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🧸 Product FR February 9, 2023

hyundai — kauai / kona (os) voiture de tourisme

le papier filtre à carburant peut s’écouler et endommager la pompe à haute pression, ce qui peut provoquer l’arrêt du moteur, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.

Hyundai — Kauai / Kona (OS) passenger vehicles Fuel filter paper may leak and damage the high-pressure pump, causing the engine to stop and increasing the risk of an accident.
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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? A car part called the fuel filter may break. If it breaks, it can hurt the high-pressure pump. This could stop the engine while you drive.

What's happening? Hyundai found that the fuel filter in some cars may leak. This can damage the pump and cause the engine to stop suddenly.

Does this affect me? If you drive a Hyundai Kauai or Kona in France, your car might have this problem.

What should I do? Take your car to a Hyundai dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help fixing it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
hyundai
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le papier filtre à carburant peut s’écouler et endommager la pompe à haute pression, ce qui peut provoquer l’arrêt du moteur, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.

First published
February 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48318/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
hyundai — kauai / kona (os) voiture de tourisme. Hyundai — Kauai / Kona (OS) passenger vehicles Fuel filter paper may leak and damage the high-pressure pump, causing the engine to stop and increasing the risk of an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 9, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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