NHTSA recall 17V-226 (17V226000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported March 31, 2017 - about 572,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V226000
- Also written as
- 17V-226
- Manufacturer number
- 162
- Reported
- March 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~572,000
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-226 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.