Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster (2019-2021): Engine
Recall 21V301000 · Apr 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
158,493
vehicles affected
158,493
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V301000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2021
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 158,493
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2019-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
What can happen
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V301000?
3 models: Hyundai Elantra (2019-2020), Hyundai Kona (2019-2021), Hyundai Veloster (2019-2021), about 158,493 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V301000?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
What can happen?
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.