2012 Hyundai Elantra: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Steering · AZ

This problem, the imminent failure of a component connecting the steering wheel to the power steering assist, causes the steering wheel to travel about one inch before the front wheels even move. Then when they do, feedback to the steering wheel is a sloppy, shakey movement. This problem began as a small hesitation at the steering wheel which has increased over the past few miles. No warning lamps nor error codes were evident. I have read similar complaints, especially for 2013 Elantras, noting significant safety concerns were the part to fail completely, rendering the vehicle unsteerable. I plan to (slowly) drive my vehicle to a Hyundai dealer as I believe it to be unsafe. I'll ask their service department to save the failed part(s).

Filed Oct 8, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

All of these issues occur in any weather or if the car is warmed up or not. They don’t occur all the time but about half the time. -From a standing stop (like when entering an intersection or turning on to a road) lightly pressing on gas pedal will get car moving then in 2-3 seconds it will stall out for 2 or 3 seconds, almost to the point of the engine stopping. At that point, moderately pressing on the gas again will cause the car to accelerate suddenly & forcefully. It is terrifying when a car is coming at you & you don’t know if it’s going to start accelerating or just die. -Driving and maneuvering in a parking lot is quite a risky adventure. At these slow speeds the car will randomly stall, lurch, hesitate & accelerate suddenly & forcefully with just a light touch on the gas pedal. Not the best performance when trying to park or maneuver around closely packed cars. -I have taken the car to the dealership at least 5 times to remedy this problem & they either said this behavior was not detectable or it was operating as designed. I have documentation consisting of service invoices. They obviously weren’t being truthful, considering the Recall & Class Action Lawsuit that has subsequently been issued dealing with this issue, revealing that HYUNDAI knew about this problem. Can I finally get my car to operate properly & SAFELY? [XXX] THIS IS THE TRANSCIPT FOR THE PHONE CALL FROM HYUNDAI ON OR AROUND 9-14-21 ON ANSWERING MACHINE (It didn’t identify which recall it was referring to): This is the HYUNDAI Recall Resolution Team contacting you about a safety recall on your HYUNDAI vehicle. HYUNDAI has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in in your vehicle. Please do not delay in contacting us. Your HYUNDAI dealer will fix the recall at no cost to you. This free repair should take less than an hour to complete but your HYUNDAI dealer may require your vehicle for a l INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Oct 7, 2021 · Transmission · MI

CASE # [XXX]Oct. 7, 2021 HYUNDAI RECALL RESOLUTION TEAM CONTACTING ME ON A SAFTY RECALL ON MY HYUNDAI VEHICLE (on phone answering machine) NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS SETLEMENT FOR HYUNDAI ELANTRA (Brown et al. v. Hyundai Motor America et al.) (Received booklet in mail) Description of adverse performance of 2012 Hyundai Elantra– VIN [XXX]: All of these issues occur in any weather or if the car is warmed up or not. They don’t occur all the time but about half the time. -From a standing stop (like when entering an intersection or turning on to a road) lightly pressing on gas pedal will get car moving then in 2-3 seconds it will stall out for 2 or 3 seconds, almost to the point of the engine stopping. At that point, moderately pressing on the gas again will cause the car to accelerate suddenly & forcefully. It is terrifying when a car is coming at you & you don’t know if it’s going to start accelerating or just die. -Driving and maneuvering in a parking lot is quite a risky adventure. At these slow speeds the car will randomly stall, lurch, hesitate & accelerate suddenly & forcefully with just a light touch on the gas pedal. Not the best performance when trying to park or maneuver around closely packed cars. -I have taken the car to the dealership at least 5 times to remedy this problem & they either said this behavior was not detectable or it was operating as designed. I have documentation consisting of service invoices. They obviously weren’t being truthful, considering the Recall & Class Action Lawsuit that has subsequently been issued dealing with this issue, revealing that HYUNDAI knew about this problem. Can I finally get my car to operate properly & SAFELY? [XXX] THIS IS THE TRANSCIPT FOR THE PHONE CALL FROM HYUNDAI ON OR AROUND 9-14-21 ON ANSWERING MACHINE (It didn’t identify which recall it was referring to): This is the HYUNDAI Recall Resolution Team contacting INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 157,607 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle hesitated and only accelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle also stalled while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The mechanic cleaned all the sensors; however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic stated that the throttle body was causing the vehicle not to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15986313. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,607.

Filed May 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 84,455 miles · FL

Car is jerking while driving. Esc light comes on. Hesitates, low power.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

After 110,000 miles, engine started hesitating, not running smooth, anymore. Brought to valley stream, ny dealer on 1/8 and they claimed no trouble found, sent me away and 2 mos. Later, the engine died. They "confiscated" my vehicle for safety concerns, but never said what, specifically.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · 124,000 miles · CA

Intermittent...car is stationary and I attempt to start car with push start and the engine will crank for approx 3 second and then start. I turn car off and hear a tick tick tick from engine. Restarts with no hesitation. This is usually after a drive around town and then I come home and maybe about 6 hours later I'll go back into my car and it will sputter again. No solution as of yet.