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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-?"45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle failed to accelerate about 35 MPH. The vehicle went into LIMP/SAFE Mode. The check engine warning light was blinking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to metal shavings being in the oil. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there was no recall coverage on the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact about diagnostic testing the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
The components that failed are the engine and transmission and parts associated with the functionality of these parts. It is currently in the shop but will be available for inspection upon request once repairs are complete. My safety and others were put at risk when these malfunctions occurred (driving incredibly slow on the highway could cause an accident, accelerator malfunctioning that might break, broken down late at night hours from home, parts catching fire from leaking oil, etc.). The problems have been acknowledged by my warranty company and the two repair shops that have serviced it. My car was inspected by Geico Insurance Company after I got rear-ended and needed to file a claim, however, the inspection was not specifically on my engine/transmission. The warning dash lights didn-??t seem to come on until it was too late, especially during the transmission issue. I was driving around for days leading up to this issue thinking it was acting weird because it was due for an oil change but when I got one and nothing improved, I knew something was wrong. The check engine light did not come on until the car started to actively shut down and not move when I pressed the gas. The full detailed complaint is attached and receipts for repairs are available upon request. Attached is an overview of parts and pricing from the warranty company for the two claims.
I have to add oil to my every 2 days.. there is no leaks and I get frequent oil changes. Also acceleration to meet state limits my Rpm go super high not wanting to shift. Again no leaks and have checked so there is good transmission fluid in
Check engine light comes on it has come more then 5 times. I take it to the dealership. They tell me they are doing an oil consumption test this makes the 5th one. Lane assist when trying to move away from a vehicle it pulls back almost getting you into an accident.
I was having oil consumptions issues which meant I had to put a quart of oil in my car every 500 miles I drove. Then I was driving when my check engine light started flashing and now my car can't drive without shaking a lot. I can't drive it anymore.
- Eastham , MA, USA
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I believe that this car is a lemon. Ever since we bought it we have problems with the engine not performing right. I have got the engine system cleaned multiple times one at the dealership and one at Valvoline Oil Change facility. The engine still didn't run smooth. I would always get the oil changed on time and the vehicle has never been in a accident. Now just yesterday the vehicle while driving on the highway just stalled and wouldn't accelerate past 60mph. Now the check engine light is blinking and all of the lights on the dash are on. Also lately sometimes the forward collision lights will come on and other warning lights and sometimes they wont. Another light that intermittently comes on are the auto hold and epb light and this has been happening since we bought the vehicle. I have taken into Hyundai and they basically were like yea sometimes that happens. I have not gotten the new check engine light checked but I am sure that it is something serious because the car won't accelerate past 60mph. I have read on other discussions that there are many problems with Hyundai engines and believe that I am victim to very poor quality manufacturing in this engine. I also have a 2013 Toyota Camry with 180,000 miles and haven't had one problem with it. This car is a lemon and would like to have some help with this please. I have also made a complaint with Hyundai under their drive train warranty.
Almost got killed!!! This car is dangerous!!! I feel lucky I can still write to you. Hyundai 2019 Tucson (TL) 2.0L has been plagued by a recall and related known defects that create dangerous and life-threatening situations on the highways 3 times in 10 months for us!!! Vehicle year, make & model: Hyundai 2019 Tucson (TL) 2.0L car Approximate mileage: Current ~37,000 How many repairs visits to the dealer? total 4 (First time was Hyundai recall, 3 times Check engineer light flash on interstate highway and the car went to limp mode and reduced speed drastically) A short description of the problem: Car has been plagued by a recall and related known defects that create dangerous and life-threatening situations on highway. 1). Recall on [XXX] (with only 19395 miles on it); 2). [XXX]. The car only had 22036 miles on it, on [XXX] near San Francisco; 3). [XXX] while driving on [XXX] north of Portland; 4). [XXX] during the afternoon pre rush hour traffic before 3:00 PM on highway [XXX] near Tigard (currently undergoing road construction with no shoulder, and many cars driving at high speed) Almost hit by a car behind me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On March 13, 2023 while I was driving at about 70 mph on PA route 66, the engine suddenly stalled and fortunately, I was able to move to the emergence lane. I turned off the power and restarted the engine, and it worked. This is the third time that I have experienced the same issue, with other two on I-376. I also couldn't start the engine after refilling gas, so I had to wait for about 15 minutes. I took the car to a dealership but the diagnosis did not show any problem. There was not error code at all. On the internet, several possibilities were mentioned, but I do not have any idea about the root cause.
