Hyundai Sonata: Service brakes — hydraulic

Affects Hyundai Sonata · 2011 — about 133K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational