KMHTC6AE5GU275640

Available vehicle information

VIN

KMHTC6AE5GU275640

Make

Hyundai

Model year

2016

Country

South Korea

Record status

salvage

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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

Recall 1 ENGINE

20V746000 01/12/2020 View details

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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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular

City 28 MPG

Highway 35 MPG

Combined 31 MPG

Engine displacement 1.6 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic (AM6)

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 290.0 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2000

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KMH WMI · TC6AE5 VDS · GU275640 VIS

WMI KMH World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS TC6AE5 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS GU275640 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code G Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make HYUNDAI

Model Veloster

Model year 2016

Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Coupe

Trim Standard / Turbo / R-Spec / Rally Edition

Engine model DOHC T-GDI GAMMA

Displacement 1.6 L

Cylinders 4

Fuel type Gasoline

Doors 3

Plant city ULSAN

Plant country SOUTH KOREA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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