Hyundai Genesis Recall R/2021/219: The ABS Control Unit Printed Circuit Board Could Experience An Electrical Short Under…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- 11D054
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Genesis vehicles built between 19 June 2013 and 9 March 2020. The ABS control unit printed circuit board (PCB) could experience an electrical short under specific conditions. The dealer will rework the HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit fuses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ABS control unit printed circuit board (PCB) could experience an electrical short under specific conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ABS CONTROL UNIT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Defect: The ABS control unit printed circuit board (PCB) could experience an electrical short under specific conditions. Remedy: The HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit fuses will be reworked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the ABS control unit printed circuit board could experience an electrical short under specific conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit fuses.
Are You Affected?
Genesis built between 19 June 2013 and 9 March 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 54 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 11D054 or the DVSA reference R/2021/219. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson NX4EThe subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may e reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance) | Urgent | R/2024/489 | |
| I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2024/309 | |
| I30PDE, Tucson TLESubject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/157 | |
| I40 VF, Kona OSCertain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/067 | |
| IX35, IX35 EL, Santa FEThe ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short | Urgent | R/2022/128 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2021/087 on 23 Apr 2021, for potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery. The one launched after it was R/2021/220 on 12 Jul 2021, for the side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/219, launched 12 July 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.