| Issue ID | 1112194 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10637457 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 24/08/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At highway speeds of around 65+ mph, the vehicle requires constant, but very slight, steering corrections where the slightest lapse in attention may result in the vehicle leaving its lane and possibly result in a crash. Oddly, this is most noticeable on smooth, straight, level highways without wind or other vehicles nearby that could affect the tracking of the vehicle. It seems to be an alignment issue (neg. Or 0 deg toe) or an electric power steering system issue (torque sensor too coarse, drive motor too aggressive, or improper gain (i. E. System responds too late to input, then over responds when it does respond))... Though these are educated guesses. My first dealers refused to check the alignment because they "have to drive the vehicle to confirm the issue," and "they are not allow to drive over 65 mph." even if they were able to drive above 65 mph, they would have to do it on the right type of highway and under the right conditions for the issue to show itself, and i doubt many dealers will go through such an effort. This is a very common complaint with the 2013 models and, to a lesser degree, with the 2014 models. Please see: http://www. Hyundai-forums. Com/dm-2013-santa-fe/152283-2013-santa-fe-sport-steering-issues-33. Html note that many people with similar complaints were unable to resolve the problem with an alignment (pointing to the eps having an issue). The same complaints also appear with the hyundai sonata. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZU3LAXEGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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