OMB Control No.
: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-312
Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America
Submission Date : MAY 06, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-312
Manufacturer Recall No. : 227
Manufacturer Information : Population :
Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America Number of potentially involved : 215,171
Address : 10550 Talbert Avenue Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Fountain Valley CA 92708
Company phone : 800-633-5151
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2013-2014 Hyundai Sonata
Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : 4-DOOR
Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Based on warranty records, the subject population includes certain 2013-2014 model
year Sonata vehicles involved in Hyundai Recall 189 (Safety Recall 20V-121), that
after inspection, did not receive a replacement fuel tube as a remedy and vehicles that
have not had the recall remedy completed yet.
Production Dates : NOV 26, 2012 - FEB 07, 2014
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The subject vehicles are part of the affected population under Recall 20V-121,
which provided an inspection of the fuel feed line connecting the low-pressure
fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump for damage and/or leakage. If the
inspection revealed fuel feed line damage and/or fuel leakage, the fuel tube
was replaced. If the fuel feed line did not show signs of damage and/or fuel
leak, heat resistant tape was applied at the connection between the low-
pressure fuel tube and fuel pump. A fuel leak was detected in a limited number
of vehicles that received heat resistant tape as the remedy under 20V-121.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Leaking fuel in the engine compartment could increase the risk of an engine
compartment fire while in the presence of an ignition source.
Description of the Cause : The tape used in the previous remedy may be insufficient in preventing leaking
fuel from damaged fuel tubes.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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Identification of Any Warning Occupants may detect a fuel smell associated with this condition.
that can Occur :
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Fuel Feed Tube Assembly
Component Description : Fuel feed line for 2.0L turbocharged engines
Component Part Number : 31310-3Q101QQH
Component Name 2 : Fuel Feed Tube Assembly
Component Description : Fuel feed line for 2.4L engines
Component Part Number : 31310-3Q901QQH
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Hanil Tube, USA
Address : 50 Hanil Dr
Tallassee Alabama 36078
Country : United States
Chronology :
February 2022
On February 15, 2022, NASO’s Data Review Committee (“DRC”) reviewed warranty claims reporting leaking
fuel on certain 2013-2014 model year Hyundai Sonata vehicles that had received the tape remedy associated
with Recall 189 (Safety Recall 20V-121). The DRC noted that Kia had recently announced a recall to address a
similar condition on certain 2013-2014 model year Kia Optima vehicles that were repaired under Kia Safety
Recall 187. DRC determined to open an investigation for NASO’s Technical Review Committee’s (“NASO’s
TRC”) evaluation.
March 2022
NASO’s TRC conducted a study of warranty part returns and communicated its findings in a Quality
Information Report (“QIR”) sent to HMC on March 23, 2022. Through examination of incident parts, NASO
observed varied conditions in which the tape and zip-tie were applied in Recall 189’s remedy, as well as fuel
tubes with the remedy components missing. Evidence of fuel leakage from fuel tubes with the tape and zip-tie
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
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correctly applied was also found.
April 2022
Based on the investigation findings, on April 29, 2022, HMA convened its North America Safety Decision
Authority and decided to initiate a new safety recall of vehicles associated with Recall 189 that did not receive
a fuel tube replacement.
Hyundai identified 138 reports received from July 30, 2020, to April 18, 2022, of the defect condition in the U.S.
market. As of the date of this filing, there are no confirmed crashes, fires, or injuries in the U.S.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with
instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer to have the fuel
feed line replaced. This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all
affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still
covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Additionally,
Hyundai will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-
of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition in
accordance with the reimbursement plan submitted to NHTSA on
February 24, 2022.
How Remedy Component Differs The remedy component is manufactured with new material for the fuel
from Recalled Component : tube, improved connector structure, and an added protective sleeve for
increased stress and heat resistance.
Identify How/When Recall Condition N/A
was Corrected in Production :
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified in accordance with the specified
dates.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 05, 2022 - JUL 05, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 05, 2022 - JUL 05, 2022
* NR - Not Reported
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
