2015 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

72Steering complaints

6.4%Of all 1,126 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE611 · 54.3%

Unspecified / other161 · 14.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM159 · 14.1%

POWER TRAIN133 · 11.8%

STEERING72 · 6.4%

Share of the 1,126 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. I WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10885815 — filed 07/19/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10877136 — filed 06/28/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH UPHILL, THE STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED. THE VIBRATION INTENSIFIED AS THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED…”NHTSA complaint 10873242 — filed 06/08/2016

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata: 72 of 1,126 complaints on file (6.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

1,126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 47 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.