Hyundai Lemon Law
If your Hyundai has repeated problems that won’t go away, we can help.
Hyundai has a reputation for a solid combination of affordability and reliability. However, the South Korean manufacturer has been involved in numerous recalls in recent years, establishing a pattern of exposing consumers to defective vehicles.
Thankfully, those who’ve purchased a faulty Hyundai are protected by the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, better known as the California Lemon Law. If your vehicle has a defect that isn’t fixed after multiple repair attempts, the experienced Hyundai Lemon Law attorneys at Lemon Law Help are ready to win you the compensation you deserve. Contact us online or call 833-208-8181 today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Lemon Law Help By Knight Law Group for Your Hyundai Lemon Law Case
Lemon Law Help has built a reputation for getting significant compensation and record-breaking results for our clients, including Hyundai lemon law claims. Since 2006, we’ve helped more than 10,000 California consumers get the relief they deserve, achieving a 99% success rate in lemon law cases against major manufacturers.
We work on contingency and won’t charge you any upfront costs. If you have a successful Hyundai lemon law claim, the company will pay your attorney fees, allowing you to keep more of your deserved compensation. We offer free case reviews in Spanish and other languages, and can meet with you remotely if necessary.
Common Hyundai Models With Lemon Issues
Certain Hyundai models tend to include defects more often than others. Examples of Hyundai vehicles most commonly featured in California lemon law claims include:
- Hyundai Santa Fe models, including EV variants, have been known to feature engine, electrical, and airbag defects.
- Hyundai Palisade models from 2023–2025 are the subject of a class action lawsuit over braking issues, and 2020–2021 versions were included in a now-dropped lawsuit over oil consumption problems.
- Hyundai Elantra models have been included in recalls and lawsuits regarding engine problems and electrical defects.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 6 models may have a charging defect that causes the vehicle to lose driving power.
Top 10 Hyundai Issues
Your Hyundai may be a lemon vehicle if it has ongoing safety or drivability issues that your dealership or repair shop cannot fix within a reasonable time frame or number of repair attempts. Hyundai owners commonly report these ongoing issues:
- Oil leaks
- Brake failure
- Airbag failure
- Loss of rearview camera display
- Catastrophic engine failure
- Lack of acceleration
- Check engine light turns on
- Sudden power loss
- Engine stalls while driving
- Engine catches fire
Hyundai Engine Recalls and Issues
Hyundai has recalled more than 150,000 model year 2019–2020 Hyundai Elantra, 2019–2021 Hyundai Kona, and Hyundai Veloster vehicles with 2-L Nu MPI engines due to improperly heat-treated piston rings. The piston ring issue can cause damaged engine components, engine stalling, and fire risk from oil leaks.
A Hyundai oil consumption lawsuit, which was ultimately dismissed, alleges that several Hyundai vehicle models with Nu, Gamma, Theta, Lambda, or Kappa engines experienced high oil consumption rates, engine stalling, and engine failure. We can help owners of the following vehicles previously included in the lawsuit:
- 2020 Hyundai Elantra
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Kona
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Palisade
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Tucson
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Veloster
- 2020–2021 Hyundai Venue
Our law firm can also assist Hyundai vehicle owners of later model years with several oil consumption issues.
Hyundai Electrical Issues
More than 220,000 hybrid and plug-in hybrid Hyundai vehicles were potentially affected by an issue where damaged circuit boards can cause the backup camera to fail, forcing Hyundai to recall certain models:
- 2021–2022 Santa Fe
- 2021–2022 Santa Fe HEV
- 2021–2022 Elantra
- 2021–2022 Elantra HEV
- 2022 Elantra N
- 2022 Santa Fe PHEV
Certain Hyundai electric vehicles are known to lose driving power when the Integrated Charging Control Unit is damaged and fails to charge the 12-volt battery inside the car. Hyundai recalled more than 145,000 vehicles to fix this problem, including the 2022-2024 IONIQ 5 and 2024-2025 IONIQ 6 models, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 “Electrified,” and Genesis G80 “Electrified” models.
Due to faulty electrical work, some Hyundai vehicles may also suffer from charging system issues and dashboard or infotainment system failures. If you’re experiencing any of these issues, your vehicle might qualify for a Hyundai lemon law claim.
Hyundai Malfunctioning Airbags
Certain 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles may experience random, unintentional deployment of airbags due to wiring harness issues. Airbag deployment issues can pose several dangers to drivers and vehicle occupants, as evidenced by past Hyundai airbag issues.
Hyundai faced multiple federal suits for its involvement in the ZF TRW airbag crisis. According to the suits, the ZF TRW airbag control units would suffer electrical overstress and shut down. For example, airbags failed to deploy during collisions, putting the car’s occupants in further danger.
Defective Brake Hyundai Class Action
Anti-lock braking and traction control systems in 2023–2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles reportedly show reduced braking capacity and cause braking malfunctions on uneven terrain, such as speed bumps, train tracks, or bumpy roads. Owners and lessees of these Palisade vehicles allege that they shudder violently and lurch forward when braking, causing them to nearly collide with pedestrians and other vehicles. As a result, 2023–2025 Palisade owners report not being able to brake safely or anticipate braking distance, including when approaching intersections or stop signs.
If your 2023–2025 Hyundai Palisade shows braking issues that your dealership cannot seem to resolve, contact us to get help opting out of a class action lawsuit and pursuing a lemon law claim in California.
California Lemon Law Process for Hyundai Owners
Getting started on your Hyundai lemon law claim as soon as you detect a defect can increase your chances of success and may lead to more compensation. If the issue persists after at least one attempt to fix it, you may have a lemon on your hands.
A car is considered a “lemon” under California law if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles, an issue persists after one or more of the following occur:
- You’ve taken it in four or more times for the same problem
- You’ve taken it in two or more times for a potentially serious safety issue
- You’ve been unable to use your car for more than 30 total days because of your repair attempts
It’s possible to have a valid case even if you don’t meet these presumption criteria. If you believe you have a lemon, reach out to an experienced California lemon law attorney quickly to get a consultation and review your legal options. It’s important to remember that you must make a claim within a year of your manufacturer’s warranty expiring, so make sure to check that your case is timely.
How to Document Your Hyundai Lemon Case
After making your first repair attempt, begin keeping records about the defect and your efforts to fix it. Save any invoices and communication logs with the dealership or repair shop, and keep any documents or materials detailing your vehicle’s warranty.
If possible, take photographs of any visual evidence of your defects. Keep a timeline of when the issue started, when it pops up, and when you’ve taken it in for repairs, including a log of the amount of time your Hyundai is in the shop.
Settlement Options and Outcomes
If you have a valid Hyundai lemon law claim, you’re entitled to a replacement vehicle, cash settlement, or full buyback. If you go through the manufacturer’s buyback program, Hyundai will repurchase the defective vehicle for the value of your down payment, monthly payments, and any taxes or fees you’ve paid on the car, minus a deduction for the mileage you got from it.
In some cases, civil penalties of up to twice the value of your actual damages may be available. Our Hyundai lemon law attorneys prioritize pursuing civil penalties over getting a quick resolution, helping our clients maximize their potential outcomes.
Speak With Our Hyundai Lemon Law Attorneys
If you’re dealing with a defective Hyundai, the skilled lawyers at Lemon Law Help can work to secure you a buyback, replacement, or additional monetary compensation. We’re ready to help make you whole after purchasing a lemon from Hyundai. Contact us online or call 833-208-8181 today for a free consultation.
