HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2017: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V727000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SONATA HYBRID | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-15 | 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 209
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 95515
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
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.nhtsa.gov.
