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 controls your brakes to help prevent skidding. In certain models, this module can leak brake fluid and cause an electrical short.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS module fails, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment while you're driving or parked, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the ABS fuse for free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible. They'll also advise you to park your vehicle safely outside and away from flammable materials until the repair is done.
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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.
Your vehicle's right front axle shaft might be faulty and could break, which can cause problems with the front wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If the axle breaks, you might lose control of your vehicle, and if you park on an incline without using the parking brake, it could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the front axle shaft assembly. Just contact them at 1-800-633-5151, and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's secondary hood latch could be faulty, causing it to stay open even when the hood is closed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens unexpectedly while you're driving, it could cause a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the faulty cable for free, so you should schedule an appointment with your local dealership as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
