# NHTSA recall 20V746000 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. - Published by: NHTSA \(United States\) - Campaign number: 20V746000 - Manufacturer's number: 198 - Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America - Reported: 2020\-12\-01 - Owners notified: 2021\-03\-31 - Component: ENGINE - Units potentially affected: 128948 - Part numbers: 21101\-2GK00, 191TH\-2GA56, 187TH\-2GA57, 1D541\-2EU04, 174N1\-2BU0\*, 175N1\-2BU0\* ## What is wrong Hyundai Motor America \(Hyundai\) is recalling certain 2015\-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011\-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage. ## What can happen A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. ## The remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System \(KSDS\). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1\-855\-371\-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198. ## 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. ## Remedy progress the manufacturer reported - Report: Annual report 3, for 2025 quarter 1 to 2025 quarter 4 - Filed with NHTSA: 2026\-01\-28 - Vehicles in the campaign: 128948 - Reported remedied: 90110 \(69%\) - Reported unreachable: 3009 - Reported removed: 17058 These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026\-10\-19. ## Vehicles this campaign lists - [2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE](/makes/hyundai/santa-fe/2012/recalls.md) - [2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID](/makes/hyundai/sonata/2011/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID](/makes/hyundai/sonata/2012/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID](/makes/hyundai/sonata/2013/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID](/makes/hyundai/sonata/2016/recalls.md). Listed as a series or trim of this model. - [2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER](/makes/hyundai/veloster/2015/recalls.md) - [2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER](/makes/hyundai/veloster/2016/recalls.md) ## Investigated as PE19003 This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected. - PE19003: Preliminary evaluation, opened 2019\-03\-29, closed 2021\-12\-22. Non\-crash Vehicle Fires. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. JSON: [/v1/recalls/nhtsa/20V746000/investigations](/v1/recalls/nhtsa/20V746000/investigations) ## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall. - [26\-EM\-016H TSB](/bulletins/11038458.md), 2026-10-14, Service bulletin - [26\-EM\-015H TSB](/bulletins/11038456.md), 2026-10-13, Service bulletin - [9C2 060518](/bulletins/11033705.md), 2026-06-06, Service campaign - [9C2 DCS 260518](/bulletins/11033701.md), 2026-06-06, Service campaign - [26\-01\-013H\-2 DN](/bulletins/11033700.md), 2026-06-06, Service campaign - [26\-01\-013H\-2 TSB](/bulletins/11033699.md), 2026-06-06, Service campaign - [9C2 OL](/bulletins/11031416.md), 2026-04-22, Service campaign - [26\-EE\-003H TSB](/bulletins/11031400.md), 2026-04-21, Service bulletin - [9C2 Susp DCS](/bulletins/11030625.md), 2026-04-02, Service campaign - [9C2 Susp DN](/bulletins/11030619.md), 2026-04-02, Service campaign ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) JSON: [/v1/recalls/nhtsa/20V746000](/v1/recalls/nhtsa/20V746000) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20NHTSA%20recall%2020V746000&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Frecalls%2Fnhtsa%2F20V746000&vehicle=NHTSA%20recall%2020V746000)