The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V524000·Announced 2021-07-09

Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata recalled for fuel pipe leak fire risk

Fuel may leak at a pipe connection in affected 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles with 2.5L engines, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a fuel leak that increases fire risk but reports no actual injuries or property damage. This is a serious, safety-critical hazard without confirmed incidents, warranting a High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. The fuel pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail may be loose or defective, allowing fuel to leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire. Affected owners should contact a Hyundai dealer for a free inspection and tightening or replacement of the fuel pipe as needed.

Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Affected owners may also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA, SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
15,752

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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