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Each guide is checked against official settlement documents, manufacturer bulletins and NHTSA data. Last reviewed 2026-10-09. Jump to: Hyundai · Kia · Both brands

Hyundai

• 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata engine problems: what's covered and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L and 2.0T engine failures: which years are in the Theta II settlement, the lifetime short-block warranty, KSDS, recalls and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2011-2020 Hyundai Elantra engine problems: which years and engines have a program

  Sourced guide to 2011-2020 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra GT problems: the Nu 2.0 GDI engines in the Engine II settlement, recall 21V-301 for 2019-2020 piston rings, anti-theft software and NHTSA data.

• 2011-2021 Hyundai Tucson engine problems: which settlement fits your engine

  Sourced guide to 2011-2021 Hyundai Tucson engine problems: 2.4L MPI and 2.0L Nu (Engine II settlement), 2.4L GDI (Theta II settlement), KSDS, ABS fire recalls and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2011-2022 Hyundai Accent: anti-theft fixes and recalls by year

  Sourced guide to the 2011-2022 Hyundai Accent: which years get the free anti-theft software (2018-2022) vs. an ignition cylinder protector or steering wheel lock (2011-2017), recalls and NHTSA data.

• 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster engine problems: what's listed and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster engine problems: Gamma 1.6 GDI in the Engine II settlement, recall 20V-746 bearing wear, 2013 turbo pre-ignition recall 19V-204, anti-theft software and NHTSA data.

• 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine problems: what's covered and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L and 2.0T engine problems: Theta II settlement coverage, Campaign 953 KSDS, recalls 17V-226 and 18V-934, NHTSA complaint data.

• 2013-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: engine and fire recalls by year

  Sourced guide to the 2013-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe (not the Santa Fe Sport): 3.3L V6 crankshaft recall, ABS and tow-hitch fire recalls, 2019 KSDS campaign, 2.5T fuel pipe recalls and anti-theft software.

• 2018-2022 Hyundai Kona: piston ring recall and anti-theft software

  Sourced guide to the 2018-2022 Hyundai Kona (gas): recall 21V-301 for 2.0L Nu MPI piston oil rings, Campaign 993 anti-theft software, the multistate theft settlement and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls: which ones matter and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade recalls: tow-hitch harness fire (park outside until repaired), seat belt buckles, third-row curtain air bags, brakes, wipers, anti-theft for some 2020-2021, and NHTSA data.

Kia

• 2011-2019 Kia Optima engine problems: what's covered and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2011-2019 Kia Optima 2.4L and 2.0T engine failures: Kia engine settlement coverage, KSDS (PI1802), recalls 17V-224 and 18V-907, and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2011-2019 Kia Sportage engine problems: which settlement fits your engine

  Sourced guide to 2011-2019 Kia Sportage engine problems: why the 2011-2013 2.4L MPI and the GDI engines fall under different settlements, KSDS, recalls and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2011-2021 Kia Forte engine problems: what's listed and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2011-2021 Kia Forte and Forte Koup engine problems: 2.4L MPI and 2.0L Nu GDI in the Engine II settlement, recalls 20V-750 and 21V-260, anti-theft software vs. cylinder protector, and NHTSA data.

• 2011-2021 Kia Sedona: recalls and anti-theft options

  Sourced guide to the 2011-2021 Kia Sedona: anti-theft software and the multistate theft settlement, fuel rail recall 20V-101, hood latch, sliding door and air bag recalls, and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2012-2019 Kia Sorento engine problems: what's covered and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2012-2019 Kia Sorento engine problems: which engines are in Kia's Theta II settlement, the 2011-2013 MPI exception, KSDS, recalls and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2012-2021 Kia Rio: anti-theft options and recalls by year

  Sourced guide to the 2012-2021 Kia Rio: anti-theft software vs. ignition cylinder protector, the multistate theft settlement, ABS fire recall 23V-652, steering and brake recalls, and NHTSA complaint data.

• 2012-2021 Kia Soul engine problems: which program fits your engine

  Sourced guide to 2012-2021 Kia Soul engine problems: Engine II settlement (Gamma 1.6 GDI and Nu 2.0 GDI), the 2014-2016 2.0 KSDS long-block warranty, recalls 19V-120, 20V-750, 21V-259, anti-theft options and NHTSA data.

• 2020-2023 Kia Telluride recalls: which ones matter and what to do

  Sourced guide to 2020-2023 Kia Telluride recalls: power seat motor fire (park outside, remedy replaced in 2026), tow-hitch harness fire, roll-away in Park, air bags, and NHTSA complaint data.

Both brands

• 2011-2020 Sonata Hybrid and Optima Hybrid engine problems

  Sourced guide to Hyundai Sonata Hybrid / Plug-In (2011-2019) and Kia Optima Hybrid / PHEV (2011-2020) engine problems: Engine II settlement, bearing recalls 20V-746, 21V-727, 21V-844, fire recall 20V-750, and NHTSA data.

• Does my Hyundai or Kia have an immobilizer? Turn-key vs push-button

  How to tell in 30 seconds whether your 2011-2022 Hyundai or Kia lacks an engine immobilizer, which free anti-theft fix applies (software, cylinder protector, steering lock), and what the multistate settlement offers.