SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) might be prone to internal corrosion, which could cause an electrical short and potentially start a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fire starts in the engine compartment, it could increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the HECU fuse and updating the Electronic Stability Control software for certain model years, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule a visit to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your 2016 Hyundai Tucson's transmission control module (TCM) software needs to be updated to prevent your vehicle from getting stuck in certain situations.
Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly in hot weather or certain driving conditions, your vehicle might not move, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will update the TCM software for free at a dealership, and you'll be notified by mail when the repair is available, starting October 28, 2016.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
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."
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
Your vehicle may have a faulty trailer hitch harness that affects the turn signal lights. This harness is either part of the trailer hitch you purchased as an accessory or was included with it.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, it could lead to a crash because the trailer's turn signal lights won't work correctly, making it harder for other drivers to understand your intentions.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on the house. The dealership will update the tow hitch harness at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
Your 2016 Hyundai Tucson's secondary hood latch may not keep the hood securely closed if the primary latch is open while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens unexpectedly while driving, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could be serious or even cause an accident.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace your secondary hood latch for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
