Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (Hyundai) – Brake Fluid Leak (2021)
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module issues. An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.. WARNING: Park outside and away from structures until repaired.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026