NHTSA Recall 20V061000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 476,111 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V061000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 188 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | February 4, 2020 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 2020 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
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. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
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 20V061000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Entourage | 2007, 2008 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2007 |
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.