Hyundai recall: Engine
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which 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
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. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2017
- Hyundai Tucson 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V727000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 95,515
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 209
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.nhtsa.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: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 6, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Engine Dec 1, 2020
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.