Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 28, 2021
Hyundai Kona 2020 Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles with a damaged engine that may stall or cause fire due to oil leaks. Owners must have their engine inspected by a dealer.
“Hyundai Kona 2020 Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79654-hyundai-kona-2020-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-or-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #21V301000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V301000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines due to potential engine damage and fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on April 28, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace engines if necessary, and Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System software.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Elantra, 2019-2020
Hyundai Kona, 2019-2021
Hyundai Veloster, 2019-2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The hazard
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on record since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls include the Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 Rear Seat Trap Hazard (Sept. 11, 2026), the Hyundai Kona 2024-2025 Seat Belts crash injury risk (July 14, 2026), and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2025 instrument panel display failure (June 24, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Ford Mustang 2026 Engine Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (Dec. 1, 2025), the Nissan Rogue (2025) Recall: Engine Failure Risk from Oil Breach (Feb. 12, 2026), and the Kia 2022-2026 Carnival Fuel Leak Fire Recall (April 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Kona has a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. The recall covers vehicles with specific engine codes that were sold between certain dates.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule an engine inspection by a dealer.
Have Engine Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge.
Install PNSS Software
Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software to address the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V301000 — Hyundai Kona 2020 Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire
Hello,
I own a Hyundai Kona 2020 Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire that is covered by recall 21V301000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
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