Vehicle recall 23V651000 · September 22, 2023
Hyundai Elantra, Genesis Coupe and 11 more models
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V651000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2023
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 251
- Owner notification
- April 10, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,649,478
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Accent (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hyundai Azera (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hyundai Elantra (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Hyundai Equus (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2013): 2013
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Hyundai Tucson (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell (2015): 2015
- Hyundai Veloster (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Hyundai Veracruz (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Hyundai been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.