NHTSA Recall 22V056: Hyundai Tucson ABS Engine Compartment Fire

What the recall covers

Recall 22V056 covers Hyundai Tucson SUVs whose anti-lock brake system module can corrode internally over time and cause an electrical short. The short can produce an engine compartment fire, and critically, it can happen when the vehicle is parked and switched off — which is why Hyundai told owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair was completed. Hyundai reported twelve engine compartment fires in the U.S. tied to this defect.

The remedy

Hyundai dealers install a fuse kit into the ABS module electrical circuit and update the ABS software, free of charge. Hyundai's internal number for this recall is 218. Owners were also advised to disconnect the 12-volt battery and leave it disconnected while the vehicle sat waiting for service — a substantial practical restriction on using the vehicle at all.

What owners should do now

• Park outside and away from homes, garages, carports, and other structures until the repair is confirmed complete.
• Check your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — this recall expanded over time and covers a wide range of build dates.
• Schedule the free fuse kit installation and ABS software update at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
• Keep the recall letter, every repair order, and any record of how long you were unable to park in your garage.
• If an ABS or brake warning light appears, or you notice a burning smell, stop driving and contact a dealer.
• Note the dates the vehicle was in the shop or restricted in how you could use it — that time can matter later.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or by calling the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Inclusion depends on the VIN, not just the model year. Note that a separate earlier recall (20V543, Hyundai recall 195) covered 2019–2021 Tucsons for a related ABS fire risk, so some vehicles have more than one relevant campaign.

Hyundai customer service: 855-371-9460 (Hyundai's number for this recall is 218) — recall updates at hyundaiusa.com.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Hyundai may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.