Hyundai Santa Fe, ix35 EL, iX35 recall: The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.
The fix
Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 2 Jun 2015 | 18 Jan 2018 | 80,559 |
| ix35 EL | 5 Jun 2013 | 25 Jun 2015 | 80,559 |
| iX35 | 6 Aug 2013 | 2 Jun 2015 | 80,559 |
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 1 June 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.