2013 Hyundai Sonata: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Engine · VA

While accelerating to merge into traffic, the engine suddenly lost power and died completely. I lost power steering and power brakes, making it difficult to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. There was no warning light or unusual noise prior to the stall. The vehicle has approximately 138,000 miles. This stall occurred in live traffic, creating a high risk of a rear-end collision.

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Steering · NY

At this time steering column has a "click" or "clunk" sound when turning the wheel in either direction. Steering on this car has always been odd. You have to continuously adjust wheel as you drive to stay in your lane. I am going to have it checked by my mechanic. If I lose steering that's a pretty big safety concern.

Filed May 21, 2020 · Steering · 119,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The contact attempted to disconnect the battery to reset the steering module but was unsuccessful. The failure persisted. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle remained parked and undrivable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Steering · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the steering. Additionally, the steering was difficult to turn in either. The check engine warning light and air bags warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the contact was not provided a cause for the failure. The received an unknown repair. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · 124,550 miles · LA

I was going down a city street going about 35 or 40 and all of a sudden the car just shut down I lost power steering off brakes I was able to turn into a parking lot and before that I had kind of thought that it it wasn't really feeling like it wanted to go.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Steering · 52,000 miles · CA

Steering column clunking noise and extra play in handling. I have seen numerous complaints on-line and it's a common problem of the steering coupler gear. This could lead to a dangerous loss of steering control. This should be a recall as dealers want $300 for replacement. The problem occurs anytime steering wheel is turned but when driving it is especially pronounced in reverse and turning.

Filed Sep 29, 2019 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CA

While driving, the car started braking, lost power steering,stopped and warning on dash said hydraulic brake system, do not drive. I was able to pull onto turning lane. Turned car off, then on again. Warning gone on dash, put into gear and was able to drive no problem. Made service apt. Drove 60 miles before happening again. This time would not restart.towed to dealership.was told hydraulic brake system failure. I have 20,000 miles on car but 1 yr out of warranty. $2,700.00 and 3 days later they say this part has 1yr warranty. If this had happened on freeway it could have become deadly for me. I no longer feel safe in this car.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Steering · PA

Purchased a 2013 hyundai sonata around april of 2019. Noticed a slight clunking noise when turning steering wheel left or right immediately after purchase. Took it to the hyundai dealership in chambersburg pa. They took care of 2 open recalls. Then they asked if we wanted to fix the clunking noise in the steering wheel & said there were no current recalls for it yet. The noise has changed to a louder more constant noise at all speeds and road conditions that is really annoying & makes us fear that there is a more extensive problem. Found out that the 2011 models had a recall for the problem & are very concerned about our vehicle. We drive a lot on interstates & do not want to risk a loss of steering. We have grandchildren that are babies! Please help!

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Steering · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the steering, the electronic power steering failed. The recall repair was performed by simmons rockwell hyundai (784 county rd 64, elmira, ny 14903, (607) 796-5555). The contact noticed that the steering wheel was very loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Sep 5, 2018 · Engine · 47,000 miles · TX

Was driving the car on a residential road when the engine without any warning or any indication there could be a problem totally stalled on me. I lost all power, and right away lost power steering and braking was hard. Luckily I was on a quiet road and not on a highway, I couldn't comprehend a sudden engine stall like this on a busy interstate losing both power brakes and power steering. The car had about 45,000 miles. Hyundai said the engine is totally fried and they will require a complete rebuild which could take months. The service advisor said this is a known issue with the 2013 sonata.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Steering · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being operated, the steering wheel shook severely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer to address a manufacturer's recall for the power steering failure. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Steering · 61,000 miles · FL

Steering coupler wore out, my understanding is that I would have lost steering while operating the vehicle. I understand that this is a known issue and hyundai should have issued a recall and offered to pay for any owner who has had to pay for this repair.