2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

When starting the vehicle, the forward collision avoidance system is automatically on, this is the default. I must take the active step of turning it off every time I begin to drive, if I do not wish to use it. The issue is that the avoidance system has several times almost CAUSED me to have an accident and thrown me forward, through sudden and hard breaking if the car thinks I am too close to the vehicle in front of me. This is why I continually turn it off. I would like to point out that I have NEVER rear ended anyone in over 40 years of driving, so rather than truly avoiding any collision, the car causes me to come very close to having an accident, as the sudden and hard braking has caused me to swerve while preparing to pass another vehicle.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that several unknown recalls related to the battery were performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that after the recall repairs were performed and while starting the vehicle, the battery warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into gear as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V127000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer had not yet determined what the remedy would be for his vehicle. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V127000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified about the issue and provided a temporary fix by reducing the battery charging capacity to 80%. The part for the final repair remained unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V127000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Hyundai issued a several recalls that notified me of various updates related to my car battery as well as that I cannot park my car in my garage as battery could catch fire. I have taken my car to a local dealer each time for these software updates as required. They originally did a "fix" for the battery issue back in 2020 but clearly the issue has not been remedied since it first came to light in 3/2019. Then in 3/2021, Hyundai notified me by mail that in addition, I must limit my battery capacity to 80%, prohibiting my use of the car for longer planned trips this spring and summer and likely fall 2021. I have had to change my lifestyle and make other arrangements in order to continue my plans. The battery has a lifetime guarantee and I bought the car due to this guarantee as well as the use of 100% of the battery expected mileage as I have a long commute and take long day trips since this is my only car. The requirement of parking outside my garage for over 6 months now reduces the value of my car as it is subject to intense heat/sun/sandy wind/fire debris as I live in a Southern California desert. Between the reduction in battery change, fire danger of battery, parking outside, the value of my purchase had decreased significantly and it was false advertising when I purchased the car in 11/2019. I would not have purchased this car if I only had 80% of the battery capacity and had to park it outside to avoid possible fire due to charging. Hyundai has only offered $200 to come in to dealer to have then change battery capacity to 80% (which I did . That is not enough compensation for the loss of use, loss of value, loss of car quality from parking outside, and loss of my time. My fear is that they will issue a buyback that does not include the value of my window tinting and specialized lazer fit car mats and deducts value for my mileage. There is not ETA on when the battery will be replaced/fixed at this time - completely unacceptable.