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.