2017 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

My car steering is locking up while driving on highway and regular roads. Resulting almost in not being able to control and crash. I also had a recall for my engine which was already replaced and now having same issue with oil burning and not leaking.

Power relay has been replaced several times, air bags did not deploy with either wreck and loss control of steering causing a crash which bent the frame. Hyundai never once contacted me regarding this defective car they replaced motor in because of knock sensor and im lucky to be alive.

Experienced total loss of power steering when entering a parking lot. Was extremely hard to turn wheel to get into a parking spot. Red steering wheel icon with exclamation point was flashing on the dash.

The power steering on the vehicle keeps locking on its own! The dealership say they can’t do anything because once you turn the car off for a certain amount of time it stops and goes back normal. Not safe for driving happens on highway can cause deadly accidents

When you start the car and take off.... the power steering goes away. Very difficult to steer car.

The power steering (which is electric) just stopped working. This is very hazardous since steering is very difficult. Could cause accident with another vehicle, causing injury or death.

Power steering failure almost resulted in a fatality. Could not steer away from a pedistrian

Problem 1: I made a right turn at a red light. As I turned my power steering light turned on and my steering wheel locked up and I lost control of the vehicle. After stopping and turning off the vehicle, I restarted it.

Steering wheel froze/would not turn, and Shift selector and Ignition key were also frozen on Three occasions. Once while backing out of parking space, and Twice after being parked. Vehicle is available for inspection.

I’ve had my 2017 Hyundai Sonata for approximately 1 year, purchased through a Carmax dealership. With no explanation, while making a left hand turn the steering wheel locked for about 1-2 seconds and all lights related to the steering and braking system appeared on the dashboard, they instantly disappeared and my steering wheel was usable again.

Since Aug 2021 I started to feel the steering is very tight. Even with a small move car steers very quickly. I have to hold the steering with both hands.

Power Steering failed on 4-lane highway. Is available for inspection. I was able to slow down and hard-steer to shoulder of road with cars whizzing by.

1.loss of power steering vehicle is available for inspection.2. Person that was operating vehicle when it lost power steering didnt have the strength to handle steering could of LED to an accident causing personal injury or property damage.3.

I purchased a brand new Hyundai Sonata SE in 2017. After 1.5 years, I took a 3-4 hour road trip from Houston to Longview, TX. During that trip, my steering wheel locked and I could not turn the wheel as my traction and steering wheel light lit up on my dashboard.

2017 Hyundai Sonata’s electric power steering is having an undiagnosable issue. Mechanics cannot figure it out only speculate since Hyundai has no remedies for this issue. The axle has been replaced and suspension inspected and the issue persists.

The steering wheel is not responsive when pulling out of parking I.e when turning to pull out of parking. When I attempt to turn left or right the steering wheel pops and makes a noise it distracts daily driving as it makes you think you hit something or were involved in a crash.

My 2017 Hyundai Sonata hybrid is having power steering problems, it has literally locked on me while driving it is really unsafe for me and my husband to be driving with my new born child. I have taken the car to Hyundai dealer to get it “fix” they are never able to do anything! Because the “problem hasn’t presented itself” so they can’t fix it.

Electronic Power Steering failed in the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE. As I was turning left the dashboard showed the EPS warning light, and EPS completely failed. Power steering locked, and I was unable to steer the car.

I own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. About a year ago I was driving it and suddenly the steering wheel froze and I lost control of my car. Two warning lights went on.

3 times steering has locked up while driving. Had to turn vehicle off and back on to get it working again. Have not driven since last incident as it is too dangerous.

I was driving this morning, and my 2017 hyundai was maneuvering as if there were too much power steering fluid. With every lane change, it was as if I was going to crash. About 4 hours later, I went to grab my son and same thing.

I exited the freeway on buchanan in albany, ca and wait at the red light. As the light turned green I tried pressing on the peddle. I got no response from my car and it felt like my car was completely shut off.

On november 23, 2019 I started my car and proceeded to back out of my drive way. My power steering locked, the light came on along with my traction control light. I had to force my steering wheel to turn my car back into my driveway to get it off the roadway.

