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 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Safety risk
If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, 2012, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
Safety risk
A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Custom Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 112.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
281
89,163 mi
Steering
96
2,284 mi
Unknown or other
56
61,000 mi
Electrical system
52
60,000 mi
Power train
51
37,854 mi
Service brakes
46
70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
33
59,200 mi
Suspension
25
4,200 mi
Structure: body
21
25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
20
14,000 mi
Exterior lighting
16
29,387 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
16
105,000 mi
Wheels
14
24,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
4,800 mi
Visibility/wiper
10
27,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
10
15,727 mi
Seats
9
8,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
8
3,000 mi
Air bags
5
24,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
138,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
1
187,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
500 mi
Firerelated
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
2,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
2,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1
122,219 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
65,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system
1
27 mi
Structure
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
94,000 mi
Traction control system
1
4,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
3,000 mi
Visibility
1
4,500 mi
The 2012 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has roughly the same number of 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.