Hyundai Elantra Touring, Elantra: Steering — electric power assist system

Affects Hyundai Elantra Touring, Elantra · 2008–2010 — about 205K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational