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Hyundai Santa FE Recall 21V524: Fuel Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V524, reported July 9, 2021, 15,752 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail. This affects certain vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

Dealers will inspect the fuel pipe connection and tighten it or replace the fuel pipe as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V524Hyundai Motor America
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Santa FE20212022
Hyundai Sonata20212022