Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V578000 Reported September 20, 2017

Engine bearing wear may cause engine stall

Hyundai Motor America · Engine And Engine Cooling · 420 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V578000
Manufacturer Campaign
168
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
420
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2017
Completion Rate
91.13

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 17V578000 or campaign 168.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V578000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V578000?

NHTSA recall 17V578000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on September 20, 2017. It addresses: Engine bearing wear may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 420 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V578000 or the manufacturer campaign number 168. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.