2012 Hyundai Sonata: pulls to one side

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · AL

Multiple parts have been replaced on my front end from what mechanics thought were the problem but my wheel still sticks/pull to the left while driving even after multiple front end work and alignments. Also, I've replaced head lights, tail lights, breaks and reverse lights numerous times because something keeps blowing them. When I press the volume button on the steering it changes the screen on the radio. I'm assuming it's something with wiring malfunctioning. The cruise control on the wheel doesn't always work as well

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Steering · 1,000 miles · TX

Immediately after I purchased my 2012 sonata I noticed that the car likes to "wander" at highway speed. It's a constant struggle to keep the car moving in a straight line, having to constantly adjust the car from moving slightly left and right, but never in a straight line. I've made several calls to hyundai, and mentioned it every time I had it serviced at the dealership. The answer was always it's the fact that the car has electronic steering and that's the way the steering works. I recently found a forum '' http://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/163171-2013-sonata-steering-problem-solved.html '' which had 43 pages of sonata owners who have experienced similar problems. The solution sounds as simple as a quick computer update, yet the service centers have always stated nothing can be done and there is no problem. I feel it's a serious safety issue not having the ability to drive the car in a straight line on the highway.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Steering · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel would vibrate. In addition, the steering wheel vibrated violently at full speed and pulled to the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and cv axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Steering · 35,000 miles · IN

On our first trip on the interstate, noticed difficulty keeping the car from "wandering" the road starting just over 50mph. The steering wheel is straight as can be, but it's almost unsafe switching lanes on the highway. Read reviews of several other complaints with the same problem. Can't relax driving, as you are constantly keeping tight control of the wheel.

Filed Jan 2, 2014 · Steering · 34 miles · IA

It is nearly impossible to keep the car driving in a straight line. I am constantly having to over correct the problem. It is very hard to drive especially on the interstate. I feel like the car constantly wanders and now we are having problems when we are correcting the car the wheel is starting to stick. This is very scary and I worry for my safety as well as my four year old and my wife's. Please do something about this problem I know we are not the only ones having this issue!

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Steering · 24,000 miles · TX

My 2012 hyundai sonata steering is not working properly, it is pulling to the left and requires constant corrections. It is very unsafe at highway speeds and does not want to stay in its lane. It has been in the shop twice in the last 2 months, once for an alignment and once for changing the setting for the electric steering. I informed hyundai of america about my problem and was told the car should be working as it should and that is all they can do.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Steering · 3,000 miles · NY

Car has been wandering all over from left to right and all roads. 2nd sonata in three years both with the same problem. Constantly correcting the steering to keep the car straight.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Steering · 14 miles · NY

Car veered rapidly to the left when steering wheel released. Dealer changed shock in rear. Now car wanders excessively and is hard to keep in lane at highway speeds. Car has been "realigned " 3 times in 16 months to no avail. Vehicle is tiring on ling trips.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Steering · 944 miles · CA

We purchases this vehicle in 2012. We noticed that when driving we have to hold the steering wheel really tight to stay in highway lanes. When driving on the highway the steering pulls right and left causing us to wander really close to others lanes. We have brought the car back several times during the last year and the dealer is unable to fix it. We feel very unsafe when driving on highways and fear an accident is waiting to happen.

Filed Jun 15, 2013 · Steering · 18,210 miles · GA

As a result of the wandering steering issue, I have concluded my 2012, hyundai sonata limited 2.0t is unsafe. Up until this report, I have tolerated the steering. On june 14, 2013, I nearly crossed over the center of a two-lane highway nearly hitting an 18-wheel semi truck head on. The steering is not safe. Due to the very light nature of the steering and lack of progression just off center, there is too much play in the center of this electric power steering system. This play results in a slight delay in response to small steering inputs. Along with a poor factory suspension setup that is too stiff, the car easily begins to wander on even the smoothest of roads. An example is noted. Car moves right. I respond with left input. Car moves left. However, delay in steering response to center car results in overshooting center position of the lane. Then have to provide right steering input, again with delay in response to input. As a result, the car becomes stuck in a left to right oscillation. Even if I lighten up on the inputs, I cannot eliminate the oscillation because no road is perfectly flat. Add in crosswinds, it only gets worse. I am aware of numerous reports concerning the wandering steering of the hyundai sonata. I am also aware of some owners having the steering mode changed to sport, but I am not convinced this will help much if I choose to have this done. The poor suspension (too much damping) along with the low profile tires will still be there, and I cannot believe they can get the steering to work well with the suspension. Overall, the light, slow to respond steering and a too stiff suspension are not a good match for each other under daily driving. The steering is progressive during more aggressive driving, even though it lacks good feedback.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 21,000 miles · FL · crash

There are actually 2 issues going on. First off, I purchased the car new in september 2011 (to replace a gm lemon) and ever since I've had the vehicle, it has pulled to the right. Second issue, I left work pulling onto the road, drove a couple of blocks when traffic had stopped at the upcoming light; therefore I had not completely built up speed to the speed limit (40) when I had to stop. I applied the brakes and did not completely stop before hitting the toyota 4runner in front of me, I felt like I was driving on ice. When I hit the brakes, the car started to stop but the brakes kept going further down to the floor, with no feeling of stopping. The dealership that repaired the vehicle through the insurance company( gm) said they did not find anything wrong with the brakes so I took it took it to my local hyundai dealer, who did find that my brake lines had air in them. I don't know how since I had never had them worked on and it's a sealed system. After the technician called hyundai, they assigned a case number. While my car was being repaired, I mentioned that the car pulled to the right so they did an alignment on it, since it was a front end crash. They did notice the pulling but the alignment did not help and thought I may have a bad tire, but with 21,000 miles, would not replace it. I get my tires rotated faithfully and have already been told they are wearing out. This is the first foreign car I've owned and (as prev. Noted) got it to replace a gm lemon, now I don't feel safe driving this car and I have to use it to travel across the state. Between the steering and the brakes, I don't know what to do. Did I get another lemon? Since I can't seem to get any satisfaction,I'm contacting you, I'm tired of calling the hyundai dealer since they say can't do anything. I don't want to get satisfaction, only after my family is writing my obituary. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 26, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 475 miles · NY

I am the owner of a 2012 sonata limited turbo. I have been extremely loyal to the hyundai sonata brand, this being my fourth sonata. I purchased 2 of them used (both 2006's) and the other two brand new (2009 & 2012). Until this most recent new vehicle, I have not had a single problem with any of the three others. They are pretty amazing cars, if you ask me. They are a world away from hyundai?s first imports of the excel in 1986. Vin number is[xxx]. Having driven the car a short time, it seemed to me that the car wandered excessively and always felt on the parkway that you were driving on the crest of the road. At 65 MPH and above, my impression is that this car is all over the road. I wrote to hyundai on february 15th, 2012 when the car had 475 miles on it. I was given case number [xxx]. L thought it was alignment problem because of the wandering condition. When picking it up, I asked about what the problem was. They said that it was there was an air pressure problem. No alignment was done. On a winding road, it is all over the road. I wrote again to hyundai on july 19st. I was given case number [xxx]. They said that they would be contacting the service manager. I have yet to hear back from hyundai. I'd like a factory rep or zone manager to drive this car and then examine it to determine what needs to be done to this car to either fix it, or replace it. I?d also like to drive an identical 2012 turbo to see if it is perhaps, just my car that is problematic. This car was brought in three different times to two different dealerships. Both say there is nothing wrong with the car, however, independant shops and other people driving this car cornfirm that there is a problem. This car is unsafe to drive on the highways. If you were to lose concentration for even a moment, you would be involved in an accident.