Hyundai Santa FE Sport, Sonata (2011-2014): Engine
Recall 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America
150,730
vehicles affected
150,730
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V934000
- Date
- Dec 28, 2018
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 150,730
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine; Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles 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 engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | 2013-2014 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2011-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V934000?
2 models: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2013-2014), Hyundai Sonata (2011-2014), about 150,730 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V934000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase 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.