HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles with 3.3L engines due to potential engine bearing wear that could cause stalling and increase crash risk. Owners must have the engine inspected and repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling some 2017 Santa Fe vehicles with 3.3L engines because engine bearing wear could cause the car to stall, raising the risk of a crash. Affected owners should contact Hyundai for a free inspection and repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226012-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-engine-recall-risk-of-stalling-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226012-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-engine-recall-risk-of-stalling-and · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V578000
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“Hyundai 2017 Santa Fe Engine Recall: Risk of Stalling and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226012-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-engine-recall-risk-of-stalling-and. Based on NHTSA recall #17V578000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V578000).
Why it’s dangerous
The crankshaft pin in the engine may have surface irregularities, leading to engine bearing wear. This wear can cause the vehicle to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe models with 3.3L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of stalling and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Santa Fe has a 3.3L engine. The recall started November 6, 2017, and applies to vehicles with this specific engine type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule an engine inspection and repair.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2017 Santa Fe being recalled?
The recall is for potential engine bearing wear in vehicles with 3.3L engines, which could cause stalling and increase crash risk.
Do I need to stop using my car immediately?
No, but you should have the engine inspected by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible to prevent stalling and crashes.
How can I check if my car is affected?
Check if your 2017 Santa Fe has a 3.3L engine. The recall started November 6, 2017, and applies to vehicles with this specific engine type.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V578000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 17V578000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V578000 (September 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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