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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V026000·Announced 2018-01-09

Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Azera Vehicles for Brake Module Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Azera and 2006 Sonata vehicles because water in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) with a risk of engine compartment fire and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module, resulting in an electrical short.

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on February 19, 2018.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI AZERA, SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
87,854

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AZERA
  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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