EngineRecall 18V-934 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 18V-934 covers 150,730 Hyundai vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V934000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,584 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2009 to May 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA