Purchased my vehicle from a known dealership of Volkswagen, I've had the vehicle for 6 months and within the first three months my SOS system stopped working. I went to have it diagnosed and they stated that there is a back order on the module for the replacement. Now I'm experiencing a sweet smell coming from the vents, sometimes heat is interment and the windows have a film on them.
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I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Kona in September 2023 and followed its scheduled maintenance program. By August 12, 2026, I had noticed mild, intermittent excessive brake-pedal travel, especially at low speeds. I reported it to the dealer that day; September 14 was their earliest available appointment. By September 14, the pedal drop was more pronounced and frequent at low speeds. The dealer inspected the brakes and reported no abnormality. A technician verbally acknowledged some downward pedal movement but...
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reportedly considered it acceptable. No cause was identified or repair made. By September 16, the problem had become persistent and severe: approximately the first 90% of pedal travel produced little or no effective braking, with limited braking only near the floor. Stopping even at very low speeds became difficult. Sounds and pedal feedback suggested frequent ABS activation, although this was not diagnostically confirmed. I stopped driving on September 16; the vehicle has remained parked and is available for inspection. I first reported this severe condition to Hyundai Motor America on September 16 because I had lost confidence in the original dealer's handling of the problem. More than a month later, Hyundai has offered no clear corrective plan, instead referring me back to the dealer for another inspection. I am willing to have the vehicle inspected by another authorized dealer, or even the original dealer if Hyundai directly coordinates a defined diagnostic and repair plan, rather than leaving me to negotiate it myself. This serious braking problem arose in a roughly three-year-old, regularly maintained vehicle, was reported before its third anniversary, and remains undiagnosed and unrepaired despite dealer and manufacturer notification. I request NHTSA review this potential brake-system safety defect and the associated collision risk.
Tail light and the back don't light up just a script on each side lights are red but the brake light work
My 2019 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [[redacted]]) experiences violent shaking and complete engine stalling in active traffic when braking, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads. This directly mirrors the failure mechanics of Safety Recall 203 ([[redacted]]). Upon inspection, physical evidence of massive silver aluminum metal flakes was discovered clogging the VVT solenoid mesh screens, originating from internal cylinder/piston ring degradation. However, the dealership Universal Hyundai in [[redacted]] (RO#...
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[redacted]) issued a fraudulent diagnostic report stating 'no metal found' to evade recall liability. Hyundai Motor America subsequently closed corporate case XXXwithout an internal engine or borescope inspection. I have retrieved the vehicle under financial protest and possess full photographic evidence of the aluminum contamination. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
After replacement of the passenger ODS harness under recall WUM-98, the system still fails to detect a passenger in the seat, making it impossible for me to safely drive with a passenger. Subaru will not fairly cover the defect and would have to install a new seat and recode the new seat to the airbag module. The repair would cost me at least $1500. The capacitive passenger sensor is a major engineering flaw in Subarus, and a very good reason to never buy from them again.
Experiencing steering lockup around the 2 o clock position when cornering to the right. Doesn't lock up to the left, only to the right.steering will Lock up and won't release unless a slight tug on the steering wheel. We experience this every time you remotely hold in the 2 o clock position for the slightest bit of time. I have kids in this car and when we're going 65+ down interstates, this is a serious safety issue and concerns me greatly for the safety of my family. Van only has 95k miles on it. Spent a...
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considerable about of money on this can van and we can't even drive it and have to pay a shop a few more thousand to fix this. It wouldn't be a big deal if I was one of a few people but reports say 287k people are experiencing this. Unacceptable.
My engine had a malfunction. My safety was put at risk due to not knowing if the vehicle would stop before I was able to safely get it to be checked. The dealer has been confirmed by the dealer as engine failure due to bearing failure. This was determined by metal pieces in the oil pan. There were no warning signs, including no warning lights.
I have a new bronco with 3,000 miles on it and I used my heated steering wheel for the first time today and the cabin started filling up with smoke. The smoke was coming from the steering column. I'm not sure if something was on fire or just smoking but I didn't see flames just a lot of smoke. I have a video. Where can I email it?
The fuel tank has swelled causing the rear plastics to not fit well and the seat difficult to remove.
Component that failed: The charging inlet locking actuator (Hyundai: "charging connector lock/unlock actuator") on my 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid. It locks the connector to the inlet. The failed actuator is STILL INSTALLED and available for inspection at a dealership. Safety risk: Hyundai TSB #18-BE-018 requires technicians to disconnect the high-voltage safety plug, wait 5 minutes for capacitor discharge, and wear insulated gloves because the area contains "high voltage components." A locked actuator forces...
