Hyundai recall: Steering
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
What could happen
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Elantra 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V213000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 22, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 161
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Wheels Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Suspension Oct 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags May 14, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Apr 20, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Back over prevention Nov 21, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling May 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.