# Hyundai Sonata power steering warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 182 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (99) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about the power steering warning light on the Hyundai Sonata (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (99). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. ## Hyundai Sonata power steering warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the power steering light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 48 | 1209 | 4% | | 2016 | 22 | 861 | 3% | | 2017 | 99 | 850 | 12% | | 2018 | 4 | 384 | 1% | | 2019 | 3 | 167 | 2% | | 2020 | 2 | 182 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 190 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 114 | 2% | | 2023 | 1 | 88 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Hyundai Sonata recalls related to the power steering warning light **[14V325000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V325000)** (2015 models, reported 2014-06-12, **park outside / do not drive advisory**): The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Hyundai Sonata owners report - "All safety features related to the back up camera, EPS, Traction Control, Lane Assist, Active Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam, Forward Collision Avoidance and more. 2. Loss of all safety features and then sudden restoration of EPS would cause swerve into oncoming lanes or into neighboring lanes and/or ditches...." -- owner of a 2023 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2026 - "Again-when I driving at highway speeds suddenly the alarms and warning lights were triggered-leaving me without the same safety features, speedometer and power steering/brakes. The dealership was able to replace the wiring harness and the problem seemed to be resolved until this latest incident." -- owner of a 2022 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2023 - "...time: 1) all warning lights on the dashboard activate, 2) the battery discharge warning light activates, a loss of power steering, no speedometer, no cameras (rear or front), no AC, and all the safety functions are disabled including but not limited to: Forward Collision Warning, Parking Collision Warning,..." -- owner of a 2021 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2023 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the power steering warning light means The power steering light means the car has detected a fault in the steering assist system, and steering may feel much heavier, especially at low speed and when parking. On most newer cars with electric power steering, a low battery or charging voltage is a common cause. On older cars with hydraulic steering, low fluid or a slipping belt is more likely. You can still steer without assist, but it takes much more effort. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low battery or charging voltage** (common) 2. **Electric power steering motor or module fault** (common) 3. **Low power steering fluid (hydraulic systems)** (common) 4. **Steering torque or angle sensor fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Hyundai Sonata power steering light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (14V325000) covering 2015 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Hyundai Sonata years have the most power steering light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Sonata model years have the most complaints mentioning the power steering warning light, with 99 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Hyundai Sonata with the power steering light on? Drive to a shop this week. If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. If steering becomes heavy, jerky or locks up, or the light is red, pull over and stop driving; have the car towed, because sudden loss of assist at speed or in a tight turn can cause a crash. ### How do I check if my Hyundai Sonata has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Hyundai Sonata warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/hyundai-sonata): 45 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/hyundai-sonata): 31 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/hyundai-sonata): 46 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/hyundai-sonata): 731 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/hyundai-sonata): 76 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/hyundai-sonata): 74 complaints ## Power steering warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ram-1500): 1061 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-explorer): 498 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-civic): 387 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-cr-v): 362 complaints - [Chrysler Pacifica](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chrysler-pacifica): 252 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-wrangler): 248 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-grand-cherokee): 231 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-accord): 220 complaints ## Hyundai Sonata - [Hyundai Sonata specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/hyundai-sonata Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.