2017 Hyundai Sonata: Power steering failed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Sonata report: power steering failed. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 64,350 miles.
NHTSA has 173 owner complaints for the 2017 Sonata in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752817 (filed 07/25/2026): “I was driving and all of a sudden the traction lights turned on and the sterring wheel is hard to turn. almost go in a car accident. the windows just stopped working and the brakes light constantly keep getting burned out.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11743557 (filed 06/11/2026): “The red light is lit on the dashboard for the airbag. unable to use steering wheel electronic features which helps with and was designed for hands free controls. i am unable to cycle through the electronic features or engage the cruise control due to the steer…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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