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Hyundai Santa FE Sport Recall 21V303: Brake fluid leak can cause engine fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V303, reported April 28, 2021, 151,205 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, which can lead to an electrical short. An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.

Until the recall repair is complete, the manufacturer advises owners to park outside and away from structures as a precaution. Authorized dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse and inspect and replace the ABS module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. This recall also includes all vehicles previously covered under recall 20V-520.

Check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions. Hyundai's recall number for this campaign is 205.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V303Hyundai Motor America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Santa FE Sport201320142015