5XYZG3AB6CG159897

2012

Available vehicle information

VIN
5XYZG3AB6CG159897
Model year
2012
Country
United States
Record status
frame damage

VIN structure

5XY WMI · ZG3AB6 VDS · CG159897 VIS
WMI 5XY World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS ZG3AB6 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS CG159897 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code C Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code G Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Santa Fe
Model year 2012
Manufacturer KIA GEORGIA, INC
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim GL(Middle-low )
Engine model DOHC MPI THETA-II
Displacement 2.4 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 4
Plant state GEORGIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 20V746000

ENGINE

Report received: 01/12/2020

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

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About VIN 5XYZG3AB6CG159897

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 5XYZG3AB6CG159897 with a 2012. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and frame damage as the record status.

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