Hyundai Elantra Steering problems
43 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (3.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2020 model (17, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (1). 7 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “wheel”, “steering”, “column”, “speeds” and “right”. 12 of these reports (23.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 1 death mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 7 · Previous 12 months: 5
Common terms in reports
- wheel24
- steering26
- column7
- speeds13
- right12
- rubbing noise3
What owners report
When driving in bad weather the car started to slide when my husband tried to turn the steering wheel and the steering wheel locked not allowing him to turn the car to avoid the curb.
Towards the end of January, my car computer was reset because the car was telling me that I needed an oil change early and the dealership told me it could just be a computer issue.
Steering wheel has been making whining noises when turning. Previously replaced worm shaft on steering while under warranty due to malfunction when first purchased. Issue has resurfaced but no longer covered under warranty.
I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. At approximately 114,719 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting intermittent shaking, rumbling, swaying, wobbling, and lateral instability.
On January 1, 2025, I discovered my vehicle had been stolen after finding broken glass in my driveway and immediately reported the incident to the police, who arrived within approximately 20 minutes; neighbors later provided camera footage of the theft, and I…
Excessive vibration starting at 50 MPH. Its so bad that you hand becomes numb after one hour of driving. The vibration and shake gets so bad over 65 MPH that it becomes unless for a long trip.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Elantra
- Engine506
- Electrical189
- Interior & equipment123
- Driver-assist systems99
- Airbags & seat belts88
- Transmission / powertrain84
- Lighting80
- Brakes61
- Body & structure48
- Steering43
Hyundai Elantra problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Steering problems on the Hyundai Elantra?
43 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (3.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Elantra model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2020 model (17, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Elantra Steering problems?
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.