Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V026000 Reported January 9, 2018

Abs module may short circuit

Hyundai Motor America · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 87,854 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V026000
Manufacturer Campaign
172
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
87,854
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 9, 2018
Completion Rate
43.82

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 hyundai azera and 2006 hyundai sonata vehicles. water may enter the anti-lock brake (abs) module and result in an electrical short .

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 18V026000 or campaign 172.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V026000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V026000?

NHTSA recall 18V026000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on January 9, 2018. It addresses: Abs module may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 87,854 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V026000 or the manufacturer campaign number 172. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.