2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 15 records
- highway speeds · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- keep straight · 5 records
- straight line · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Car steering completely gave out without warning, while the car was running. Luckily i was parked, but there was no warning, it just stopped working.
ODI 11243826
Engine · Steering
Vehicle engine seized in the middle of the road with no warning or indication that it was about to happen. My 3 and 4 year old were with me as we were stuck in the middle of the road, thankfully no oncoming traffic at the time due to the light being red. This is the second time i have had a known issue that was recalled by hyundai but did not include my vin number. I also had trouble with my steering wheel and…
ODI 11219898
Steering · Unknown Or Other
When turning, the vehicle makes a clunk sound. Had it inspected at hyundai of wesley chapel and it was found to have an internal failure of steering rack gear assembly and now requires a replacement of the steering rack assembly. This is an ongoing issue with hyundai, as the 2017 santa fe's were recalled for this issue.
ODI 11242491
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Steering locked up, difficult to turn. Warning steering light came on and brake warning light. Down hill warning light came on. It was a blessing that i was during only 30mph.
ODI 11193542
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel shook and rattled violently. As a result, the contact had to drive below the speed limit. Murfreesboro hyundai ([redacted], murfreesboro, tn 37129, [redacted]) was contacted and advised the contact to call the manufacturer to see if the vehicle was included in a recall and could assist with repairs. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11220617
Steering
Sitcky steering wheel. At highway speeds the sticky steering wheel is very prominent, infact gets progressively worse after 50 miles per hour, very pronounced at 70. Vehicle would sway to the left or right first, when pressure is applied to get the tire point to the center, the steering wheel instead of getting to the dead center would over correct and make the wheel slightly point to the opposite side. And this…
ODI 11204241
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving unknown speeds, the steering was unstable and the vehicle stalled without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
ODI 10993704
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Exactly 2,000 miles after my 60,000 mile warranty expired, my car experienced a failure of the air bag control module which also impacted steering, yaw/stability and other vehicle safety features. The warning lights came on while i was starting the vehicle but i encountered no issues when driving it 25 minutes to a dealership to have it checked out (fortunately). It took from 2 pm april 4 to 4 pm april 6 to get the…
ODI 10971762
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving and power steering went out, dash panel lights went haywire. I could barely turn the steering wheel to get the car off of the road. I am not at all sure my wife could have turned the wheel. Attempted to jump-start the car - not work. First time driving at 35 mph in a subdivision in al. Pulled over, would not start, towed to dealer who recharged battery and entire electrical system checked ' said it was…
ODI 10970865
Steering
When driving, the wheel sticks into what it thinks is center .we must use two hands to drive the car at all times and clutching the steering wheel is a must. When the wheel is in the center position you have to lightly jerk back and forth to keep it straight, even when changing lanes on the interstate. The vehicle drives a lot like a suv with a really bad alignment, however it doesn't need one according to carmax.…
ODI 10958587
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2014 hyundai santa fe sport awd. This is my 3rd hyundai. I have really been impressed until now. My car wanders all over the road when driving over 50mph either on a road or interstate. I have to work hard to hold the wheel to keep the vehicle straight. The handling is awful i feel like my car is skating all over the road. Like i am driving on ice. The car is unsafe to drive. I have been to the dealership,…
ODI 10874552
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel required excessive force in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken toa dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. ...updated 01/07/16…
ODI 10749453
Steering
On 6/20/2015, while travelling on an interstate highway,, the steering wheel made a "clunk" noise and the power assisted steering warning light came on. Lights indicating a malfunction of the esc and downhill brake assist also lit up. There was complete loss of power assisted steering. I was able to manhandle the steering on side roads and made it home. On the first business day after the incident i took the vehicle…
ODI 10730831
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
6/20/2015 backed out of stall at costco, marysville, wa. Immediately loss of power steering and three alerts came on. There are known issues with this happening. Brand new car http://www.hyundai-forums.com/dm-2013-santa-fe/[redacted]-santa-fe-xl-power-steering-problem.html will have to have car towed. Not safe to drive 3 alerts 1. Esc malfunction 2. Downhill braking 3. Sport mode......updated 10/20/15 *bf updated…
ODI 10726362
Steering
Power steering failed at approximately 3,250 miles. This did not occur while driving (fortunately), but on startup. The car was towed to dealership which told us this was a widespread problem, therefore the replacement part was on backorder and wouldn't be available for at least a month. I asked why they couldn't take a part from a new car they had on their lot, and they said those might be bad too. * 10/15/2015 bf…
ODI 10725129
Steering
The steering on our 2014 santa fe went out today while trying to take a left turn at a green light prior to getting onto a major highway. The car was towed to the dealer we purchased the vehicle at and we were told we need an entire new steering column and to do this they need parts from outside of the united states. Could have been a very bad situation if it had happened a few moments later on the highway.