Power steering locks up or stops, when car is moving or when parking, I have to shut the car off to restore steering. This problem has nearly cause 3 accidents, the hyundia dealer had the car in shop 2 times and said they can't duplicate the problem so the can't fix. I know many other owners have had the same problem.

After driving my newly purchased 2017 hyundai sonata, for any length of time or mileage, the power steering will make a clunk sound and then will stop working when slowing down and reaching a speed of around 10mph and then when I regain speed I am still struggling to turn the wheel because I've lost the power steering.

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.

While driving around 45 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and car came to a hard stop. Luckily cars swerved to avoid me. This was the second time it happened.

Was just driving and lost steering, basically very hard to turn the wheel. Traction control light and a red steering wheel light came on.

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.

Lost power steering in heavy traffic. Was able to move safely to a parking lot and stopped. A light came on with a steering wheel at the same time the power steering went out.

On [XXX] at [XXX], my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport lost power steering while I was driving 60 MPH on [XXX] in San Leandro, CA. The MDPS warning light came on and my steering wheel became very tight and difficult to control. I remained calm and maintain control of the steering with both of my hands and got off the freeway safely.

I noticed that the steering column was making a noise right after Hyunda replaced the defective motor. Car was leaking fluids and engine light came on. Benson Hyundai had the car towed.

Hello, I would like to file a complaint my name is [XXX] I am having a translator help me to write this. I was taken advantage of by a bad car dealership who sold me a dangerous car that smokes leaked oil does not stop and locks up they said the car was safe they also did not explain the contract to me. They want me to drive unsafe vehicle 1000 miles.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The traction control and an unknown warning light was illuminated.

Electric power steering failure, have taken to the dealer and they told me I need a new battery. I bought one and the problem is still happening. Used to reset after I restart the car but now it won’t.

I took my car to a shop due to my car having a loud knocking noise coming from the engine bay and lack of acceleration as well as the oil light flickering on and off and once the mechanic inspected my vehicle he said metal particles were being deposited into my oil due to internal engine parts.

While driving the electric power steering locked and I couldn’t turn while driving. Hit curb and someone’s personal property. I was so frustrated because there wasn’t anything I could do.

As I was turning my car into a parking spot the steering locked up on me. I tried to turn the wheel left and right and I simply couldn't do it at all. I turned the vehicle off and turned it back on after a few seconds and it seemed to fix itself.

My steering wheel is locked it’s hard to turn left or right. I go to school in a different city so I drive back and forth from school to home. While I was turning into the parking lot to park my steering wheel just locked while I was trying to park I almost hit someone’s car in the process.

The power steering on my 2017 Sonata went out all the sudden while I was making a turn in a parking lot on 7/03/2022. The red power steering warning light and the yellow traction control warning light came on and the steering wheel locked up, please see attached picture. I almost hit a parked car because I was not able I complete my turn.

I just dropped my daughter off at her friend's house and was returning home whereas I was coming around the curve the steering locked up and I almost hit a car that was on the opposite side of the road. This needs to be fixed.

On 5/28/2022 at 6:26pm PST, I was driving about 15 MPH on a local street in my neighborhood in Hayward, CA. All of the sudden, my power steering wheel locked up and without power steering. I can’t turn or steer my vehicle in any direction and both the red electronic power steering light and the traction control warning light were light up on the dashboard.

I was getting over into the turning lane going about 35mph on a public road and the power steering locked up the wheel I had to pull over to the side and turn the car off and turn back on me and my daughter was in the car as we were going to see the progress of our home being built.

Lost Steering power sitting at the ATM machine as I was pulling from the machine the steering wheel locked up, I had to pull into an empty parking spot and turn the car off and turn the car back on to have the steering wheel work proper again good thing it was at 8am when no one was really out.

Vehicle’s engine began to emit a knocking sound that would increase in volume and speed as engine progressed in speed. Engine suddenly lost power, check engine light began to flash and traction control disabled itself. Vehicle was pulled over and turned off when it immediately began to rapidly self immolate over the course of minutes while the power to the engine was completely disabled.

Steering wheel and response was "intermittently" grinding and non-responsive. This situation has occurred sporadically over the course of the fall of 2021. On December 17, 2021 while on the way to work, the steering system "froze" while I was driving and put me in a very dangerous and hazardous situation.

