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Indiana · Article Updated May 24, 2026

Hyundai Lemon Law Cases in Indiana

How Indiana Lemon Law (§ 24-5-13) applies to Hyundai — Theta-II recall, Tucson, Santa Fe, Ioniq 5/6.

Hyundai has growing Indiana market share. Indiana Lemon Law applies fully.

Common Hyundai defect patterns

  • Theta-II 2.0L / 2.4L engine — Sonata, Santa Fe, Tucson. Recall + extended warranty. Connecting-rod failure.
  • Nu 1.8L / 2.0L — engine seize issues.
  • Smartstream 2.5L — newer engine.
  • DCT — Veloster, Tucson DCT issues.
  • Ioniq 5 / Ioniq 6 ICCU — Integrated Charging Control Unit failure (recall).
  • Kona EV / Kona ICE — separate defect patterns.
  • Palisade — infotainment, fuel-system issues.
  • Genesis G70 / G80 / G90 — generally reliable.
  • Bluelink connectivity — service issues.

Hyundai IDS / BBB Auto Line

Hyundai uses BBB Auto Line as certified IDS. IN consumers must:

  • File BBB Auto Line first (§ 24-5-13-19).
  • Then court action if denied.

IDCSA in Hyundai cases

  • Theta-II disclosure — known issues across model years.
  • TPMS / Kia Boys — anti-theft deficiency.
  • Ioniq 5 charging — promised speeds vs. real-world.

Requires 30-day cure notice for treble damages.

Bottom line

Hyundai is fully covered under Indiana Lemon Law. Theta-II engine, ICCU recall, and EV charging are primary case patterns.

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