CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
- 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
A high pressure fuel pipe connected to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly tightened during an earlier engine replacement repair. As a result, fuel can leak from the pipe.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. This recall covers certain 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles that were previously repaired under recalls 15V-568 and 17V-226.
Hyundai will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe as necessary, at no cost to you. To ask questions, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2011201220132014 |