recall information
Recall number
REC-001623
PRA number
2021/19028
Campaign number
11D110
Original published date
make and model information
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
KONA, VELOSTER
Year range
2018 - 2020
2019
Affected units
15,371
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The piston rings assembled in engines may be defective, which can cause damage to the piston rings and cylinder bore.
What are the hazards?
A damaged engine may result in the vehicle staling and/or engine oil leaking, increasing the risk of an accident and/or vehicle fire causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users or damage property.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted by Hyundai Motor Company Australia and asked to contact an authorised Hyundai dealer to arrange a suitable time to have the vehicle repaired, free of charge.
Until the inspection and repair are carried out, consumers of affected vehicles are advised to pay attention to any abnormal knocking noise from the engine. If such noise is heard, consumers are advised not to drive the vehicle and contact their nearest Hyundai dealer for inspection or repair.
Until the inspection and repair are carried out, consumers of affected vehicles are advised to pay attention to any abnormal knocking noise from the engine. If such noise is heard, consumers are advised not to drive the vehicle and contact their nearest Hyundai dealer for inspection or repair.
Supplier details
Hyundai Motor Company Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Hyundai Dealer
Contact phone
1800 186 306
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
