Hyundai recall: A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and…
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.
The fix
The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster | 4 Jan 2011 | 31 Oct 2014 | 2,845 |
| iX35 Fuel Cell | 6 Feb 2013 | 31 Oct 2014 | 6 |
| i40 | 4 Nov 2010 | 31 Oct 2014 | 17,893 |
| ix35 EL | 24 Jun 2011 | 7 Nov 2013 | 31,188 |
| Santa Fe | 28 Nov 2011 | 31 Oct 2014 | 5,306 |
| TQ | 18 Oct 2006 | 31 Oct 2014 | 3,825 |
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 September 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.