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NHTSA Recall 17V226000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 572,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Santa FE Sport.

572,000
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (July 10)
NHTSA campaign17V226000
Manufacturer campaign162
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedMarch 31, 2017
Owner notificationJuly 10, 2017
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V226000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE Sport2013, 2014
Hyundai Sonata2013, 2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.