Hyundai Motor America – Engine Bearing Wear may cause Engine Stall

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.


Report Received Date 09/20/2017
NHTSA ID 17V578000
Consequence Summary The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Recall Code 168
Potentially Affected 420
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V578000)

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