NHTSA Recall 21V303000: 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.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V303000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 205 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | April 28, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA 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
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
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 21V303000
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.