2011 Hyundai Sonata: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 8, 2025 · Steering · FL

My EPS light comes on and my steering wheel locks up the dealership says that isn’t a recall but I can pull it up and it says my car was affected by the sonata electric power steering control module recall . It’s on [XXX] it’s a very unsafe for me and other drivers because I don’t know when it will come on and it comes on when I’m driving at random times INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 25, 2024 · Airbags, Engine · 100,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized, and the electrical system became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) nor 18V137000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 1, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · 17,742 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal rattling sound. While making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 17,742.

Filed Dec 9, 2022 · Engine · 96,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel locked, causing the vehicle to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering coupler. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that she needed to add 2 quarts of oil weekly. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated that upon attempting to reverse, the vehicle shuddered increasingly and failed to respond. The contact stated that as she turned off and restarted the vehicle, the failure ceased, and she was able to drive the vehicle. However, while driving 50 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking and whining sounds coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, she heard a clicking sound coming from the engine and the engine seized while in the middle of an intersection. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact contacted the Police Department who assisted her with pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a software update was previously completed on the vehicle under Hyundai Service Campaign Number: 953 (Engine Protection Mode). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and several cases were opened; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed May 1, 2021 · Steering · GA

My eps (electric power steering) light and traction light came on and the steering wheel locked up.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving high speeds, the steering seized and the vehicle decelerated without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The diagnostic test stated to repair the electronic control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 92,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and the engine was powered off. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to lee hyundai of florence (located at 2542 w palmetto st, florence, sc 29501, (843) 667-3317), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Steering · 137,000 miles · CA · crash

Steering wheel locks while driving. Dealership can't figure it out. Can't drive car. Car was in motion engine running in a turn going 30 miles an hour and the steering wheel locked. Had to turn off the car completely and turn it back on to get it unlocked.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 105,000 miles · NC

Steering lock loose and rattles when turning and when driving 70+MPH. (started 2015) airbag light recently turned on and stays on. (started sept 18/2018)

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Steering · 96,000 miles · IN

I was driving down a city road and lost all control of my vehicle while turning left into traffic. There was a loud mechanical sound as I turned, the steering wheel locked up, warning lights came on in the dash, and neither my brakes nor my steering would engage. The brakes kicked back on, but I had to force the wheel through loud popping and cracking and a loss of power steering. The car was towed to a regular mechanic where they found the power steering assist had failed. The power steering assist had just been replaced 7 months prior due to a recall, because of this same problem (campaign 143). When the mechanic called and asked the hyundai dealer if there was coverage to replace this part, they said no. I had to pay $900 to the other mechanic for a replacement and the tow and went without a car for almost 2 weeks. The recall placed a defective part in my car, then made me pay to replace it.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,000 miles · GA

I have had two separate incidents where my vehicle's engine completely lose power while driving. There is no warning and the steering locks up and my car is immediately disabled each time I came extremely close to being hit by on coming traffic.with the incident the car suddenly start slowing down and when I pressed the gas pedal nothing happened but all the sensors popped up I was able to pull over just as it lost power and the car wouldn't restart and I had it towed. Few days later car started as if nothing happened I began to drive it again but after about a week I was on the highway during morning rush hour attempted to cross lanes and it suddenly lost power again and I couldn't move the vehicle at all I feel very unsafe driving the car beacuse this happens randomly and without warning

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Steering · 38,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering seized and caused the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and she suffered a head injury, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer. Lithia hyundai of odessa (5000 john ben shepperd pkwy, odessa, tx) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) was relevant to the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.