The electrical steering system lock up. If I cannot steer it a big safety problem for me and other drivers Will call dealer today (not sure if it must be towed) No inspection yet Yes I did get a waring lamp light but the streeing wheel could not be moved ( light came on after staring car

Power steering failure on 07/27/2021 as reported in complaint number 11427000. It took until 08/24/2021 to have the vehicle checked at Ricart Automotive in Columbus Ohio. The problem could not be duplicated at the dealer and no error codes were found.

Was driving on a busy road. Turned the corner and went to accelerate and once I hit 45 my steering locked up, couldn't turn or adjust my vehicle at all. I had my 3 kids in the car and was lucky we could get to the side of the road.

The power steering on 2017 Hyundai Sonata's will randomly stop working while I am driving. It started as an every month occurrence and now has become more than weekly occurrence. The steering locks up and two light indicators illuminate on the dashboard.

I had just left my house and was just a few miles down the road turning onto the main highway. The steering wheel jerked and then The steering wheel locked up like it had no power steering and I could not turn the wheel. Three lights came on on the dashboard, an exclamation point, a steering wheel and the traction lights all came on.

The power steering has gone out on my vehicle twice in 2 months. The first time, I was driving down a city street and had just turned right into a parking lot. As I turned the steering wheel to park, the power steering went out.

I was pulling out of a gas station on mohegan sun blvd in uncasville, ct and the steering wheel locked up and the symbol of a steering wheel and an exclamation point appeared plus the skid symbol on my dashboard. I was in a dangerous spot and the security people stopped to help. We tried restarting the car and the same thing happened.

My steering locked up as I was driving. I was making a left hand turn and it would barely turn. As I straightened the steering wheel it was still extremely difficult to turn.

4 times over past 10 months (3 in past 2 weeks) the power steering went out when the car was left in the sun longer than an hour. The 1st 3 times the dashboard warning lights re-set themselves and the power steering started working again after turning off the car after being forced to drive home the car w/o power steering.

After start car, power steering warning lights on. Did not realized until backing up from parking lot. Steering lost power and very hard to manage.

Takata recall. Pulling onto highway turning left red steering wheel warning light and traction hazard light came on and immediately steering locked up and unable to make turn

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 MPH, the steering seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road.

Backed out of my carport and the streering went out. I wrestled hard to turn the steering wheel and could finally steer the car back into my carport. This was the second time it happened.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed. The contact towed the vehicle to the raciae hyundai dealer, but they were unable to identify the cause of the failure.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in a parking lot, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel.

Steering wheel warning light comes on traction control light comes on. Steering becomes difficult

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.

Steering makes nocking noise when turning the wheel. Steering has locked up while driving losing all control of steering the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The EPS and ESC warning light was illuminated.

My engine burns oil like crazy. At least 1 qt every 1,000 miles or less. Took to dealership and was given a hard time about it having an issue.

Complete steering column replacement is required (COLUMN & SHAFT ASSY-STEERING 56310-C2700). When turning all the way, like to turn 90 degrees or enter a parking space, the steering wheel locks. Car must be turned off and restarted.

While driving the power steering stopped working and it was difficult to safely navigate the vehicle to a safe location. It was determined that the power steering module (PSM) stopped working and needs to be replaced. This will cost approximately $850 because the PSM is located in/under the dashboard and a lot of the steering column has to be removed as well as the driver’s side airbag.

Power steering stops working while driving. Feels like steering wheel locks up while driving, extremely dangerous and frightening. It's a intermittent issue and hard to duplicate at the Hyundai dealership.

When making minor steering corrections, driver inputs require more than normal force, until the resistance suddenly gives way. The car then responds to drivers input, causing a need for the driver to correct in the opposite direction. The result is a car which seens to weave from side to side as the driver attempts to stay within lane.

Power steering failed as I was pulling in parking lot, with my son , have not brought to dealer yet costly to fix been told by mechainic,no warning whatsoever ever on gauges, luckily it didn’t happen on highway that I had just gotten off of 65mph could have been worse

I have been having issues with the Power Steering, I often get the wheel sensor and stability sensors activate making it very hard to steer my vehicle, I have taken to the repair shop to unlock, but comes back after a week. this is a problem and feel very unsafe driving as it has locked while I am driving, having me to pull over to turn off my car to clear the sensors.

