2012 Hyundai Sonata steering problems
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 301 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
301
Steering complaints
13%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by 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…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA has 301 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.