2011–2013 Hyundai Tucson recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
💥 The risk
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V063000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 181
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 120,000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-855-371-9460
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 19, 2019
- Built
- May 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2012
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.