My rpm’s were running very low after putting gas to the point the car felt like it would turn off when at idle. I was stopped on a highway at a light when the car revved low and shut off completely. The light was green and I had to sit and try to get it back on, it started right up. Brought it to the dealer and they found no iss…
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My rpm’s were running very low after putting gas to the point the car felt like it would turn off when at idle. I was stopped on a highway at a light when the car revved low and shut off completely. The light was green and I had to sit and try to get it back on, it started right up. Brought it to the dealer and they found no issue with the car. Rpm’s have still been low to the point the car seems like it wants to stall & I’m not sure what to do. It doesn’t make me feel safe driving it.
NHTSA ODI #11520153
3,600 miles · May 15, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion System
ON MAY 7TH MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON ON THE PARK LOT OF MY WORK. WOULDN'T TURN ON, NO LIGHTS, DOORS WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. CAR WAS JUMPED BY THE TOW DRIVER AND WHEN GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM NOR COULD HYUNDAI. THE TOW DRIVER TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS COMPLETE DEAD AND ST…
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ON MAY 7TH MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON ON THE PARK LOT OF MY WORK. WOULDN'T TURN ON, NO LIGHTS, DOORS WOULDN'T OPEN OR CLOSE. CAR WAS JUMPED BY THE TOW DRIVER AND WHEN GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM NOR COULD HYUNDAI. THE TOW DRIVER TOLD THEM THE CAR WAS COMPLETE DEAD AND STILL THEY GAVE ME BACK THE CAR SAYING NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. BUT A ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE CAR STALLED AND WENT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 95 IN MIAMI, FL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A HUMAN WHILE SIFTING GEARS BUT NOW I KNOW IT WASN'T. BUT AFTER EXPERIENCING IT A SECOND TIME I KNOW FOR SURE IT WASN'T HUMAN ERROR. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THIS CAR AND HYUNDAI HAVE NOT BEEN GABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT. AT THE EVENT AT THE HIGHWAY I WAS ONLY ABLE TO BRING THE CAR BACK RUNNING BY SNAPPING THE CLUTCH AND THE GAS. IF IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC CAR FOR SURE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A BIG ACCIDENT. AFTER THE LAST TIME THE CAR DIED IT TOOK HALF A TANK OF GAS TO DRIVE LESS THAN 30 MILES. HYUNDAI, IS SENDING THE CAR HOME TO ME EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH YET. THEY ARE PUTTING A "BLACK BOX" FOR ME TO RECORD THE CAR ENGINE ACTIVITIES AS IT HAPPENS. I FEEL SCARED AND UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. IT IS SUCH A SERIOUS MATTER THAT I WANT TO SHARE IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE EXPERIENCES THAT SAME THING AND I WAN TO MAKE SURE MY STRUGGLE WITH THIS CAR IS WELL KNOWN AND HOPEFULLY WILL INSPIRE SOME MORE INVESTIGATION.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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