Recall 14V325 affects 2,138 2015 Hyundai Sonata sedans for wiring that can reduce steering assist. Do not drive. Free repair at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
Loss of power steering assist raises the effort needed to steer and increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive the Sonata, even for short trips. Ask the Hyundai dealer about towing if it must move. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
Hyundai is recalling 2,138 2015 Sonata vehicles under recall 14V325 because a poor wiring-harness connection can reduce motor-driven power steering assist or keep the shifter stuck in Park. Do not drive the vehicle if your VIN is included; the loss of steering assist increases crash risk, and the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, the wiring harness is the bundled set of wires and connectors that carries power and signals between vehicle systems. For this recall, the connection matters because it feeds systems tied to motor driven power steering and the shift lever. The steering assist motor reduces the effort needed to turn the wheel, while the shifter release lets the vehicle move out of Park when the brake and ignition conditions are met.
On affected Sonatas, a poor connection inside that harness can interrupt the signal or power path. When the connection is weak, the power steering system can lose assist, so the steering wheel takes more force to turn. The same fault can keep the shifter locked in Park, even when the driver follows the normal starting and brake-pedal sequence.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when steering assist drops during use or when the shifter will not move from Park.
Who's affected?
This Sonata group involves both wiring and steering-system components, so use the VIN match rather than a single part label.
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | steering system |
| Units affected | 2,138 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of power steering assist raises the effort needed to steer and increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive the Sonata, even for short trips. Ask the Hyundai dealer about towing if it must move. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Hyundai Sonata is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until Hyundai confirms the steering-assist and shifter repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to ask about the free wiring-harness repair that fixes the power-steering assist and Park-shifter issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V325 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Once Hyundai opens the dealer repair for your VIN, a Hyundai technician follows recall bulletin 14-01-024 and repairs the wiring harness connection tied to the motor driven power steering system and shifter interlock. That repair path addresses the poor connection that led Hyundai to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles until the service procedure was applied. Parts and labor are covered by the recall once the repair is available for your vehicle.
Timeline
| June 12, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V325?
Recall 14V325 covers 2,138 2015 Hyundai Sonata vehicles with a wiring harness connection that can reduce power steering assist or keep the shifter from moving out of Park. Reduced steering assist increases steering effort and crash risk. Hyundai issued a service procedure for dealers to repair the vehicles.
What should I do if my 2015 Hyundai Sonata is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sonata is included in recall 14V325. If it is, do not drive the vehicle. Call a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 14V325 or Hyundai recall 119. Ask the dealer about the repair procedure and towing.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to the owner. Hyundai published recall bulletin 14-01-024 with the dealer service procedure, so a franchised Hyundai dealer handles the repair without charging for covered recall work.
What does "Do not drive" mean for this Hyundai Sonata recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until a Hyundai dealer confirms and completes the recall repair. This includes short trips. The defect can reduce steering assist, which increases the steering effort needed and raises crash risk. Ask the dealer about towing if the vehicle has to move.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for heavier steering effort or a shifter that will not move out of Park. Those match the wiring harness problem described in recall 14V325. If either happens, keep the vehicle parked and call a Hyundai dealer with recall number 14V325 or Hyundai recall 119.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V325000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V325 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V325000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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