Recall 17V226000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
20170331
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
4 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT |
| 2013 | HYUNDAI | SONATA |
| 2014 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT |
| 2014 | HYUNDAI | SONATA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.