| Issue ID | 1457426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11082373 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 16/08/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After driving for about 15 or 20 minutes the steering wheel seems to stick requiring me to exert extra force to "break" it loose in order to keep the car traveling in a straight line. Back and forth i go continuously having to overcorrect for the sticking/notchy steering. Very annoying and tiring and could be a safety hazard under the right conditions. Found one other owner on this site who is having the exact same problem. There is definitely something wrong with the steering mechanism. I hope to get it to the dealership soon but don't hold out much hope that they'll be of much help. Please let hyundai know that there is a problem here and i'm thinking most owners may just be ignoring it and choosing to live with it. I notice this mostly while driving in city traffic. I have owned this vehicle for over a year and only started experiencing the steering issue about 6 or7 months ago. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | KM8SRDHF8HUXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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