Hyundai Recall 15V-100: Steering – electric power assist system

Affected: 2008–2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2009–2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. Filed with NHTSA on February 23, 2015, covering about 204,768 vehicles.

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

The risk

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-100 (15V100000)
Manufacturer number127
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
ComponentSteering › Electric power assist system
Report dateFebruary 23, 2015
Owners notifiedApril 14, 2015
Vehicles affected204,768
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the steering

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-100 repair free?

Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 204,768 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.