Manufacturer recall number

Hyundai recall 194

Q: Is 194 the same recall as 20V520000?

Yes. 194 is Hyundai’s own number for it; 20V520000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Hyundai calls it 194. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V520000 on Aug 27, 2020: service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 151,205 vehicles potentially affected, under a park-outside advisory. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V520000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Hyundai’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V520000	2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Aug 27, 2020	151,205	Park outside

Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short. Risk If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V520000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 194 is the number Hyundai assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V520000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Hyundai’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 194 the same recall as 20V520000?

Yes. 194 is Hyundai’s own number for it; 20V520000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 194 cover?

2013–2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 151,205 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 194 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.