NHTSA 21V301000Manufacturer no. 203
Engine
- Report received by NHTSA
- April 28, 2021
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 158,493 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- ELANTRA
Defect summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Safety risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V301000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov