2015 Hyundai Elantra: Will not go down the road in a straight line
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Elantra report: will not go down the road in a straight line. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 7,400 miles.
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2015 Elantra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757270 (filed 08/16/2026): “I am writing to formally report a serious vehicle safety concern involving a 2015 hyundai elantra, vin [xxx], which is owned by my mother. the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power steering assistance, creating an immediate and significant safety concern…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11606862 (filed 08/06/2024): “When driving the car loses power steering and is harder to control. i am at risk because i cannot control the car how i am suppose to. i have called before but there are no hyundai service dealers close to me. there was nothing prior but now that it is happeni…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Will not go down the road in a straight line (2015 Elantra)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2015 Elantra
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