Does Hyundai have a lot of recalls?

— Hyundai is recalling more than 95,000 SUVs and sedans over an engine fire risk. The recall involves certain 2017 Tucson and 2017 Sonata Hybrids that contain the 2-liter GDI engine. The automaker said premature wear on an engine part in the affected vehicles could cause these cars or SUVs to stall or even catch fire.

What is wrong with Hyundai engines?

These cars from the 2019 to 2021 model years use engines that may have been assembled with inconsistently heat-treated piston oil rings. The concern is that the problem could lead to increased oil consumption, progressing to a knocking sound, and the engine seizing and stalling.

Has Hyundai solved their engine problems?

In November of 2020, the agency announced that Hyundai and Kia would pay $137 million in fines and for safety improvements in an agreement to fix the engine problems. The announcement resolved a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior involving recalls of multiple models since the 2011 model year.

Which Hyundai engines are being recalled?

Those investigations eventually led to recalls for the 2013–2016 Hyundai Veloster, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2011–2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with 2.0-liter engines. Customers will receive notices from Hyundai to have their vehicles inspected by a dealer.

What is the most reliable Hyundai?

Although all Hyundai SUVs are rated highly in reliability, the most reliable of the Hyundai vehicles is the Hyundai Tucson. The Tucson, rated in the top 5 of its JD Power category, is swift, sleek, stylish, and tech-savvy. Most importantly, it’s the vehicle that buyers always come back to.

Are there any Hyundai cars that have been recalled?

In April of last year, there was a Hyundai Sonata recall for 11,870 vehicles out of concern for improperly installed self-parking system. Last month, there was a Hyundai Santa Fe recall for 151,205 vehicles over a short in the anti-lock braking system, which may cause an engine compartment fire.

What is wrong with Hyundai cars?

Hyundai has found a new problem that can cause its car engines to fail or catch fire, issuing yet another recall to fix problems that have affected more than 6 million vehicles since 2015. The Associated Press

Why did Hyundai recall 430k cars in Michigan?

DETROIT — Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 small cars because water can get into the antilock brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly an engine fire. The recall is another in a series of problems that the South Korean automaker and its related company Kia have had with engine fires during the past few years.

Are there any recalls on the Hyundai Elantra?

Previous recalls related to fire risk in Hyundai and Kia vehicles involved brake fluid leaks, faulty oil pans, fuel leaks, oil leaks, and engine problems. In addition, the Hyundai Elantra was previously recalled for a different problem related to its ABS sensor.