Steering has locked up on me, usually when coming out of a parking space. Makes a clunking noise at times when turning. Only way to reset is to turn engine off and on again.

Steering wheel has electrical issue and only works if you turn it to the left. Also check engine light comes on for emissions problem and oil burning faster than usual as well as the fuel.

On July 13, 3023, I was driving the vehicle and the pwwer steering light illuminated, but the light did go out. I took the vehicle to Stew Hansen Hyundai in Urbandale, Iowa, indicated the entire power steering column has got to be replaced. The parts hace been on back order, and as of today, August 16, the service center is still waiting for the parts to be delivered.

I have been having issues with my electric power steering rack and pinion when turning left it binds occasionally. I was backing into my driveway 7/10/2023 and my steering rack bound up and locked, triggering steering control warning light, and ABS light. Other models of Sonata and previous years have recalls on this problem and I this should be included with those active recalls.

The steering wheel completely locks up while driving/turning. It almost as if the power steering has gone out and it's near impossible to turn the steering wheel. On several occasions while backing out of our driveway, the steering COMPLETELY locked up.

The steering wheel became stiff and I had to jerk it a little just to coast with the curves in the road. Took it to Hyundai and they said nothing was wrong and recalibrated the steering. The problem remained.

I had just come off the interstate and was driving down a side road when my steering wheel became locked ( very hard to steer) and warning lights on the dashboard came on. It has happened two separate times.

Yesterday when turning right on to my street making right turn very slow as children going home from school my steer ing lock no control. Car stopped within a few feet but unable to restart or take it out of drive. I tried several times turning the key nothing happened.

2017 Hyundai Sonata. Steering becomes sticky and hard to turn. It is most concerning on the highway when at speed it is difficult to keep the car going in a straight line.

The steering wheel began making a clicking and crunching sound in June 2022. Happening inconsistently the issue was not looked into right away. In October 2022 the issue escalated with the power steering disengaging completely when the wheel was making the noise.

As I am driving, at random times, typically at cruising speeds of about 40 MPH or less, the STEERING wheel will lock up and I will be unable to STEER the vehicle until I turn the car off and back on again. There are typically some warning lights (I’ll try to attach the picture) that pop up and go away once the car is turned off and back on again.

The electronic power steering sporadically fails. This has happened 3 time in the last two months. The frequency of occurrences are now closer.

Steering has locked up or become extremely difficult to manipulate on 4 occasions. Carried it to the dealership after first time and they said since the code was still not up there was nothing they could do. Has failed 3 more times with latest issue almost causing a wreck with my wife.

The power steering system appears to be failing. There is no indication of the failure prior to failing. When making turns the power steering would randomly stop working, all emergency lights would turn on, and the steering would become extremely difficult to control.

My power steering stopped working while driving my car I can’t turn car left or right and no way to know how to fix it unless I spend 1000 at a dealership and it’s a dangerous situation

While driving my 2017 Sonata on a winding backroad my power steering suddenly locked up without warning, and I was unable to turn the vehicle left or right. Prior to this incident there were no warning or check engine lights lit indicating any type of issue with my car, and my power steering was operating normally.

Steering wheel locks in place and will not unlock until the vehicle is completely stopped and turned off. Turing the vehicle back on will unlock the wheel. This happens at speeds between 10-65 MPH and is extremely dangerous.

My power steering went out while I was driving - twice this week. Fortunately, I was still in my driveway when it happened. Vehicle has only has 23,00 miles on it.

Roughly 6 months ago the problem first occurred while backing up in a parking lot a steering wheel lit up on the dash as well as a traction control light in which then the steering wheel became hard to turn or loss of power steering.

"Steering wheel exclamation" red warning dash light came up on dash and lost all power steering abilities.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.

The steering wheel continuously locks up when pulling out of the driveway or a parking spot. It has gotten to the point where it was completely locked and my car is now unable to be driven. It also has locked while driving on the road twice prior to that.

On numerous occasions, the steering wheel feels loose after starting but then begins to work normally. On 7/27/2021, as I was backing out of the driveway, there was excessive steering wheel motion where the wheels did not turn at all even though the steering wheel was turned in each direction about 10 degrees.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted, and the power steering functionality was restored.

