Ever since I had bought this car, I have had issues on top of issues with it. I have already changed 4 headlights and one of the rear lights, had to replace the battery, my steering wheel was clicking for months until Firestone told me there was a recall on my steering wheel, my car had multiple recalls on it and I did not know until October of 2018 (no letter was sent to me), and then my engine seized up 2 times on the highway! once back in October when I learned about the re-calls and again on December 10th, 2018 in which I had to wait 3 hours in the cold for a tow truck that then cost $50. I keep all my receipts for anything that is done to the car, even oil changes. Also back in October when I took my car in to resolve the recalls, my engine passed a local Hyundai dealerships test even though it seized up. Nothing was done until this week after the second time it seized up on 12/10/18. This is my 3rd car I have ever owned, first a 2005 Nissan Altima, and then a 2015 Dodge dart (lease) and now this Hyundai Sonata. Out of all the cars that I have owned, this car has given me the most issues. On top of the issues I have listed above, the heat/air conditioning does not even turn off properly. If I knew that I was going to run into this many issues I would have never purchased a Hyundai. I am a single full time student who also works full time and I own my own house. I do not have any type of money to keep forking out on this car. Currently lancaster Hyundai is replacing my engine, but honestly, I wish I had a new car with all these added expenses. I paid $15,183.15 on this car, I still owe $11,705 on this car and it should not have any issues. This car is only 5 years old and this is the worst experience I have ever had. The issues are currently being fixed at my local Hyundai but I would rather get a new car, too bad I owe so much.

- Columbia, PA, USA

My steering wheel started to feel a little loose and started making a thumping noise when steering left or right. It does this only when the car is in idle or while been driven, does not do this when turned off. I was just told by a local mechanic the entire steering column will need to be replaced.

- Sugar Hill, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the steering, the electronic power steering failed. The recall repair was performed by simmons rockwell Hyundai (784 county rd 64, elmira, NY 14903, (607) 796-5555). The contact noticed that the steering wheel was very loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Hornell, NY, USA

The power steering wanders whenever trying to drive in a straight line. It also makes a clunking noise when turning the wheel in a static position with the engine running.

- Walnut, CA, USA

Started making a clunky noise when turning both ways. Then the steering wheel got super hard to turn. At this point I can not turn the steering wheel at all.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

Vehicles steering column is rattling and shaking very bad steering is very loose... also brake light bulbs keep burning out for no reason every couple of weeks and having to be replaced

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

Steering malfunction occurred about 10 minutes into a drive on the highway. While travelling about 45 to 50mph, the car unexpectedly started pulling to the right, and would not respond when the steering wheel was turned to the left. It was almost like changing lanes, in that while the car was going forward, it also kept moving to the right. The car would not change direction, even though I kept turning the steering wheel to the left. This continued across several lanes of the highway, until the car hit the highway barrier wall. The airbag deployed, and thank god that I was able to get out of the car, and then call 911. There was damage mainly to the right-front of the car. Both the officer and the insurance adjuster checked and concluded that the tires were in good condition. The engine still started without hesitation, however due to the entire repair cost, the insurance company totaled the car. Considering that there were many other vehicles on the highway at that time, it was a miracle that my car did not hit any other cars, and that other cars did not hit my car. The NHTSA seriously needs to investigate this dangerous Sonata vehicle-steering issue, to prevent this from happening again, and before it results in even more hazardous, or tragic consequences.

- Miami, FL, USA

My steering wheel started to feel a little loose and started making a thumping noise when steering left or right. It does this only when the car is in idle or while been driven, does not do this when turned off. I was just told by a local mechanic the entire steering column will need to be replaced and that it is not the only newer Hyundai Sonata with this issue that he has had to repair. Cost of repair $900+

- Wallis, TX, USA

My steering has started to make a loud clicking sound when turn or when hitting a bump. It also makes this noise when in part and the steering is turned either way.

- Newton, MS, USA

Every time I move the steering wheel, even slightly, it makes a clicking sound. The steering wheel also makes a clicking noise whenever I hit a bump. The clicking sound occurs while the car is parked and while moving - it happens whenever the steering wheel is turned or moved.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

There is and has been a very loud rattling noise coming from the steering column. When on the freeway, I must drive under 60 mph to avoid the noise. If there is a dip in the road or a speed bump it rattles loud. The steering wheel does not shake, so it isn't affecting my driving, but very disturbing and embarrassing. The lighting, there is a short. I'm constantly having to replace or tightened every couple of months. I spoke to someone that works at kragen who also has a Sonata and he said he had the same problem until he ordered a $40 casing. When he replaced my lights, he was unable to remove the bulb by twisting. He had to brake it because it had melted. I have not ordered it yet, but he ducked taped it in place and I still have the issues. This is ridiculous that I have to go through this. I'm an uber driver and I am trying to keep my car safe and in great condition, but it is disturbing when someone tell me my lights are out.

- Tustin, CA, USA

Steering wheel makes clicking sound when I turn steering wheel even very slightly plus going over bumps it makes rattling sounds. Clicks in steering wheel happen when its standing still or moving as well.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

The steering wheel clicks and sticks intermittently while driving in turning left or right. It becomes difficult to keep straight. The steering feels very heavy. On other occasions, when first starting the engine up and turning out of a parking space, the steering has too much play.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Steering wheel makes a clicking noise.the noise happens while vehicle is stationary and you turn steering wheel. Noise while in motion, on a street/highway, turning or not turning. I'm afraid the steering will go out or air bag will deploy.

- Adamsville, AL, USA

The steering wheel is very loose as if some bolts are missing or have came loose.

- Pelham, GA, USA

"clicking" or "popping" noise in steering column that can be felt when steering. Steering wheel loose and has "slack" when steering the vehicle while in motion.

- Daphne, AL, USA

I was driving down the road and crossed over some railroad tracks. Once I crossed the railroad tracks and began to come up a hill, my car began to stall. Suddenly, my car's gas pedal would not work, then my brakes stopped working, and then all of my dashboard lights came on (as picture) I was going about 45 mph and I had no way of stopping my vehicle and had to use my emergency brake to stop my vehicle. I got my car to stop in the middle of the road and I could not crank my car up or move it out of the road. I could not turn my steering wheel and my whole car locked up and became unmovable. I do not understand why everything else failed and I almost wrecked into a wooded area in the middle of a curve on the busy road. I had to call police to control traffic and to keep me and my vehicle safe. I went to tuscaloosa Hyundai in Alabama and they said that my cars engine suddenly went out.

- Mccalla, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle veered left and right and was difficult to drive straight. Also, while the vehicle was in park, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when being turned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- Zebulon, NC, USA

The steering wheel has developed extensive play and has a "thump" noise that is felt when the car is sitting idle. During driving the column has play the is making the vehicle hard to control, although not to a very large extend, it was not there before. Steering play form center is about 3 inches when before it had none. During driving on a city road the steering is a challenge to maintain, bumps make it feel a if the column is loose the car sways in lane if driver is not paying close attention. Its been checked and everything seems to be tight, wheels and axles seem ok.

- El Paso, TX, USA

It's something going wrong with the steering wheel colum when I drive it's making a clicking sound and the steering wheel gets loose and it does this every where I drive it and it's getting worse

- Water Valley, MS, USA