Hyundai 2021-09-17 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-21V727000
2017 Hyundai Tucson Recall
Issued September 17, 2021 · Hyundai
In September 2021, Hyundai recalled the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2017 Hyundai Tucson only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Hyundai to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Recall details
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- September 17, 2021
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-21V727000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Hyundai has 66 recalls in our database, including 6 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.