Hyundai recalls 2017 Sonata Hybrid vehicles with potential engine damage causing fire or crash risk. Free repairs include engine replacement and software update.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Sonata Hybrid vehicles due to connecting rod bearings that may wear prematurely, risking engine damage, fire, or crashes. Owners should have their vehicles inspected by dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226008-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2017-engine-recall-fire-or-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226008-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2017-engine-recall-fire-or-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V727000
“Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2017 Engine Recall: Fire or Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226008-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2017-engine-recall-fire-or-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V727000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V727000).
Premature wear of connecting rod bearings can cause engine damage. This damage may lead to engine fire or sudden engine stalling, increasing crash risk during driving.
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of fire or crash.
Check for 2017 Sonata Hybrid models. The recall was notified to owners on November 16, 2021, with letters mailed January 15, 2022.
Dealers will inspect the engine for bearing damage and perform free repairs if needed.
A software update with a new Knock Sensor Detection System will be installed to prevent engine damage.
Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
No, the recall specifically affects 2017 Sonata Hybrid vehicles with connecting rod bearing issues.
Check if your vehicle was notified on November 16, 2021, with a letter mailed January 15, 2022.
Free engine replacement if bearing damage is found and installation of a software update with new Knock Sensor Detection System.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V727000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V727000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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