2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, noticing an excessive amount of understeer. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Apr 16, 2024
“Car gets very wobbly when going 79 mph.. I can hear a rattling in the steering column when I go over a bump. Steering wheel is loose and doesn't always engage right away.”
filed Jul 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 8 | 10% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 10% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 18 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.