| Issue ID | 873102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10416729 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 21/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 hyundai sonata 2. 0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. This is not a "torque-steer" issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). Even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant "right" correction, the car will veer left. The crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. If you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. This is an extremely dangerous condition. I have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. This is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. Please initiate a formal inquiry. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ABXBHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 60 |
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