How many steering complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?

NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for this model year, which is 51% of all 75 complaints filed for the 2010 Elantra Touring.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?

Yes. Campaign 15V100000, reported in 2015, covers the Electronic Power Steering system and includes updating the EPS control unit.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 69,493 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the steering complaints for the 2010 Elantra Touring.

How does the 2010 model compare to later Elantra Touring years for steering complaints?

The 2010 model had 38 steering complaints (51% share), far more than 2011 with 3 complaints (10% share) and 2012 with 2 complaints (9% share); 2013 had none.

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 51% of all complaints filed for this year, with one crash and one injury reported. A related recall (campaign 15V100000) covers the Electronic Power Steering system. Median mileage at failure was 69,493.

Steering complaints: 38; 51% of 75
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 69,493 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle pulling to the right during acceleration or steady-speed driving, requiring constant wrist pressure on the wheel to stay straight.
Some drivers say repeated alignments, tire rotations, and even tire replacement failed to fix the pulling issue.
Several complaints describe the EPS (Electronic Power Steering) and ESC warning lights coming on together with a sudden, complete loss of power steering assist while decelerating or turning at low speed.
A few owners say the steering wheel became very hard to move or jerked to the side unexpectedly, sometimes after restarting the vehicle to regain power steering.
One owner reported being told the steering column needed replacement, while another was told the issue involved a short in the electrical harness.

When 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2010, latest Aug 31, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2023 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

NHTSA 15V100000Feb 23, 2015Steering204,768 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Steering complaints by Elantra Touring model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201038 (51%)
20113 (10%)
20122 (9%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?: NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for this model year, which is 51% of all 75 complaints filed for the 2010 Elantra Touring.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?: Yes. Campaign 15V100000, reported in 2015, covers the Electronic Power Steering system and includes updating the EPS control unit.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 69,493 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the steering complaints for the 2010 Elantra Touring.
How does the 2010 model compare to later Elantra Touring years for steering complaints?: The 2010 model had 38 steering complaints (51% share), far more than 2011 with 3 complaints (10% share) and 2012 with 2 complaints (9% share); 2013 had none.