2014 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 9%of 750 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of the 750 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,150 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving the vehicle on a highway going no more than 45 MPH and all the lights came on and it shut completely off. I tried to get a jump but it still didn't do anything. There was no engine lights or anything on my dashboard besides eco. The car hasn't had any issues at all. For some strange reason my steering wheel been locking a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11375665, filed 2020-11, 112,121 miles“My 2014 Hyundai Sonata gls whines when accelerating, and my steering wheel clicks when turning right and left. The clicking has been going on for months; I noticed the whining on 01/10/2020. The whining only occurs when in motion on city streets and freeway/highway; not when braking or when starting up or turning off.”
NHTSA complaint #11299280, filed 2020-01, 94,000 miles“Since I bought this car in oct 2014 I've had problems with the lights. I can be driving and they cut off. I can turn on my turn signal and the lights go out. Or I'll be driving and the inside lights come on by themselves. When I drive my steering wheel shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11074508, filed 2018-02, 1 miles“I have recently noticed while trying to turn my wheel out of a parked position, that it is extremely difficult to move. I place my key in the ignition and try to turn it on it does not want to turn until I get the steering wheel turned. When it finally does and it releases the key to turn, I began to notice that when I am turning the steering wheel left or right it makes a clunking sound . I am also beginning to notice a light clunking while driving at a lower seed when I am turning either left or right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206520, filed 2019-05, 98,000 miles“As I was exciting the freeway I began to hear a knocking sound, as I made the turn on to the street the car completely shut down and all the lights on my dashboard came on. Since I was in the middle of the street I attempted to restart the car and after initially starting up it then abruptly turn off once again about 20 seconds later. At this point I managaged to pull into a parking lot with the left over momentum. Had to get it towed to the newrest Hyundai dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861623, filed 2016-04, 40,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10144430Aug 30, 2018On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin provides information…
- 10110926Feb 27, 2017Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF…
- 10110922Feb 27, 2017The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning…
- 10060972Feb 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 173 | 23% |
| 2016 | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 | 74 | 6% |
| 2014 | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 | 342 | 18% |
| 2012 | 301 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1,171 | 35% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
303 complaintsElectrical system
135 complaintsExterior lighting
120 complaintsFuel system
89 complaintsOther or unknown
85 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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