One problem related to power steering light on has been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Elantra.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving a various speeds,she noticed her steering wheel made popping noises and a steering warning light also began to illuminate on her vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that these repairs would be expensive; however the vehicle was still driveable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and offered her no further assistance. The noises continued to get worse and the vehicle's horn no longer functioned. The contact also stated that during this time, the air bag warning light illuminated on the vehicle. The contact stated that while at a light, the vehicle ahead of her began to reverse instead of moving forward, the contact attempted to sound her horn but the horn was defective. The back end of the vehicle collided with the contact's front end. No major injuries or damaged were reported, the police were not called and a police report was not filed. The contact settled the matter through insurance. The contact then stated that the day after the accident, her power steering wheel completely locked and contact was unable to drive the vehicle. Due to the power steering failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. Upon investigation the contact associated NHTSA campaign number: 13v115000 (air bags, structure) with the air bag failure; however, her vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage for the steering issue was 145,000. Jo.