I had just left my house and had stopped to turn on main road. My steering wheel jerked a little and then when I went to turn it was extremely hard to turn. I pulled over to let my husband try and he had a hard time.

This morning while leaving for work on a city street, my steering wheel locked, and the steering indicator light along with the traction control light came on. At the time, I was driving approximately 15 MPH, and I was in the process of turning. After reviewing similar instances online, it is apparent that this is a common issue with these vehicles.

As I was driving yesterday. A steering wheel light which an explanation point next to it popped up and then as soon as it did my steering wheel got hard and would not turn. Thankfully I was on a small road and able to drive off to the side safely or else who knows I could of been on a bridge and flew off due to not being able to turn the steering wheel at all!

There have been several instances when I have been driving and steering would make a clicking not and then it would get tight and the steering light would come along with serial other lights and I would have to turn my car off and then turn it back. Luckily I was driving at a low speed.

Cars steering wheel locks up and car dies out on turns on any road, highway or speed . Last issue while entering a freeway. Car must sit then restarted to allow it to be usable.

I was leaving work, placed the car in reverse, than drive and the the steering wheel locked up on me. I was able to get the car back into a parking spot with much difficulty. The eps light was lit along with another warning symbol.

I asked the dealership to check steering they said couldn't find anything I drove to fl and while there I was making a turn steering went out. Took to dealership they said it's covered to replace at 60,000 miles but not at 76000 miles under warranty. I explained I asked them to check it at 40,000 miles and they said nothing wrong.

While driving my vehicle, the steering wheel will lock up and tug the vehicle to the side, the wheel will shove aggressively back in the opposite direction. This is also happening when I first turn my vehicle on the wheel locks and warning lights for my steering will come on. The vehicle is very unsafe to drive due to not knowing when this will happen.

On 01/16/2020 as I was leaving work parking lot my steering seized up. The power steering light and traction control lights came on. It took about 1 minute to get steering wheel to move at all, managed to get back in parking lot (barely) and shut car off and restarted it.

I had experienced problems with the brakes making noise and not reacting timely throughout 2019 before knowledge of a recall. On 5/15/19 I went to hyundai services for a routine oil change. Hyundai informed me that there was a recall, which I now know to be service campaign 953, and that they needed a software update to resolve the issue.

Steering locks up while driving. Steering makes a clunky noise and vibration when turning to the left. Steering warning light and traction control light comes on and goes off intermittently.

3 times after stopping at a stop sign, power steering failed when accelerating (0-10 MPH). Turned car off then on, steering was fine. Dealership could not find a code set or reproduce problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While backing out of a driveway, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the failure ceased.

Just after beginning my drive home, on a suburban street, warning light for power steering came on and within about 1/4 mile the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized up. I was fortunate to be just able to turn on onto a side street as I could no longer control the car. Car was a rental car and only had 37k miles on it.

Purchased our 2017 sonata sport in december of 2016. In july I had my first power steering issue. While driving for no apparent reason I lose power steering and can barely turn the wheel.

Second complaint, this problem, this vehicle. When entering busy roadway from shopping center (9/13/2017), at speed of ca. 10 MPH, power steering ceased working.

On three separate occasions, each while driving a very low speed (at or about 10 MPH), the power steering failed. One incident was in supermarket parking lot, the other two incidents on a public road within a corporate park. Vehicle was taken to delray beach, florida, hyundai dealer, but the dealer was unable to identify the cause of the failure.

- I was reversing from a car space, and do a K-turn, the steering wheel locked when moving forward. When the steering wheel locked, the red steering wheel light on the dashboard is on. I have to turn off the engine to reset the power steering.

I was pulling into a street parallel parking space and the wheel suddenly locked and became hard to turn- causing my to side swipe another vehicle. Almost a week later my daughter was driving onto a highway on ramp and the wheel wouldn’t turn. She took her foot off the gas and drifted into the shoulder brakes.

My son was driving the car, and completely out of nowhere it seized to have any compression and steering/accelerating became disabled. I have been given an estimate up to $7,000 for an engine rebuild due to this happening. I have reached out to Hyundai and they denied my claim due to car being out of warranty.

