2006–2011 Hyundai Azera, 2006 Hyundai Sonata Recall: Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an…
NHTSA campaign 18V026000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 9, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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 .
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Hyundai Azera recalls
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- 2007–2008 Hyundai Azera — In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver…
- 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera and 1 other model — Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear…
- 2012–2013 Hyundai Azera — Occupant detection system may fail to properly…
Other campaigns involving Hyundai vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V026000 (manufacturer number 172). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.