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I had just left my house and was just a few miles down the road turning onto the main highway. The steering wheel jerked and then The steering wheel locked up like it had no power steering and I could not turn the wheel. Three lights came on on the dashboard, an exclamation point, a steering wheel and the traction lights all came on. It was a sunny day and there was no rain the pavement was not slick. I had to pull over on the side of the road and let my husband drive my vehicle. We had to take it in to the dealership and they said it was a sensor in the steering column and the entire steering column would have to be replaced at a cost if $2000. This is not a driver error this is a manufacturer error and it is not covered under any warranty. My car only has 67,500 miles on it and this should be recalled for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata-??s. After researching online about steering issues with the Hyundai Sonata-??s I discovered that the 2015 Hyundai sonata-??s have been recalled for the steering and so have the Hyundai ELANTRA-??s. I called the Hyundai corporation and they said that there had to be a class action lawsuit for the 2017 models to get a recall. This could have been extremely dangerous had I been on a busier street. Hyundai needs to step up and recall this.
I had just left my house and had stopped to turn on main road. My steering wheel jerked a little and then when I went to turn it was extremely hard to turn. I pulled over to let my husband try and he had a hard time. The steering wheel light and an exclamation point came on and the traction lights came on but it was not even raining. We took the car to the dealership and they said it was a sensor in the steering column. It would cost $2000 to repair it. My car only has 67500 miles on it. They said the 100000 mile power/Tran warranty does not cover the steering column... I search online about steering issues with the Sonata and it seems very common. The 2015 models have a recall fir this issue. Had I been on a very busy street this could have been extremely dangerous because I could not control the steering of my car at all. I called the Hyundai Corporation and they said sorry there has to be a class action lawsuit with hundreds of names for a recall to be issued. They said to keep my records and if the model is recalled then they will reimburse me. We are in a pandemic and I don-??t have the extra 2000 lying around to spend on a manufacturing safety error.
My steering keeps locking up while I am driving down the road. I have to stop my car, put it in park and turn my car off. Then restart my car in order for it to unlock. I have almost cause some wrecks. My car is not that old to be having this issue. When I went on youtube to see what I can do to fix it, I found out this is a common problem.
As I was backing into a parking space, the steering wheel locked up, I couldn't turn the steering wheel in either direction and the steering wheel light with the exclamation mark came on.
This morning while leaving for work on a city street, my steering wheel locked, and the steering indicator light along with the traction control light came on. At the time, I was driving approximately 15 mph, and I was in the process of turning. After reviewing similar instances online, it is apparent that this is a common issue with these vehicles. This is extremely dangerous, and could be deadly. It's unacceptable that a recall has not been issued. I called Hyundai customer service, and was advised that since the vehicle is out of warranty my only option is to bring it to the dealer and pay for an inspection and repairs myself. This is a manufactures safety issue, and it needs a recall. I called the dealer and was advised that I can bring the car in and pay for an inspection, but they would probably need to duplicate the problem. Why has nothing been done about this"? is Hyundai waiting for people to be severely injured or even killed"
- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA
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As I was driving yesterday. A steering wheel light which an explanation point next to it popped up and then as soon as it did my steering wheel got hard and would not turn. Thankfully I was on a small road and able to drive off to the side safely or else who knows I could of been on a bridge and flew off due to not being able to turn the steering wheel at all! I would hope this could be fixed as a recall seeming as it has happened to many people.
I was driving and my steering wheel randomnly locks up. Pulling my car in different lanes. I read so many of the same complaints. Y'all need to do something about this.
There have been several instances when I have been driving and steering would make a clicking not and then it would get tight and the steering light would come along with serial other lights and I would have to turn my car off and then turn it back. Luckily I was driving at a low speed. I have taken my care to the Hyundai dealership and they were not able repair it because they could not repeat the problem I was told take the next time it occurred. As of yesterday 11/25/2020 my steering my car to the left has become extremely difficult.
I was driving this morning, and my 2017 Hyundai was maneuvering as if there were too much power steering fluid. With every lane change, it was as if I was going to crash. About 4 hours later, I went to grab my son and same thing. Car moving very easily. Turning could be done with my pinky. As I was turning into my street, all of a sudden it's as if something was holding my car back. The power steering went out. Thank god I was right by the house. Red steering wheel and exclaimation point notification appeared on my dashboard.
