NHTSA Recall 13V489000: Fluid (service brakes)
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,500 vehicles. It affects 2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V489000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 114 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID |
| Report received | October 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 24, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Safety risk
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V489000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.