81 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2009 Elantra.
About 3 years ago the eps light came on. Brought it to the dealer who said it needed 3500. 00 dollars worth of work to replace the steering column. Refused the work and they reset the light. Now after checking I see this was part of a recall 127 . My car was checked and stamped fine so out of luck. Car works good for 3 years now it is doing it again. Just driving straight down the road and power steering stops working, then starts working. Right now steering is fine and the ps light is on all the time. Any help would be appreciated. Car only has 120,000 miles and is in great shape except forthe steering.
I was driving down the road my eps light came on and power steering stopped working. That it indicates a plroblem with the vehicle's power steering system. I have sharched and read that there was a recall. On my 209 hyundia Elantra but when I VIN it says no open recalls. Does this mean it has been fixed before or is mine not covered under ecall. My VIN is [xxx] any help would be helpful. I am a disabled man. That this is my only car to take care of mine and my disabled son needs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
This vehicle is part of recall campaign 127. This vehicle had a software update to "fix" problem but is now recurring. The dealership says they will not fix it.
On several occasions, starting in the fall of 2023 and occurring most recently on 8/9/24, I observed my Elantra's red eps warning light turn on, and the steering wheel became very "stiff" while driving. Power steering was instantly disabled, resulting in momentary loss of control of the rate of turning in the vehicle. These symptoms are in accordance with Hyundai recall campaign 127, but a VIN search revealed the vehicle has been serviced for the recall. I have reached out to Hyundai customer service and a dealership, neither of which attempted to fix the issue.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact sated while starting the vehicle, the electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to turn steering wheel but was unable to do so. The contact stated there were other unknown warning lights illuminated, that were unrelated to the failure. The vehicle was at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 311,500.
I purchased this vehicle in December of last year and the steering was fine. The next day I took it to the waco Hyundai dealership and was told they didn't have the software to do the eps recall. A few days later, the power steering went out. I called killeen Hyundai and made an appointment two weeks out to have them look at it. Long story short, after almost 2 months of them having my vehicle they were unable to update the recall. I was told I had 24 hours to pick it up. Where do I go from here?.
For the past month I have broke down multiple times. Used all my aaa tows. Everything turns off while driving 60mph with kids in the vehicle. Absolutely no power steering. I haven’t had interior lights, radio etc in 6 months. 8 belts since March. I’m a single mother stranded again freezing.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph when the power steering failed. The contact stated the red "eps" and "est" warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power steering assist had failed and the eps module needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the mechanic about NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) associated to his VIN and to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the recall repaired. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the eps module needed to be updated, however the recall was only for an update to the eps not replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the steering wheel seized and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
When driving my eps has gone out over two dozen times. It is random. I could be driving for 2 hours or it could happen when I start the car. Issue is resolved temporarily when I turn off my car for a few minutes and restart. I brought it to my normal shop and at first they had no idea what it was and realigned the column. This worked for a couple weeks and the issue started again. They believe it may be the motor now and I have to go to a dealership. This started completely random, my car drives fine until it comes on. The eps light clicks and comes on, making it hard to steer. I can't drive in the highway for my safety and the safety of others. I've had my power steering go out mid turn, in the rain. It's unpredictable. This initially started on 08/20 and is ongoing despite an attempt to fix it.
The eps light is staying on flashing sometimes and now I can't steer to the left with assisted power steering. . The steering is now locking up at times . . There was a recall I saw but now it's not showing up on my car. . It's a 2009 Hyundai Elantra . I have pictures to show that it said my car is effected with this recall but now it's coming up on all systems as no recall open to it. . I just bought this cat from someone in the month of July 2023 and this is now happening to me. . I have put all I have into purchasing this car and contacted dealership in florence ky. . They claim there's no open recall n I have provided the proof needed to show them that this was on recall. .
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle at the dealer, he was informed that the vehicle was experiencing a failure related to NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,500.
The power assisted steering quit. You cant hardly steer it.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became firm, and the esp warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the power steering assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.
On two separate occasions the electronic power steering turned off while driving the car. The red eps dashboard indicator turned on and the steering felt very heavy. The power steering came back on after the car was turned off and on again. The car's software was already up to date and Hyundai's recall "fix" did not prevent the problem. This problem is intermittent and has only happened twice. It occurs while driving, leading to a potentially unsafe situation. There are no warnings or symptoms before the problem occurs.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the power steering assist failed as the eps (electric power steering) warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a power steering assist failure which was linked to NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was then towed to dealer where she was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Eps (electronic power steering) light comes on on the dashboard . This prevents steering the vehicle from a dead stop or turning the vehicle is extremely hard. Vehicle has to be shut down and restarted, sometimes 1 to 2 times to eliminate the eps light . Problem is repeatable every morning. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127. However at initial recall appointment only sw was updated. Per recall eps unit may need to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering with the eps warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the tie rods, spark plugs, wiper blades, cabin air filter, driveline belt, transmission coolant, throttle, oil plug, struts, and control arms, and performed an alignment; however, the failure recurred with the eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who ordered the eps sensor and was awaiting the replacement part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) associated with the VIN; however, the contact had not yet received the recall notification. The failure mileage was 87,123.
