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Electrical System Failures

Owners describe backup cameras that go blank, instrument cluster screens that fail to display, and infotainment systems that stop responding. Recall campaigns address electrical shorts in tow hitch harness modules and hydraulic brake control units that can cause fires, along with front power seat motors that overheat. Under Song-Beverly, repeat electrical failures that are not resolved in the number of attempts the statute allows can support a claim, especially when the defect affects required safety displays.

Telluride · K5 · Sorento · Sportage

Engine Stalling and Failure

Federal complaints describe sudden stalling, rough running, check engine lights, and complete engine failure. Owners report engines that shut off while driving and catastrophic failures attributed to oil system defects. One turbocharger recall addresses oil supply pipe cracks that can leak in the engine compartment. Engines that stall while driving present safety risks, and when a dealer cannot repair the condition after the attempts Song-Beverly specifies, the owner's remedies may include repurchase.

Telluride · Sorento · Sportage · K5

Transmission Malfunctions

Transmission complaints describe slipping, jerking, hesitation, and complete loss of drive power. Owners report vehicles entering limp mode or failing to move. Two recall campaigns cover automatic transmission oil pump malfunctions that can disable the fail-safe drive mode or cause the pump to overheat. A driveshaft recall addresses improper engagement that can allow roll-away while in park. Repeated transmission failures qualify under the statute when repair attempts do not resolve the defect.

Sorento · Telluride · K5 · Sportage

Backup Camera and Display Failures

Owners report rearview camera displays that go completely blank and instrument clusters that do not show critical information after startup. Recall campaigns address rearview camera mounting clips that break and instrument cluster defects caused by excess adhesive. Federal standards require working backup cameras and visible instrument displays. When these systems fail repeatedly and the manufacturer cannot fix them within the statutory repair attempt limits, Song-Beverly remedies may apply.

Telluride · Sorento · Sportage · Forte

Fuel System Leaks

Two recall campaigns describe fuel leaks: one at the high-pressure fuel pump connection, another from fuel tank expansion that contacts hot exhaust components and melts the tank. Both present fire risk. Owners also report fuel propulsion system issues. The statute treats safety defects seriously. When a fuel system defect covered by warranty is not repaired after two attempts, the manufacturer's obligations under Song-Beverly may include replacement or repurchase of the vehicle.

K5 · Sorento · Sportage · Telluride

Steering Control Problems

One recall campaign addresses steering column bolts that may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach and result in loss of control. Owners report steering wheels that lock independently and binding when turning at low speeds. Loss of steering control is a safety defect. When a dealer cannot repair steering failures after two attempts, Song-Beverly may require the manufacturer to replace or repurchase the vehicle.

Forte · Telluride · Sorento · K5

A

Two or more attempts (safety)

For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

B

Four or more attempts

For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

C

30 days out of service

Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.