2015 Hyundai Sonata: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Steering · NC

The steering column locks up. When start vehicle and make turn to get on road the steering locks up and cannot turn the wheel. This is safety concern and not safe to drive.

Filed Jul 14, 2024 · Steering · MD

Steering wheel locked with skid slip lines and red steering wheel and exclamation mark lights on. Steering wheel locked up while driving. The car will no turn and is not drivable because the wheel will not turn.

Filed May 31, 2023 · Steering · TX

My steering wheel locked up and I had to turn the car off and back on again in order to steer.

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Steering · GA · crash · 3 injuries

steering wheel locked up while driving causing vehicle to run off the Hwy. vehicle flipped causing injuries

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Steering · PA

When driving at low speed straight ahead, steering locked up and was unable to turn left, steering wheel could not be turned from straight ahead position. Stopped vehicle and then started again, tried series of left/right turns to try and duplicate problem, steering would then randomly lock up when attempting to turn, more in left turns than in right. Occasionally was able to make full lock turn to left or right, however steering wheel would "catch" and wheel could not be turned to full lock unless vehicle was stopped and started again. At this point vehicle is not safe to drive and will need to be towed to Hyundai dealer, however Hyundai dealer says it will be at least 2 weeks before they can look at it, so vehicle is completely out of service.

Filed May 9, 2021 · Engine · 65,000 miles · FL

I was driving to work I got about 5 minutes away from job the light ahead turned yellow I went to ease on the brake preparing to stop my steering wheel locked car car shut off and wouldnt start like I said I was 4 minutes away from my job so I managed to get it there I checked all fluids they were fine however when I did open the hood it was smoking from my engine

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Steering · 135,000 miles · CA

While driving the car, the power steering locked while I was on 55m/h. The dashboard had the steering sign on. The car was eventually towed home because it was unsafe to drive. I tried the car the following day and the car was fine and no sign on the dashboard. I took the car on an errand and few mins later, the same incident occurred. The car was towed to an auto workshop who datamined it is a manufacture safety issue with sensor. As at this moment, the car is unsafe and very dangerous to drive. I am really concerned on why the public have not been notified

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Steering · 110,130 miles · GA

My 2015 hyundai sonata has a problem of steering lock for 1 second while driving on road when turning left /right. On march 3rd I was driving on ga-317 s and want to take right turn on ga-120.as soon as I took the turn and was about to merge in the lane then suddenly my car's steering got locked for a while (around 1 second) and unlocked again automatically and my car's computer system also restartedbluetooth disconected and radio started loke when you start the car .any further delay in unlocking the steering could cause serious acccident. Thanks to god for saving me . This problem is very dengerous for those driving the 2015 hyundai sonata because of steering locks while taking turn. Now I scare to drive,hyundai company should take this issue very very seriously and should recall these vehicle. While contacting the one of the authorised dealer in gerogia ,they took charged to diaognised the issue because my car is not in warranty period.steering lock problem while driving is the hyundai car comuter system defect.it is the companies responsibilty to have their car on road to be very safefor driving. ,its not a driver's fault.they must diagnosis the isssue and repaired it without any cost to customer.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Steering · 120,000 miles · GA

On 11/5/2019 while driving steering wheel locks up throwing a eps code. Had to pull over in 55 MPH traffic. Lucky I was able to get off the road. Turned off the car and restarted it and the eps light was gone. I made it home. On 11/7/2019 on the way to dealership when I lost all power steering and had to have the car towed to hyundai of valdosta, where it currently sits. This is really dangerous.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. When the contact's son attempted to drive the vehicle, he could not get the gear out of park. Also, the steering wheel seized and would not move. Most of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to hyundai of grier (14435 e wade hampton blvd, greer, sc 29651, (864) 334-4347) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the cluster or power steering may need to be repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 63,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While making a right turn while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the local dealer (alan vines hyundai at 731‑664‑8500 located on 1639 us-45 byp, jackson, tennessee, 38305) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing; however, the contact declined due to the diagnostic fee. The contact stated that she did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 26,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to steer the vehicle. The power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water splashed into the wiring system. The wiring system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v325000 (electrical system, steering). The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.