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 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Safety risk
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
172
85,000 mi
Electrical system
96
71,000 mi
Steering
58
53,000 mi
Unknown or other
52
67,000 mi
Power train
34
52,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
21
86,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
21
41,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
17
73,000 mi
Structure: body
16
59,600 mi
Vehicle speed control
14
60,500 mi
Service brakes
13
57,000 mi
Air bags
12
110,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
12
79,800 mi
Suspension
8
10,500 mi
Exterior lighting
7
6,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
29,321 mi
Seat belts
3
3,000 mi
Structure
3
8,450 mi
Wheels
3
9,501 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
1,789 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
2
6 mi
Tires
2
6,427 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
1
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
—
Electrical system: software
1
120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
1
—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
10,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings
1
75,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
69,204 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
127,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
The 2012 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 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.
