Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 19V-063 · 2011–2013 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor America recall 19V-063 covers 120,000 2011–2013 Hyundai Tucson for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
The risk
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
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
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
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,646 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Scope and TimelinessNHTSA