Hyundai Sonata, Azera: Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Affects Hyundai Sonata, Azera · 2006–2011 — about 88K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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