I have a Hyundai Tuscon 2019, which was pre-certified by Hyundai. This particular car was part of a lawsuit because of a knock sensor issue. The lawsuit information is here: [XXX] The knock sensor failing is not really what causes the safety issue. The engine symptoms when the sensor fails is the issue. The engine goes into "safety mode" which limits the car to a significant slower speed. The problem is that Hyundai has now tried to fix this issue twice on my vehicle, and the knock sensor continues to fail. To be clear, they've replaced the sensor twice. Based on the lawsuit, the court mandated them to fix the knock sensor. They have done that free of charge, but the sensor continues to fail. To me this sounds like a manufacture issue. It is incredibly dangerous when you're on a highway and the sensor fails. It happened to me, and it was almost catastrophic. The car slowed down and there is nothing you can do about it. I noticed there was something wrong very quickly and put my hazards on. If I didn't, I may not be writing you here. You could easily get into a significant accident, and from that could lead to injury or loss of life. I am asking for a review of this. I have my service records as well as recorded conversations with Hyundai corporate regarding this issue. Service records are attached. I live very close to NHTSA HQ and willing to come in if necessary. To me, this is concerning enough for that.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving, the engine completely lost power and was unable to go more than a couple MPH. We had it towed to the dealer and they told us it was a common issue on Hyundai engines and the fix was to replace the entire engine. It is available for inspection. Safety was compromised because we were in traffic when the power failed. Yes, we had the dealer confirm it. The only prior warning was that oil consumption was very high, which the dealer also confirmed is common.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson was being driven home when all of a sudden acceleration was reduced to 25-30 mph. The Engine light went on while this happened. Got the car home, thankfully was off the highway and had it towed to the Dealership. Dealership informed me that it was an engine problem- a cylinder was blown and new engine would be needed on a car that had just reached the 40,000 mile mark. 40 other cars were brought into the dealership the same week and all needed new engines. If this car stopped working on the highway the consequences would have been dire! It is almost 2 weeks without a car- Dealership had no loaners left and we still don't have an answer from Hyundai if they plan to cover the engine still under warranty. We were told Hyundai had been denying allot of engines under warranty. And we were told it takes a long time to get an engine even if approved by Hyundai. If I must rent a car for a month or more, it will be very expensive. If 40 owners showed up at the same dealership in one community in the same week what is happening nationally and why hasn't Hyundai issued a recall? Do we have to wait until people's cars stop operating at full speed on a busy highway causing multi care pile ups before Hyundai speeds up response to repair but more importantly notifies owners of their vehicles this is a problem- a BIG problem!
