Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 357,348
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-02-03
- Owners notified
- 2022-05-31
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.