Got a 2022 Santa Fe 2.5T, and I’ve noticed something odd—when I hit the gas hard, especially when the turbo kicks in, the car jerks slightly to the left.
It’s not super aggressive, but it’s noticeable enough that I’m wondering if this is normal. Any ideas on what’s causing it?
Sounds like torque steer. The 2.5T makes around 300hp, and Hyundai’s AWD system is front-wheel-drive biased, so when you floor it, the front wheels might be fighting for grip, causing the pull.
@Lyle
That makes sense. My wife hates it—she told me she’s now hesitant to punch it, even when she needs to, like merging onto the Atlanta freeway where everyone’s doing 80 mph.
Colby said:
Yep, totally normal—that’s just torque steer.
This is actually the first FWD-based car we’ve ever owned. We’ve always had Infiniti RWD cars and Dodge/Ford trucks, so this is a totally new experience for us.