Recalls: Hyundai AD Elantra
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai AD Elantra
2019 Hyundai AD Elantra: loose wheel nuts
In November 2019, recall campaign 91C064 was issued for Hyundai AD Elantra vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 July 2019 to 31 August 2019. The wheel nuts for these vehicles may not have been tightened correctly and this could cause the wheels to become loose and risk falling off. If this occurred, the steering and drivability of the vehicle would be compromised – this increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17928.
Problems and faults: Hyundai AD Elantra
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2016-20 Hyundai AD Elantra SR Turbo and Sport with 1.6-litre Gamma II GDI Turbo: oil consumption and piston slap
For 2016-20 Hyundai AD Elantra SR Turbo and Sport vehicles with 1.6-litre “Theta II” GDI turbocharged petrol engines, there have been reports of:
- excessive oil consumption, i.e. more than 1 litre per 1000 km; and
- loud “knocking” or “tapping” noises from the engine, especially when cold (i.e. piston slap).
These symptoms were typically caused by cylinder bore scoring, where manufacturing defects enabled the piston skirts to rub against the cylinder walls, causing damage, increased clearances and oil to bypass the piston rings and enter the combustion chamber. If the engine lost oil pressure, it could seize.
To fix, the engine needed to either be rebuilt or have the cylinder block replaced. To verify this condition, Hyundai dealers require an oil consumption test where the dealer would seal the dipstick and monitor the oil level over 1,000 kilometres. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to regularly check their oil levels.
Johnson Winter Slattery has initiated a class action against Hyundai in respect of these engines. See https://www.hyundaiengineclassaction.com.au/ for details.
Hyundai AD Elantra: poor radio reception
For the Hyundai AD Elantra, there have been reports of poor radio reception and static interference – this problem occurs on both AM and FM bands and is exacerbated by sources of electrical interference. For one vehicle, the radio, wiring and rear windscreen have all been replaced without improving radio reception.
