The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.
The risk
Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-178 (99V178000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 033 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission |
| Report date | July 7, 1999 |
| Owners notified | July 14, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 11,530 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-178 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 11,530 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.