Hyundai to reimburse for "misleading" fuel economy stickers

weapau · 11-02-2012, 07:59 AM

EPA finds Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage

Looks like we will be getting a debit card. I am somewhat appreciative, as I've been averaging 25MPG with 60/40 City/Hwy miles- 17% below what I should be getting for city alone. And this is with a conservative approach to both pedals (yes, an auto).

2013AccentGS · 11-02-2012, 08:15 AM

With 1700 miles on the odometer, I get 32-39 dash MPG with 50/50 city/highway driving (with A/C). It should have no problem exceeding 40 MPG highway after 10k miles with synthetic fluid.
I wonder if EPA is going to go after the rated engine HP/TQ next

jba · 11-02-2012, 08:16 AM

www.hyundaimpginfo.com

Dena · 11-02-2012, 09:17 AM

That's good to know since I've been getting way below the average mpg in town. When I drove my car home from the dealership (42 miles from home), which was 98% highway miles @65 mph, I got 41.2 mpg. Since then I've only been driving around town and getting 22 mpg @ an average 28 mph. I knew I'd get lower gas mileage driving around town, but 22 mpg is way below the stated sticker average of 30 mpg.

jcoldwate · 11-02-2012, 09:17 AM

Wow, this news is interesting. The mileage claim was the major reason we bought the Accent. Its sad really.

Similarly, when we bought our 2002 Santa Fe, Hyundai came clean and had to compensate buyers since they overstated the the engine HP in the owners manual. We were offered another 10K / 1 year of bumper-to-bumper warranty as compensation at that time. The Santa Fe has been trouble-free and still a good car.

Has anyone tried to register their vehicle at the website? I read the .PDF instructions and verified my vehicle qualifies but I could not find the link for registration...am I missing it or is it yet to be posted?

jcoldwate · 11-02-2012, 09:19 AM

Nevermind, I now read that the registration tool will be available November 3rd.

accent761 · 11-02-2012, 10:16 AM

Good! I want my money!
So I have to go to the dealer right?

vreeland · 11-02-2012, 10:42 AM

Wow, needless to say my '12 Accent has almost 40,000 miles on it... hadn't complained once about the MPGs!!!

Thank you, Hyundai, for this early Christmas present!!!

**v33sonata** · 11-02-2012, 11:01 AM

sweet gift card for me!!!

Dena · 11-02-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accent761

Good! I want my money!
So I have to go to the dealer right?

Yes, from what I understand they have to verify the current odometer reading.

11-02-2012, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
weapau Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN, USA (Wife) Drives 2012 Accent SE Rides Bus Posts: 86	Hyundai to reimburse for "misleading" fuel economy stickers EPA finds Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage Looks like we will be getting a debit card. I am somewhat appreciative, as I've been averaging 25MPG with 60/40 City/Hwy miles- 17% below what I should be getting for city alone. And this is with a conservative approach to both pedals (yes, an auto).

11-02-2012, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
2013AccentGS Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Texas USA 2013 Accent 5dr GS 6M Boston Red/ Gray Posts: 64	With 1700 miles on the odometer, I get 32-39 dash MPG with 50/50 city/highway driving (with A/C). It should have no problem exceeding 40 MPG highway after 10k miles with synthetic fluid. I wonder if EPA is going to go after the rated engine HP/TQ next Last edited by 2013AccentGS; 11-02-2012 at 08:19 AM.

11-02-2012, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
jba Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Accent GL 2012 Posts: 56	www.hyundaimpginfo.com __________________

11-02-2012, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dena Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Drives black 2013 Accent GLS Posts: 95	That's good to know since I've been getting way below the average mpg in town. When I drove my car home from the dealership (42 miles from home), which was 98% highway miles @65 mph, I got 41.2 mpg. Since then I've only been driving around town and getting 22 mpg @ an average 28 mph. I knew I'd get lower gas mileage driving around town, but 22 mpg is way below the stated sticker average of 30 mpg.

11-02-2012, 09:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
jcoldwate Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Roscoe, IL Drives 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 door Posts: 5	Wow, this news is interesting. The mileage claim was the major reason we bought the Accent. Its sad really. Similarly, when we bought our 2002 Santa Fe, Hyundai came clean and had to compensate buyers since they overstated the the engine HP in the owners manual. We were offered another 10K / 1 year of bumper-to-bumper warranty as compensation at that time. The Santa Fe has been trouble-free and still a good car. Has anyone tried to register their vehicle at the website? I read the .PDF instructions and verified my vehicle qualifies but I could not find the link for registration...am I missing it or is it yet to be posted?

11-02-2012, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcoldwate Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Roscoe, IL Drives 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 door Posts: 5	Nevermind, I now read that the registration tool will be available November 3rd.

11-02-2012, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
accent761 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern New Mexico 2012 Accent SE Silver Hatch Auto Posts: 270	Good! I want my money! So I have to go to the dealer right?

11-02-2012, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
vreeland Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA 2012 Hyundai Accent GS - CU000169 Posts: 82	Wow, needless to say my '12 Accent has almost 40,000 miles on it... hadn't complained once about the MPGs!!! Thank you, Hyundai, for this early Christmas present!!!

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