The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V934000·Announced 2018-12-28

Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Santa Fe Sport for Fuel Pipe Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a fuel pipe may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. This recall affects vehicles that were 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 previous engine replacement procedure. This condition allows fuel to leak from the pipe. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA, SANTA FE SPORT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
150,730

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)

  • SONATA
  • SANTA FE SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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