HYUNDAI KONA 2020: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V301000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | KONA | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-04-28 | 2021-04-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 203
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158493
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System "PNSS" software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
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.safercar.gov.
