Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
After 9 months of ownership, on at least five (5) instances, the car has the following things happen at the same time: 1) all warning lights on the dashboard activate, 2) the battery discharge warning light activates, a loss of power steering, no speedometer, no cameras (rear or front), no ac, and all the safety functions are disabled including but not limited forward collision warning, parking collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic warning. Yes, the car is available for inspection upon request. Safety is at risk by the loss of power steering and the deactivation of all safety functions. After each instance, the car has gone back to the manufacturer's dealer for inspection, they believed it might be an electrical issue after scanning for fault codes, but after 5 times, the dealer has not yet diagnosed the issue.
I leased a 2021 Sonata, and the car has been a nightmare. My car has been serviced by the dealership twice for a steering wheel that will not stop making noises. I am very concerned for my safety in this car. The wheel becomes hard to move. Also, last year, the car was in the shop for four months while the forward collision sign needed to be fixed. The car stopped twice. I am terrified to drive this car; it only has 9,200 miles.