Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 16V-190 · 2011 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Motor America recall 16V-190 covers 173,000 2011 Hyundai Sonata for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,482 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2009 to October 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.