A 2022 Hyundai Elantra, purchased from a dealership in San Diego, California, developed persistent transmission and safety system issues shortly after the client took ownership. Within the first year, the vehicle required multiple repair visits due to ongoing transmission shifting problems and repeated malfunctions in both the collision avoidance and lane departure warning systems.
The first repair visit occurred when the client noticed the transmission hesitating during shifts, causing the vehicle to jerk or lag. At the same time, the lane departure warning system began issuing false alerts without any lane changes being attempted. Despite an initial inspection, the dealership was unable to replicate the issues. However, the problems persisted, leading the client to return a few weeks later with the same concerns.
During the second service appointment, a technician identified a software glitch affecting the transmission’s shifting logic. A software update was applied, and the collision avoidance system was recalibrated. Despite these efforts, the transmission continued to hesitate and jerk, while the lane departure warning system malfunctioned intermittently.
By the third repair visit, additional problems emerged. The client reported that the adaptive cruise control system disengaged unexpectedly, and the steering column started producing a grinding noise. Although the dealership replaced the steering column and performed a full diagnostic assessment, the transmission and safety system issues remained unresolved.
With only 9,300 miles on the vehicle, the client returned to the dealership once more, citing ongoing transmission problems and recurring lane departure warning malfunctions. After several failed repair attempts, the client sought legal assistance under California’s Lemon Law.
Ultimately, after multiple unsuccessful repair attempts, the vehicle was deemed a lemon under California consumer protection laws. The Lemon Law Experts helped this client secure a successful buyback from Hyundai, ensuring a full refund for the defective 2022 Hyundai Elantra, along with reimbursement for legal fees and associated costs.
Since 2009, the Lemon Law Experts have successfully helped thousands of clients obtain fair resolutions for defective vehicle claims. If your vehicle has ongoing issues despite multiple repair attempts, contact us today for a free consultation. Our team can assist you in exploring your legal options and determining if a buyback is the right lemon law solution for you.
