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NHTSA Recall 15V678000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,744 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata.

64,744
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (November 30)
NHTSA campaign15V678000
Manufacturer campaign134
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedOctober 20, 2015
Owner notificationNovember 30, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.

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 15V678000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Sonata2015, 2016

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.