Hyundai Palisade brake fluid problem can weaken braking

NHTSA campaign 21V840000 · Reported 2021-10-27 · Hyundai Motor America

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Weakened brakes mean a longer stopping distance and a higher chance of a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but this should be repaired promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

The brake fluid in certain 2021 Hyundai Palisades may be contaminated. Bad fluid can make rubber seals inside the brake master cylinder — the part that pushes fluid to the brakes when you press the pedal — swell up. When that happens, the brakes do not work as well as they should, and the vehicle takes longer to stop. Dealers replace the master cylinder and flush out the old brake fluid at no cost.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Palisade is affected. 2. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 212) or your dealer to book the repair as soon as you can. 3. Have the dealer replace the brake master cylinder and flush the brake fluid — free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Hyundai Palisade

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai brake recalls: engine fires, weak pedals and software fixes · all 9 Hyundai recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
Safety risk: Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.