2016 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Hyundai Sonata — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and making a turn into a parking lot, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact was able to push the vehicle to a parking space with assistance. The vehicle was then pushed on to a tow truck…”
filed Jul 29, 2025
“Steering sticks and releases under pressure at 60/65+ mph on interstate. Very difficult to keep vehicle in lane consistently. Constantly correcting both right & left to maintain straight line is extremely fatiguing especially on long trips. Safe driving at highway speeds is compromised and presents…”
filed May 22, 2025
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% |
| 2015 Sonata | 74 | 7% |
| 2014 Sonata | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 Sonata | 340 | 18% |
| 2012 Sonata | 301 | 19% |
| 2011 Sonata | 1,169 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.