On March [XXX], at [XXX]., on my way to a meeting, my Hyundai Tucson 2019 suddenly lost acceleration at 35mph. Immediately, the engine light came on and flashed very constantly. The acceleration pedal was not able to give more speed. There was a lot of traffic, and it was a very scary moment. I was very close to the Hyundai dealership at 750 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. I spoke with one of their representatives, and I was informed that they would evaluate the problem, but it would be up to two days before they could give a full diagnostic; this step will be $185, but they will call me before they do anything with the car. The dealership paid for my Uber ride back to work, as they said that no loaner cars were available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On [XXX] as I was driving down the highway, the check engine light came on the dashboard and the car lost acceleration. I could not go any faster than approximately 30 miles per hour. Very dangerous situation when you-??re traveling in a lane of traffic that-??s is doing 65/70 mph. I was able to get the car to Premier Hyundai, a dealer in Seaside, CA. At that time there was a recall for the Knock sensor. They replaced the knock sensor at that time and did some other services including an oil change and sent me on my way. They told me at the time that the code that had come up was P1326. Entering this incident now, because I realized I had missed reporting this specific incident. This VIN# has had the issues 5 times since the [XXX] incident and I feel very strongly that this is a HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. when this happens when you are driving down the freeway at 65-70 MPH and it suddenly goes into LIMP MODE. You are at the mercy of the cars that are approaching you from behind doing 70 when you're only able to do 30 mph. This is an ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE Do SOMETHING. I see where you closed an investigation into these issues. - PLEASE REOPEN the investigation and hold the manufacturer accountable. These settlements they come up with are not worth the paper they're written on. The consumer is getting fed up and we need someone to help us. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Was driving home from shopping on highway- lights flashed on dash and check engine light came on. Driving on highway and car goes into -??limp mode-?? and will not go over 30 mph. Almost got rear ended by car coming up from behind traveling at normal highway speed. DANGEROUS!!! This is 5th time this has happened! The manufacturer needs to address these issues. Its happening to way too many people! [XXX] Theres a facebook group too but i can-??t seem to get the url. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
bought the car in august with 82000 miles and within 2 weeks engine light came on and has had a knocking issue, carmax could not get me in for 4 weeks from the date i called for a "diagnostic testing". after replacing knock sensor -- engine stopped on 3/3/24 and now needs to be fully replaced
Engine failure I was driving down 422 East to king of Prussia. Engine failure I was driving down [XXX] to king of Prussia. My car jumped then began creating a sharp chirping sound from under the dash. I was in the middle of traffic. My safety was put at risk as there was no warning. I was able to get off the exit but immediately after, the cars engine light began to flash, oil censor, and I turned my car off. I was stranded on the [XXX] with cars zooming past me. I created a danger to myself and others as it was difficult to see around me coming off the exit. The vehicle is currently at Faulkner Hyundai awaiting a submission to the warranty company with me on my hands and knees praying to god it gets approved. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On [XXX] I dropped off the car to dealership because engine light was on. They said it was the Catalytic converter and replaced it with about 95,607 miles on it. On [XXX] I was driving on a 50mph road and my speed dropped to about 10mph and then the car began shaking and engine light came on. I got it back up 20 mph to get it pulled over to safety Avoiding an accident. I had it towed back to same dealership and told it was the Knock Sensor and had it replaced. On [XXX] engine light began flashing again and I had it towed back to dealership. Argued back and forth with dealership and corporate on safety and honesty. I picked it up on [XXX] and pulled out of dealership and it began jerking and shaking and lost power on a 45 Mph road stopping traffic and avoiding several accidents!. Had it towed to a different dealership that day and it sat there for months. then finally an oil consumption test was begun but engine light returned and then on [XXX] we were driving on a 50 mph road and the speed dropped to about 10 and began shaking violently and then the engine light came on. This time with my 9 year old grandson in the car!!!! And avoiding an accident. Now with about 113,000 Again we had it towed and then the combustion cleaning was done at dealership. Brought it home still in the oil consumption test and now light back on and dealership is saying not burning oil but now Catalytic converter again"?" It is Not SAFE to drive. Someone could be KILLED! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
engine light on and gave code p3001 so change spark plugs and ignition coil and still same code, manufacturer run compressor test and they said compartment 1 there is no compressor.and suggested me to change engine and its not even 100000 mile on ccr it just 80000.
The vehicle was repaired under the major engine failure recall. Took the dealer months to replace the engine and now they are reporting the transmission is bad too. The car had absolutely no issues pre engine failure leaving me stranded. From reading up on forums I think transmission failures are just as common as engine leaving you stranded on a busy highway.
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