A DRIVER is fighting for her recalled vehicle to be returned after the automaker reportedly refused service due to a little-known loophole. TikToker Becky blasted Hyundai after she claimed it wouldn't even let her pay for a new engine. For over a week, the furious driver has been calling out the brand for reportedly refusing to take back her 2017 Hyundai Tucson.
The car drama started when Becky ( @awko_taco13 ) took her car to the mechanic six months after purchasing it because she had some issues. The mechanic told her a part in her car had been recalled, so she would need a replacement. Becky claims her model is one of the 95,000 cars that potentially have an engine with defective rod bearings.
read more in motors The ca r recall was issued in September 2021, warning that these models could stall at highway speed and risk a crash. Any model with engine damage from the defect would get a free engine replacement, while others would get preventative remedies without charge. However, Becky claims Hyundai wouldn't replace her engine because her car had too many miles on it.
She tried to pay for a new engine but claimed that Hyundai wouldn't allow her to buy one because of the recall. Most read in Motors "Safety recalls need to be honored it doesn't matter the kilometers," she said in a video . "So do something about this because I'm livid.
" After several more posts complaining about the issue, Becky said on Tuesday that Hyundai contacted her. They took her information and said t.