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- ENGINE
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
- Risk
- Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Metallic debris may not have been fully removed from the engine crankshaft during manufacturing. If debris remains, oil flow can be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, leading to connecting rod damage. A worn bearing produces a metallic, cyclic knocking noise and can result in engine failure.
Engine failure can cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to a metallic knocking noise from the engine and seek service promptly if they hear one.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Hyundai is also extending the engine sub-assembly (short block) warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles for original and subsequent owners. Owners can call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or visit www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132, and should check their VIN for open recalls. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Sonata | 20112012 |
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