Recall 05V-316: 2006 Hyundai Sonata

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.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 070.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-316?

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.

How is recall 05V-316 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.