Recall 18V026000: 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 9, 2018

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected

87,854vehicles

Model years

2006–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .

Possible consequence

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Hyundai Azera188 complaints
• 2007 Hyundai Azera132 complaints
• 2008 Hyundai Azera69 complaints
• 2009 Hyundai Azera26 complaints
• 2010 Hyundai Azera8 complaints
• 2011 Hyundai Azera20 complaints
• 2006 Hyundai Sonata1,047 complaints