Recall
Hyundai Sonata — 17V226000
NHTSA ID
17V226000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2017-03-31
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
572,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
162
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.