2010 Hyundai Elantra: steering wheel locks up

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 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 28, 2022 · Steering, Transmission · FL

You did a recall for the power steering when I check to see if my vehicle is part of the recall the information said no. You need to change this because I've always had issues with my power steering locking up and being unable to turn. This has happened to me on more than one occasion. The EPS light is always on and the dealership is no help at all. I need this to be taken care of.

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 Nov 9, 2019 · Steering · 177,000 miles · WA

Eps light came on, almost lost control while driving. Later I found out about a recall. Steering wheel locked on me. Had to pull to side as much as I can off to the side of the freeway.

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.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 63,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 13 MPH, the vehicle accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed and stuck to the floorboard and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle crossed opposite lanes and crashed through a gate and into a house. The air bags deployed long after the crash occurred. The contact was knocked unconscious momentarily and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. Three months later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v1000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested information to investigate the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Steering · 45,380 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

The hyundai elantra had its steering lock up while driving at a low rate of speed as it was on an approach ramp preparing to merge on to wi state highway 441 in the town of menasha, wi. This caused the car to go into the guardrail since the steering would not respond. The accident occurred at noon on a clear day on dry pavement. Witnesses to the accident indicated that the steering did not respond before the vehicle crashed into the guardrail. Luckily there were no injuries to the driver other than minor bruises. No other car was involved in the accident.we filed a complaint with hyundai after the incident but they did not come out to examine the car until after it had been repaired. Earlier this year we received a notice that this same steering defect was covered by the recall announcement. The car was repaired as part of this recall. Hyundai has continued to deny any flaw that could have caused this accident.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 60,641 miles · SC

Driving to work today the eps light came on while in the process of changing lanes. The steering wheel locked up causing the vehicle to do a bit of swerving. Managed to pull off to the side. Prior to all this, I complained about the eps as it was something that was happening before. The light would come on, the vehicle would lock up and upon turning off the ignition and restarting the vehicle, it would reset itself. I went and saw a mechanic , they alleged testing the vehicle for the eps problem however nothing came up and they refused to address that issue. , I called hyundai warranty department and filed complain since I just run out of warranty and prior to this I had my car at the dealership before and left without repairs being done due to no code showing .I was told I should get the issues fixed and hope I mid be refunded. This is a serious safety issue and a defect on their part which needs to be addressed and at the expense of hyundai. I am filing this complaint as I expected more from them and have gotten nothing besides bills left to pay for something hyundai knew was an on going issue with the vehicle they had been selling. With the excuse they cant work on a car unless the code is showing. Well dear hyundai the light shuts off when u turn the car off and it is dangerous to drive to an dealership for them to lock at the issue and it is ridicules to have a run around for a well know issue on your product that can cause an accident.

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Driver assistance, Steering · 71,109 miles · NJ

Returning from south jersey with my minor son, the eps light came on while in the process of changing lanes. The steering wheel locked up causing the vehicle to do a bit of swerving. Managed to pull off to the side of the road and call for help. Prior to all this, vehicle was taken to hyundai in paramus, nj for a recall for some other part. At this time, I complained about the eps as it was something that was happening before. The light would come on, the vehicle would lock up and upon turning off the ignition and restarting the vehicle, it would reset itself. At hyundai, they alleged testing the vehicle for the eps problem however nothing came up and they refused to address that issue. This time on 8/10/13, the light is now on and the vehicle will not rest itself. I tried calling hyundai for this defect and was put on hold indefinitely. I then sent an email to them about it and they refused to respond. In my email to them, I expressed this was a serious safety issue and a defect on their part which needs to be addressed and at the expense of hyundai. Still no response. I am filing this complaint as I expected more from them and have gotten nothing.