https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:13:07 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-2099980 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra that has experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist on multiple occasions. When this happens, the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. The EPS light comes on and stays illuminated. This creates a serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with children or in traffic. I am aware of Hyundai Rec https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-2099981 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra that has experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist on multiple occasions. When this happens, the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. The EPS light comes on and stays illuminated. This creates a serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with children or in traffic. I am aware of Hyundai Rec https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1943152 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT ABS Module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 Hyundai Elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the ABS motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the ABS module, as replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle? https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1943153 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT ABS Module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 Hyundai Elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the ABS motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the ABS module, as replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle? https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1943154 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT ABS Module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 Hyundai Elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the ABS motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the ABS module, as replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle? https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1922614 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT MY DEALER ALLEDGELY FIXED THE RECALL IN 2021 ALONG WITH 2 OTHER RECALLS. AT THAT TIME I HAD NO PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING. NOW 2 YEARS LATER MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN IN A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION AND HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. HYUNDAI USA ALSO REVIEWED AND DENIED ME. ON THEIR WEBPAGE, IT DOES NOT SAY ANYTH https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1921011 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT My power steering just stopped working. There was a safety recall on my car. i did not receive a warning notice. On Hyundai's website i entered my vin # and it said my car was affected and would be fixed free of charge or if I had already paid I would be reimbursed. The dealership refused to honor the recall. I called several times to HyundaiUSA and finally they said my car was out of warrant https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1918059 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) warning light illuminated, and the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the power steering assist functionality returned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the VIN w https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1913319 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. On Saturday, July 22, 2023, after the car was put into park in my fathers driveway and the emergency brake put on, the front driver and passenger bags deployed. The force of it's deployment cracked the windshield in several places on the passenger side. There were no warning lights or indications that this would occur. The car was in park. The seatbelts are in a https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1852435 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Turning onto my street and continued two hundred feet to my driveway I had to turn the steering wheel one quarter to the left to keep the car straight on the road. On inspection of the vehicle I noticed the left rear wheel was at an angle. Further inspection showed the suspension had departed. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1844834 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The brake light switch had to be replaced again. The brakes light was staying on while driving and barked. The same item was on a recall about 4 to 5 years ago. The part is still failing. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1836497 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT I received a letter from Hyundai telling me to have the work done, but there are no dealerships in my area willing to schedule me for an appointment. I attempted to use the www.hyundaiUSA.com/Campaign188 website to schedule an appointment based on my zip code. Five dealerships came up. Of those five, two had scheduling greyed out and the other three went to an error screen. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1821324 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I pulled up to my house, turned the ignition off, and the airbag deployed in my face. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1795873 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT I bought this vehicle used, just three years ago. It had a little over 100k miles on it. Since purchase date, the car has died at least eight times and I've had to take it in for inspection four times. It has had three different batteries. The service techs have not been able to find anything technically wring with the car: alternator fine, engine fine, batteries fine, no reported power draws... y https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1788282 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the rear frame had disconnected from the body and landed on the ground. