2013 Hyundai Elantra: steering wheel locks up

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Steering · 89,205 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a curb. The contact stated that her daughter occupied the front passenger seat of the vehicle. The contact stated that the passenger side front tire hit the curb and the tire was damaged. The vehicle was undrivable, the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 89,205.

Filed Jan 4, 2023 · Steering · FL

2013 Elantra GT steering coupler has broken due to poor design and plastic materials. Dealership stated this has been a common issue in other Elantra and Sonata models and has apparently been covered with an additional 10years on the extended warranty on all models of Elantra except the GT. The broken coupler causes a clicking sound in the steering and eventually leads to the steering locking and can be a serious safety issue. This model should be included in the warranty as it has already been an identified safety issue on other models. No warning lights or notification on the dash, but loose handling on the road and I was told by my mechanic that continued driving and wear and tear would lead to the steering locking up and potential accident in the future.

Filed Dec 9, 2022 · Steering · VA

Starting in 2020, my 2013 Elantra GT, with very low mileage still less than 40K today , started to develop clicking sound when I turned the wheel. This year, the clicking sound is getting louder and more frequent. Today, I was advised by the mechanic who performed the required annual safety inspection that "steering wheel coupler" should be fixed ASAP. After doing some research this is a well known problem caused by the disintegration of the "steering wheel coupler" in the power steering motor. I received a quoted price of $599 from Hyundai Chantilly (dealer) in VA to fix it as it will take about 2.5 hours. I believe this Hyundai cross-models-cross-years wide issue should have been covered by the manufacturer extended warranty to avoid steering lockup accidents.

Filed Aug 11, 2022 · Steering · NY

Driving on highway and the steering locked up and unable to steer vehicle. I was able to roll to a safe area and vehicle was towed to a repair shop and steering column needs replacement. Thank God I was not injured.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Steering · 63,000 miles · CT

Steering problem: when driving, the steering wheel catches near the center position, taking some additional force to move it. It is relatively easy to over come, but it feels as though it is getting worse. My hyundai dealer has not responded to my inquiries. The potential for a steering lockup may exist, thus this alert.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

My 2013 elantra sedan built in alabama on june 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8l engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil level being too low. I had just had it replaced and checked about a week before. Then I was told it was a connecting rod that had broken. I've left the car at the dealership at the moment because I feel like this is a manufacturing defect and will not pay out of pocket for a repair that would be covered in canada.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving 54 MPH, the service indicators illuminated, the headlights failed to illuminate, and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to turn the headlights on and off, but they failed to respond. The contact continued driving, but the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence. The contact called van hyundai (1301 s interstate 35e, carrollton, tx 75006, (972) 437-8334), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · VA

Tl-contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra --- ESC light came -- electronic steering light vehicle has 58000 miles on vehicle and is not under warranty --- called dealership and dealership stated vehicle is out of warranty . Steering locked up on contact and that contact had to pay for repairs. Contact left a voicemail for hyundai dealership and dealership has not returned phone call. Contact given number to hyundai cb

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Lights, Steering · CA

I have been having electrical issues for about 1 1/2 years. The radio turns off when breaking and signaling. Not every time but about 2/3 of the time. Occasionally the dash will go out. The interior lights flicker (all the time) as well as the head lights. Not sure about the back lights because I can't see them but I assume. The temperature gauge does not light up sometimes. No bars are displayed. The trip computer resets at least 4 times a week. The avg mpg, MPH, trip a and b will start over at 0.0. Turning left makes the car shutter and turn off in mid traffic or when in a drive thru. The steering wheel locks up/stiff steering. The eps light comes on. Have to turn car off and back on to alleviate the issue. While the car is idling with the air conditioner on the car will cycle and just about turn off

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 48,280 miles · PA

On july 14, 2017, I was driving my 2013 hyundai elantra and was attempting to make a left hand turn at a signalized intersection at a speed of about 15 miles per hour. About midway into the turn the steering wheel locked and I could not turn the steering wheel to complete the left turn. In addition, I was braking and the ABS braking did not function properly and did not stop the vehicle until it ran into a concrete curb. The result of the malfunctions of the steering and braking on my 2013 hyundai elantra was damage to the front right of the vehicle, including bumper, wheel, tire, radiator support, etc. I am very thankful that I was not hit by another vehicle or injured. I am concerned about the performance - or the lack thereof - on july 14th. Something happened and no one seems to be able to explain it despite inspecting scanning codes, etc. The vehicle engine kept running, the key was in the ignition, and there was deployment of the airbag(s). There have been other complaints about the electric assisted steering and braking on the 2013 elantra according to research. I want to make you aware of an additional complaint regarding my elantra. The damage required replacement fright front wheel, right front tire, right fender liner and inner bracket, radiator support, right hinge pillar, right lower control arm, right fender, painting and 4 wheel alignment. The vehicle steering malfunctioned and locked even thought the engine was still running. This malfunction prohibited me from turning the steering wheel and completing the left turn safely. The braking system failed as it did not stop the vehicle and I noticed a slow ABS sound versus the typical very rapid ABS sound when hard braking. The malfunction of the steering and the brakes could have caused a catastrophic failure but fortunately did not.

Filed Jul 2, 2017 · 45,368 miles · SC

10/2015 vehicle stalled, when putting car in park and turning engine off, interior/exterior lights flickered until car died, would not restart. Interior soaked from headliner down windshield, behind dash to floor, water marks down door windows, door panels to floor, carpet wet rollin down under dash, seats moist, interior glovebox moist. Vehicle was found to have crack in panoramic sunroof frame and was fixed under warranty, service could not duplicate stalling. 12/2015 filed a claim with manufacturer, vehicle dead or stalling continued, vehicle mildewed. 6/2016 on interstate 70mph car shut off steering locked up, then started after a period of time, engineer came 7/2016 several months after first seen made repairs attached. 4/2017 vehicle stalling again while diving, does not start immediately but will usually restart after sitting awhile. 52 plus days and currently ati service dept.sunroof opened and closes spontaneously, power seats work sporadically, driver passenger window opens spontaneously, rear light are intermittently dim.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 275 miles · SD

When driving the vehicle on the high way I 29 n at about 68-72 MPH the brand new vehicle engine stalled abruptly and the steering wheel froze and we were stuck in the direction the steering was previously turned it and it made impossible for us to steer it on to the shoulder and the vehicle behind us almost crashed into us. We were just a whisker away from getting killed. We had a near death experience and my fiance is still having nightmares about it.