Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (50.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering complaints here are 8.1× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 190 · 50.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V100000 |
| Electrical System | 46 · 12.2% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 42 · 11.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 30 · 7.9% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 27 · 7.1% | Recalled | Recall 20V061000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 · 5.6% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 378 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V061000 · 2020 · reported 02/04/2020
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V100000 · 2015 · reported 02/23/2015
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · 2013 · reported 04/01/2013
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE EPS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10849942 — filed 03/16/2016 · STEERING
“JUST STARTING GETTING A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING MAKING NOISE IN STEERING WHEELS .. AND IT GET WORSE .. SEAT BELT KEEPS UNCLICKING”NHTSA complaint 10849885 — filed 03/15/2016 · STEERING
“RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON 4/22/15 AT NO CHARGE. BOUGHT CAR FROM DAD ON 5/26/15. 7 MONTHS LATER THE (EPS) LIGHT COME ON AND I LOSE…”NHTSA complaint 10809781 — filed 12/11/2015 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 190 of 378 NHTSA complaints (50.3%), followed by electrical system (46), air bags (42), power train (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
378 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 45 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 48 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V061000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
