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NHTSA Recall 20V520000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

Park outside Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 151,205 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport.

151,205
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (December 22)
NHTSA campaign20V520000
Manufacturer campaign194
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Report receivedAugust 27, 2020
Owner notificationDecember 22, 2020
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

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 20V520000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE Sport2013, 2014, 2015

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.