NHTSA Campaign 20V746000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 20V746000 covers 7 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Hyundai Motor America filed the report for 20V746000 with NHTSA on December 1, 2020; NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation influenced the recall.
For 20V746000, NHTSA lists up to 128,948 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 20V746000 were scheduled from March 31, 2021, 120 days after the report.
20V746000 covers 3 models from Hyundai, model years 2011–2016.
Owners of the model years 20V746000 covers have filed at least 659 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 20V746000 vehicles, the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most (228).
By potentially affected vehicles, 20V746000 ranks 39 of 192 Hyundai Motor America recalls on this site.
Besides 20V746000, Hyundai Motor America has 14 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 20V746000 was 20V705000, reported on November 13, 2020.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported December 1, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V746000 (7)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V746000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: December 1, 2020. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted