Hyundai Motor America: Engine
Hyundai Motor America reported this defect to federal regulators on Dec 1, 2020 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 128,948. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
The risk
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
7 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 133 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 225 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 137 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 108 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa FE | 355 | 1 | 17 | 25 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 155 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 96 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 20V746000.
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