2017 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems

I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has developed an issue with the steering column worm shaft bearing, which is documented in Hyundai’s Technical Service Bulletin 20-ST-003H-1. When turning the wheel, the steering intermittently feels loose and unresponsive, creating a sensation of loss of control.

My vehicle was towed to manly Hyundai in Santa Rosa Ca June 18,2025. The vehicle when driving steered all over the lane then locked up on me almost causing a crash. The dealership says it’s the electrical column assembly.

The oil level burns down to next to nothing approximately every 2 months, with no oil light warning or engine light. However, the engine light does periodically come on but shuts down itself before able to get it checked. The same issues occured with my son's 2017 hyundai which caused the engine to blow and catch fire.

Loss of power steering assist that occurs at lower speeds that would require higher steering effort and which may increase the risk of a fatal/deadly crash.

When my car was stolen and crashed the whole front end was smashed in but the air bags did deploy. I saw there's several recalls on these cars, one was the airbags. I never got any recall for it and it shows there are no recalls.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated.

Some bad guys tried to steal my 2017 Hyundai Elantra. They broke the ignition from the steering column to gain access and try to start the vehicle. This is the same issue that still happening after 3 years from the Kia/hyundai boys ticktock hack.

My steering wheel locked while I was driving and it was very difficult to pull the car over to stop, as the steering wheel became very tight. I was in a roundabout and almost crashed. My EPS light came on and went off once I turned the car off.

I was driving and I was making a right turn and my steering wheel locked on me and I almost got into a accident most scariest experience ever and my steering coupler is not the problem!!

My 2017 Elantra experienced complete power steering loss which nearly caused a serious accident. I was traveling approximately 25 MPH as I went around a bend, and lost all power steering. I was able to get my car home with no power steering.

The steering wheel locked up on my daughter making her go straight while the road turned. She ended up in the grass on the right side of the road and ended up crashing into the guardrail from behind. The stability control light was on the entire time.

2017 Hyundai Elantra limited. Vehicle makes grinding noise when steering wheel is turned in either direction. Dealer said it needs new steering column.

My vehicle has been experiencing this issue for a while now. At first, it showed the power steering signal but when I took it to the mechanic they said they couldn't diagnose the issue. I felt it was still safe to drive because it was a false signal.

My 2017 hyundai elantras steering becomes extremely hard to steer, then the engine stalls out and the dash lights come on. I'm frighten of crashing when this happens. I restart the engine and the steering returns to normal.

The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized. There was an abnormal popping noise detected and the air bags deployed.

When my teenage daughter drove our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, the power steering locked up on her while entering a busy interstate. Thankfully, she did not run into the barrier wall or nobody hit her from behind. Took it into the Hyundai dealership and apparently the torque sensor went out.

Yes I had bought a used 2017 hyundai elantra sei they never informed me of any recalls on this vehicle after I bought the vehicle the motor blew up because of one of the cylinders were sticking because of a factory defect they replaced the motor the second motor started doing the same thing getting stuck and shaking the steering would lock up sometimes where I could not even steer or it was hard to steer why even when I bought the car they did not inform me of recalls when I talk to the car back and have the motor replaced they still did not inform me of any recalls these things cost me to have an accident and hit a telephone pole and totaled my vehicle

Vehicle was in motion on a highway, power steering completely went away making the vehicle operator take more effort to be able to turn, making it more prone to collisions at lower speeds. Cause is unknown at this time. Same year/make/model cars were also recalled for same issue, hyundai's recall number for this was 17v213000.

DRIVING AROUND 35 MILES AN HOUR AND COME TO A SMALL CURVE TURNED THE WHEEL LITTLE BIT BUT CAR WENT STRAIGHT AND GUARD RAIL HIT PASSAGER SIDE FRONT OF CAR AND DRIVER AIRBAG CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T BLOW ALL THE WAY UP AND HAD A HOLE IN IT WITH STITCHING AROUND IT SO DRIVER AIRBAG IS NO COUNT JUST FALLS IN YOUR LAP AND ELECTRIC STEERING IS UNPREDICTABLE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO ACTION HYUNDAI OF FLEMINGTON (180 U.S. 202, BUILDING B, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822 (908) 788-4227). A PRIVATE INSPECTOR WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAILURE CODES OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10438399. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF ANY WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUSTAINED A SHATTERED LEFT WRIST, A BROKEN RIGHT WRIST, PELVIC INJURIES, A COLLAPSED LUNG, AND OTHER INJURIES. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A HOLDING GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JONES JUNCTION AUTO GROUP (1508 BELAIR RD #2000, BEL AIR, MD 21014 (410) 879-6400) WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

[XXX], this is the 2nd time driving in the freeway going 55 MPH and steering wheel automatically lock . [XXX] first time it happens and it is really scary going 60 in a freeway and steering locked itself. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

Steering locked up on the highway and car became uncontrollable.

