NHTSA Campaign 17V226000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Mar 31, 2017 · 572,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Consequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT | 2013 | 572,000 |
| HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT | 2014 | 572,000 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2013 | 572,000 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2014 | 572,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V226000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.