Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster Engine Damage Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · Reported Apr 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America

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A damaged engine may stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, and leaking oil could reach hot exhaust parts and increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V301000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 28, 2021
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Engine
Vehicles covered	8 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain Elantra, Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. A part inside the engine, called the piston oil rings, may not have been properly heat-treated during manufacturing. Because of this, the engine could suffer damage over time.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer (1-855-371-9460) for an inspection and software update.
3. Any needed repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V301000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (8)

2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Hyundai Kona
2019 Hyundai Veloster
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Hyundai Kona
2020 Hyundai Veloster
2021 Hyundai Kona
2021 Hyundai Veloster

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Other Hyundai Elantra recalls

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All 16 Elantra recalls

Official notice

Component: ENGINE
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Safety risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.