NHTSA Complaint #11461267 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461267
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 1, 2021
Date Filed	April 19, 2022
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would suddenly become extremely difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the steering fault warning light was illuminated. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure; no service was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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