NHTSA Campaign 20V543000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Sep 4, 2020 · 652,024 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2016 652,024
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2017 652,024
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2018 652,024
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2019 652,024
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2020 652,024
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2021 652,024

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V543000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.