Hello.

I am Uniji, an automotive influencer.

Currently, it has been 5 months since the launch of the new flagship sedan, the Hyundai Grandeur.

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Despite the time that has passed, issues regarding the quality of the new Grandeur continue to arise.

Consumers who have purchased the new Grandeur, as well as those considering buying one, are growing increasingly anxious and dissatisfied.

In particular, the forward collision avoidance feature, which is crucial for the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, activates when it detects an obstacle ahead. The vehicle issues an alert and automatically applies the brakes. However, during normal driving, this emergency braking feature has malfunctioned, turning the new Grandeur into a potential hazard on the road.

Meanwhile, to address these issues, Hyundai recently initiated a recall.

This recall targets vehicles produced from the launch of the new Grandeur up until April 12 of this year.

Hyundai will provide free repairs for these vehicles, which number a staggering

36,582 units, encompassing most of the new Grandeurs currently on the road.

The intermittent malfunction of the emergency braking system cannot be resolved through the wireless updates introduced with the new Grandeur. Owners must visit a nearby Hyundai High-Tech Center or Blue Hands service center, which adds a layer of inconvenience.

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To resolve the emergency braking malfunction, Hyundai will implement an update to the forward collision avoidance (FCA) control unit, which is already in use in other vehicles.

The upgrades for the front radar will take approximately 20 minutes, while the driver assistance upgrade will last about 25 minutes. If you combine both upgrades, expect to spend around 30 minutes.

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You should plan for about 1 hour and 30 minutes in total.

Meanwhile, concerns about the emergency braking malfunction began surfacing earlier this year, gradually escalating into a significant issue. Recently, these problems have increased, intensifying anxiety and dissatisfaction regarding safety.

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The new Grandeur hybrid has been recalled due to a software configuration error in the electronic brake system. This issue can cause the smart cruise control feature to malfunction when driving uphill. If the vehicle stops due to the vehicle in front halting, it can lead to a risk of rolling backward, prompting the recall.

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The recall affects 14,316 vehicles, and the issue stems from the electronic brake system’s software configuration error.

This problem appears to be simply a software configuration error, and it seems likely that Hyundai can easily resolve it through a wireless software update.

Although five months have passed since the launch of the new Grandeur, the vehicle continues to reveal both major and minor defects. It seems unlikely that Hyundai will escape quality issues anytime soon.

The new Grandeur, launched at the end of last year, generated significant anticipation, with pre-orders reaching 100,000 units before its release. It became one of the most talked-about new cars of the year.

However, since its launch, the new Grandeur has faced several issues, including problems with starting (engine shutdown), the possibility of engine warning lights activating, production issues with the LED driver module, tire pressure inflator production problems, malfunctioning door handle touch sensors, battery control system errors, and power trunk/power tailgate malfunctions, among others. In total, there have been 11 free repairs needed for various issues.

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