Hyundai will be sending notices to certain 2011 Sonata owners instructing them to return to their dealership to fix a problem affecting the Electronic Power Steering (EPS). According to the defect report, a change in the manufacturing process of the protective coating on the circuit board in the EPS control unit could result in damage to the circuit board over time. If this happens, drivers may notice an illumination EPS warning lamp accompanied by a loss of steering assist and increased steering effort.

Dealers will correct the problem by replacing the EPS control unit. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 143 and the NHTSA campaign number is 16V-190.