KMHTC6AE6GU263562

Available vehicle information

VIN
KMHTC6AE6GU263562
Make
Hyundai
Model year
2016
Country
South Korea
Record status
fire damage

VIN structure

KMH WMI · TC6AE6 VDS · GU263562 VIS
WMI KMH World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS TC6AE6 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GU263562 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

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 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
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
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 KMHTC6AE6GU263562

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KMHTC6AE6GU263562 with a 2016 Hyundai. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and fire damage as the record status.

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