NHTSA recall 21V-301: Engine

Hyundai Motor America · Reported April 28, 2021 · 5 affected model years

Engine recall

21V-301
April 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Safety risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V301000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateApril 28, 2021
ComponentEngine
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Hyundai Veloster1 recall total2021 Hyundai Kona1 recall total2020 Hyundai Kona2 recalls total2020 Hyundai Veloster1 recall total2020 Hyundai Elantra3 recalls total