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NHTSA Recall 20V393000: Electrical (equipment)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 272,126 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Hyundai Accent.

272,126
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2020
owners notified (September 28)
NHTSA campaign20V393000
Manufacturer campaign193
ComponentEQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL
Report receivedJuly 2, 2020
Owner notificationSeptember 28, 2020
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Safety risk

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

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 20V393000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Accent2012
Hyundai Elantra2011, 2012
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid2011, 2012
Hyundai Veloster2012

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.