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2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Hyundai Sonata recall: engine

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 31, 2017. It covers about 572,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
572,000
reported
Mar 31, 2017
owners notified
Jul 10, 2017
related complaints
1,325

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V226000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,325 complaints about engine problems.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport2013 Hyundai Sonata2014 Hyundai Sonata

Questions about recall 17V226000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Hyundai Sonata engine?

Yes. Recall 17V226000, reported on March 31, 2017, covers about 572,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V226000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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