Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the engine light and air bag light flashed as the brakes had been applied however, the wheels spun unexpectedly and the engine power was reduced resulting into a crash into another vehicle. The air bags had not deployed. The driver sustained no injuries for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The manufacturer had not sent notification that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control) as of december 21st, 2015 so the owner was not aware. The vehicle was unable to be driven above mid 20 to 5 MPH with a drastic reduction in engine power. The vehicle was towed from the location of the failure and parked because of the failure. A dealer was not contacted yet. The vehicle was rendered unable to be driven due to the failure experienced related to the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. * (recall related incident) ts
2011 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance complaints
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The airbag light comes on and off regularly for some days, then finally it stays on permanently. The steering wheel lights doesn't come on when I turn on the headlights. The car bounces and sway to the side each time I hit a pothole no matter how small the pothole is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving, the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator sensor was causing the vehicle to lose power for approximately three seconds. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal again and the vehicle operated normally. If the contact pushed the ESC button, the vehicle would operate normally. The contact called don franklin lexington hyundai (3340 richmond rd, lexington, ky 40509, (859) 263-5020) and was quoted a repair cost of $900 for the sensor, which did not include labor. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,200.
The car sensors keep going up. The crank shaft sensor is not sending a signal that the car is in motion. When pull out on to a street or highway and press the accelerator sometimes my car will stall or drop speed. I fear someone will end up running into the back of me. When I come to a complete stop the car will stall or will not accelerate. Also the car headlights and tails tight bulbs blow within 4 or 5 days after putting new bulbs in. The cam sensor for the back up camera does not work as well.
Got my 2011 hyundai elantra in 2017 at 94k miles. Air bag light is continuously illuminated, ESC light had been on for approx. 6-8 weeks. Also, none of the controls on the steering wheel work. None of the controls have worked since I got the car. No cruise control, I can't reset my trip odometer, I can't control the volume for my radio, nor can I control the bluetooth for my hands free usage. Was told by dealership that there would be a fee to have this problem looked at, but saw a hyundai mechanic by chance in a gas station and was told that my clock spring could be faulty. This is an issue, especially for commuters like myself. Also, mpg has drastically decreased. Was getting almost 35 mpg, now it's only about 25 mpg.
My 2011 hyundai elantra is under hyundai recall 137. My vehicle has been at the dealership for regular service since 8/31/16. I mentioned the ESC was malfunctioning and the service advisor indicated it would require diagnostics at an additional charge. They diagnosed the problem and estimated by phone the repair would be about $1,700 because the yaw sensor of the ESC system had failed and damaged the steering column now needing replacement. I asked they request a goodwill repair since the car was just out of the 5 year bumper to bumber warranty and awaited notice. Meanwhile I reviewed the internet for the hyundai repair issues and found my car was on hyundai recall 137 for the ESC system. I noted the dealers were supposed to be repairning this issue at no charge to customers under the recall. My dealer had not advised me my car was under recall nor made mention until I told the service manager. I am still without my car or a loaner as the dealer tries to get from hyundai USA an authorization to repair my car.
I took my car to the dealer on 3/21/2016 to have campaign 137 done per the recall notice. Ever since the recall was performed the ESC light on the dash has remained on. I called the dealer and they have refused to fix it. I want to file a complaint.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The steering wheel and car briefy moves comes out of alignment each time I drive over any size pothole or at random times. This has happened since I bought it arround july of 2013.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the ESC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
2011 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle state inspection failure due to recall repairs. *smd the consumer was informed by the state inspection inspector, the battery must have been unhooked recently. The consumer stated the vehicle was at the dealer, for a recent recall and the dealer never informed her to drive 40-80 miles to reset the cycle of the car to onboard diagnostic. (obd).
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle started jerking and required a longer stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control) however, the parts for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The rev light comes on and my car loses power. I have teken it twice to an authorized hyundai dealer, and it is still not fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000(electronic stability control); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/15/16*lj the dealer stated they recalibrated the system. Updated 06/20/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to skid. The rear end swayed and the ESC warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to regain control and continued driving. The failure recurred numerous times while driving various speeds. In 2013, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control); however, the remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The 2011 elantra has severe under steer and over steer I don't want to drive the car till it is fixed. It is scary.
