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NHTSA Recall 20V520000 — Hyundai Motor America

Official NHTSA recall 20V520000 covers 1 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

Official identifiers and sources shown at claim level Data refreshed 8/28/2026

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 20V520000 was received on 2020-08-27 and is associated with 1 source rows covering 1 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Hyundai Motor America.

applications
1
campaign number
20V520000
potential units
151,205
manufacturer campaign number
194

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

The official record carries a do-not-drive flag. Do not drive the vehicle until VIN applicability and the required remedy are confirmed with the manufacturer or dealer.

do not drive
Yes
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer or tow

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causes

Defect described in the recall record

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.

campaign number
20V520000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

do not drive
Yes
park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 1 applications across 1 makes and 1 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
1

components

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

applications

  • HYUNDAI

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methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
1
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No