2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson ABS Module Fire Recall

Why This Matters: Engine Compartment Fire Risk

Hyundai Motor America has announced a critical safety recall, NHTSA ID 22V056000, affecting certain 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. This recall addresses a serious safety concern: the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may malfunction, leading to an electrical short. Such a short could result in an engine compartment fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. This significantly increases the risk of injury to occupants and damage to property.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, identified by Hyundai's internal number 218, primarily targets the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module. The specific component is categorized as "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE." An internal malfunction within this module can create an electrical short. While this recall specifically focuses on the 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson, the broader recall campaign also includes certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, and 2019 Santa Fe XL models.

Important Safety Advisory: Park Outside

Due to the potential for an engine compartment fire, Hyundai strongly advises owners of affected vehicles to park outside and away from any structures. This "PARK OUTSIDE advisory" is a crucial safety measure to mitigate risks until the necessary recall repair is completed. Do not park your vehicle in a garage or near other flammable materials.

Manufacturer's Remedy

To address this safety concern, Hyundai dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse in affected vehicles, free of charge. This repair is designed to prevent the electrical short within the ABS module. Owners of the 2015 Hyundai Tucson recall vehicles should not incur any cost for this service.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owner notification letters for this 2015 Hyundai Tucson recall were mailed on May 31, 2022. If you own a 2014 or 2015 Hyundai Tucson, or one of the other models mentioned, you should have received a letter. To confirm if your specific vehicle is part of this recall, you can contact Hyundai customer service directly at 1-855-371-9460. You can also visit the official NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for any open recalls.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 22V056000