Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 15V-871 · 2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Motor America recall 15V-871 covers 155,000 2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V871000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
The risk
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,790 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 29, 2010 to October 25, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.