Mechanic Notes

2013 Hyundai Sonata Engine recall 17V226000

Safety recall

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine · Campaign 17V226000 · Reported 31/03/2017

Symptoms / what can happen

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

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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