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2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
10%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 10% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle has 65000 miles and the steering would freeze up while driving on a local street and almost had a collission. First time I noticed the problem was when my vehicle had 55000 milea and it was under warranty. They replaced a part at that time and now just 2 months later I have the same problem but the dealership refuse to fix the problem. It is a safety issue and it started while under warranty. Can you please help me with this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #11233915, filed 2019-07, 65,000 miles

“On 7/17/19 my car lost power while driving on city street. Unable to steer or control vehicle. Took to dealer who said there were no error codes shown and that it was the electric oil pump. On 8/12/19, the same thing happened while driving on expressway. Complete power failure while vehicle was in motion. Unable to steer or control car. Took back to dealer. Again, no error codes found. They later claimed that a relay had melted and that was the problem. On 12/28/19, again driving 70mph on busy expressway, vehicle lost all power and I was unable to steer car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299316, filed 2020-01, 80,000 miles

“My wife and I have been having an intermittent but constant problem with our steering mechanism which our dealer says they cannot replicate and therefore cannot resolve. This constant problem is one that MANY Sonata Hybrid owners have reported online. Our experience is having the steering wheel seize, flashing lights during which the red steering wheel icon with an exclamation point remains on. Our experiences have been in our mobile home park when we are turning left. The last two incidents were when we were blocking our street and vehicles could not pass. …”

NHTSA complaint #11484986, filed 2022-09

“I lost the ability to steer my car any more than 15 to 20 degrees in any direction while traveling at a maximum speed of 25 mph and within approximately 300 yards of driving. Once steering control became limited a warning was displayed on my dash very briefly saying my high beams were not functioning properly. Then my dash showed 7 different warning icons. My safety and that of others was most definitely put at risk. The dealer told me they had to replace the steering column. He also told me that this type of malfunction only occurs on the Hybrid models of the Sonata.”

NHTSA complaint #11437102, filed 2021-10

“While traveling 40 mph, car flashes a warning, Check Hybrid System , and then the car shuts off. No power steering and brakes are difficult. The warning is only 3-5 seconds before everything shuts down. This is definitely a hazard to myself and others. If in traffic at higher speeds, there would certainly be an accident with devastating results.”

NHTSA complaint #11702030, filed 2025-11

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202215%
202016%
2017810%
201622%
201512%
201414%
20131110%
2012106%
20111819%

Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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