I rec a recall but this is the second recall in the past few months. The first one was fro a front-end coil, that could have snapped and punctured my tire, causing a crash. The recall I have now, is for the ESC system. They tell me to wait for another letter of remedy or I can call and make an appt with the dealership. If there is more than one recall, is this vehicle safe or should I assume it will be, when remedy is done? Concerned about so many recalls. Neither recall has caused an accident,yet, and I hope the current recall doesn't cause one either, before I get the remedy letter. I can't be taking time off from work either, every time I get concerned over these darned recalls. I just want to register this complaint with you. I hope this is the right place for me to file, since I haven't gotten into an accident and hope I don't
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed there was an abnormal vibration in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rotor was warped and needed to be turned or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the ESC sensor warning indicator illuminated continuously. When the ignition was turned off and back on, the warning indicator did not illuminate. After driving for approximately one minute, the ESC warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,500. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I saw a recall for a car I traded in. Will the new owner receive a notice?
My grandson was making a left turn when the ESC stopped the car in the middle of the road. Almost got hit broadside ,before it released. It had happen to me in july dealer made a repair, said it was a front wheel bearing and repaired under warranty. The car has a warning light on for the ESC. This is extremely dangerous . I have apt on wednesday with the dealer 08 -26-2015. .....updated 12/03/15
While driving my vehicle on the freeway traveling at speeds of about 60 MPH, my tire pressure light came on, although all 4 tires were previously checked for pressure. When the tire pressure light came on, it triggered the traction control light to begin blinking uncontrollably. The engine then began to clicked loudly as my speed decreased, out of my control, to about 40 MPH, although I had my petal to the floor. I then had to exit, taking local roadways as to my speed would not increase past 40 MPH with my RPM was at about 4.5. After notifying the dealership and taking it in to be serviced, I was informed nothing was wrong but reset the computer just in case. Since then it has happened 3 other times with no explanation and diagnostic coming back clear.
I haven't had any accidents but I had many almost accidents. It is very dangerous and scary. I can't even go over a bump or look to the left or right because it steers off so bad. I have to hold it very tight the whole time. I'm scared for my life as well as whoever is with me. Hyundai dealership just says its because its electric steering but I think they just dont want to deal with it. I hope there is something done soon.
I was driving my elantra when the ems elec. Stability control light came on and the auto began to shake as I was driving. The road was dry and weather was regular. It feels as if the auto is driving on flat wheels or on ice. I lose stability in my steering. I have taken my auto to hyundai twice. They claim they there computers can't find any errors. This is an issue that randomly occur and can't be created at will. I don't feel safe driving while these incidents happen. I've found similar complaints of this issue online with other elantra 2011 customer. Hyundai doesn't want to acknowledge that there is an issue with the electronic stability control and steering.
Since I bought the car late feb. 2011 (after they release the new modeled cars in the last days of the previous year)...I have complained and inquired about an occurrence that happens with the brakes on occasion that seems to be triggering: vsm, ESC, tcs, ABS, brake assist and/or ebd safety systems under normal road, temperatures, speeds, brake pressure. There has been at brake delays, very loud grinding noise, and at times provided a violent push back and pumping unlike any normal ABS system and those times were few but again under normal conditions no sudden breaking. The grinding sounds and feels a bit like a second after you apply pressure to the brake an anchor drops on the road and bounces and grinds against mental and the pavement. It feels like an empty brake pad (but is not) and stop as if one also. However not all the time and when the brakes are normal it feels safe. However, it happens even slowly parking in my flat smooth driveway sometimes (no sand I check everytime). I have avoided many accidents just barely when this is triggered and it most often causing double the stopping time. I end up into the intersecting streets beyond a stop sign or stop light by about half a car length. It doesn't always kick in right away with brake pressure but trips it up a second later and you have to almost trick the brake and steering to get control and stop in time. There has been too much of a process in an effort to correct it, other issues found, and multiple accident caused from it one of which cause a hospital visit and an injury leaving me will a hematoma and crooked smile still. I need help and more space to explain. Please email me for details.
Dry day, normal acceleration, traction control killed power upon entering highway traffic leaving us sitting in 50-55 MPH traffic, then cleared up, twice within 3 hours. Also on same day, 60 MPH on a two lane road the skid control light came on and applied the left front brake pulling me into oncoming traffic, I reacted quickly and brought auto back to my lane and turned off skid control. This happened once before.fortunately there was no traffic. The skid control light came on then went back out both times. One failure seemed to be the traction control, the other was the skid control. I suspect a bad wheel speed sending unit. So far the dealer has found nothing.
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