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Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata Fuel Leak Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V524000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022 |
| 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 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines. The notice says fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail. A fuel leak like this increases the risk of a fire.
What you should do
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer (1-855-371-9460) to schedule the repair.
3. The 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 21V524000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involving Leaks and Power Loss · all 5 Hyundai recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.