Hyundai Accent sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jun 17, 2024 · Acceleration · 2,154 miles · MT · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration on several occasions. After parking the vehicle in the garage and switching to the park position, the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into the back wall of the garage. The cause of the failure was not determined. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic but the no cause no problem was found. The failure mileage was 2,154.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was idling, she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into neutral, the engine revved but then failed to engage in a timely manner when shifted to the intended gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while an independent mechanic was checking the vehicle while shifting the gear shifter, the vehicle lunged forward and the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the contact was unsure of what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · RI

Throughout november 2019, my 2012 hyundai accent hatchback with automatic transmission( VIN [xxx] ) has been experiencing unintended acceleration. I have taken it to a mechanic who cleaned everything between gas pedal and computer, and the problem ameliorated for a week or so. Now the problem is back. In normal driving, lifting my foot off the accelerator sometimes slows the vehicle and other times it maintains speed or accelerates. (this is without cruise control engaged). When stopped in traffic, it will lurch forward when brake is released. When parking it often red-lines as soon as [ut into neutral. So far my remedy has been to turn the key off. However, my wife is now too frightened to ride in the car. I see all the other complaints of unintended acceleration in your database. How many deaths will it take for you to wake up to a serious defect? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Acceleration · 67,505 miles · PA

Sudden acceleration of vehicle while driving on road at regular speed. This has happened now for the third time since october 2017. The latest incident on 4/23/2018.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Acceleration · 158,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai accent. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to shift into neutral to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure began approximately six months ago and progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to rogers auto group hyundai in chicago, illinois where it was determined that the floormat was the reason why the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 61,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai accent. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated on its own. While parked, the vehicle would rev to approximately 5,000-6,000 rpms even when the brake pedal was depressed or when the vehicle was in another gear. The only way to stop the failure was to remove the key from the ignition. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai accent. The contact stated that shortly after stopping and parking the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle. The contact indicated that although the brakes were engaged the accelerator pedal erroneously went to the floor and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to both knees and to the neck during the crash. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 12,090 miles · SC

My car was parked in my driveway. I went out to pull it into the garage. When I took my foot off of the break to excelerate, the car lunged forward (without me giving it any gas). I returned my foot lightly to the break. The thrust threw me into the steering wheel. I called the tow service and had my car taken to the dealership for repair. During the ride to the dealer the tow driver said that he had to hold his foot on the break in order to control the car and get it on the truck. The dealership kept my car for three days and told me that there was nothing wrong with it. She told me that the diagnostic showed no numbers that would indicate there was anything wrong with the car. She stated that there were some codes that came up but they were erased because they didn't matter, they came up on their own. The diagnostic was done on day one. What was being done on the other two days? This is not the first time that I have had to take this car in for this type of repair. They always tell me that there is nothing wrong with the car, however when I get the car back it drives like new. Not so much this time. The breaks are still a little off. Is a dealership allowed to repair your car and not tell you what was wrong? I ask this because of the above and during one of my visits on of the workers told me that "they will do anything to stay #1".

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,577 miles · AZ · crash

We purchased a 2012 hyundai accent on october 19, 2011. From the very first day we started having issues where the brakes would not brake at times and would have bouts of unintended acceleration. From the first day of purchase we advised the hyundai dealership and even brought in our vehicle to be looked at. They refused to do any kind of diagnostic and said that I was being a paranoid woman and new moms tend to worry too much. My husband and I have both driven this vehicle and experienced this issue. We advised hyundai, the dealership and our insurance company of the issue. Each time we brought the car into the dealership the acted very cavalier as it was "not a big deal" and would send us on our way. We had various communications and have paperwork where the dealership noted we were complaining of the brakes not working and then they would state they did not/will not do a diagnostic. I would not allow my children to ride in this vehicle further as it became apparent that this was not only going to keep happening but as time passed it happened more frequently and caused me to fear for my life. In december 2013 I advised my husband I feared for my life. One week later 12/16/13 I was in an accident where I was slowly turning, went to brake and the brakes felt empty as they did when this would happen and the car revved loudly and accelerated at an extreme speed. These bouts of unintended acceleration are documented yet hyundai and the hyundai dealership will not respond appropriately,. They dismissed my claim stating our floor mat protector which lays flat and has plenty of clearance is the cause however I must advise and have responded that the floor mat protectors were not purchased until the following year and did not get put into the vehicle until july of 2013 so the documented incidents were mostly before and one in july 2013 after they had been placed in the car.