NHTSA Campaign 21V727000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 21V727000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Hyundai Motor America filed the report for 21V727000 with NHTSA on September 17, 2021; NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation influenced the recall.
For 21V727000, NHTSA lists up to 95,515 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 21V727000 were scheduled from January 15, 2022, 120 days after the report.
21V727000 covers 2 models from Hyundai, model years 2017.
Owners of the model years 21V727000 covers have filed at least 648 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 21V727000 vehicles, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has the most (602).
By potentially affected vehicles, 21V727000 ranks 46 of 192 Hyundai Motor America recalls on this site.
Besides 21V727000, Hyundai Motor America has 14 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 21V727000 was 21V301000, reported on April 28, 2021.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which 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
- 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. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Reported September 17, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V727000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V727000, 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: September 17, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted