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Reviewed issue applicability

Engine safety campaign: affected Hyundai Elantra years

The cited record is bound to model year 2019; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.

Years in the published dossier

What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Exact evidence receipts

clm_hyundai-elantra-2019-recall-recall-21v301000-obs-40692019 Hyundai ElantraEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. 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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record