Hyundai Grandeur and Sonata recall: An electrical short circuit may occur inside the ABS module
- What's wrong
- Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances…
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
What’s wrong
Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandeur | 18 Aug 2004 | 12 Dec 2013 | 1,861 |
| Sonata | 18 Aug 2004 | 12 Dec 2013 | 1,861 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 April 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.