CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
- 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
Certain 2021 vehicles with the 2.5-liter Turbo engine may have a fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail that was not tightened properly. A loose connection can allow fuel to leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy is free. Dealers will inspect the fuel pipe connection and tighten it as needed at no cost to you. Per the notice, affected vehicles have already been repaired, so owner notification letters will not be sent. If you have questions, you can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 206.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle needs service.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2021 |
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