Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Recall Due to Fire Risk
September 24, 2021
More than 95,000 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedans and Tucson SUVs from the 2017 model year
are being recalled because their engines may suddenly stall or even catch fire.
This is part of an ongoing series of recalls by the automaker for similar problems.
Hyundai says that
the connecting rod bearings, which allow rotation for the piston to move in and out of the cylinder, could prematurely wear out in these vehicles’ engines.
This could result in
a knocking sound from the engine, along with the illumination of an oil pressure warning light.
If the condition is not addressed, the engine could become damaged to the point where it will stall during operation,
increasing the risk of a crash. In some cases the engine block could become damaged to the point of causing an oil leak onto hot engine surfaces, risking fire.
Drivers whose vehicles suffer from this condition may notice any one of
these warning signs:
Abnormal (knocking) noise from the engine
Reduced engine power and/or hesitation
Illumination of the Check Engine warning light
Illumination of engine oil pressure warning light
A burning smell, oil leaking, and/or smoke
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Hyundai Tucson and Sonata Hybrid recall to result in new engines for owners – Roadshow
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