2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a back road to my next destination when suddenly my steering wheel became stiff. The eps and ESC lights were on in the dashboard. I was able to pull the car over. Turned it off and back on. Seemed ok. Power steering returned. Eps and ESC lights off. Went up a few feet to stoplight. Lost power again. Did not feel safe. Stopped the car. Called for tow truck. Towed to nearest Hyundai dealer. They did diagnostic tests. One tech said it was steering column assembly. They said to follow up with regular dealer next week if it happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706179, filed 2015-04, 47,928 miles“I started the car and could not turn the steering wheel without applying heavy force. Looking at the dash board the ESC and eps lights were both on. I turned of the car and restarted and the problem was gone. A few days ago I saw the recall of the 2009 and 2010 cars regarding this very problem. I called Hyundai customer support to report my issue but was told my 2011 car was not on the recall list. Upon further research I have found this very issue appearing in elantra cars as resent as 2014. I ask the safety board to reexamine the issue in regards to later year of the elantra cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10691727, filed 2015-03, 65,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244994Oct 26, 2023Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This…
- 10238383Jun 15, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10238381Jun 15, 2023Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 â 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. This…
- 10110926Feb 27, 2017Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF…
- 10110922Feb 27, 2017The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning…
- 10058401Jun 1, 2015Hyundai: electronic power steering (eps) warning indicator lamp will illuminate when sensing discrepancy in systems circuitry and steering assist not available and reverts back…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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