Hyundai SANTA CRUZ steering problems
11 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
315 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
6,777 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 36 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
11 of 315 complaints match this topic (3.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11496368 · 2022-12-07 (December 7, 2022)
While driving down a two-lane highway at night (foggy conditions), the Lane Following Assist feature was turned on. There was a section of highway where a vehicle had previously driven through wet white paint. The paint was smeared toward the ONCOMING lane as if the vehicle had turned left after driving through the wet paint. The Lane Following Assist on my 2022 Santa Cruz detected these white paint tracks and immediately jerked the steering wheel to the left, INTO the oncoming lane. If there had been a vehicle in that lane, there would have ab…
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Owner report 11507214 · 2023-02-14 (February 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11507214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541527 · 2023-08-29 (August 29, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH while slowing down, the vehicle rear ended by another vehicle which caused the contact to crash into the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact struck the steering and had major injuries to the nose and neck and they required medical attention. The contact was unsure if the other drivers were injured. The vehicle was deemed totally loss from the insurance company. The manufacturer was contact but did not provide any assistance. The failure mi…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11541527 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11681404 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
when pulling out on a intersection I was hit by a large box truck on the front and side drivers side at aprox. 20 to 25 mph. my air bags did not go off and my seat belt did not hold me from hitting the steering wheel Hyundai is saying the impact was not enough to force either one to help in this situation
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Owner report 11581801 · 2024-04-08 (April 8, 2024)
Brand new car, Front rotors had to be cut to stop a bad shaking of steering wheel and car. They only left 1/2 mm left of usable service life. New rotors are 30mm. Replacement is at 28mm. Service department left me with 28.5mm.
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