The defect
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.
The risk
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 2015, 2016 |
Components: ENGINE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 | 355 | 1 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2011 | 96 | 6 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2012 | 155 | 6 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2013 | 108 | 4 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2016 | 133 | 5 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 2015 | 137 | 2 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 2016 | 223 | 1 |
Other engine recalls in 2020
17 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the engine; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
| 20V795000 17 Dec 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V788000 17 Dec 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V750000 2 Dec 2020 | Kia Motors America |
| 20V687000 6 Nov 2020 | Autocar, LLC |
| 20V667000 29 Oct 2020 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 20V597000 29 Sept 2020 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| 20V466000 7 Aug 2020 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 20V460000 6 Aug 2020 | Ducati North America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020