Used Hyundai Azera: ABS module water intrusion (2006–2011)

Azera Used-buyer risk

Verify with official recall databases, service records, a mechanic inspection, and local market data before relying on this summary.

Short answer

Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) module and cause an electrical short.

What to check

Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) module and cause an electrical short. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 18V026000, an official safety recall.

Before buying

  • Ask whether campaign 18V026000 was completed for this VIN
  • Check for any history of the ABS warning light or brake-system faults
  • Have the ABS module's wiring/connector area inspected for prior water intrusion

A recall confirms an identified defect and required remedy for the covered vehicles — it does not by itself tell you whether the remedy was completed on this specific VIN. Always confirm directly.

Safety & recall notes

Confirm NHTSA campaign 18V026000 status for the specific VIN before buying; an open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost.

Buyer inspection checklist

  • Ask whether campaign 18V026000 was completed for this VIN
  • Check for any history of the ABS warning light or brake-system faults
  • Have the ABS module's wiring/connector area inspected for prior water intrusion

Red flags

  • An illuminated ABS warning light
  • A musty smell or evidence of water intrusion near the ABS module

Keep going

Buyer path

Source & evidence notes

  • NHTSA campaign 18V026000, official record, source_id APPLIED. Not an owner-complaint pattern or manufacturer communication.