NHTSA recall 17V578000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe
Reported Sep 20, 2017420 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 168Built Jan 26, 2017 – Feb 13, 2017
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
The risk
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.