SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The ABS control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps your brakes stop smoothly and safely. In some 2014-2018 Hyundai models, this module can short circuit and cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could have a fire in the engine compartment while you're parked or driving, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty ABS control module for free. In the meantime, please park your vehicle in a safe location away from buildings or other hazards until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
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 multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 3.3L engine may have a problem with the crankshaft, which is a critical part of the engine that helps it run smoothly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this problem isn't fixed, your engine may wear out faster, and your vehicle could stall unexpectedly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will inspect and replace your engine, free of charge, as soon as you take your vehicle to a dealership. They'll take care of everything and notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system might not be working correctly. It's a sensor that helps prevent you from driving on underinflated tires.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you might not get a warning if your tire is underinflated, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace the tire pressure monitoring system sensors at no cost to you. They'll notify you when the fix is ready and schedule the work at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
The warning light for your front seat belts in your Santa Fe is a crucial safety feature that alerts you when you or a front passenger forgets to buckle up. Unfortunately, in some 2016-2017 models, the wires that power this light could be damaged by the seat adjuster and fail to turn on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning light fails, you or your passenger might forget to buckle your seat belt, which increases your risk of injury or even death in the event of a crash. This is a serious safety issue that could put you or your loved ones in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will inspect and fix the wiring in your front seat belt buckle harnesses for free. Just schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice, and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
Your vehicle's wiring harness for towing may have a problem that could confuse other drivers on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If your trailer brake lights stay on while driving, it could lead to a crash because other drivers might think your trailer is braking.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace the faulty wiring harness for free at a dealership near you, starting January 13, 2017.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
The secondary hood latch on your Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport is a cable that helps keep the hood closed. Over time, this cable can corrode and get stuck, making it hard for the hood to latch properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable fails, your hood might not close all the way or could even open unexpectedly while you're driving. This could cause a crash, especially if something falls out of the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty cable with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, but you can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 to check the status of your recall.
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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.
