2014 Hyundai Sonata: pulls to one side

Filed Apr 22, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · TX

On Feb 15th 2023 my daughter was driving my 2014 Hyundai Sonata at the posted speed limit of 55 MPH on a 2 lane blacktop when the car suddenly and without any warning at all, lost all power and became unresponsive while traveling with other vehicles behind her, in front of her and in the opposing lane of travel. Without enough of an improved shoulder to pull to the right and a steep embankment on that side of the roadway as well, she was forced to veer to the left with other cars approaching. She had minimal braking, steering and no response to depressing the accelerator pedal at all. She was able to direct the car onto a paved portion of a feeder road and finally got the car stopped. The cabin filled with smoke and there was smoke all around the car but no fire was ever found. These vehicles are dangerous to the public and have a known engine defect that because of this the manufacturer has implemented a software patch known as KSDS and with this recall in place should have allowed my daughter to reach a safer place than being stranding on the side of a busy hi-way. My car had this patch installed and I was assured that this recall would allow the car to be driven a safe distance and it would be obvious when this patch was active and the engine would be put in "Limp mode" This did not happen, the engine locked up

Filed Feb 26, 2017 · Steering · 20 miles · OH

Vehicle wanders at highway speeds. This is a very dangerous situation and needs fixed. The dealer tells me the alignment is within specs. The problem occurs using all three steering modes. The steering has been like this from the beginning - not a new thing.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Steering · 22,000 miles · VA

Vehicle extremely unstable on the highway, and characteristics proportionally get worse with speed. Car will pull to the left and right needing immediate input and correction from the driver. The car feels as it is being blown by gusty winds, even though no wind is present. Long distances are extremely fatiguing. The dealership cannot duplicate and explains that it could be the electric steering. This is a dangerous issue and needs to be investigated before it causes an accident or loss of life.

Filed Oct 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 500 miles · MO

Steering wanders on a straight road. Driving in a straight line is nearly impossible. More noticeable at highway speeds, but also at city speeds, the vehicle requires constant correction to maintain a straight track. The car simply 'wanders' or 'drifts' left and right, with no real 'centered' feel to the steering. Maintaining a straight track is impossible and requires constant attention and correction. The steering wander creates hazardous driving conditions, especially on wet or icy surfaces and driver fatigue, which poses a public safety hazard. The vehicle has been brought to the hyundai dealership over 10 times for resolution, and the manufacturer has been informed twice. The dealership and manufacturer denies there is a problem and states that the individual does not know how to drive and/or that the individual would have to wait for a recall. Hyundai us has not been responsive to complaints. Cruise control has failed to operate since vehicle was purchased new. Hyundai has attempted 3 repairs and are now denying claims.

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Steering · 1,000 miles · NJ

Steering wanders on a straight road. Driving in a straight line is nearly impossible. More noticeable at highway speeds, but also at city speeds, the vehicle requires constant correction to maintain a straight track. The car simply 'wanders' or 'drifts' left and right, with no real 'centered' feel to the steering. Maintaining a straight track is impossible and requires constant attention and correction. The steering wander creates hazardous driving conditions, especially on wet or icy surfaces and driver fatigue, which poses a public safety hazard. The vehicle has been brought to the hyundai dealership twice for resolution, and the dealership denies there is a problem. Hyundai us has not been responsive to complaints.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Steering · 50 miles · AR

Traveling at speeds 60+ MPH on interstate and 2 lane split highways the vehicle will pull to the left. Vehicle requires constant correction and attention which becomes exhausting on a long drives. Issue has been brought to hyundais attention however they have informed me that the vehicle is operating as designed and there is no fix for it. I urge all hyundai sonata owners to make a formal complaint. This problem needs to be corrected before someone is hurt or even worse killed.

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Steering · 21,000 miles · TX

My new 2014 sonata se is a safety hazard while driving down the freeway at speeds of 60 to 75 MPH. The problem is more relevant at high speeds than low speeds but the car still wanders. It will not stay in a straight line. It is a constant fade from left at one point to the right at another point. Hyundai dealership told me it is made to go to the right in case you fall asleep at the wheel. If I drive down the road and left the steering wheel go it wanders left and then right. My safety concern is when in traffic if I don?t have both hands on the wheel I will wander in another lane of traffic. When there are wind gusts while driving it is very hard to keep this car in the lane. I have driven many ford?s and never had a steering issue like this. Since, it fades I have to compensate that with grasping hard on the steering wheel to keep it in line and straight. I. This will be my 4th attempt to get this resolved. I have reported it to hyundai customer relations. No one has resolved my problem. This is an issue hyundai knows about but refuses to deal with. I really don?t think anyone cares and they figure consumers will just go away or trade the car off. I have done some research on this problem and wished I had done it before I bought the car. The 2011 to 2013 models have had problems with this same issue and I have been told it?s the electric steering pump and it is what it is. I have had the computer reprogrammed; tire replaced and reset or changed the mode. This has not solved the problem. Why not change out the electric steering pump and at least that is something. Maybe electrically it is defective. I have thought it is tire related but can?t check that out without changing both front tires to different manufacture tire.