The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The brakes locked up, causing a tire blowout. The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced. The contact stated that a neighbor assisted with freeing the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that, due to the age of the vehicle, the struts and brake pads should be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Hyundai Accent steering lock-up problems
13 of the 2,036 owner complaints about the Hyundai Accent describe steering wheel locks up, most of them for the 2011 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 2011
- typical mileage
- 51,530
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20162
- 20143
- 20121
- 20113
- 20091
- 20051
- 20041
- 20001
Often reported together
Engine failure 3No deployment 2Tire blowout 1Check engine light 1Ball joint 1ABS 1
What owners say
For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and I’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
Key ignition locked, key would not turn and steering wheel locked while driving. Previously checked by Auto nation hyundai in Savannah, GA. They could not get it to lock up. Drove a few weeks and it locked up again while driving and would not unlock. Hyundai could not get it unlocked or the key to turn. Advised this is a major expense. Needs a new steering column and new ignition. This was extremely dangerous locking while driving. I would like this reviewed as a safety danger and a manufacturing problem.
My steering wheel column was replaced 4 months ago because it was shorting itself - steering froze up while driving - I was unable to steer vehicle in any way - after total replacement I am having issues with dash board lights flashing on off - MPH states that I’m driving at 0 miles per hour and steering wheel froze up for a moment. SAME as before.
Steering froze up while driving - was unable to turn car more than a few inches with great difficulty
Takata recall.. For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a brand new rotors and caliber my car has been sitting for a week now because im not able to drive it because not even the mecanic knows whats wrong with it (this is the link to images (https://photos.app.goo.gl/3xcwpxp4t7qrvplq8)
Hyundai 5 speed shuts its engine off after 30 mins of driving on a freeway and hazardous to driver, then steering locks up after engine stops but car still rolls with electronics still on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai accent. While making a right turn at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and passengers of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminate. The contact stated that while turning left, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where an unknown part was replaced but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was unknown.
Related recalls
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
Recall number 22V311000 · Recall details
Questions about the Hyundai Accent steering lock-up
Which Hyundai Accent years have steering wheel locks up problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2011 (3 complaints), 2014 (3 complaints) and 2016 (2 complaints).
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