Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe Sport: Engine and engine cooling — engine

Affects Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe Sport · 2013–2014 — about 572K vehicles.

The hazard

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational