Accelerator Stuck problems of the 2012 Hyundai Accent

The gas pedal started sticking partway down, causing the car to accelerate precipitously and the engine to rev, even when in park. Once, when driving, I solved the revving noise by literally reaching down to the pedal and yanking it back up towards me once I stopped at a stoplight. The repair shop noted that this seems to be a common problem in Hyundai Accents, with stories of it readily available online. The problem was solved when they replaced the entire gas pedal assembly, which conveniently was in stock at the local warehouse, since Hyundai seems to know this is a problem. A major safety issue that deserves a recall!!!.

The accelerator pedal sticks in the down position and doesn't immediately return to the fully disengaged position. This happens anytime I press down on the accelerator pedal, especially in cold weather. The engine stays reved for up to 3 seconds after I take my foot off the pedal and I can feel the pedal slowly move back up. Sometimes I have to pull it back up to the neutral position. Occasionally, the accelerator pedal will stay engaged even after I press the brake, causing the car to lurch forward when I release the brake pedal. This has been a continuing problem that has been getting worse for the past two years.