2017 Hyundai Sonata: pulls to one side

Filed Nov 10, 2025 · Steering · FL

While driving my vehicle I have lost power steering twice completely. The first time I was in a five-story parking garage turning into a parking space, when power steering went out. The second time I was pulling into my driveway and the power steering went completely out. At other times my car would pull to the right just a little at one point or maybe even harder at other points. I never know when I'm going to have a problem sometimes I don't have a problem, car drives normal this problem has existed for the last 3 weeks. Like power steering sometimes is harder to turn to the left around a curve are a corner. When the steering goes out warning lights do come on one like a hazard sign one like engine light and others. I take really good care of my car my personal mechanic has called Hyundai so he could get information on how to fix my vehicle they have informed him that I have to bring it into them and would not tell my mechanic what the problem was. I would say the problem exists 20% of the time 80% of the time the card drives great no problems but while driving these things change.

Filed Mar 7, 2025 · Steering · NC

When turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel jerks and pulls to the left, gets stuck some and the jerk back into place when coming out a left turn or curve to balance steering wheel position. Searched for recall and took to Hyundai but they could not find anything. They say maybe purchase tires, rotate your tires and/or wheel alignment. I have done it all. They said they heard others say that but don't see a recall or know what would cause it. Went on Reddit, and others are having the same problem. Therefore, there is a problem this jerking issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Brakes, Wheels · 14,000 miles · FL

Issue #1 brakes making a wierd squalling sound when we apply the brakes at various times driving . We brought our 2017 sonata hybrid numerous times without any fix ! Serious safety issue ! Issue #2 wei brought our 2017 hyundai sonata with only 14,000 miles to service dept. At hyundai to inspect tires & brakes & oil change before leaving on our long trip to miami . Everything checked out ok ! We drove 2/3 of way on I-75 highway & only stopped once for gas . We noticed a thumping sound & our car started "pulling to the right". We thought it was a flat tire & stopped at the next rest area to inspect tires for proper psi inflation...all tires checked out ok?? There was no "warning lights on " so we got back onto I-75 & we really got nervous as the shaking really got worse as we drove on. We slowed down to 40 MPH. With flashers on. We called roadside assistance for directions to nearest hyundai dealership. We slowly made it to rick case hyundai who inspected our car & were "shockingly told that the (2) right side tires experienced "belt seperations " & they had to be replaced immediately with a new wheel alignment (over $ 500). Tech said ! Wow that looks like two manufacturer defective tires ! We carried 2 tires back tto our local hyundai service dept in npr & will try to get reimbursed by hankook ! This is a "serious safety issue " with these tires as we have read all the complaints about these model tires. We would like to replace the other (2) tires that are still on vehicle with these major safety issues ! My wife & I dont feel safe with the tires & brakes concerns !

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Steering · 13,000 miles · NY

At interstate speeds the steering wheel sticks at the center position. When it unsticks the vehicle wanders to the left or right so you tend to wander back and forth to go straight.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Steering · 12,000 miles · FL

Car started this at approximately 10,000 miles. It "wanders" on the road, at highway speeds. The steering wheel feels like it "sticks" at speed in the center position and it takes considerable force to turn the wheel from center. This causes overcorrection in the steering and you tend to go back and forth. Single-handed cruising is definitely out of the equation, as it requires a two-handed tight grip for even tiny adjustments. My wife hates it and it is upsetting to happen in a new car. Did not do this when new and does it in all modes (normal, eco, sport).

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Steering · 10,000 miles · OK

Car started this at approximately 10,000 miles. It "wanders" on the road, at highway speeds. The steering wheel feels like it "sticks" at speed in the center position and it takes considerable force to turn the wheel from center. This causes overcorrection in the steering and you tend to go back and forth. Single-handed cruising is definitely out of the equation, as it requires a two-handed tight grip for even tiny adjustments. My wife hates it and it is upsetting to happen in a new car. Did not do this when new and does it in all modes (normal, eco, sport).

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Steering · 800 miles · IL

I purchased brand new hyundai sonata 2017 se. It took me severals days to realize that the car is wandering on the highway, it's not me. It's impossible to keep the car driving straight. It's more apparent at speeds over 50mph. At 70mph you must pay 100% attention to the steering wheel and continue to work it like a mad man; otherwise you'll end up in the ditch in seconds. It's a high severity safety defect that needs immediate, nationwide recall. If you are considering sonata 2017', learn from my mistakes and buy something else. Do not risk your life and life of your family in this piece of korean garbage. Yes, I have taken it to the dealer ( gerald hyundai north aurora, illinois ). In short, I have demonstrated the issue I'm having on the highway, the technician saw it and felt the car pulling, he saw the car wander from side to side and he saw that I had to correct the direction car is driving every few seconds. Later we swapped places, he drove the car and gave me feedback " it's ok, that's how sonatas drive. You either love it or hate it. Try sport mode, the steering wheel is stiffer, I like it better, the car is not pulling that much in sport mode" after returning to the service department, I've was ( as expected ) told that the issue cannot be duplicated and car is operating as it was designed. ---- basically gtfo mr. Customer! ---- if you are smart, just dismiss the idea of buying hyundai sonata 2017 se model ( not sure about sport or limited ). Other than life threating defect with steering, I love everything else in this car. Still, I'm taking a huge financial hit to trade it in before I make the first payment. I don't want to have an accident and my life and health is more important than few grand. I don't want to waste time to keep playing games with dealerships and keep myself stressed.