The problem
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter engines and electronic stability control (ESC), the ESC May have been programmed to be oversensitive to the onset of oversteering while driving on banked curves, causing inadvertent application of the front outside brake when ESC activation May not be needed.
The risk
This May cause the vehicle to slow and May affect the path that the vehicle is traveling. Brake application caused by inadvertent ESC activation May result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ESC hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall began on July 29, 2005. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-316 (05V316000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 070 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc) |
| Report date | July 7, 2005 |
| Owners notified | July 29, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,970 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the stability & traction control
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-316 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the ESC hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall began on July 29, 2005. Owners May contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,970 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.