CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2012-2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles may have a problem where highly conductive liquid can leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS). This can cause an electrical short circuit in the sensor system.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Authorized Hyundai dealers will inspect the RPAS and fuse and replace them as necessary at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed July 28, 2023 can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, using Hyundai recall number 242. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Veloster | 201220132014 |
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