2009 Hyundai Elantra: steering wheel locks up

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Steering · 110,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Steering · 68,000 miles · PA

Power steering keeps turning off even when the car is running in park. Have to keep pulling over to turn car off to reset it. I travel major highway on a daily basis and fear I will cause an accident due to steering locking up.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Steering · 106,517 miles · CA · crash

While driving on the freeway, I tried to steer off to the left to avoid a car from hitting me from the right. This LED to the steering wheel locking and the car spinning out. I tried to get control of the wheel but could not. The car continued to spin until it crashed into the guard railing, smashing the right side and right front. The right front wheel was dented into the car making it undriveable.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 93,000 miles · MD

Driving my car on the highway when out of no where my eps light came on and my steering locked up. I cannot turn the wheel and almost caused an accident. After pulling over I turned car on and off but the power steering will not return. I see that hyundai already issued a recall for this for my car year, but my VIN wasn't included. The hyundai dealership wants to replace the entire steering shaft and column and says that it doesn't apply to the recall.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Steering · 27,102 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 55 MPH, the power steering seized and the electronic power steering and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 27,102.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Steering · 87,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving 20 MPH, the steering seized and the eps warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 45,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a medium concrete divider. The frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/06/2017

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Steering · 89,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The eps warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 40,000 miles · NY

I was returning home one evening home about a week ago, and I was trying to parking my car in parking lot when the ESC light appeared on dash board and the steering wheel locked. I could not park the car, so I put it in park and pulled out the car manual, after reading it, I turned the ignition off and then turn it back on. The ESC light went out and the steering was back and I was then able to park the car. The next day it happened twice before I was able to get on the highway and the only way I could correct it each time was turning off the ignition. At one point someone was coming out of a parking space and I had to try and move out of the way with the steering wheel locked. I was scared and praying, that I get home safely. I took the car home and haven't driven it since. Towed car to dealer and was told it needed a new power steering column and total cost with labor and tax was over $3,000.00 and not covered in the power train warranty. The car is barely used how could that be? They are dealers selling lemons as new cars. This car is just over 5 years old, no one should have to pay out that type of money to replace parts so early in the life of the car. There should be a recall this is a dangerous problem and others are having the same issue with this make and model.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Steering · 113,153 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the electronic power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The power steering assist failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact spoke to the dealer, but was not able to have the vehicle inspected. The failure and the current mileages were 113,153.

Filed Dec 29, 2012 · Steering · 98,292 miles · VA

Driving around 45mph, trying to turn left and the steering locked up and the aps light came on. Took to pearson hyundai and had checked out. Per pearson, they found a code c1290, torque sensor main signal fault. Will need a new steering column. Appr. Cost of $1600.00. Per pearson, this is a safety issue and vehicle shouldn't be driven until repaired. Need information on any and all recalls on this vehicle for this safety issue.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Steering · 93,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 65 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off while it was in motion. Upon restart, the contact regained steering and maneuvered to the shoulder. The failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the steering motor failed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 02/27/12*lj updated 02/28/12