Hyundai recall: Engine
What is wrong
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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2012
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2013, 2016
- Hyundai Veloster 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V746000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 128,948
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 198
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 Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Mar 28, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Engine Sep 17, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 6, 2021
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.