Hyundai Palisade engine part can break and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 24V106000 · Reported 2024-02-13 · Hyundai Motor America

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This is a severe defect: it can strip your power in traffic without warning and can lead to an engine fire, so treat it as urgent and get it repaired right away rather than putting it off.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2024 Hyundai Palisades, small springs inside the engine that control the valves can break while you are driving. When one snaps, the engine can lose power with no warning at all. In the worst case, a broken piece can punch a hole clear through the side of the engine block, letting hot oil escape onto hot engine parts — and that can start a fire. Hyundai dealers replace the engine's internal assembly to fix it.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Palisade is affected.
2. Contact your Hyundai dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 255) immediately to schedule service.
3. The engine sub-assembly replacement is free; if you smell burning, see smoke, or lose power, pull over safely and stop the engine.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Hyundai Palisade

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.

The bigger picture

Hyundai engine recalls: sudden power loss and engine fire risk · all 4 Hyundai recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Summary: Hyundia Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Safety risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 255.

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