Hyundai Should Get Out With the Nu, Their Ticking Time-Bomb of an Engine
lawsuit
The 1.8L Nu engine has been ticking owners off with its constant ticks, connecting rod knocks, predispostion to engine bearing failure an...
Most Common Hyundai Problems
By combining owner complaint data from CarComplaints.com with investigation, recall, and Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we’ve put together a list of some of the most widespread problems out there. We can sometimes use this data to predict which cars might experience issues in the future, and what owners can do about it in the meantime.
Why Do Hyundai's Panoramic Sunroofs Rattle and Explode?
windows
Hyundai refuses to acknowledge that their sunroofs have been exploding under normal driving conditions, but they’re offering plenty of co...
Manufacturing Problems with the Theta II Engine Cause Knocking, Seizing, and Oil Sludge Buildup
engine
The Theta II is a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine that is well known for a lot of things and none of them are good. Bearing failur...
Seat Belts Detatch During a Crash
recall
Cars these days have airbags, sensors, crumple zones, tempered glass, and other safety features. But the OG, and arguably the most import...
Hyundai's Soy Wiring Is a Little Too Eco-Friendly
lawsuit
The wiring in cars used to be coated in a petroleum-based plastic, but recently automakers, including Hyundai, have switched to a soy-bas...
Hyundai's Self-Healing Paint is Really Good at Self-Peeling
lawsuit
Hyundai’s self-healing paint is advertised to heal minor scratches using a chemical compound called scratch recovery clear. However, owne...
Santa Fe Engine Stalls Out of Nowhere
engine
The Santa Fe has an engine with a nasty reputation of stalling at any speed, any time, without any warning. That means no acceleration. N...
Hyundai's Inflated MPG Claims and Settlements
fuel system
Hyundai Motor Group was caught cheating on their fuel economy ratings (MPG) by the EPA in 2012. MPG estimates were 1 or 2 miles higher th...
Blue Link is Not As Standard as Advertised
infotainment
Messages that self-destruct and dastardly extortion – it all sounds like the plot to Mission Impossible, right? But it’s actually the sto...
Tucson's Dual Clutch Transmission Won't Accelerate
transmission
Hyundai went with a 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission for its blend of performance and fuel economy. But these transmissions tend...
Complaints On the Rise
As complaints about a specific vehicle start to pile up, we here at Autbeef HQ run them through our abacus and look for any warning signs or potential trends.
Here's a look at the most commonly complained issues with Hyundai vehicles over the last couple months. Maybe you see something that looks familiar? If that's the case, keep our abacus moving by adding a complaint of your own over at CarComplaints.com.