HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V132000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-28 2023-02-28 2023-03-01

Production Dates: 2011-07-04 - 2011-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 242

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25715

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor "RPAS", which can result in an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.