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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
37
94,000 mi
Electrical system
25
60,000 mi
Steering
14
51,000 mi
Unknown or other
10
59,000 mi
Service brakes
6
110,761 mi
Structure: body
5
61,000 mi
Air bags
3
—
Fuel/propulsion system
3
—
Power train
3
17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
—
Vehicle speed control
3
—
Exterior lighting
2
10,322 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
2
126,000 mi
Suspension
2
8,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
56,500 mi
Wheels
2
8,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
128,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
103,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
—
The 2013 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2015 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.