Manufacturer recall number

Hyundai recall 251

Q: Is 251 the same recall as 23V651000?

Yes. 251 is Hyundai’s own number for it; 23V651000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Hyundai calls it 251. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V651000 on Sep 22, 2023: service brakes, hydraulic on the 2010–2015 Hyundai Accent and 12 other Hyundai models, 1,649,478 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, 23V651000 →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
23V651000	2010–2015 Hyundai Accent and 12 other Hyundai models	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Sep 22, 2023	1,649,478	Park outside

Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Risk An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V651000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 251 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. 23V651000 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 251 the same recall as 23V651000?

Yes. 251 is Hyundai’s own number for it; 23V651000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 251 cover?

2010–2015 Hyundai Accent and 12 other Hyundai models, 1,649,478 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 251 repair cost anything?

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