Hyundai, short for Hyundai Motor Company, was founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-Yung. Hyundai is an automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai is an international car manufacturer and owns smaller brands such as Genesis Motor and Ioniq. They also have a 33.88 percent share in the Kia Corporation. Genesis Motor, Ioniq, and Kia Corporation all make up the Hyundai Motor Company.
Hyundai owns and operates the largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in the world out of Ulsan, South Korea. It has an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units. Hyundai employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide, and its vehicles are sold across 193 countries in 5,000 dealerships and showrooms.
Suppose you have reason to believe your Hyundai vehicle might be a lemon. In that case, it’s imperative that you take the following steps to protect your rights:
In 2022, JD Power praised Hyundai Motor Company as the top-ranked automotive brand in the U.S. for dependability. However, not all models are equally reliable. In fact, some have serious defects. The most common defects that owners have noted with Hyundai vehicles include the following:
California’s Lemon Law applies to the following kinds of new, used, and leased vehicles with an active manufacturer’s new vehicle warranty:
The easiest way to find out if California’s lemon laws protect your vehicle is to contact our law firm for a complimentary consultation. Our Seal Beach and Orange attorney will assess your circumstances and information about your vehicle to determine if you qualify for protection under California laws.
At the Law Office of Michael Humphries, our firm manages all types of lemon law cases, including those involving defective Hyundai vehicles. Suppose your car’s manufacturer or dealership has made “reasonable” attempts at fixing your vehicle’s warranty-covered issues without any success. In that case, it’s time to reach out to our office. Hyundai may owe you a replacement vehicle or a refund of the total purchase price of your vehicle in addition to compensation for reasonable attorney fees and other expenses.
However, they don’t want you to know this and will likely fight back if you don’t have legal representation. With our help, you can let Hyundai know that you are serious about pursuing your rights and protections under California’s lemon laws. Start your claim by scheduling a free consultation with Attorney Michael Humphries today.