ODI 10724864
Steering
Highway driving at speeds around and above 60mph the vehicle' steering requires constant correction to keep it within the lanes. The suv randomly swerves in one direction or the other and requires quite a bit of effort to bring it back to center lane. The constant battle to keep the suv centered in the lane causes arm fatigue over time. Passengers, especially in the back seat, could experience motion sickness due to…
ODI 10789854
Steering
I was driving on the 405 freeway and i started noticing that the vehicle did not stay in its lane even though i wasn't moving the steering wheel, it veer to the right and left continuously i had to keep my hands on the steering wheel in order to try to keep it straight, when i purchase this vehicle i did not notice the issue because i only drove it for a mile or two down the freeway, i headed home and that's when i…
ODI 10706687
Steering
Vehicle wanders right and left at 55 mph and above. Will not maintain a straight line. Have been to the dealer three times and the regional service manager has been called in and has driven it. Also have taken out a case #. Everything checks out fine but the problem still exists. Dealer states it is normal for this type of electrical power steering. Vehicle is not drivable on the freeway. Hyundai is no longer…
ODI 10725817
Steering
At highway speeds of around 65+ mph, the vehicle requires constant, but very slight, steering corrections where the slightest lapse in attention may result in the vehicle leaving its lane and possibly result in a crash. Oddly, this is most noticeable on smooth, straight, level highways without wind or other vehicles nearby that could affect the tracking of the vehicle. It seems to be an alignment issue (neg. Or 0…
ODI 10637457
Steering
The car feels very unstable when driving down the highway. It wonders across the road and i am always trying to correct with the steering wheel. I traded in my 2011 santa fe limited and the steering was excellent on my old car. So i am very unhappy and don't feel very safe driving my new 2014 santa fe sport. I have also experienced the feeling of it swaying as reported by others too. There are many other complaints…
ODI 10676156
Steering
Vehicle is unstable at highway speeds above 55+ mph. Vehicle has 3 steering modes (comfort, normal & sport) and regardless of which one, the vehicle requires constant course correction. At first i thought cross winds might have been the issue and it is not. Cross winds will actually make it worse. I've contact the dealer and i was informed the problem was a known issue. I have an infant child and another on the way.…
ODI 10706638
Steering
When driving at highway speeds, it is difficult to keep the vehicle driving straight. The vehicle tends to wander and requires constant steering corrections to keep it going in a straight line even on a straight level road with no wind, and will sometimes veer off quickly in either direction, leaving its lane, for no apparent reason.this can be particularly difficult to control when passing another…
ODI 10704384
Steering · Suspension
Car wonders when traveling on freeway going at freeway speeds. Correcting for this darting from side to side seems scary at these speeds. Changing the driving mode selection on the steering wheel doesn't change the problem. I still experience the same wondering and darting that i am constantly trying to correct. Thought it might be tires but they are new and no signs of unusual wear. Acts like a worn ball joint or…
ODI 10628048
Steering
Steering issue on hyundai santa fe 2014. Vehicle wanders back and forth across driving lane at speeds over 45 mph. It is impossible to hold the vehicle on a straight line. *tr
ODI 10654542