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owners to pry at an energized connector - shock hazard. A partially engaged connection risks arcing and fire. Charging failure also depletes the traction battery, cutting power available for merging and evasive maneuvers. Incident: Without warning, the connector would not release. It took ~30 minutes to free the charger. I nearly had to drive with the charger connected, feeding the cord through my driver's window. No warning lamps appeared before or during the failure. Confirmed by dealer: Yes. Diagnosed by [[redacted]] Hyundai on [redacted], invoice [redacted]. Inspections: Dealer only. No police report, insurance claim, or known HMA engineering inspection. Manufacturer knowledge: Hyundai issued TSB #18-BE-018 in Nov 2018, while 2019 models were being sold, acknowledging IONIQ PHEVs "may experience a charging connector lock/unlock actuator malfunction," with warranty coding (Op Code 91999R00; Nature Cause I14 ZZ3). Hyundai said my VIN fell outside the recall population under undisclosed criteria, and covers the part only 5yr/60k, not the 10yr/100k Hybrid System Warranty. Requested action: (1) Evaluate whether this is a safety defect under 49 U.S.C. Ch. 301. (2) Obtain Hyundai's claim volume for Op Code 91999R00/I14 ZZ3 by model year, plant, build range, plus injury/fire reports. (3) Confirm whether a recall covers this component and publish its scope. (4) Assess whether Hyundai's exclusion of my VIN was adequately supported. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
A few minutes into the drive the transmission oil is too hot warning light came on and the car went into a 'limp' mode, car could only be driven less than 10mph. If this occurred while making a turn or in the highway it could have been disastrous or even fatal. We took it to the dealer and by then the engine light was on without the transmission oil is too hot. Car was still on limp mode. Final verdict was that the Transmission control module was bad. Car only has a little over 45k miles but out of warranty due to being over 4 years.
My car is coming up with the code involved in a recall for this model and year... that indicates the transfer case needs to be replaced. My VIN does not come up on the list. The dealership said it is not covered under the recall. I want to know why... I have 45000 miles on this car.
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The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that while driving, the battery started overheating and the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power. The messages "EV System Overheated - Output Power Reduced" and "Plug in Charging System Malfunction - Visit your Dealer" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
We own a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The SRS airbag warning light on the dash is lit. It is a sensor issue that has been fixed once. It is a safety issue because, as I understand it, the airbags will not deploy when this warning light is on. I would like to know if this is an issue with other 2008 Highlanders. This has happened twice since we have owned the vehicle. The dealership fixed the issue the first time but has no record of the repair. This time the repair could be over $1000.00 for me to drive a safe vehicle. I believe this should be looked into to see if it is an issue with other 2008 Toyota Highlanders.
The brakes failed suddenly without warning on [redacted]. The vehicle was towed to Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in [[redacted]], where it was purchased new on [redacted]. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the ABS Module, but still got faults. They then diagnosed and replaced the Brake Booster, but testing showed that the replacement Booster was leaking, so it was replaced again. After the second booster was installed, a leak was discovered in the Master Cylinder, which they say must now be replaced. The...
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vehicle has been in the repair shop for 28 consecutive days, and three attempts to repair it have failed. When the brake failure first occurred on [redacted], multiple warning lights illuminated - 6 or 7 - and messages to service the brakes and other components were displayed on subsequent start up. There were no indications at all prior to the failure. In fact, the vehicle had recently returned from a 2,800 mile trip with no problems at all. The vehicle has 19,060 miles on the odometer. I now have zero confidence that the brakes will be safe. Luckily this occurred in a parking lot where I was able to safely deal with it. Had this happened during the recent long trip, my wife and I (I'm [[redacted]] and she is [[redacted]]) would have been stranded somewhere far from home. Had it occurred while driving at highway speed on [redacted] in heavy traffic, it could have been disastrous for me and my wife, and also other motorists. I contacted FCA US LLC and the Customer Service Rep assigned Case# [redacted]. I have requested printouts of all diagnostics, repair attempts, and repairs from Daytona Dodge. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Radio screen frozen plus loud sounds from speaker when unlocked
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system intermittently activated; however, there were no individual or objects in front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was approximately 900.
I came out to my car and the drivers seat head rest had deployed. I have not been in an accident of any kind. It is now unable to go back in. I no longer feel safe driving my car. Seems there was a recall investigation into this issue for years that I am now learning about.
We purchased 2022 hybrid Chrysler Pacifica from Mountain View CDJR in June 2026 and around July 4th the car went into critical red turtle limp mode on the highway slowing from 65 to under 15 mph with all our children in the car. Thankfully my husband was driving and able to get us to the local CDJR who helped inspect the vehicle and discovered contaminated coolant issue and showed us the different colors that shouldn't be there from a car purchased from a CDJR dealership. The issue was brought to Mountain View who...
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initially attempted to charge us over $3,000 for an issue stemming from their own negligence. After agreeing to pay around $600 for new radiator and more back and forth I believed the car would be returned to us well serviced. There was a recall they were supposed to handle and also they had the vehicle during a prescheduled oil change and then failed to perform the oil change. After then vehicle had been returned to us the hybrid capabilities have failed, we cannot charge the vehicle, and gas mileage has continued decline. When brought to service manager, he asked me "well is it still going into limp mode?" As if the car not stalling in the highway was successfully servicing the vehicle. Car went into limp mode several times before Mountain View's service, car has since continued to decline in gas mileage and does not charge at all, and though it has not gone into red turtle or limp mode I feel there are still underlying safety issues as coolant flush was never performed. Mountain View has lied and been very combative.