Steering wheel sometimes makes grinding sounds when steering at low speed (25-35moh). On Sept 17, 2023 at approximately 5pm I was turning into my driveway going approximately 5mph when the electronic power steering light illuminated and I lost steering capability. When I turned off car then turned it back on light was off and steering power returned.

I was driving on the highway, operating vehicle at posted speed limit, traveling about 70mph when vehicle experienced complete power loss for a short duration of time. All electrical off, loss of braking, loss of power steering. Power subsequently returned and vehicle resumed normal operation.

Had bought the vehicle at 72k miles, and drove fine for a few months before the engine started to sound like it was roaring (like the exhaust had came undone), shortly after vehicle started stalling and dieting turning left (have video evidence of this in parking lot) did not take vehicle in to be serviced as it seemed a lot of the time to be a one off issue but now the vehicle has lost a lot of low speed acceleration, and had begun knocking at 80k miles where it was looked at by an independent mechanic which stated that the engine was severely low on oil.

On five different occasions over the past several months, the power steering has ceased to function, generally after the car has been driven and then parked. It suddenly appears to resolve itself after the steering wheel is operated manually numerous times. The local Hyundai dealer has stated that they will not attempt to diagnose the problem unless the car is towed in inoperable.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the electric power steering message was displayed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle.

My steering wheel locks up on me and the my check engine light flashes on as it does. I also have a steering wheel light with an explanation point beside it flashes when and before my steering wheel locks up! I can be sitting at a red light and my steering wheel locks up on me.

When reversing and turning my wheels either right or left would hear a clunking sound. When putting my car in drive and straighten wheels, I would hear and feel something slip. While driving and making a right or left turn, on several occasions I have had to literally jerk the steering wheel to straighten vehicle wheels back straight to prevent from keep turning.

When turning I get a warning light on the dash with the symbol of a steering wheel and the wheel is hard to turn. This happens randomly and seems to be happening for now only when making a turn while stopped.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, she became aware that the power steering was not functioning. The electronic power steering warning light was illuminated.

Car was stolen by breaking the rear passenger side back window and then started the car with a USB cable. I have video showing how they started the car after it was recovered. I contacted the hyundai dealership and company where I purchase the car from, all I kept getting is that the car is ok and the dealership sent me away back in april of 2023, even when I have a recall mailed notification.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Electronic Power Steering Assist would randomly fail and the steering wheel would become difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected.

Steering wheel locks unsafe to drive. I have complained to the Towne Hyundai in Denville was told it was the left strut that was causing problem. I paid out of pocket and problem is still there.

The power steering is totally out. Very hard to turn left or right, steering locks up and shakes hard when pressing on brakes, not safe to drive due to faulty power steering system. Took vehicle to Hyundai dealer July 2022 and was told after inspection of vehicle that I needed to pay to have the whole steering column replaced.

The contact's uncle owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and failed to turn left or right. The owner stated no warning light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making turns, the steering wheel became stiff and uncontrollable. The steering warning light was illuminated.

Clunky noise on the steering wheel and lock up the steering wheel

My passenger rear door which I barely use will not open from the inside or outside. In addition, when I turn at a slow speed I have problems with the steering wheel not turning smoothly and when I break the vehicle jolts. I have told the dealership about the steering wheel and the jolting and they haven’t done anything about it.

Well my car is making a deal bad noise when I turn to the right I just recently realize that this year make moudel had a recall on the steering but where is the data base provided for me that it was fixed cause I can't find anything on it at and if it was fixed how do we know it wasn't a default part put back in my car need to have this looked into because when I turn to the right it's like it takes control of the steering and then I lose all power of steering not at all times normally at low rates of speed when turning towards the right or making the right turn at times it feels like going down the highway at 75 miles per hour but it's wanting to take control of the car at times

The steering wheel on the vehicle is loose and jagged; therefore when I turn the steering wheel it does not follow. I have to turn slowly to make the adjustment and I can hear the griding in the steering wheel system as I try to steer. I must get a repair as soon as possible fearing that the steering will stop working and cause me to veer in a dangerous direction.

Steering really bad car pulls both ways on the highway makes weird noise when taking off and accelerating and car randomly dies

The steering wheel tightens up occasionally when making right turns. Also when turning the steering wheel it makes a clicking turning on gravel sound on occasion. No ESP light is on, on the dash cluster.

