How many steering complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2010 Sonata, which is 4% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this steering complaint category on the 2010 Sonata.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 66,500 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2010 Sonata?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.

How does the 2010 Sonata compare to other model years for steering complaints?

The 2010 Sonata's 15 steering complaints are far fewer than the 2011 model year's 1,171 complaints, which made up 35% of that year's total.

2010 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of its 345 total complaints that year. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and no related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 66,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 15; 4% of 345
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel becoming abnormally stiff or briefly locking up without warning, sometimes while merging or driving through water.
Some describe the steering wheel feeling loose, with rocking or play side to side accompanied by rubbing or crackling noises.
Several report a loose or worn steering column coupling causing shaking, squeaking, or sticking of the wheel, sometimes tied to a plastic lower coupler bushing.
Others describe the car drifting left, swaying or rocking side to side at highway speed, or shaking violently linked to uneven tire wear and alignment problems.
A few report the power steering shutting off along with the engine or electrical system while driving, making the car very hard to steer.

When 2010 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2010, latest Sep 11, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Sep 2025; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (4%)
20111,171 (35%)
2012301 (19%)
2013341 (18%)
201465 (9%)
201574 (6%)
201633 (5%)
2017173 (23%)
20189 (2%)
20196 (4%)
20207 (4%)
20212 (2%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2010 Sonata, which is 4% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this steering complaint category on the 2010 Sonata.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 66,500 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2010 Sonata?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.
How does the 2010 Sonata compare to other model years for steering complaints?: The 2010 Sonata's 15 steering complaints are far fewer than the 2011 model year's 1,171 complaints, which made up 35% of that year's total.