Featured Gallery
2011 Hyundai Elantra front 3/4 view
2011 Hyundai Elantra rear 3/4 view
2011 Hyundai Elantra front 3/4 view
2011 Hyundai Elantra rear 3/4 view
2011 Hyundai Elantra side view
2011 Hyundai Elantra front view
2011 Hyundai Elantra rear view
2011 Hyundai Elantra front detail
2011 Hyundai Elantra headlight
2011 Hyundai Elantra grille
2011 Hyundai Elantra wheel
2011 Hyundai Elantra wheel detail
2011 Hyundai Elantra door handle
2011 Hyundai Elantra antenna
2011 Hyundai Elantra taillight
2011 Hyundai Elantra logo
2011 Hyundai Elantra badge
2011 Hyundai Elantra badge
2011 Hyundai Elantra engine
2011 Hyundai Elantra engine
2011 Hyundai Elantra engine
2011 Hyundai Elantra engine
2011 Hyundai Elantra interior
2011 Hyundai Elantra interior
2011 Hyundai Elantra interior
2011 Hyundai Elantra interior
2011 Hyundai Elantra front seats
2011 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel
2011 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel controls
2011 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel controls
2011 Hyundai Elantra gauges
2011 Hyundai Elantra speedometer
2011 Hyundai Elantra tachometer
2011 Hyundai Elantra digital readout
2011 Hyundai Elantra start button
2011 Hyundai Elantra rear view camera
2011 Hyundai Elantra audio system
2011 Hyundai Elantra audio controls
2011 Hyundai Elantra instrument panel
2011 Hyundai Elantra climate controls
2011 Hyundai Elantra shifter
2011 Hyundai Elantra dash trim
2011 Hyundai Elantra door trim
2011 Hyundai Elantra rear seats
2011 Hyundai Elantra trunk
The Basics:Hyundai will recall 155,000 examples 2011 and 2012 Elantra with production dates between October 29, 2010 and October 25, 2011.
The Problem: A malfunctioning yaw sensor for the electronic stability control system can cause the application of one or more of the brakes and cut power to the engine, as well as the illumination of the ESC indicator light.
Injuries/Deaths: None reported.
The Fix: Dealers will check the ESC sensors and update the ESC calibration free of charge.
If You Own One: Hyundai is expected to notify affected owners about the recall beginning February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151, citing Hyundai’s number for the recall, 137. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Show full PR text
Report Receipt Date: DEC 23, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V871000
Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 155,000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
SUMMARY:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
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 is expected to begin February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 137.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.