C1290 on Hyundai

Steering torque sensor main signal fault (Hyundai)

Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected

The sources define the code but do not rate drive safety. It involves electric power steering, which is safety-critical, so a loss of assist should be treated seriously.

Safety-critical system: explanation only, no DIY steps. Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Hyundai. For what C1290 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the C1290 guide.

What's different on Hyundai

Hyundai

  • 2008–2010 · Elantra

    Supported by vehicle data

    Owners report C1290 with a power steering warning light and a dealer quote for a new steering column. We found no Hyundai bulletin naming the code in our extract.

  • 2017 · Sonata

    Possible — needs testing

    One complaint lists C1290 on a 2017 Sonata; the narrative does not give the meaning.

Sources and review

  1. NHTSA complaints ODI 10490429, 10994292 and 11192648 (Hyundai Elantra) — NHTSA ODI
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