Steering column has alot of play. Pops as you turn the steering.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist, with the eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
*power steering. Yes. *very difficult to turn the steering wheel causing delay in timing. . There is a significant amount of reports, etc. Regarding this recall on the internet. However, it does not appear to be associated with my VIN #.
I bought the car for my mom about a year and a half it drove fine to just recently the eps light came after she turn on to the road and the steering got real tight and was hard to merge to the side road luckily she was going at a low speed to get over. So I done some searching to find that there was a recall 127 for that problem in 2015 so I called the dealership and they requested to have the car scan and said it was a software update . So I got the update and the angle sensor calibration it drove fine for 2 months now it’s getting worst. So they said the electric motor andsteering colmun has failed but they can’t replace because the recall is not active anymore . So I’m not sure what to do.
At random times while driving (operating vehicle while in motion on public roads) the eps light turned on and power steering stopped working. I pulled over on the side of the road and would shut off the engine and restart the vehicle and the power steering would restart. Sometime it would take several times to stop and start the vehicle for the power steering to start working again. The power steering shutting off has occurred four times within the past 18months while driving on public roads. The car has only 78,613 miles and the electronic power steering is malfunctioning.
In a recent drive I realized that I had suddenly lost control of my steering wheel. The steering wheel was moving and responding much more quick than normal, but without any of the normal tension.
Today my steering wheel was very "loose" to the touch. In other words it was far easier to turn the steering wheel than usual. It seemed that I was required to turn the steering wheel much more than usual to even make the simpliest of turns. I recently had air conditioning work done by a local auto shop. It seems very coincidental that all of a sudden my steering mechanism is working so poorly that my life may be in danger.
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 within 2-3 days & taken to the Hyundai dealership & all repairs would be done free of charge. As of 8/11/21 it has been a total of 16 days since starting the claim & I have made phone calls every day & documented who I have spoken to. I am getting the runaround & no one can tell me when my car will be picked up & taken to be fixed. (cust svc reps agreed that it shouldn't be taking this long!) I am fed up, frustrated & I don't know what to do from here. I have read that with the recalls, it isn't safe to drive my car & because of these issues. It is costing me time & money being out of work! this is so un-acceptable & I need answers as to what to do & how I'm ever going to get my car repaired?! I'm glad I found your website & I just hope someone can give me some feedback & help in getting this problem resolved! I desperate! so whomever reads this message, I'm begging you please help me?! thank you very much!.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer to have her a/c unit serviced; but upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that her eps(electronic power steering) warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that her steering wheel would jerk upon turning the steering wheel in either direction. The dealer was notified of the matter and informer her that the warning light was illuminated prior to service. The contact contested that claim and stated that she would have brought the warning light to their attention if the light had illuminated prior to service. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and gave the contact a case number. The contact was also notified that her vehicle was placed under NHTSA campaign number: 15v100000(steering) back in 2015; however, the recall was serviced that same year. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power steering assist and it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the eps warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the power steering needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and declined to offer any additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 34,900.
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 dealer south point Hyundai (4610 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX 78745) and the vehicle was diagnosed with a mdts computer error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
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 repaired. I am informing the national hwy traffic safety admin. , herein on this day 02/12/2021 as currently the vehicle is in danger of causing a major accident.
Power steering keeps turning off even when the car is running in park. Have to keep pulling over to turn car off to reset it. I travel major highway on a daily basis and fear I will cause an accident due to steering locking up.
Steering wheel is clunking and the eps light is constantly on. It initially blinks when vehicle is turned on and then stays on shortly after. There have been many other recalls regarding steering wheel eps related faults and the steering suddenly stiffening up, causing loss of control on the vehicle either on local roadways or even on the highways (not only on the Elantra, but also on sonata models from this manufacturer. ).
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clunking noise while driving and while stopped at a traffic light. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ebersole Hyundai (2101 cumberland st, lebanon, PA 17042) and was informed that the gear coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The car's key pulls out of the ignition when the gear is still in drive position, while the engine is on or off mode. This creates a safety issue, if unintentionally the driver turns off the engine and pulls out the key off the ignition, while the gear is still on drive position. This can make the car moves while unattended. Also, I had an incident where the key fell off the ignition while driving the vehicle. The vehicle is Hyundai Elantra 2009 with 78,051 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehcile was restarted and worked as designed. The eps warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to checkered flag Hyundai world (3700 sentara way, virginia beach, va 23452, (757)497-7777) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,724.