HYUNDAI SONATA 2013: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V934000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SONATA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-01 2018-12-28 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2009-12-11 - 2014-05-29

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 180

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150730

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Notes

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.