There was a recall on 3/28/2017 on the 2017 hyundai Elantra for a power steering (eps motor) problem. Recall 161 I recently bought a 2017 Hyundai Elantra used. It showed no outstanding unrepaired recalls on the VIN number check.

FIRST THE CAR HAS BEEN ACTING LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE EVEN WHILE DRIVING IT. NOW I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH MY STEERING WHEEL, IT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE IS DIFFICULT TO TURN BUT IT'S OFF AND ON. IT'S ALWAYS WHILE I'M ACTIVELY DRIVING IT'S BEEN BOTH CITY STREET AND HIGHWAYS.

THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM CLICKS OR CLAPS WHENEVER STEERING EITHER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE NOISE ISN'T ALWAYS THERE. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES, BUT ITS AT EITHER DIRECTIONS WHEN STEERING INTO A PARKING SPOT OR A PARKING LOT.

IN OPERATING SPEED LESS THAN 25 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING AND POWER STEERING LIGHT ON DASH ILLUMINATED. OPERATOR LOST 90% CONTROL OF STEERING. ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OPERATED AS DESIGNED. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO A BAD BATTERY BUT ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OPERATED. RECALL 161 DESCRIBES A MORE ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF A DAMAGED ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONNECTOR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.

I had the recall on my car fixed but it is doing the same thing again. When I slow down it will just cut off on you.

First winter with the car and I had a weird sound coming from the steering when turning. I set up an appointment with the local dealership. They took the car in and found that there was ice packed around steering rack.

I have had a ton of issues. My blind spot sensors only work occasionally. (I actually know someone else with a hyundai that is having the same problem).

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving low speeds, turning left or right, reversing, or driving over bumps in the road, a loud abnormal noise was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the windows failed to go up or down and water entered into the passenger side headlight lens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While reversing the vehicle, the back up camera became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gerald hyundai, 209 hansen blvd, north aurora, il 60542), but the failure was unable to be duplicated.

LEASED THE NEW HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE ON JUNE 28TH 2017 AND ON AUGUST7 2017 THE DEALER CALLED AND WAS TOLD THE CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED AND HAS TO BE SERVICED. THE RECALLS WERE FROM FEB2017 AND APRIL 2017 AND NEVER REPAIRED. I WAS LEASED THIS CAR AS NEW WITH TWO EXISTING RECALLS AND NEVER BEEN INFORMED.

My EPS, ABS and electronic stability control lights all came on at once and my steering wheel went stiff while driving on interstate

The electronic power steering is not working in my 2017 Hyundai Elantra. My VIN# is showing as unaffected for this specific recall, however I am having the same issue that the recall is for. I have a code that came up for the electronic power steering.

Loosing power steering assist while driving.

Power steering is loose or tight. It turns off while driving. Clunky sounds when it's working.

I had my steering wheel telescope out and tilted up when driving down highway I had to hit my brakes Because of the car in front of me hitting his as I did so my steering wheel collapsed inward And down We'll do an approximately 45 miles an hour on the freeway. This could have caused me to lose control of the vehicle.

I am writing to report a recurring issue with my car's electric power steering system. On multiple occasions, the steering wheel has locked up unexpectedly, particularly while making turns. This presents a significant safety concern, and I believe it is crucial to address this issue promptly.

The power steering went out as I was driving with my infant in the car. I was making a turn and it completely went out. That is very dangerous.

When making a turn or just steering, the steering wheel, the wheel locks up and has difficulty turning or steering. A steering wheel with an exclamation mark shows on my dash, and I have to pull over and turn off the car in order for the car to resume driving normally. Also, the trunk automatic opening does not work.

The steering wheel will not unlock

The cars breaks are difficult to stop, it does not slow down. The steering wheel is very stiff to turn. And my car was stolen due to Hyundai not equiping it with an immobilizer.

The passenger side door will not open from the outside also the passenger airbag light comes on and off by itself also the steering wheel is jerky and movement

My hyundai was stolen. After talking with the police and conducting research, Kia and Hyundai are extremely easy to steal. Not to mention the whole tiktok challenge which is going around teaching people how to steal these vehicles.

While driving the steering locks up and the power steering light comes on. You turn off the vehicle and turn it back on it clears the light in the dash drives fine for a little while then does it again

Steering wheel is getting hard to turn at times. It feels like it is sticking while driving

Three different independent problems. Passenger airbag dashboard keeps flashing. Weird wheels sound while turning either side.