We have a 2008 Sonata 4 cyl. On several occasions when I try to start the car, the key will not turn in the ignition. It is froze. After jiggling it around for several minutes, the key turns over and I can start the car. I took it to the dealership where they tried to re-create the problem (which they couldn't), they told me there was nothing they could do unless it happened while at the dealership. I know I am not the only customer this has happened to because they made reference to this same thing happening to others as well. It is very frustrating and I can't believe there isn't anything they can do to fix this annoying problem![>:] Anyone know of this problem? Got any suggestions?

Thanks, Pam

 

Sometimes if you turn the steering wheel while you turn off the car and remove the key, the steering wheel locking feature will engage and not allow you to turn the key back on, unless you pull the steering wheel to the right or left a little.

 

Thank you jsinton. That makes sense. I'll make sure I do not turn the steering wheel when I turn off the car.