Hyundai Motor Company is a multinational car manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. According to Interbrand, Hyundai is one of the top 100 most valuable car brands worldwide. Hyundai’s current tagline is, “New Thinking, New Possibilities”. This slogan was chosen to align the name to the company’s overall mission.
Though Hyundai has become known for their affordability and style, the brand has also dealt with significant quality issues over the years. Drivers have been frustrated over continued maintenance costs. Hyundai vehicles that require repeated trips to the repair shop may be considered lemons under Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York law.
If you have purchased a Hyundai that is having maintenance or mechanical problems that don’t seem to be going away, contact the top Hyundai Lemon Law experts of David Gorberg & Associates for information on how the Hyundai Lemon Law process functions in PA, NJ, and NY.
Is My Hyundai a Lemon?
Determining whether or not your Hyundai can be classified as a lemon under the Hyundai Lemon law is easy. You should assess your vehicle according to the basic criterion outlined here. The first requirement is that the vehicle is currently under the manufacturer’s warranty. Whether the car is new, used, purchased or leased, the manufacturer’s warranty must be active. The next criteria has two questions, one of which must be true. Does the car pose a safety risk to its passengers or other drivers on the road? Or, does the defect significantly diminish the vehicle’s value? One of those parameters must be met. Lastly, it’s essential that you have already given the manufacturer a reasonable amount of attempts to repair the mechanical issue. As a consumer, you should assess your situation based on the above parameters before diving further into the Hyundai Lemon law process.
Common Hyundai Lemon Law Defects
Recently, Hyundai has faced serious safety issues with hundreds of thousands of vehicles. Major problems with the anti-lock brakes have been known to cause engine fires due to brake fluid leakage which can cause an electrical short.
Engine failure and fire problems at Hyundai have plagued the company for more than five years, affecting the owners of more than 8 million vehicles.
Additionally, Hyundai owners have experienced engine issues on their Hybrid vehicles. Premature wear on engine bearings can result in engine damage. A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this serious issue has forced Hyundai to recall over 390K vehicles. Read the article.
Numerous Hyundai models have already been affected and owners are concerned that more models will be added to this list in the near future. Some popular Hyundai models reported to have the defect include:
- The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV
Numerous car owners are familiar with Hyundai’s electrical and engine issues and some have even submitted complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration read:
My daughter and a passenger were driving our car at night October 3, 2021and the entire car suddenly and without notice began shaking and convulsing, became non responsive and all the electrical components and the engine went dead including inside lights, brakes, power steering and lighting system. It was nighttime and the traffic was medium but she was able to ease the vehicle onto the shoulder without incident but had a few close calls as drivers eased around her. They could have been severely injured by the traffic as it attempted to get past her on this narrow two lane road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had blown, was seized and locked up. He also mentioned that there is a recall for the 2011 Sonata and numerous problems such as this have been reported. We had no idea there was a recall on this vehicle. We are very concerned and upset that this incident could have caused severe injury to our daughter, her friend and other drivers around her. There were no prior notifications or signals with the car having any problems prior to this incident. Complaint #11435465
If you are like other Hyundai owners who have consistently experienced these engine issues, you may be entitled to compensation under the PA LEMON LAW, NJ LEMON LAW or the Magnuson Moss Warranty Improvement Act. Compensation may include a buyback of your defective vehicle, a replacement, or an equitable cash reimbursement for damage the vehicle has already suffered due to the defect.
If your Hyundai vehicle has a substantial defect, call us at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
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Hyundai Recalls
There have been numerous Hyundai recalls issued over the past twenty years. Here are some popular vehicles which have been recalled:
- Hyundai Genesis
- Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Hyundai Tucson
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Hyundai Elantra
If you’re a Hyundai owner and have experienced issues that you believe originate from a recall, or if you just want more information about how recalls and mechanical failures in your vehicle apply to the Hyundai lemon law buyback program, reach out to David Gorberg & Associates at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
Hyundai Lemon Law Wins
The attorneys at David Gorberg & Associates have a 99% success rate and have successfully brought Hyundai lemon law claims against Hyundai many times. Recently, we helped a client who was experiencing persistent issues with her Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Shortly after purchasing the car, she began to have recurrent issues that were not being remedied. The attorneys at David Gorberg & Associates approached Hyundai with our client’s demands, and Hyundai agreed to settle by offering a total buyback of the car. Per our request, Hyundai compensated our client for her legal fees, so she didn’t pay a cent out of pocket.
