Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 20V-543 · 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor America recall 20V-543 covers 652,024 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 20V543000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
The risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11,636 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA