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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles can malfunction and cause an electrical short. This can lead to a fire in the engine compartment, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven, which increases the risk of injury.
Until the repair is completed, park your vehicle outdoors and away from buildings and other structures. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.
To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference Hyundai recall number 218.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 20172018 |
| Hyundai Santa FE XL | 2019 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 20142015 |