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 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Safety risk
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Safety risk
An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
160
86,985 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
32
—
Unknown or other
25
80,000 mi
Electrical system
22
37,125 mi
Power train
17
60,000 mi
Air bags
11
18,000 mi
Service brakes
11
65,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
7
97,200 mi
Steering
6
36,000 mi
Structure: body
6
82,000 mi
Tires
6
6,000 mi
Wheels
5
6,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
3
99,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
905 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
3
4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
79,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
2
60,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
8,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
185,000 mi
Firerelated
1
177,407 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection
1
—
Seat belts
1
18,000 mi
Seats
1
—
Suspension
1
6,000 mi
Traction control system
1
15,000 mi
The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has about 1.5 times 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.