Hyundai Motor America: Engine
Hyundai Motor America reported this defect to federal regulators on Apr 28, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 158,493. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
The risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Kona | 120 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 254 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| 2020 Hyundai Kona | 162 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 252 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 Hyundai Kona | 198 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 21V301000.
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