Category: Recalls

182 – Ignition Timing may Damage Engine – 2013 Hyundai Veloster

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March 14, 2019

Ignition Timing may Damage Engine

Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V204000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 16,487

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.

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181 – Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire – 2013 Hyundai Tucson

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V063
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 120,000

 

Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

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.

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High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak – 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata & 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 100,000

 

High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

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179 – Sunroof may not Auto-Reverse – 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V891
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 86

 

Sunroof may not Auto-Reverse

If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.

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178 – Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire – 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid & 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V704
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,575

 

Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

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