Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
What could happen
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Tucson 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V063000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 5, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 19, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 120,000
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- May 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2012
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 181
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Forward collision avoidance May 18, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Trailer hitches Dec 18, 2025
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Air bags Nov 20, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.