Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

The system assists you with steering the vehicle. If the vehicle is turned off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, you may still steer the vehicle, but it will require increased steering effort.

If you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the system inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If Motor Driven Power Steering does not operate normally, the E warning light and the message "Check Power Steering" will illuminate on the instrument cluster. You may steer the vehicle, but it will require increased steering efforts. Take the vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system inspected as soon as possible.

During normal vehicle operation:

The steering effort may be high immediately after pressing the Start/Stop button to the ON position.

This happens as the system performs the MDPS system diagnostics. When the diagnostics are completed, the steering wheel effort will return to its normal condition.
When the 12 V battery voltage is low, you might have to put more steering effort. However, it is a temporary condition so that it will return to normal condition after charging the battery.
A click noise may be heard from the MDPS relay after the Start/Stop button is in the ON or OFF position.
Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving speed.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperatures, abnormal noise may occur. If the temperature rises, the noise will disappear. This is a normal condition.
When an error is detected from MDPS, the steering effort assist function will not be activated in order to prevent fatal accidents. Instrument cluster warning lights may be on or the steering effort may be high. If these symptoms occur, drive the vehicle to a safe area as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the system inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.