Steering complaints by model year
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was driving on a back road to my next destination when suddenly my steering wheel became stiff. The EPS and ESC lights were on in the dashboard. I was able to pull the car over. Turned it off and back on. Seemed OK. Power steering returned. EPS and ESC lights off. Went up a few feet to stoplight. Lost power again. Did not feel safe. Stopped the car. Called for tow truck. Towed to nearest Hyundai dealer. They did diagnostic tests. One tech said it was steering column assembly. They said to follow up with regular dealer next week if it happened again. On 4/7/15 car brought into dealer again for same problem. They did an EPS update. On April 15, 2015 my husband was driving us. He almost lost control of the car on the highway because he lost power steering. He pulled over restarted car twice. Then steering came back. EPS and ESC lights went off. Called Hyundai dealer today. …
I started the car and could not turn the steering wheel without applying heavy force. Looking at the dash board the ESC and EPS lights were both on. I turned of the car and restarted and the problem was gone. A few days ago I saw the recall of the 2009 and 2010 cars regarding this very problem. I called Hyundai customer support to report my issue but was told my 2011 car was not on the recall list. Upon further research I have found this very issue appearing in Elantra cars as resent as 2014. I ask the safety board to reexamine the issue in regards to later year of the Elantra cars.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) warning light illuminated, and the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the power steering assist functionality returned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was initially informed that the VIN was under recall; however, later the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and electronic control unit (ECU) warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the issue and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. A dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring with 2 recalls. I first noticed a problem on 7/25/21 when my Power Steering stopped working all of a sudden. So I Googled the info & discovered that it was a recall: #127 - EPS And, then discovered the other recall: #188 - ABS I contacted Hyundai on Mon 7/26/21 & spoke w/ Tiffany & she started a claim: #18490296. I was told my car would be picked up within 2-3 days & taken to the Hyundai Dealership & all repairs would be done FREE OF CHARGE. As of 8/11/21 it has been a total of 16 days since starting the claim & I have made phone calls every day & documented who I have spoken to. I am getting the runaround & no one can tell me when my car will be picked up & taken to be fixed. (Cust Svc Reps agreed that it shouldn't be taking this long!) I am fed up, frustrated & I don't know what to do from here. …
There were no issues with the car until EPS (red) and ESC off (yellow) lights came on when the car was started one evening, and in turn the power steering was lost. Vehicle was driven earlier in the day without any problems. It was parked for about 30 minutes or so, and when it was turned on again the lights came on and the steering wheel felt like it was locked. It is very difficult to turn the steering wheel at low speeds. Vehicle was taken to a local Hyundai dealer where error codes c1260, c1604, and c1513 were diagnosed. The dealer performed the steering angle re-calibration and the ECU software update, but the errors persisted. The dealership stated that electronic power steering column and the stop lamp switch needed to be replaced. …
Related recalls (1)
Steering › Electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010.
Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Elantra Touring years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2010 (38) and 2009 (11) model years. Steering complaints make up 51% of all complaints for the 2010.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Elantra Touring steering problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 15V-100 (electric power assist system, Feb 23, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Elantra Touring steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 42% happened before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.