I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.

As reported by many others, electric power steering column locks up. Happens at least once a week. Turn car off and then start again issue cleared.

While turning right my steering wheel locked up. I was able to turn it enough to get on the side of the road, I turned it off and turned it back on and it was fine for about a week and then it started to lock up again. I tried turning it off and turning it back on but it has continued to lock up every time and I am unable to drive it without it being a danger.

The power steering fails. It has happened several times while backing up and while slowly moving forward. The car loses all power steering and the steering wheel catches.

Steering column randomly locks up and the car can’t be driven.

In October 2022 my power steering failed as I turned into the drop off circle at my child's school. The traction light and another hazard light came on and function did not return until vehicle was restarted. I know experience clicking sounds coming from steering system when ever I turn 90 degrees or more.

Power Steering, on two occasions the power steering malfunctioned. One while starting to leave a parking lot, the other happened while driving. This can cause an extremely safety hazard driving in traffic.

Electric power steering light has come on… when this happens the stirring wheel almost feels locked and when merging off the freeway this was a scary thing. Not sure how something like this can go out already and the car is only a little over 5 years old.

When driving the vehicle, the power steering stops working causing the steering to become very difficult to operate. It has created very hazardous situations. I’m very nervous when driving the vehicle due to the seriousness of the situation.

Was pulling out of a parking space started driving and power steering completely failed second time this has happened in 2 months

The system malfunction would be the power steering. As I turned the car on and then proceeded to go in reverse out of my driveway, my steering wheel locked up as I made a left. A red steering wheel with exclamation mark popped up on my dashboard and steering wheel was locked.

Electric power steering randomly fails while driving, causing a huge safety issue.

The power steering stop working and the wheel it's hard to manuver. Very difficult to make turns

Steering Wheel locked while turning. I got a red light on the dashboard. I had to restart the engine again to unlock it.

Steering wheel locked twice in one day up in my neighborhood while I was driving back to the house had to turn the car off and turn back on for steering wheel because unstuck the second time was on the highway going 65 MPH had to pull over to the side of the road turn the car off and back on so steering wheel could go back to normal all fluid is top off.

Steering wheel locked twice in one day up in my neighborhood while I was driving back to the house had to turn the car off and turn back on for steering wheel because unstuck the second time was on the highway going 65 MPH had to pull over to the side of the road turn the car off and back on so steering wheel could go back to normal all fluid is top off.

was coming home and the car just locked up on me making a turn

Pulled into my driveway and the steering wheel locked up

Steering whell locked on me and the family while we were on our way to the store had to turn it off and turn back on

This locked up the second time in one day while we was coming home and it locked up when we made a turn into our driveway I had to park and turn the car off and back on again this is not safe

My wife was driving the car on her way back from the grocery and the car locked up on her. She had to go off the side of the road to turn it off and back on so she could have the steering wheel controlled.

I was taking my daughter to her STARR Testing site on the street and the steering wheel locked up on me while my daughter was in the car and traffic was around us, I made it to a red light and where I was able to turn the car off and turn it back on to get the power sterling of the house

Car steering will has locked up while driving as I was making a turn the steering wheel has locked to where it is hard to steer. This happened 6 months ago the same thing happened and then it went away I took the car to Hyundia and left it there for 2 weeks, but it didn't lock up there is no diagnostic code for it. I was on the highway driving straight and it locked up as well.

I was coming home with my family from the grocery store as we were coming around the turn the car steering wheel locked up on the road Luckly I was the only car on the road at the time, so I had to pull over turn the car of and turn it back on and it went back to normal. This has been happing now for the past 2 week after 6 months when it first started.

I was driving into work in the parking lot and the steering wheel locked as I was pulling into parking lot going around the building. I had to turn the car off and then back on for the steering wheel could go back to normal.

When I was coming home from my parents' house the steering wheel locked up two times on the way back from there. Both times I had to pull off to the side of road and turn the car off and then back on for the steering wheel to go back to normal this has not happened in 6 months I've called Hyundai and told them about it and they are not willing to do a recall.