Was driving and the steering got very tight making it hard to even slightly turn vehicle luckily I was driving at a very low speed and could adjust. Red light with exclamation point and steering wheel showed when it happened
The power steering has gone out on my vehicle twice in 2 months. The first time, I was driving down a city street and had just turned right into a parking lot. As I turned the steering wheel to park, the power steering went out. It was scary; it took a lot of turning of the steering wheel to safely maneuver out of the way of the parking lot traffic. The second time, I had just left my house to take my vehicle in for its 15,000 mile service. Less than 3 minutes away from my house, as I was making a right turn on a city street, the power steering went out. It was hard to maneuver the car out of traffic, but I was able to do so. In both instances, I heard clicking noises prior to the power steering going out. The first time the power steering went out, I heard a clicking noise as I was turning into the parking lot. The second time the power steering went out, I heard clicking noises as I was backing out of my driveway. My car sat in my driveway with me driving it only twice between the first and second incidence of the power steering going out. I only drove it the second time to get the 15,000 mile service and to see if the dealership could fix the problem. I ended up having the vehicle towed to the dealership. I am afraid to drive my car. So far, the dealership says it is unable to determine the cause of the problem because they can't replicate it.
Cars steering wheel locks up and car dies out on turns on any road, highway or speed. Last issue while entering a freeway. Car must sit then restarted to allow it to be usable. No warning given when this happens. Contacted dealership. No help was given.has been an issues since purchase. At lease 15 times in one year.
I was leaving work, placed the car in reverse, than drive and the the steering wheel locked up on me. I was able to get the car back into a parking spot with much difficulty. The eps light was lit along with another warning symbol. I was very lucky I was only in a parking lot and not on the road. When I spoke with the Hyundai dealership they acted like this was not a problem. Upon researching this site I see otherwise. There needs to be a recall, this is not a safe car to drive, some people have had multiple issues with the eps system. This car is not safe.
I exited the freeway on buchanan in albany, ca and wait at the red light. As the light turned green I tried pressing on the peddle. I got no response from my car and it felt like my car was completely shut off. Quickly I put my car in park and turn my key to the off position I didn't feel my car lose any power at all it was like it was already off radio wasn't working anymore either. I turned the key to crank my car back on and it starts up immediately. I've had this same problem happen to me 3 times now twice in the same exact spot. The last time it happened my engine light turned on shortly after than it disappeared. My transmission went out in the first car I owned so I'm 1000% percent sure that wasn't the issue. I had to get the tranny on my first car replaced twice I'm very knowledgeable that stuff. My question is what can this be? I've heard about Hyundai engines catching on fire. My daughter was in the car two of those times so that's pretty scary to me.
My car steering got locked when I was driving and make the turn. The steering warning sign and the traction light pop up in the dash board. The car steering wheel use to get off sync.
The power steering and traction control will go out in this vehicle while driving at highways speeds. I have now had 5 instances where this has happened. This is a very well known issue with the 2017 Sonata and this needs to be recalled!!
This is the fourth time I've experienced this while operating my vehicle. On September 12, 2020 while operating my vehicle on a city street my steering light popped on along with my traction control light. My steering wheel immediate locked up and I had no control. I struggled to veer the vehicle into a gas station. Upon pulling into the gas station I turned my vehicle off and started it back up and the steering light and traction control light was off so I preceded to drive.
Steering- will lose control of steering as the steering wheel will lock up and become to hard to turn. This happeb while in the middle of a turn. Also while driving at 65mph. I had to kill my car and turn it back on. Speed control-will take off or slow down as it wants. Car changes between eco mode or sport mode and I have no knowledge of when it will do it or when it has. Car will jump when in park and foot on brakes.
Driving from work my car steering seized up. The power steering light and traction control lights came on. Then I shut car off and restarted it. Then power steering was back and indicator light were gone. It happen multiple of times
I was pulling out of a gas station on mohegan sun blvd in uncasville, ct and the steering wheel locked up and the symbol of a steering wheel and an exclamation point appeared plus the skid symbol on my dashboard. I was in a dangerous spot and the security people stopped to help. We tried restarting the car and the same thing happened. This time the steering wheel just spun around and around but I couldn't move the car. I called aaa and had the car towed to the key Hyundai dealership in milford ct 66 miles away from the scene. I had to call my son in fairfield to come to get me as the covid-19 virus situation didn't allow for me to ride with the tow truck driver. I will be forever nervous about driving this car now. I see it has happened to others. I was turning into the highway from the gas station when the wheel suddenly locked up and had a mind of its own. I am lucky no one was driving by at the time. My car is presently at key Hyundai waiting to be serviced. So far, I don't know what condition its in.
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- Saltillo , MS, USA