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NHTSA recall 23V-651 (23V651000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 22, 2023 - about 1,649,478 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
23V651000
Also written as
23V-651
Manufacturer number
251
Reported
September 22, 2023
Vehicles affected
~1,649,478
Component
service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Why it is dangerous

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-651 when calling a dealer.

Affected 13 models

Hyundai Accent - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Azera - 2012, 2013, 2014
Hyundai Elantra - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Equus - 2014
Hyundai Genesis - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Genesis Coupe - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Santa FE - 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Santa FE Sport - 2013
Hyundai Sonata - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Tucson - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Hyundai Veloster - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Veracruz - 2010, 2011, 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.