The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V226000·Announced 2017-03-31

Hyundai Recalls 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport for Engine Bearing Wear

Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles because machining errors may cause premature engine bearing wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine seizure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

This bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began in June 2017.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine and replace the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
572,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SANTA FE SPORT
  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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