Issue ID | 1304471 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10892297 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 11/07/16 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2016 hyundai tucson started having accelerator issues. After you take off from a complete stop you just get no power and this is when the person behind has already taken off or your in the middle of an intersection i have had many drivers slam on their breaks due to my car not accelerating. 188 claims on 2016 hyundai tucson on auto. Cliams website 7/11 took car into dearlership 7/12 picked car up from dealership, told me they made an adjustment 7/14 still not fixed same problem, took back to dealership , technician said it needed a part that would have to be ordered- would overnight for 7/18 delivery 7/19 took car back in. Dealership knew nothing about a part, said that hyundai was aware of issue and did not have a fix. Service dept said i should drive in 'sport' mode and it would happen less 7/19 called hyundai consumer affair and put in claim. I was told someone would get in touch with me 3-5 days. Called every day and was told the same thing. Also was told that it was given priority and sent up to region. 7/28 received a call and was told they had good news that hyunai had a fix 5-7 weeks . Really i was to drive a unsafe car for 5-7 weeks 7/29 started process claim for hyundai to buy back the 2016 hyundai tucson - was told it's a 8 week process |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CENTENNIAL, CO |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA21GUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 08/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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