Power Steering Light On problems of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

12 problems related to power steering light on have been reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2017 Sonata.

1 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2021

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.

2 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2021

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. This is extremely dangerous, and could be deadly. It's unacceptable that a recall has not been issued. I called Hyundai customer service, and was advised that since the vehicle is out of warranty my only option is to bring it to the dealer and pay for an inspection and repairs myself. This is a manufactures safety issue, and it needs a recall. I called the dealer and was advised that I can bring the car in and pay for an inspection, but they would probably need to duplicate the problem. Why has nothing been done about this?? is Hyundai waiting for people to be severely injured or even killed?.

3 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

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! I would hope this could be fixed as a recall seeming as it has happened to many people.

4 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2020

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 . I struggled to veer the vehicle into a gas station. Upon pulling into the gas station I turned my vehicle off and started it back up and the steering light and traction control light was off so I preceded to drive.

5 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2020

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. Then power steering was back and indicator light were gone. It happen multiple of times.

6 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2020

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. After 1-2 min of try to park again manually, steering back to normal. It happens 2 times within 3 weeks.

7 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

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. Then power steering was back and indicator light were gone some time I have to leave my car park long to fix it automatically.

8 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2020

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.

9 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2020

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. My power steering was back and indicator light were gone. I'm going to dealership tomorrow. ( will update) had this happened at a normal speed for diving, it would have been very dangerous! now, I am afraid to drive my only car.

10 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2020

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. I have taken my care to the Hyundai dealership and they were not able repair it because they could not repeat the problem I was told take the next time it occurred. As of yesterday 11/25/2020 my steering my car to the left has become extremely difficult.

11 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2019

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. Took it to dealership and they couldn't duplicate the issue.

12 Power Steering Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

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.


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