Three problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sonata.
Steering assist failed and then began operating again while in motion. Also a knocking when turning steering wheel left or right.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that it took greater efforts to steer the vehicle and when the steering restored, the vehicle jerked. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While turning the vehicle, the contact heard a loud clunking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.