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NHTSA Recall 15V100000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 204,768 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Elantra.

204,768
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (April 14)
NHTSA campaign15V100000
Manufacturer campaign127
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedFebruary 23, 2015
Owner notificationApril 14, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

Safety risk

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V100000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Elantra2008, 2009, 2010
Hyundai Elantra Touring2009, 2010

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.