Hyundai Iowa Lemon Law Cases

Hyundai is well-represented in the IA market. Most popular Hyundai models in IA are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) Montgomery — see Alabama Hyundai coverage.

Common Hyundai defect categories

Theta II engine

The 2.0L and 2.4L Theta II GDI engines have been the subject of multiple NHTSA-supervised recalls. Affected HMMA-built models:

• Sonata (2011-2019).
• Santa Fe Sport (2013-2018).
• Tucson (2014-2020).
• Elantra.

See Alabama Hyundai coverage.

GDI fuel-system issues

• Carbon buildup, walnut blasting.

Dual-clutch transmission (DCT)

• Hesitation from a stop.

8-speed automatic / 6-speed automatic

• Newer 8-speed harsh shifts.

BlueLink / infotainment

• Touchscreen freezes.

A/C in IA heat

• Compressor failures.

Cold-weather hybrid / PHEV issues

• IA winter range loss for Tucson Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid, Santa Fe Hybrid.

Hyundai Ioniq EVs — NOT HMMA-built

Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60 imported from Korea:

• ICCU failures — class actions.
• Charging system issues.
• IA cold-weather range loss particularly relevant.

Procedural considerations

• BBB Auto Line is Hyundai’s certified IDS.
• Federal venue options: N.D./S.D. Iowa or M.D. Ala. (Montgomery — HMMA home venue).

§ 714H exposure

Hyundai cases have substantial § 714H exposure for:

• Theta II “recall fixed” representations — paradigm multi-violation under heightened proof standard.
• GDI engine durability representations.
• Hybrid / EV cold-weather range representations.
• Manufacturer warranty representations.

Bottom line

Hyundai cases for Theta II engine vehicles have strong § 714H multi-violation pleading potential. Cross-state M.D. Ala. (Montgomery — HMMA home venue) provides alternative federal venue.

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