THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Manufacturer remedy
HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
3
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
3
—
Visibility: windshield
3
—
Electrical system
2
—
Electrical system: ignition: module
2
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline
2
—
Power train: clutch assembly
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
—
Wheels: rim
2
—
Air bags: frontal
1
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
1
—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
1
—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint
1
—
Seat belts
1
—
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
1
—
Tires
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.