The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V056000·Announced 2022-02-03

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling specific 2014-2019 models because a faulty ABS module could cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (ABS module) that can cause an engine compartment fire, which falls under the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tucson, 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, and 2019 Santa Fe XL vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module, which could malfunction and cause an electrical short. This issue could result in an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT, SANTA FE XL
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
357,348

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 (4)

  • TUCSON
  • SANTA FE
  • SANTA FE SPORT
  • SANTA FE XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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