Hyundai Accent warning lights comes on

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Electrical · NC

On three separate occasions my car has completely shut off WHILE DRIVING! I purchased it brand new in August 2022. Each time there was no warning lights or anything. I would notice I was losing speed. When I would look down at the dashboard and notice all the lights were off and the entire car was off. Each time it has happened I have been able to slow down and pull over. I've had to put the car in to "Park" then restart the engine. It's a terrifying experience and I feel lucky that there were no cars in front of me. This has happened 3 times! Twice I had children in the car. Once I was going 70 mph and another time I was turning a curve. It has been by far one of the scariest things in my life. I took it to the dealership multiple times but they can not replicate the problem so they keep dismissing the case. The Hyundai corporation has also dismissed my case. I've tried reaching out to the attorneys and the dealership owner. The car should not be allowed on the road. At this point I'm driving with a video camera per advice of an attorney. However, I'm terrified for when this will happen again. It has happened at random and unpredictable times so I never know. I posted on a Facebook group and a few other people have commented that their Hyundai's are doing the same thing! They are running into the same problem with dealerships and corporate dismissing the cases.

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Electrical · NY

During hot/warm weather, typically 65 degrees or hotter, as soon as I turn on my car, the traction control light, the ABS light, and emergency brake light comes on. When this happens, the speedometer does not work. The gas level on the screen will also fluctuate, as well as the odometer stops counting miles. The car will still drive normal with all these specific lights, but is obviously extremely dangerous as the speedometer does not work. Sometimes when this issue is happening, if I drive around for 10 minutes, the speedometer will start working again and all the lights go out besides the traction control light. If I then find a spot to turn off my car and on again, it goes back to normal with no lights illuminated on the dashboard, the speedometer works, and the gas gauge goes back to what it is supposed to be at. However, at the same time, the issue might seemed to have fixed itself, but then will start happening again when I’m in the middle of driving. I tried taking it to Hyundai, as at the time this first began happening my car was under warranty still, and they told me my ABS connection was corroded, so they put in a new one. This did not fix the issue at all and the issue started back up again not even 30 minutes after leaving Hyundai. I had to leave town and couldn’t get the issue checked out again right after. This all started happening when my car was around 57,000 miles. I now have almost 75,000 miles and the problem still occurs. I have noticed that this only occurs when it is hot/warm outside and the car sits for a little, as stated above. I live in NY, so during the colder winter months, this issue never happens. This all is very worrisome when your speedometer stops working out of no where, or having the thought that it’ll get worse somehow when I’m driving at higher speeds, then all of this will put myself and others in danger on the road.

Filed May 30, 2021 · Electrical · NV

While driving, the electrical system glitches, all of the lights on the dashboard flash on and off as if the car is shutting off then the trip miles return to 0.0. I bought the car September 2020. This happened January 20, 2021 and again on May 29, 2021.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · 460,000 miles · VT

My car would not start all of a sudden even though all dash lights came on with key in, battery was checked and deemed fine and starter was confirmed as good. Was towed to my mechanic, ran diagnostics, nothing wrong came up and they were able to start it right up. Now home and 10 days later and I have no start issue again. Stationary in my condo lot both timers.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · 240,000 miles · NC · fire

On 12oct2018 while driving on a highway, I noticed a chemical smell coming from my car. Within seconds, all of the dash lights came on. When I attempted to brake to pull over to the side of the road, I realized that I had no brakes and that flames were coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. Upon immediately exiting the vehicle, I noticed flames under the vehicle and coming out of the back of the vehicle. My car became totally engulfed and is a total loss. Firefighters were unable to determine the cause of the fire.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Electrical · 23,100 miles · GA

While driving the vehicle down the highway, all the dash lights started lighting up and the gauges appeared to stall in a random place, then reset. I wasn't sure if the car was stalling or if it was just an electrical glitch. This was a distraction and took my attention off the road as the check engine/tire pressure/low fuel/etc lights all lit up at the same time and the gauges appeared to be malfunctioning momentarily. Within 15 seconds, everything appeared to be operating normally again. The car never stalled or lost power, the gauges just made it appear as if it did. I scanned the codes with the car still running after this incident and there were no codes (previous, current, processing). I called the dealer and they said if it keeps doing it to bring it by but if it's not actively having an issue that they can't do anything for it just yet (requested via phone to inspect for loose connections/grounds at the least).

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · NY

This computer malfunction has created dangerous situations. The car is unpredictable and hazardous to me and everyone in traffic. 6/8/15: when the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the battery light came on and the car could not move. After I turned off the engine and then turned it on again, the problem was gone and I could drive. 7/27/15: the problem recurred in a similar fashion, again after stopping at a traffic light. Only this time multiple lights came on the dash board, and the car could not move. After restarting I could keep driving. 9/24/15: while driving, multiple lights came on the dash board. A few moments later they went off, but the trip odometers a/b reset themselves to 0. 1/17/17: the same problem recurred. While driving, multiple lights came on the dash board. A few moments later they went off, but the trip odometers a/b reset themselves to 0. Repairs to fix the problem: the cluster was replaced. The alternator was replaced. But the problem has been recurring again.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2,660 miles · NY

1) 6/8/15: when I stopped at a traffic light, the battery light came on and the car stalled. After I turned it off and turned it on again, the problem disappeared. 2) 7/27/15: a similar situation recurred, again after stopping at a traffic light. This time multiple warning lights came on, including engine oil pressure, parking brake/brake fluid and something else. The car stalled again. And again after turning it off and on the problem disappeared and then I could drive. 3) 9/24/15: I was driving at the speed of 60 MPH. Suddenly multiple warning lights came on and I was afraid that the car can stall. Fortunately, it didn't happen. The lights stayed there for a few seconds and then disappeared. But another weird effect occurred: trip a miles, which was about 50, reset and started from 0. Most likely it is a computer malfunction. With this issue the car is unpredictable, unreliable and dangerous.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Electrical · 400 miles · NY

On 6/8/15 when I stopped at a traffic light, the battery light came on and the car stalled. After I turned it off and turned it on again, the problem disappeared. On 7/27/15, a similar situation recurred, again after stopping at a traffic light. This time multiple warning lights came on, including engine oil pressure, parking brake/brake fluid and something else. The car stalled again. And again after turning it off and on the problem disappeared and then I could drive no problem. Very likely it may be a computer malfunction. With this issue the car is unpredictable, unreliable and respectively dangerous. Updated 09/09/15*lj.....updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 12/9/2015

Filed May 14, 2015 · 135 miles · CT

On january 30 2015. I was driving at about 65 MPH .upon entering the tappen zee bridge all dash lights came on and I encountered a substantial loss. Of speed/power. Top speed was around 5-10 MPH. After getting to safe place , I contacted hyundai roadside assistance ,they told me it wasn't their problem. After a 3 hour "cooldown" I was able to transport the car to rockland hyundai. After several more hours the service tech told me " the dealer prep button " wasn't pushed. This sounded suspicious , so I contacted several dealers. I was told by all of them there isn't a dealer prep button. However there is a switch. Was also told if this switch wasn't activated the car would not do what it did( go into safe mode) . The switch controls accessories ( power windows, radio, lights...) to this day I have been told what really happened. I also filed a complaint with hyundai, but all I get is them stalling.