| Issue ID | 1613047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270868 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering wheel locks when you put the key in to unlock it you can't turn the steering wheel sometimes because it so tightly locked that weak people elderly people can't turn the steering wheel to start the car and they can be stranded out in the heat another type problems so makes it very dangerous we presented this to the state and had a impartial mediator who actually was partial because she could not turn the wheel she had to have help from hyundai to turn it and nothing was done of it the problem still exists to this day where my mom can't start her car. It's when the car is off and key is out and happens more often when the wheels are turned in any direction. It's on the 2013 hyundai sonata and all years. Call me anthony 760-834-1349 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BANNING, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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