Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Tucson (2017): Engine
Recall 21V727000 · Sep 17, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
95,515
vehicles affected
95,515
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V727000
- Date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 95,515
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which 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.
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. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Sonata Hybrid | 2017 |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V727000?
2 models: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2017), Hyundai Tucson (2017), about 95,515 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V727000?
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. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were.
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.