Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 21V-160 · Genesis and Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 21V-160 covers 94,646 Genesis and Hyundai vehicles for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 21V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,910 vehicles were listed as unreachable.