NHTSA Campaign 16V190000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Apr 5, 2016 · 173,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 173,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V190000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.