Hyundai recalls 2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with potential engine fire risk due to brake system electrical short. Owners must have ABS module inspected and replaced free of charge.
If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles where brake fluid leaking into the ABS module could cause an electrical short. This risk of engine fire means owners should stop using the vehicle until repairs are completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248327-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248327-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V520000
“Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2015) Recall: Engine Fire Risk from Brake System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248327-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall 20V520000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V520000).
Brake fluid leaking into the ABS module can cause an electrical short. This short circuit may lead to an engine compartment fire, especially if the vehicle is parked outside.
Owners of 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers with the ABS module leaking brake fluid are at higher risk of engine fire.
Check for 2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall began December 22, 2020, and has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303.
Park outside as a precaution until the ABS module repair is complete.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free ABS module inspection and replacement.
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303.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.
Brake fluid leaking into the ABS module can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of engine compartment fire.
Yes, this recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303, but all affected vehicles will be repaired under this new recall.
Check if your vehicle is a 2015 Santa Fe Sport model, as the recall began December 22, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V520000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 20V520000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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