| Issue ID | 1696619 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363780 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 07/10/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was leaving work, placed the car in reverse, than drive and the the steering wheel locked up on me. I was able to get the car back into a parking spot with much difficulty. The eps light was lit along with another warning symbol. I was very lucky i was only in a parking lot and not on the road. When i spoke with the hyundai dealership they acted like this was not a problem. Upon researching this site i see otherwise . There needs to be a recall, this is not a safe car to drive, some people have had multiple issues with the eps system . This car is not safe. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AF4HHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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