Was driving my 2010 Yaris TR and hit the curb on the left side at around 10-15mph (front left wheel), since then there is a bit of play in the steering wheel, most noticeably a dead zone in the middle of the wheel; its around a 1-3cm either way, but the wheels of the car seem to move when the steering wheel is turned, that said, there is play I want rid of.

Ive had other drivers of the family try my car and some say it drives fine while others say there's some play. No clunking we heard so cant be the tie rods or bolts or anything like that (i dont know much about cars ngl, but thats what a family member who does, said).

Had an alignment done as I thought that was the issue but it didn't fix anything.

Drove it for miles and miles, didn't fix anything, I tried resetting the inner computer's steering data thingy by turning the wheel completely right, and then left, shutting down the car, and turning it back on... nothing!

It seems to drive fine enough, just need to put a bit more effort I suppose into turns maybe? I just want it returned to how it was in all honesty.

Gonna get it looked at soon by a mechanic, but am being told by some people that there isnt much point.

I just wanna know y'alls thoughts on this because I am honestly so frustrated, it does drive fine enough, but it just isn't as responsive as it once was, and this darn play is driving me insane. What part of the car is likely affected?