{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V746000","date":"2020-12-01","owner_notified":"2021-03-31","manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America","component":"ENGINE","summary":"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.","consequence":"A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","mfr_campaign":"198","part_number":"21101-2GK00, 191TH-2GA56, 187TH-2GA57, 1D541-2EU04, 174N1-2BU0*, 175N1-2BU0*","units":128948,"completion":{"kind":"annual","report_number":3,"period_from":"2025-1","period_to":"2025-4","submitted":"2026-01-28","involved":128948,"remedied":90110,"unreachable":3009,"removed":17058,"remedied_percent":69,"as_of":"2026-10-19"},"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"french":null,"vehicles":[{"year":2012,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SANTA FE","vehicle_id":"2012_hyundai_santa-fe","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2011,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SONATA HYBRID","vehicle_id":"2011_hyundai_sonata","match":"base","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2012,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SONATA HYBRID","vehicle_id":"2012_hyundai_sonata","match":"base","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2013,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SONATA HYBRID","vehicle_id":"2013_hyundai_sonata","match":"base","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2016,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SONATA HYBRID","vehicle_id":"2016_hyundai_sonata","match":"base","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2015,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"VELOSTER","vehicle_id":"2015_hyundai_veloster","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2016,"make":"HYUNDAI","model":"VELOSTER","vehicle_id":"2016_hyundai_veloster","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":[],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V746000"}