Vehicle recall 10V457000 · October 1, 2010
2011 Hyundai Sonata
On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall began on October 11, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service center at 1-787-999-3333.
- Notes
- Hyundai de puerto rico safety recall no. 097.OWNERS 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V457000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2010
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Manufacturer campaign
- 097
- Owner notification
- October 11, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 60
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Sonata (2011): 2011
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