Hyundai recalls 2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk due to brake system electrical short. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because brake fluid leaking into the ABS module can cause electrical shorts, increasing fire risk. This affects vehicles that may need a free repair to prevent engine fires. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248326-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-engine-fire-risk-from-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248326-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-engine-fire-risk-from-brake · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V303000
“Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2015: Engine Fire Risk from Brake System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248326-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-engine-fire-risk-from-brake. Based on NHTSA recall 21V303000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V303000).
Brake fluid leaking into the ABS module can cause electrical shorts. This may lead to engine compartment fires while parked or driving, especially if the vehicle is in a location with limited space.
Owners of 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers parking near structures or in confined spaces are at higher risk.
Check for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA number 20V-520.
Move your vehicle to a location away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair for the ABS module and multi-fuse replacement.
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.
No, but you should park away from structures until the repair is complete.
The recall does not specify a timeline for repairs; dealers will complete the fix free of charge.
Yes, but the recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA number 20V-520.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V303000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V303000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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