Hyundai recalls 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk due to brake system corrosion. Free repairs include replacing HECU fuse and ESC software update. Owners advised to park away from structures until repairs.
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles because a brake system component could corrode and cause an engine fire. This risk could lead to injury or a crash if the fire occurs. Owners should stop using the vehicle until repairs are completed.
The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally, causing an electrical short. This short may lead to an engine compartment fire, which could increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Owners of 2019-2021 Hyundai Tucson vehicles are affected. Those who park the vehicle near structures or in enclosed spaces are at higher risk.
Check if your 2019-2021 Tucson has the HECU fuse that needs replacement. The recall began November 2, 2020, and includes vehicles from 2019-2021 model years.
Park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair for the HECU fuse replacement and ESC software update.
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.
Yes, the recall was expanded to include 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles on December 30, 2020.
The official notice does not specify repair duration.
The recall repairs include replacing the HECU fuse and updating ESC software to address the corrosion risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V543000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 20V543000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
