Hyundai recalls 2021 Sonata vehicles with fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected or replaced free by dealers.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Sonata vehicles due to a fuel leak risk that could cause fire. This affects vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80471-hyundai-2021-sonata-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80471-hyundai-2021-sonata-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V524000
“Hyundai 2021 Sonata Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80471-hyundai-2021-sonata-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V524000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V524000).
Fuel leaks from the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail can cause fire. This happens when the fuel system is not properly sealed, allowing gasoline to escape and ignite.
Owners of 2021 Hyundai Sonata vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face fire risk.
Check if your 2021 Sonata has a 2.5L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles sold between September 2021 and early 2022.
Hyundai dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe at no cost.
You received a notification letter mailed on September 3, 2021, if you are affected.
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.
Hyundai recalls certain 2021 Sonata vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines due to a fuel leak risk that could cause fire.
Your vehicle is affected if it has a 2.5L turbocharged engine and was sold between September 2021 and early 2022.
Hyundai dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V524000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V524000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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