2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring: loss of power steering

Filed Jun 12, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · PR

I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra that has experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist on multiple occasions. When this happens, the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. The EPS light comes on and stays illuminated. This creates a serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with children or in traffic. I am aware of Hyundai Recall 127 (the federal safety agency Campaign 15V100000), which addresses the same issue, but my VIN is not included. I am requesting that Hyundai investigate and provide the same repair remedy for vehicles outside the initial recall VIN range that are experiencing identical failures.

Filed Aug 27, 2023 · Steering · NY

My dealer alledgely fixed the recall in 2021 along with 2 other recalls. At that time I had no problem with my steering. Now 2 years later my power steering went out in the middle of a turn in a very busy intersection and hasn't worked since. The dealer would not fix because they said my car was out of warranty. Hyundai USA also reviewed and denied me. On their webpage, it does not say anything about a time limit on their recall. It is a recall and not a warranty concern. Below I send 2 pics taken off their webpage. Please help me. Thank you.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Steering · 136,000 miles · NC

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Steering · IL

I was driving this car and the esc light came on and then off again but i feel the steering became hard and still the steering is hard there is a recall for this car for steering problem please let me know is it safe to drive it or not. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 126,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra touring. The contact stated that power steering failed to operated as designed while his son was driving the vehicle at an unknown speed. The contact had the vehicle towed to alexandria hyundai (1707 mt vernon ave, alexandria, va 22301) where he was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact disagreed with the diagnostic and he informed the dealer that the failure was related to a defective fuse. The contact had the vehicle towed back to his residence where he performed a diagnostic test and had determined that the failure was indeed related to a defective fuse. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer after discovering that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) and had the recall repair performed. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the eps warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle started jerking to the right. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and later discovered that the brakes and rotors were defective. The contact had the brakes and rotors replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Steering · 94,000 miles · FL

Power steering stopped working. I had sqeaking noises when turning the wheel.also shimmering over slightest bumps. Dealer estimate for new steering columns was about $2000.00 . I was pulling out of a parking space when it froze. After I tuned of the car it worked. However I have read many complaints that this problem continues under normal driving conditions including highways. I feel the manufacturer should be responsible for this problem.

Filed May 6, 2018 · Steering · TN

Steering:electric power assist. . The federal safety agency campaign # 15v100000 is only for car built before 4/30/10 and doesn't include the ones built after where I'm sure they didn't stop making them differently or putting different parts in them. I'm having the same problem as the ones built before may 1st and many others are as well and this recall should include all 2010 cars and not just ones built before may 1st. I have the electronic power steering and the electronic control units lights on showing its exactly the same problem as the rest of the 2010 model so its absolutely unbelievable that not all of the models built in 2010 are included. My lights stay on constantly at any speed what so ever and like the recall states if power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. If I die in a crash because of this problem like any of the recalls they are wiling to perform they will be paying millions more than the $600 recall they should be doing to begin with.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Steering · 130,000 miles · PR

Failure of electric power steering assist. The loss of power steering assist occur unexpectedly when I was driving. I noticed a heavy steering wheel feel. The electronic power steering (eps) electronic control unit (ecu) sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and disable the steering power assist. The light turned on. The power steering assist is lost, greater effort be required for me, while I drive, to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Steering · 84,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra touring. While turning the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Steering · CA

Loss of power steering,has happened on two other occasions. Unable to duplicate problem at dealer. Ref. Tsb-15-01-019-1

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 69,986 miles · MO

This is a second issue same problem. The first time was december 29,2014 went out started the car no power steering had just drove the car the day before over hundred miles seemed fine well the next morning the problem arose wife went to go to work no power steering she took my vehicle I missed work to take into the dealership. That afternoon they reset the computer and the car drove fine. Fast forward to march 22,2015 a sunday morning got into the car started it up an no power steering shut it off restarted it ran fine. Called the dealership up the next morning got an appointment to have it checked over. Again the same issue thankfully we were not driving the car when these issues have happened. We have seen the article in the paper on the recall but at this date hyundai has not notified owners of the recall so I guess we wait and hope we do not crash the car in the mean time. Iam also the second owner of this car and wonder if this was not an issue in the past.

Filed Mar 25, 2014 · Steering · 59,309 miles · MD

First time the incident occurred, driving in traffic at about 20mph, slowing down at a traffic light, power steering went out and the ESC light came on. I had to stop the car and restart it in the middle of traffic to regain power steering. The car was taken to the dealership the following day. I was told the power steering needed an "update". After the update the same thing happened a few days later while accelerating onto the highway. The car was brought back to the dealer and we were told the steering wheel needed calibration, so the steering wheel was re calibrated and we were told that the issue was resolved and so the malfunction would not reoccur. However, the malfunction happened a 3rd time, on 3/25, while driving at approximately 20mph in traffic, power steering shut off and the ESC light came on. We will take the car back to the dealer tomorrow. This issue is unsafe as when the power steering goes out, we have no control of the vehicle. The malfunction occurs without warning and poses a serious safety risk if it occurs at a high speed.