2010 Hyundai Elantra: engine failure

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Steering · 60,857 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,857.

Filed Apr 23, 2025 · Engine · 99,500 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and the engine seized. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, he heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. There were no warnings light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed, and an undisclosed part connected to the timing belt had detached and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that because the federal safety agency had not completed the investigation into the failure, a recall was not issued. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.

Filed Jun 2, 2023 · Steering · 63,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the steering wheel chanel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The mechanic stated this is a factory recall and they should fix my car for free. When the consumer informed the company and repair dealer (Key Hyundai)about this the dealer stated they already fixed that recall previously. The contact stated the dealership fixed the vehicle.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Steering · 80,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) warning light was illuminated. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system needed to be replaced and the failure was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V100000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Steering · 100,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and then it lost power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called sterling hyundai (5001 johnston st, lafayette, la 70503, (337) 984-9050) and was advised to schedule an appointment. The dealer also stated that the VIN was excluded from a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15223914. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Steering · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps needed to be replaced. 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 VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed May 25, 2016 · Steering · 44,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps control unit needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.