Transport CanadaCritical
2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTTransport Canada Recall #2021253
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall replaces R0172 (Transport Canada recall 2020-410). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have the HECU inspected and replaced if necessary. The dealer will also replace the ABS multi-fuse. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
52,304 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R0190 (01DG02)Updated June 10, 2026