Still really hard to know how widespread the inherently flawed design really is. Of course when you hear a noise you might search for others hearing the sounds, bringing you to this thread. On the other hand, I would surmise a large percentage of Niro/Kona owners are first time BEV owners, and might think these sounds are just normal and maybe haven't sought to have it diagnosed -- at least yet. I'm glad they superseded the motor part, but they should at very least have issued a no-nonsense TSB by now.
I bought the Kona EV Limited in Jan 2020 in New Jersey. I bought car to dealer to performed the 960 recall on 8/20/2020. After I got the car back, I start to hear noise when start driving. Dealer asked me to bring car back on 9/22. It has been in the shop and as of today 9/25, the shop at dealer still can not fix it yet. I am still waiting for the fix and have to rent a car to use. Dealer does not have loaner car. I am sorry to pick this dealer. Never assume recall is a easy fix.
^ No one can blame you! Any thoughts on what you might buy as a replacement? Still not many affordable hatch EVs out there in US, other than Bolt/Leaf/Kona/Niro.
I know the poll here is far from representative/scientific, but I have to think that all the early E710 cars are eventually going to need the motor replaced. I just can't fathom why Hyundai/Kia didn't take this head on instead of trying to bury it.
^ No one can blame you! Any thoughts on what you might buy as a replacement? Still not many affordable hatch EVs out there in US, other than Bolt/Leaf/Kona/Niro.
I know the poll here is far from representative/scientific, but I have to think that all the early E710 cars are eventually going to need the motor replaced. I just can't fathom why Hyundai/Kia didn't take this head on instead of trying to bury it.
Teslas history of getting parts doesn't seem to be good as well. So don't count on that. Small fixes sure.At this point a model 3 or Y. There is a Tesla repair center her in New orleans so it should be less of an issue, well atleast no shipping the car to get simple things fixed.
This issue is disappointing but longterm a Tesla will have many many more issues than a Kia.
I've seen some vlogs on YouTube where they've been waiting for months for parts after hitting a deer with a Tesla. James Cooke Vlog I believe it was. His Tesla is currently again gone because he got hit by somebody in a parking lot. Again a looong time.Perhaps. I'm not a defender of Tesla, but I'm approaching 3 months (!) without my Kia -- consecutively. I doubt even a Tesla would be out of commission that much over a few year period.
I've seen some vlogs on YouTube where they've been waiting for months for parts after hitting a deer with a Tesla. James Cooke Vlog I believe it was. His Tesla is currently again gone because he got hit by somebody in a parking lot. Again a looong time.
The answer is easy; if they are not sure that the pad replacement (which should be warranty) will fix the problem, then why would it be indicated that they "need" to replace them?I posted here in July that I had this tapping/clicking sound. So far the dealership has replaced break shims and front axel. The noise is still there. I especially notice it when i turn and accelerate at the same time. The axel and break shims took a while to do ... but now I'm back at the dealership. This time, they said that they need to replace front break pads and that they want to charge me for the pads. My pads are still good with 9MM left. I asked if they are sure that this will fix the clicking and they said that they aren't sure. I disagree with this pad replacement thing but I'm not sure what to do next.
I bought car to dealer to performed the 960 recall on 8/20/2020.
Good question -- from my anecdata the early build MY 2020 cars had the E710, but not sure there's a cut-off date per se. From my understanding, by the end of MY 2020 all Niros had the revised motor.