Hyundai Santa FE, Sonata Hybrid, Veloster (2011-2016): Engine
Recall 20V746000 · Dec 1, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
128,948
vehicles affected
128,948
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V746000
- Date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 128,948
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2011-2016
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
What can happen
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 7 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V746000?
3 models: Hyundai Santa Fe (2012), Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2011-2013, 2016), Hyundai Veloster (2015-2016), about 128,948 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V746000?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact.
What can happen?
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.