Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 20V-520 · 2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Hyundai Motor America recall 20V-520 covers 151,205 2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 20V520000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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.
The risk
If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,540 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA