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2006 HYUNDAI Sonata ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL issues.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #05V316000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free 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.
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Other HYUNDAI Sonata 2006 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Sonata Years

2026
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
14 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
6 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
4 recalls

Similar ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Recalls in Other Vehicles

2005 HYUNDAI Tucson
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2005 KIA Sportage
11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL recalls
2004 LAND ROVER New Range Rover
11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL recalls
2000 LAND ROVER Range Rover
11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 HYUNDAI Sonata safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) recall for the 2006 HYUNDAI Sonata? (Campaign #05V316000)

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. 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. 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.