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Hyundai Brake Recalls Address Fire Risks and Reduced Braking
⚠ 3 carry a park-outside (fire risk) advisory.
Electrical fire hazards recur in the Tucson and Santa Fe brake notices. The September 2020 Tucson notice describes internal HECU corrosion and an electrical short; the February and October 2022 notices describe ABS module malfunctions that may cause shorts and engine compartment fires. Other recalls concern reduced braking through distinct mechanisms: abnormal sensor signals in specified Kona Electric and Nexo vehicles, contaminated fluid in 2021 Palisades, master cylinder seal damage in 2021 Accents, and brake booster vacuum leaks in 2023 Palisades. Two 2025 IONIQ 5 N notices address braking software, with the April notice also describing continued acceleration after pedal release when N e-shift is engaged.
Warning signs to watch for
- December 2020 Kona Electric and Nexo recall: reduced braking performance may lengthen stopping distance.
- December 2021 Accent recall: reduced braking performance may cause longer brake pedal travel or longer stopping distance.
- June 2023 Palisade recall: loss of power brake assist may extend stopping distance.
- April 2025 IONIQ 5 N recall: the vehicle may continue accelerating after pedal release when N e-shift is engaged; braking may be reduced when LFB is activated.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Three notices require parking outside and away from structures until repair: September 2020 Tucson, February 2022 Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe XL/Tucson, and October 2022 Santa Fe Sport. None instructs owners to stop driving. February 2025 IONIQ 5 N: owners without the remedy should avoid LFB; owners who received it should avoid N E-shift until the updated remedy. April 2025 IONIQ 5 N: avoid both features until repair. The remaining notices do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include Tucson HECU fuse replacement and, for 2019-2021 models, ESC software updates; February 2022 ABS multi-fuse replacement as necessary; and October 2022 ABS multi-fuse replacement. Other free remedies include Kona Electric/Nexo IEB updates, Palisade master cylinder replacement and fluid flushing, Accent master cylinder replacement, and Palisade booster inspection/replacement as necessary. April 2025 IONIQ 5 N software updates use OTA or dealers.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 3 |
| high | 6 |
Models affected most
Where owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under service brakes, hydraulic for the Hyundai models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Service brakes, hydraulic complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 118 |
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade | 84 |
| 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 68 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 44 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 41 |
| 2018 Hyundai Santa FE | 19 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 12 |
| 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 8 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Brake and Acceleration Software Flaw | high |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Left-Foot Braking May Weaken | high |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Hyundai Palisade Brake Booster May Leak Vacuum | high |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ABS Module Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Hyundai Santa Fe: ABS Module Engine Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Hyundai Accent Brake Master Cylinder Can Reduce Braking | high |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Hyundai Palisade Brake Fluid May Reduce Braking Power | high |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Hyundai Kona Electric and Nexo Braking System Issue | high |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Hyundai Tucson Brake Control Unit Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
Common questions
Which Hyundai brake recalls say to park outside?
The September 2020 Tucson, February 2022 Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe XL/Tucson, and October 2022 Santa Fe Sport notices advise parking outside and away from structures until repair. These notices describe engine compartment fire risks.
What does the April 2025 IONIQ 5 N recall say about driving features?
Owners are advised not to use LFB or N e-Shift until the remedy is performed. The notice describes reduced braking with LFB activated and continued acceleration after pedal release with N e-shift engaged. Software updates are free.
Do the Palisade brake recalls have the same repair?
The 2021 Palisade notice specifies free master cylinder replacement and brake fluid flushing for contaminated fluid. The 2023 Palisade notice specifies free inspection and replacement of the brake booster as necessary for a diaphragm-related internal vacuum leak.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.