Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Accent 2012–2015
- Hyundai Azera 2012–2015
- Hyundai Elantra 2011–2015
- Hyundai Elantra Coupe 2013–2015
- Hyundai Equus 2014–2015
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2011–2015
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2013–2015
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015
- Hyundai Tucson 2010–2013
- Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell 2015
- Hyundai Veloster 2012–2015
- Hyundai Veracruz 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V651000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,649,478
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
- Maker's own recall number
- 251
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Wheels Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Suspension Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags May 14, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Back over prevention Nov 21, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling May 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.