2010 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 195 steering complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 51% of all 379 complaints filed for the year, with a related recall (15V100000) covering the EPS control unit. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles, and the issue is linked to 7 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire.
- Steering complaints
- 195
- 51% of 379
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Electronic power steering (EPS) suddenly fails or loses assist while driving, sometimes with the EPS warning light illuminated.
- Steering wheel locks up or will not turn during low-speed maneuvers such as parking lot turns or highway ramp merges.
- Loss of steering assist at highway speed causes the driver to lose control and hit fixed objects like poles or guardrails.
- Some owners report the steering motor needed recalibration by the dealer after an EPS failure and warning light event.
- A subset of complaints describe steering failure occurring together with brake pedal sticking or unrelated warning lights coming on before the incident.
When 2010 Hyundai Elantra steering complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 20, 2010, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
- 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 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 195 steering complaints for the 2010 Elantra, which is 51% of all 379 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering on the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
- Yes. Recall 15V100000, reported February 23, 2015, covers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit on 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles built June 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010. The remedy is a free EPS control unit update after Hyundai verifies proper EPS operation.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Elantra?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering issues on the 2010 Elantra is 73,000 miles.
- Has the steering problem caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this steering issue on the 2010 Elantra shows 7 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire reported.