2012 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Based on what I experienced, the fire appears to have resulted from an internal mechanical or electrical failure that occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion. No prior issues or dashboard alerts were present at the time, and there was no external impact or damage that could explain…”
filed Nov 29, 2025
“The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that various functions on the steering wheel including the horn, cruise control, and other electrical functions; all failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that a…”
filed Nov 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Sonata | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Sonata | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 173 | 23% |
| 2016 Sonata | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 Sonata | 74 | 7% |
| 2014 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 Sonata | 340 | 18% |
| 2011 Sonata | 1,169 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.