2017 Hyundai Elantra recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V213000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 161
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 99
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-243-7766
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2017
- Built
- Dec 22, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.