2014 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 31,150 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (26% of reports).
- 65steering complaints
- 31,150median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 17 of 65 complaints (26%)
- Straight line: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
- Constant correction: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)
- Safety hazard: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 7 | 4% | 800 |
| 2019 Sonata | 6 | 4% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 9 | 2% | 31,790 |
| 2017 Sonata | 173 | 23% | 53,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 33 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 74 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 65 | 9% | 31,150 |
| 2013 Sonata | 342 | 18% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 301 | 19% | 72,900 |
| 2011 Sonata | 1,171 | 35% | 65,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 15 | 4% | 66,500 |
| 2009 Sonata | 26 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 6 | 1% | 142,000 |
| 2007 Sonata | 12 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 35 | 3% | 96,630 |
| 2005 Sonata | 6 | 4% | 150,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 13 | 6% | 132,161 |
| 2003 Sonata | 9 | 5% | 117,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 24 | 8% | 104,613 |
| 2001 Sonata | 10 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 8 | 3% | 114,580 |
| 1999 Sonata | 6 | 5% | 104,500 |
| 1998 Sonata | 2 | 4% | 90,500 |
| 1997 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 2 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am submitting this complaint because I believe this issue presents a serious safety concern. My 2014 Hyundai Sonata experienced a failure related to the steering angle sensor, causing the ESC, ABS, and traction control warning lights to illuminate while driving. As a result, these important…
Updated NHTSA Complaint DraftVehicle Information: 2014 Hyundai SonataVIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Description of Safety Defect:While driving on XXX, the vehicle's engine experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure and completely shut off without warning, causing an immediate loss of motive…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after driving over a pothole, the steering wheel became difficult to handle, with a clicking…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Hyundai Sonatas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata (9% of the 750 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 31,150 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 17 of 65 complaints, followed by “straight line” (6).
Other 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems
See all 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems or steering problems across all Sonata years.