NHTSA Recall 05V316000: Automatic (asc) (electronic stability control)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,970 vehicles. It affects 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V316000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 070 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL › AUTOMATIC (ASC) |
| Report received | July 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter engines and electronic stability control (esc), the esc may have been programmed to be oversensitive to the onset of oversteering while driving on banked curves, causing inadvertent application of the front outside brake when esc activation may not be needed.
Safety risk
This may cause the vehicle to slow and may affect the path that the vehicle is traveling. Brake application caused by inadvertent esc activation may result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the esc hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 070.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V316000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.