SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
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.
Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
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.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2012 Hyundai Veloster's parking brake system might have a problem with the mechanical linkage and cable. This could cause the parking brake to not work properly, which could lead to an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work right, your car might roll or move while parked, and you could get into a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, Hyundai is fixing this for free! They'll replace the brake caliper assemblies at a dealership, and you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Your 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster may have a problem with a sensor that helps you park safely. The sensor could get damaged by a leak of a conductive liquid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor gets damaged, it could cause a fire, which could lead to serious injury or damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Hyundai will inspect and replace the sensor's fuse and sensor for free. They'll do this at a dealership, and you won't pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle may have a faulty 12V accessory socket outlet that can overheat and cause a fire, especially if you use the air compressor to inflate a tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
You'll receive a notification and the dealership will replace the faulty outlet with a new direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit for free, so you don't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Your Hyundai Veloster's panoramic sunroof might not be installed properly, which can make it break while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof breaks, it could cause a crash or hurt you while you're driving.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix the sunroof for free by inspecting it and replacing the glass assembly if needed.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Your 2012 Hyundai Veloster may have a weak panoramic sunroof assembly due to improper installation at the factory.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof breaks while you're driving, you could be injured or get into a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will inspect and replace the sunroof glass assembly for free, starting January 22, 2013, so you should get in touch with them at 1-800-633-5151.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
