Hyundai Recalls 2011-2012 Elantra Vehicles for Electronic Stability Control Defect
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles because an electronic stability control sensor malfunction may cause unexpected braking and reduced engine power, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ESC malfunction) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured between October 29, 2010, and October 25, 2011. The recall involves approximately 155,000 vehicles affected by a defect in the electronic stability control (ESC) sensor.
Due to the ESC sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly, and engine power may be reduced. These symptoms are accompanied by the illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster. If the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors and update the ESC system's calibration free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Affected units
- 155,000
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)
- ELANTRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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