NHTSA recall 21V-303 (21V303000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 28, 2021 - about 151,205 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V303000
- Also written as
- 21V-303
- Manufacturer number
- 205
- Reported
- April 28, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~151,205
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-303 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.