TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SMOKE AND FLAMES EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SMOKE AND FLAMES EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE DRIVER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND THEN TO HERB CHAMBERS HYUNDAI OF AUBURN (735 SOUTHBRIDGE ST RTE. 12 & 20, AUBURN, MA 01501, (508) 832-9990) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #11254137
67,000 miles · Sep 3, 2019
Engine
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND IT STOPPED CHANGING GEARS AND WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED. THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT AND TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN BECAUSE THERE WAS METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL PAN. I ONLY HAD 67K MILES ON THIS VEHICLE SO THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.
NHTSA ODI #11252962
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2019
Engine
2013 HYUDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11245716
132,000 miles · Aug 26, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THREE MONTHS AGO. PARKWAY HYUNDAI (24050 CREEKSIDE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THREE MONTHS AGO. PARKWAY HYUNDAI (24050 CREEKSIDE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE WHEN IT BECAME AVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE SLOWLY TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11246332
75,000 miles · Aug 21, 2019
Engine
EARLIER THIS YEAR (2019) I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL (INTERIM NOTICE) FOR MY 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THIS IS FOR CAMPAIGN 181, WHICH IS AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT. AS OF TODAY THIS RECALL IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A FIX SUCH AS THIS, FOR A FAULTY PRESSURE SENSOR SHOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 6 M…
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EARLIER THIS YEAR (2019) I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL (INTERIM NOTICE) FOR MY 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THIS IS FOR CAMPAIGN 181, WHICH IS AN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT. AS OF TODAY THIS RECALL IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A FIX SUCH AS THIS, FOR A FAULTY PRESSURE SENSOR SHOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS, YET IT HAS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO UPDATES TO THE STATUS. CAN YOU PLEASE ASSIST BY RESPONDING WITH ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS YOU MAY HAVE AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11245522
146,000 miles · Aug 2, 2019
Engine
CAR STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT DOWN. BITS OF METAL ALL THROUGH THE ENGINE AND OIL PAN. HYUNDAI TECH SAYS THAT IT IS NORMAL AND DIDNT CAUSE THE ISSUE BUT OTHER MECHANICS SAY IT CAUSES CAM SENSOR, CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SENSOR AND SHAFT FAILURES. TOOK CAR IN FOR THE RECALL THAT IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS AND TOLD OH …
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CAR STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT DOWN. BITS OF METAL ALL THROUGH THE ENGINE AND OIL PAN. HYUNDAI TECH SAYS THAT IT IS NORMAL AND DIDNT CAUSE THE ISSUE BUT OTHER MECHANICS SAY IT CAUSES CAM SENSOR, CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SENSOR AND SHAFT FAILURES. TOOK CAR IN FOR THE RECALL THAT IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS AND TOLD OH WELL.
NHTSA ODI #11241288
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT RICK CASE HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 3550 WESTON RD, DAVIE, FL 33331, (954) 994-2397) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT RICK CASE HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 3550 WESTON RD, DAVIE, FL 33331, (954) 994-2397) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11240617
112,000 miles · Jul 30, 2019
Engine
OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY IT BEGINS TO SHAKE.
NHTSA ODI #11240513
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V063000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11232367
40 miles · Jul 3, 2019
Engine
SE FUNDIO EL MOTOR BEARING DE BIELA YBANCADA ESTA PARADO EL MOTOR NO SIRVE
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
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NHTSA investigations
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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.
DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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