SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module in your vehicle is like the brain that helps your brakes stop smoothly. In some 2010-2015 models, it could leak brake fluid and spark a fire while you're parked or driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a fire could break out in your engine compartment while you're parked or driving. This could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty ABS fuse for free. To stay safe, park your vehicle outside and away from any buildings until the repair is done. The repair is complimentary, and you'll get a letter with the details.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
The driver's air bag in your Elantra is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. The inflator is the part that makes the air bag deploy quickly and safely. In some 2015-2016 models, this inflator can fail, causing the air bag to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect and replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this critical repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
The trunk latch in your Elantra is the mechanism that lets you open the trunk from the inside. In some 2015-2016 models, this latch can get damaged and become stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch gets stuck, you or someone inside the trunk could get trapped, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty trunk latch base with a new one, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
