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2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2.5L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs449Labor515Torque3924Fluid9DTC921Battery0Maintenance0Recalls3
C0151moderate severityChassis

Regen Braking Blend Control Malfunction

on 2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L I4 · AWD

What this code means

The system that blends regenerative and friction braking is not operating correctly.

Symptoms

  • Braking feel inconsistent
  • Pedal effort changes
  • Jerky deceleration
  • Reduced regenerative braking recovery

Common causes

  • Brake pedal simulator malfunction
  • Hydraulic control unit fault
  • Communication latency between modules
  • Software calibration error

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor regen vs friction brake split with scan tool
  2. Check brake pedal simulator operation
  3. Verify module communication timing
  4. Test hydraulic actuator response
  5. Check for software updates

Repair notes

Diagnose blend control actuators. Software update may be available.

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