**Profits above my Son's Safety - Unethical Practices & Refusal to Honor Hyundai Recall and Warranty - Long Hyundai, Chattanooga TN**
My son purchased a **2017 Hyundai Tucson** in **April 2023**, completely unaware that the vehicle had a **serious open recall (Campaign 209)** tied to engine defects, including **engine seizures and performance failures**. As of April 11, 2025, the vehicle entered **limp mode**, unable to exceed **25 mph**, and has been **undrivable since**.
We took the vehicle to **Long Hyundai in Chattanooga, TN**, only to be told that since the **engine has not completely seized**, it **does not qualify for repair under Recall Campaign 209**. This contradicts the very spirit and intent of the recall -- to **prevent** catastrophic engine failure and **protect drivers** from dangerous breakdowns.
More disturbing, however, is this:
- This vehicle was serviced under **Hyundai Service Campaign 966** on **February 21, 2022**.
- That service included an update to the **Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS)**, and **Hyundai's own language** clearly states that this qualifies the vehicle for an **extended Powertrain Limited Warranty**:
"15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, for certain engine repairs and/or replacement caused by connecting rod bearing failure."
Despite this coverage, Long Hyundai is still refusing to replace or repair the engine. They've quoted my son **$7,500** for a replacement -- an outrageous figure for a known defect that **Hyundai itself acknowledged in its recalls**.
As the **Corporate Controller & Director of Accounting** for a **Tier 2 Automotive Manufacturer** and a **leading Farm & Construction Equipment Manufacturer**, I know precisely what powertrain costs should look like when buying engines at volume. The markup and denial of warranty coverage here are indefensible.
To make matters worse:
- The recall documentation **explicitly states** that **no Hyundai dealer may sell a vehicle covered under Recall 209 unless it has been repaired**.
- This Tucson was sold in **April 2023**, well after Recall 209 was announced in 2021, and **no recall work was ever performed** prior to the sale.
- **No complimentary loaner**, courtesy vehicle, or even **discounted rental** has been offered to my son, who has been **without transportation since April 11th**.
This experience has been nothing short of **infuriating**, not only as a father concerned for his son's safety but as an automotive professional who expects ethical compliance from a brand with global reach. If this is how Hyundai and Long Hyundai operate -- denying legitimate recalls, ignoring warranty coverage, and leaving young drivers stranded -- it's hard to understand how they can claim any commitment to quality or customer care.
### Bottom Line:
**Long Hyundai and Hyundai North America are failing to honor their legal and moral responsibilities.**
**This vehicle is unsafe, the recall is being ignored, and the extended warranty is being dismissed.**
We are now seeking **legal counsel** and plan to escalate this issue as far as necessary. read more