# 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1319398` · 2016-09-21 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** SONATA
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 50,000
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD THE STEERING COLUMN 'FROZE' AND BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER CORRECTLY WHILE GOING AROUND A SHARP LEFT HAND TURN.  THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO VEER INTO THE GUARD RAIL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE CAR (PASSENGER SIDE).  THE CAR REGAINED STEERING CAPABILITY AND WAS IMMEDIATELY PARKED IN AN ADJACENT PARKING LOT.
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