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2015 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 74 steering complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of its 1,144 total complaints. Four crashes and four injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles, but no related recall exists.

Steering complaints
74
6% of 1,144
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
63,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up while driving, sometimes at highway speed, making the car hard or impossible to turn.
  • Power steering assist fails during a turn, cutting off steering assist without any prior warning light.
  • Steering wheel and column vibrate or make a popping noise at low speed and during turns, with the sensation of a loose steering assembly.
  • Steering locks up briefly and intermittently, with dashboard warning indicators illuminating along with a temporary loss of acceleration.
  • Loss of steering control while backing out of a parking space at very low mileage, requiring a tow.
  • Water intrusion into the wiring system was diagnosed by a dealer as the cause of a steering wheel seizing and needing excessive force to turn.

When 2015 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2015, latest May 26, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter52015 Q12016 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22025 Q1
74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2023 Q3 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 20056 (4%)
  2. 200635 (3%)
  3. 200712 (2%)
  4. 20086 (1%)
  5. 200926 (6%)
  6. 201015 (4%)
  7. 20111,171 (35%)
  8. 2012301 (19%)
  9. 2013341 (18%)
  10. 201465 (9%)
  11. 201574 (6%)
  12. 201633 (5%)
  13. 2017173 (23%)
  14. 20189 (2%)
  15. 20196 (4%)
  16. 20207 (4%)
  17. 20212 (2%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20232 (2%)
  20. 20242 (4%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 74 steering complaints for the 2015 Sonata, which is 6% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2015 Sonata.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2015 Sonata?
Yes. NHTSA records 4 crashes and 4 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2015 Sonata.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2015 Sonata?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 63,000 miles.
How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2015 Sonata's 74 steering complaints (6% share) are lower than 2011 (1,171 complaints, 35% share) and 2017 (173 complaints, 23% share), which had higher steering complaint volumes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.