KMHTC6AEXGU296337

Available vehicle information

VIN
KMHTC6AEXGU296337
Make
Genesis
Model year
2016
Country
South Korea
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
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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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

5/5
2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
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 · TC6AEX VDS · GU296337 VIS
WMI KMH World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS TC6AEX Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GU296337 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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