The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V457000·Announced 2010-10-01

Hyundai Sonata Recall for Steering Column Assembly Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because improperly assembled steering column connections could cause a loss of steering capability, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could result in a loss of steering capability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Caribbean-Puerto Rico is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured between December 11, 2009, and September 10, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections, which may have been improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

If these connections separate or become compromised, the driver could experience a loss or reduction in steering capability, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is stated in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the steering column connections for proper assembly and torque, and they will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall began on October 11, 2010. Owners may contact the Hyundai Customer Service Center at 1-787-999-3333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
60

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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