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RECALL · Hyundai

Intake that freezes and EGR valve corroded by condensation (Tucson and Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrids)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Hyundai Tucson (NX4) and Santa Fe (TM) 1.6 T-GDI hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Period mentioned
Built from 2020 to 2024 (Tucson 2022–2024 and Santa Fe 2021–2023 in the US)
Symptoms
Driveability problems with the engine warning light and codes for the EGR, thermostat, cold start or canister purge pump.
Possible cause described
Too much condensation builds up in the EGR system, freezing the intake line and corroding the EGR valve. Hyundai updates the engine control unit software (bulletin 26-01-081H, campaign 9C7).
Check for the garage
Ask the dealer to check whether campaign 9C7 or an equivalent one is outstanding before replacing the EGR valve or the thermostat.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Ask the dealer to check whether campaign 9C7 or an equivalent one is outstanding before replacing the EGR valve or the thermostat.

What are the symptoms?

Driveability problems with the engine warning light and codes for the EGR, thermostat, cold start or canister purge pump.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Hyundai
Engine / equipment
Hyundai Tucson (NX4) and Santa Fe (TM) 1.6 T-GDI hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Period mentioned
Built from 2020 to 2024 (Tucson 2022–2024 and Santa Fe 2021–2023 in the US)
Which fault codes appear?

Other entries for these makes

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