2011 Hyundai Sonata recall: electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on April 5, 2016. It covers about 173,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 173,000
- reported
- Apr 5, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 1,171
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V190000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,171 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 16V190000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 16V190000, reported on April 5, 2016, covers about 173,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V190000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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