Hyundai Elantra Touring power steering loss problems

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 Aug 11, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · ND

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. I have read that with the recalls, it isn't safe to drive my car & because of these issues. It is costing me time & money being out of work! This is so un-acceptable & I need answers as to what to do & how I'm ever going to get my car repaired?! I'm glad I found your website & I just hope someone can give me some feedback & help in getting this problem resolved! I desperate! So whomever reads this message, I'm begging you Please help me?! Thank You very much!

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Steering · 51,500 miles · NC

Eps bulb test remains on after ignition and engine running. No power steering present. Recall # 127 performed in 2016, however problem has returned. Vehicle has 51500 miles, 2009 hyundai touring. Hyundai USA did not authorize dealer to repair this recall as a campaign code 02/11/2021. Despite issuance of hyundai case # 17688862 the case manager has not resolved this issue for me to have vehicle repaired. I am informing the national hwy traffic safety admin., herein on this day 02/12/2021 as currently the vehicle is in danger of causing a major accident.

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 Jun 5, 2020 · Steering · 115,500 miles · CT

My electronic power steering went out, thankfully as I was backing out my garage. The hyundai dealer said the motor needs to be replaced but the motor is inside the steering column, so I need a whole new column. This runs around $1,600 including labor. After searching online, this appears to be a widespread issue with the elantra. Even someone at the dealer said they don't know why there isn't a recall. I feel like one should be issued although it would be too late to save me from paying $1,600.

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.