2012 Hyundai Sonata: steering wheel locks up

Filed May 18, 2020 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

While making a right turn on a residential street, the steering wheel locked causing me to hit the only parked car that was 20 ft from the corner.

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Steering · 147,559 miles · OH

Eps light came on while I was driving and now the steering wheel lock up on me now I cantsei

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · CA

Well I bought the car a few years back. I learned about a few recalls on the car and took the vehicle in. They fixed one issue, while they said the engine was fine. 2 years pass and I was driving on the freeway. Note there where no signs of the engine having trouble. Just passed smog. Had the oil changed, the air filters and intake filters changed. The car makes this noise like a rattle noise. I turn off my music and was listening to the noise. The car seemed like it was losing power while I was driving and accelerating was declining . All of a sudden che k engine light comes on. Not even a moment later the engine turns off. I was scared. On the freeway and my steering locked up couldn't use the brake and wheel was useless. I was able to get the car restarted for a moment to get to the side of the freeway and down to a safe area but then the car stopped again and wouldn't restart. Has it towed home. Not only was this highly unsafe, it put my life my kids life and other drivers at risk in getting into a severe accident. I was lucky. But the experience was something else. Also the seat belts dont always lock in after the first try. U have to buckle 3 times before it stays

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 78,534 miles · IL · crash

The driver experienced a stalled engine while driving. The brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked up. The car coasted, despite repeated braking attempts, and jumped a curb and stopped when it ran over onto a person's lawn. The driver attempted to steer and stop multiple times. As a consequence, the two driver side tires blew out. The car will be towed to a dealer. A police report was issued.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power, the power steering seized, and the instrument panel fully illuminated. In addition, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine. The fire department was called and assisted with pushing the vehicle off the road. The fire department used a heat gun to confirm that there was no combustion or fire within the engine; however, the smoke and odor originated from the engine. The fire report status was unknown. There was no fire to extinguish. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (fairfax hyundai, 10925 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va, 22030) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The engine will be repaired under the warranty. The manufacturer confirmed the failure was due to a brochure that was received in the mail the day after the failure, but it was not a recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Steering · 45,200 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated violently and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the steering became difficult to control and caused the vehicle to swerve out of the lane. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,200.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Steering · 104,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that it took greater efforts to steer the vehicle and when the steering restored, the vehicle jerked. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 9,308 miles · CO

****buyer beware*****purchased this car in feb 2014 with only 230miles on it and in sept 2014 I pulled out of my home turned right and had no issues...although about 50 feet later I stopped at a red light on a fairly busy street with mid to high traffic, I stopped and once in motion, immediate my ets light came on the dash and my steering completely froze up and steering wheel lock up. I was in motion going about 40 MPH, not yet up to the 45 speed limit. There were cars all around me and I had to physically force my car to right with my emergency lights on. I was lucky this didn't happen on my way to get my child from school, or after. Otherwise it would have been a completely different situation. The hyundai corporation, has refused to buy back their default death trap of a vehicle and had the nerve to offer a "month car payment". My life could have been taken from me and they only offer a payment. Not acceptable. Buy back your known defective vehicle. I have had four recalls on this car in less than 3 years of purchase.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · AL

Steering wheel locked temporarily twice. Once when making a turn in the parking lot of a local grocery store. I was able to come to a complete stop then the power steering returned. The second event occurred when exiting a major us highway at approximately 60 MPH. Since the exit angle was shallow, I was able to drift into the adjacent lane while stopping then the steering returned. Either event could have resulted in a collision or injury to a pedestrian. After the second event, I noticed a popping noise with a loose feel in the steering wheel. I took it to the local hyundai dealer. They found and replaced a worn mdps coupling. The service advisor stated they were having several of these repairs lately.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Steering · 102,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel started to vibrated violently as the steering seized. The contact refrain from engaging the brakes or accelerator pedal in order to allowed the vehicle to come to a complete stop on the median. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.