Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
1,649,478
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-22
Owners notified
2024-04-10
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Safety risk
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Safety risk
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Safety risk
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
145
69,400 mi
Air bags
129
89,000 mi
Electrical system
126
50,000 mi
Steering
88
67,000 mi
Unknown or other
67
70,000 mi
Service brakes
62
52,380 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
44
57,580 mi
Suspension
43
52,000 mi
Power train
40
30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
40
—
Vehicle speed control
28
59,850 mi
Wheels
19
35,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
15
67,000 mi
Exterior lighting
14
60,000 mi
Tires
14
14,192 mi
Visibility/wiper
13
62,000 mi
Structure: body
11
55,300 mi
Seat belts
9
45,000 mi
Equipment
5
120,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights
4
60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
3
31,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
66 mi
Seats
2
—
Structure
2
2,500 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
2
39 mi
Visibility
2
1,700 mi
Visibility: windshield
2
4,500 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
—
Back over prevention: warnings
1
67,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
130,000 mi
Electrical system: horn
1
145,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
50,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal
1
57,000 mi
Firerelated
1
225,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
35,500 mi
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior
1
35,000 mi
Structure: body: hood
1
15,905 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
1
40,000 mi
Suspension: rear
1
750 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
1 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
1
2,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
49,000 mi
The 2011 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2013 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.