The steering system is one of the most important parts of a vehicle. If it’s not working right, it can quickly create a dangerous situation. Sadly, even a car as well-known as the Hyundai Elantra can run into steering column issues.
What are the most common problems related to Hyundai Elantra steering column recalls?
Hyundai Elantra steering related issues include:
- Electric power-assist being disabled
- Power assist failure
- Class action lawsuit
We will take a look at these steering problems and what you can do if your vehicle is affected.
Disabled Power Assist
NHTSA Recall ID: 15V100000
This recall applies to 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured between June 2008 and April 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring models manufactured between November 2008 and April 2010. The power steering sensor may malfunction, which causes the car to disable power steering.
The recall began in April 2015, and it affects 204,768 vehicles.
Loss of power steering can make the vehicle very difficult to steer, especially at low speeds. This increases the risk of an accident because it becomes difficult to control the vehicle.
The fix? Your local Hyundai dealer will change the electric power steering control unit free of charge.
Power Steering Assist Failure
NHTSA Recall ID: 17V213000
Some 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles may have a faulty power steering connector. This can cause the power steering to stop working completely. This recall affects 99 vehicles and began in April 2017.
The loss of power steering makes the vehicle harder to steer and control.
This increases the risk of an accident. The loss of power steering has the greatest effect at low speeds. Low-speed turns are very difficult without power steering.
If your vehicle is involved in this recall, your Hyundai dealership will replace the electronic power steering connector.
Class Action Lawsuit
Case ID: 8:17-cv-00997-DOC-KES
In 2017, two men who had experienced Hyundai Elantra steering problems filed a lawsuit in California. They claimed that the steering wheel would lock when there was a power steering problem, making it impossible to steer.
Both men were involved in an accident, which they claim was due to the Elantras steering problems. The lawsuit named Hyundai Elantras from 2013 to 2016.
They also claim that Hyundai was aware of the steering issues, but did not issue an investigation or a recall. In addition to the recalls with the Elantra’s power steering, there was a recall for 2011 Sonota vehicles in 2016.
The NHTSA has received more than 100 steering complaints about the Elantra and Accent models named in the lawsuit. Some complaints mention taking the vehicle to the dealership and still ending up in an accident.
Is Your Vehicle Affected by a Recall?
To learn more about recalls with the Hyundai Elantra you can visit the NHTSA website. You can search by vehicle, make and model, or VIN. In addition, you can call the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
You can also get in touch with Hyundai if you are having any issues with your vehicle. Hyundai can be reached by calling 844-462-5557 or visiting the Hyundai customer care website.
If you have repeatedly had problems with your vehicle, you can also check the lemon laws in your state. Lemon laws protect consumers from defective products. The specific laws vary by state, but after a certain amount of days or attempts to repair your vehicle, you may be entitled to return the vehicle for a refund.
