NHTSA Complaint #11552193 — 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. Additionally, while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and decelerated to 45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Brookshire Hyundai & Ioniq, 34656 Katy Fwy, Brookshire, TX 77423, where it was diagnosed that a point and plug, an oil change, and an oil consumption test were performed. The dealer recommended a catalytic converter replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact there was no warranty on the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown.