2012 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
301 owners have reported steering problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 49,000–100,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
301 complaints 19% of all 2012 complaints 75,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (224 of 301). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. See all 8 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Hyundai Sonata problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering problems?
Complaints most often name the column and rack.
At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 49,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 75,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Sonata year has the most steering complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 1,171 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.