Was driving and the steering wheel became hard to steer. Had two lights come on the dash, steering wheel with an exclamation point and the traction control. I was able to pull over and shut the car off.

power steering went out, apparently this is common with this year/model but there is still not a recall on it

When steering right in a corner of a traffic light the car loss the Electric Power Steering and it became very hard to steer the car. The Electric Power steering light and the Traction Control light went On. I drove straight to a safe location where I pulled over, the steering wheel was very hard to turn.

The steering collar has locked up while driving home and on the street 4x's since Mid August. I was lucky that I was strong enough to get it to turn and I was able to turn the car off and back on and the steering wheel went back to regular control. This is a serious issue that Hyundai will not do a recall on.

On two occasions my steering wheel locked up completely. Fortunately at the times I was only maneuvering my car at low speeds and I was able to stop the car in time. I was only able to regain steering after shutting off the engine and restarting.

My steering keeps locking up while I am driving down the road. I have to stop my car, put it in park and turn my car off. Then restart my car in order for it to unlock.

As I was backing into a parking space, the steering wheel locked up, I couldn't turn the steering wheel in either direction and the steering wheel light with the exclamation mark came on.

I was driving and my steering wheel randomnly locks up. Pulling my car in different lanes. I read so many of the same complaints.

Was driving and the steering got very tight making it hard to even slightly turn vehicle luckily I was driving at a very low speed and could adjust. Red light with exclamation point and steering wheel showed when it happened

My car steering got locked when I was driving and make the turn. The steering warning sign and the traction light pop up in the dash board. The car steering wheel use to get off sync.

The power steering and traction control will go out in this vehicle while driving at highways speeds. I have now had 5 instances where this has happened. This is a very well known issue with the 2017 sonata and this needs to be recalled!!

This is the fourth time I've experienced this while operating my vehicle. On september 12 , 2020 while operating my vehicle on a city street my steering light popped on along with my traction control light. My steering wheel immediate locked up and I had no control .

Steering- will lose control of steering as the steering wheel will lock up and become to hard to turn. This happeb while in the middle of a turn. Also while driving at 65mph.

Driving from work my car steering seized up. The power steering light and traction control lights came on. Then I shut car off and restarted it.

2017 hyundai sonata electronic power steering failed while I was making a turn on 7/25. Once the vehicle is turned off and back on it works. I notice that there is a pop like a potential gear or internal part is broken when turning the steering wheel from left to right and vise versa.

Within my 2 months of owning owning this 2017 hyundai sonata, my steering wheel has locked up at least 7 times. A few of those times I was on the highway and had to pull off to the side with little to no control of the steering wheel. The power steering and traction control lights came on and I could not regain control until I turned the car off and on again.

In parking lot my steering seized up. The power steering light and traction control lights came on. Then I shut car off and restarted it.

Steering becomes free when driving.

My steering wheel has locked while driving twice in 2 months.

While driving the 2017 hyundai sonata at speeds of 60 plus MPH the steering wheel locks up and the power steering light comes on along with the traction control lights. This incident has even caused damage to the right front corner of my hyundai due to losing steering causing me to veer in to the guard rails.

I was driving on the freeway when suddenly my steering wheel locked up. I was unable to switch lanes or merge off the freeway. This has happened about 2 more times since the first incident and hyundai says they are unable to duplicate the problem.

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.

While driving the vehicle on a city street, I attempted to make a right turn and experienced great difficulty in turning the steering wheel. I then started a left turn and experienced the same. I immediately drove the vehicle home.

Vehicle in motion and steering all but locks up - very difficult to control steering wheel. Once turned off it was ok only to happen again a few days later. I travel minimum 48 miles round trip per day (weekdays) to work

Problem: steering sticks at center position. It takes extra force to move it either right or left from center position when making small steering corrections. This occurred when highway driving at 65 MPH.

Purchased our 2017 sonata. While driving for no apparent reason I lose power steering and can barely turn the wheel. I have to pull over with great struggle and turn the car off then restart it to be able to get power steering back.

Takata recall " just purchased this vehicle june 19 2018 with only 44,000 now its. January and already having problems with the steering wheel it locked up on me on the highway & almost cause wreck " steering been locking up and just comletely stop turning" they say it' need steering wheel column part but the steering wheel been doing that sense I purchased it

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.

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.