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My car randomly stalls when driving. I was recently driving the 101 freeway when in the middle of the lane my car stalled while driving roughly 10-15 mph. I noticed in that time my brakes malfunctioned in that when I tried to press on the brakes it did not feel like they were responding. I was able to move over to the shoulder of the freeway thankfully but was panicked an accident was going to happen. I had my car inspected previously in which hyundai said the issues was related to engine coils that had since been replaced and this incident happened after. I currently have my car being inspected by my mechanic to determine possible causes. When the car stalled it flashed the check engine and battery lights on my dashboard.
The brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The brake switch plunger is not retracted, which caused the transmission to be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. This condition increases the risk of a crash. Hyundai is recalled certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574. The issue here is my vehicle/VIN didn't qualify for this recall because it was made a few months after a specific manufacturing date, although it is a 2014 Elantra. Hyundai announced this recall over 3 years after the manufacturing date so I was confused as to why my vehicle didn't qualify to be repaired by the dealer.
Access noise in car very distracting...A Bluetooth connection caused a scent of a Bursted battery The causing a gas like affect almost resorting in a car accident. I heard a internal air bag burst and could visually see the gas like connection with the Bluetooth and smart ph. And the brakes went out in mid traffic. And came with no spare tire.
My car started cutting off while driving no warning lights on. I had a diagnostic test done and they didn-€™t find anything wrong. I-€™m so confused about what-€™s going on with this car but it-€™s very dangerous to drive on the highway. I have had three service checks on my car and it still cuts off in the middle of traffic. I had my brakes and rotors replaced because everytime I hit a pot hole or bump in the road my brake pad gets hard and I can-€™t push it to stop but after getting them replaced it still does the same thing.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated he had parked and turned off the vehicle while the brake warning light was illuminated, the next morning the vehicle failed to start. The battery had completely drained overnight. The contact inspected the vehicle and found a particle under the brake pedal. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the contact that he was responsible for the cost of repair. The Vin was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
- Orlando, FL, USA
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I boughtbmy car and anoit 1 month after it started having a ticking noise. Also the car will kinda stall when I'm getting on the highway where I can't get over 45 mph. Also the symbol with the (!) keep coming on and then blinking really fast. And the front end kinda shakes when it does that
When being driven and slowing down for a stop light, car decelerates and stalls, goes to 0 mph. Brake lights malfunction. Left signal light malfunctions.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle shifted into gear without depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, after exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the tail lamps remained illuminated. O'brien auto park (2850 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33966) was contacted by phone notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17V769000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The consumer stated a pad fell out of the brake pedal. Without the pad, the transmission could be shifted into gear without depressing the brake pedal. This also caused the brake lights to remain illuminated. Consumer stated dealer refused to make repairs on the recall.
My dealer werner Hyundai in tallahassee did the recall on my car (have receipt), but the receipt have the wrong vehicle/VIN ([xxx]) which makes the recall on my vehicle ([xxx]) as incomplete. Call the dealer numerous times to correct but they never did. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I was involved in an accident with a driver of a vehicle making an illegal left hand turn which totalled the vehicle and led to injuries while driving on a city street. The brakes did not operate correctly to stop the vehicle.
While approaching a red light I smelled an electrical burning smell. Once at the red light I saw smoke and in the rear view mirror. I pulled over and exited the vehicle to see that the 3rd tail light was smoking. I was able to extinguish the fire. I removed the light casing and secured the wiring. On my way to the auto repair shop, my traction control light illuminated on my dashboard. The wiring for this 3rd tail light runs along the gas tank entrance and could have caused an explosion. I contacted Hyundai and was told that my VIN was not included in recall #13V113000 and that my repairs would be out-of-pocket.
Brake pedal stop pad broke, pieces found on the floor board. Traction on the 2014 Hyundai Elantra was turned on and made the car difficult to brake and stop. Brake lights stayed on completely almost causing an accident. Parts are not sold in part store for replacing.
My wife was in stop and go traffic on the highway and the brakes failed to work, and she rear-ended the vehicle in front of her. We went to the Hyundai dealership nearby and they tested it for two days and could not replicate the issue. On one of their tests the engine died and the brake system failed but they had not yet hooked up the diagnostic equipment so they never captured the source of that failure. All other times the breaks and the engine worked fine. The result was that they cannot diagnose the problem.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. While the vehicle was parked, a puddle of fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V769000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,274. A repair was made on 4/16/2017 by dealership bob howard car dealership in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma (405-634-8900).
Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbags malfunction during accident and other vehicle issues. The consumer stated the airbags did not deploy during an accident.
Brakes failed in a 60 mile drive. Brake petal to the floor and brake fluid warning light came on. Dealer reported that a piece if road debris cut/punctured the rear right rubber- like brake line. Inadequate shielding to this vulnerable safety item. I have the item for inspection.
I was driving in stop and go traffic approximately 30 - 35 miles per hour and I had to slam on the brakes of my 2014 Hyundai Elantra to avoid collision with a car that was stopped in traffic for no apparent reason approximately 8-9 car lengths in front of me and the brakes failed. The brake failure caused me have an accident as I had no other choice and no other way to stop the car except to rear end the car in front of me. That's the only way the car stopped. Instead of stopping when I put my foot on the brakes, I had no brakes at all and the car skidded over the length of 8-9 cars and only stopped when I hit the rear end of the car in front of me. When I initially put my foot on the brakes I felt a "thump" through the brake paddle and then I had no brakes. There had been rain earlier in the day, but at the time of the accident it was not raining. There was slight rear bumper to the car that I rear ended, but with the impact of the accident my car is basically totalled - front bumper and side lights were damaged and fell off of the car, my engine was pushed down, one of the motor mount bolts was totally broken off, the hood and the radiator were smashed in, valves were damaged, manifold was cracked, ac and heater damaged and I do not have any brakes as can be verified by my mechanic. For the speed that I was going in stop and go traffic I don't see how I could have had this much damage. It's unbelievable. All in all I am lucky to be alive and uninjured. I'm afraid to drive this car ever again due to brake failure.
While driving straight on interstate at 65mph when the traction control light came on for over 30 seconds and drastically slowed the vehicle to under 20mph. Weather conditions were completely dry and road surface was smooth. Hazard lights were put on to warn other drivers from possible collision and I pulled over. This has happened on two occasions in a 3 week period. Car was taken to dealership where they said no codes came up and they could not replicate described problem. A recall was issued in 2011-2012 for similar issue on same make and model.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. While parking, the contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop and repaired. One month later, while parking and applying the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated and crash into two cement poles. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 06/08/17
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- Woodland Hills, CA, USA