contact stated several warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the message that a “Break was Needed” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not…
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The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving and jerking. The contact stated several warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the message that a “Break was Needed” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty suspension. The contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the original dealer for diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was taken back to the original dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired 1,100.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