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1787248 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT While driving uphill, I let my foot off the gas pedal to make an upcoming turn. The car continued to accelerate, the brake pedal wouldn’t stop the car. Neutral made engine race to red-line. Turned ignition off and used hand brake, damaging handbrake shoes. Had car towed to dealership in Debuque, Iowa. After a few days was told that the floor mat had come loose and wedged accelerator down. Removed https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1775871 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Traveling 25-30 MPH on a gravel road, car shuddered and seemed to tilt sightly to the left. At the same time a loud grinding noise was heard and steering felt funny. On stopping and exiting the car, I saw the left rear wheel was toed to the left, and leaning so that the top of the tire was extended beyond the fender arch. Looking beneath the car, I could see the left rear control arm had torn loos https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1770218 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT I was driving this car and the esc light came on and then off again but i feel the steering became hard and still the steering is hard there is a recall for this car for steering problem please let me know is it safe to drive it or not. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1762678 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring with 2 recalls. I first noticed a problem on 7/25/21 when my Power Steering stopped working all of a sudden. So I Googled the info & discovered that it was a recall: #127 - EPS And, then discovered the other recall: #188 - ABS I contacted Hyundai on Mon 7/26/21 & spoke w/ Tiffany & she started a claim: #18490296. I was told my car would be picked up withi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1762679 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring with 2 recalls. I first noticed a problem on 7/25/21 when my Power Steering stopped working all of a sudden. So I Googled the info & discovered that it was a recall: #127 - EPS And, then discovered the other recall: #188 - ABS I contacted Hyundai on Mon 7/26/21 & spoke w/ Tiffany & she started a claim: #18490296. I was told my car would be picked up withi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1741138 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, AN EPS MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALE https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1726530 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT EPS BULB TEST REMAINS ON AFTER IGNITION AND ENGINE RUNNING. NO POWER STEERING PRESENT. RECALL # 127 PERFORMED IN 2016, HOWEVER PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. VEHICLE HAS 51500 MILES, 2009 HYUNDAI TOURING. HYUNDAI USA DID NOT AUTHORIZE DEALER TO REPAIR THIS RECALL AS A CAMPAIGN CODE 02/11/2021. DESPITE ISSUANCE OF HYUNDAI CASE # 17688862 THE CASE MANAGER HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE FOR ME TO HAVE VEHICLE RE https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1707162 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD, IT WAS NOT TURNING, RISKING TO HAVE A FATAL ACCIDENT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1705597 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATED AS DESIGNED WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ALEXANDRIA HYUNDAI (1707 MT VERNON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DISAGREED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC AND HE INFOR https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1705598 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATED AS DESIGNED WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ALEXANDRIA HYUNDAI (1707 MT VERNON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DISAGREED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC AND HE INFOR https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1701692 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I HAD SQEAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL.ALSO SHIMMERING OVER SLIGHTEST BUMPS. DEALER ESTIMATE FOR NEW STEERING COLUMNS WAS ABOUT $2000.00 . I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN IT FROZE. AFTER I TUNED OF THE CAR IT WORKED. HOWEVER I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS THAT THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS INCLUDING HIGHWAYS. I FEEL THE MA https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1699882 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE ABS BREAKS STATING THAT THERE COULD BE A SHORT CIRCUIT ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CALLED HYUNDAI IN LATE JULY 2020, SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BROKEN WINDOW AND RECALL. UPON LEAVING THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. IT IS NOW OCTOBER 15, 2020 AND THE PART HAS STIL https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1697871 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. WHEN I TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF, THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IN FACT, THE CAR INCREASED IN SPEED EVEN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPLETELY OFF. I STEPPED ON THE BREAKS AND IT SLOWED DOWN A BIT, BUT AS SOON AS I STEPPED OFF THE BREAK THE CAR WOULD START TO ACCELERATE. I MADE MY WAY OFF THE EXIT AND PRESSED THE BREAK HARD AND WITH THE HELP https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1697872 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. WHEN I TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF, THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IN FACT, THE CAR INCREASED IN SPEED EVEN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPLETELY OFF. I STEPPED ON THE BREAKS AND IT SLOWED DOWN A BIT, BUT AS SOON AS I STEPPED OFF THE BREAK THE CAR WOULD START TO ACCELERATE. I MADE MY WAY OFF THE EXIT AND PRESSED THE BREAK HARD AND WITH THE HELP https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-elantra-touring#complaint-1681525 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING WITH 16,605 MILES. IT HAS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT NO COST TO ME TWICE BEFORE. HOWEVER NOW IT NEEDS ANOTHER STEERING REPAIR AND THE PARTS ALONE COST ME $1,446.89 AND LABOR WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $300. THE PART IS COMING FROM KOREA AND MAY TAKE ONE TO TWO MONTHS TO GET TO THE DEALERSHIP. IN THE MEAN TIME I HAVE NO CAR TO DO