IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Safety risk
ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.
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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train: manual transmission
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
—
Wheels
3
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
2
—
Power train: automatic transmission
2
—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
2
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
2
—
Steering
2
—
Structure: body: hood
2
—
Tires
2
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
80,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
1
—
Seat belts
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seat belts: front: webbing
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
—
Suspension: front: shock absorber
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
—
Wheels: rim
1
—
The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 11 times as many 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.
