CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation. This can disable the thermal fuse, so the outlet may overheat when used for long periods, such as when running the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire. Owners of the affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and avoid prolonged use of the outlet until the repair is completed.
Hyundai will notify owners. Dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit at no charge. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing Hyundai recall number 193, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Accent | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 20112012 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 20112012 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 2012 |