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The motor driven power steering (mdps) rubber coupler has failed which is a very common issue with this manufacture. This specific issue for the Veloster was left out of the latest service bulletin but other models with the same issue are included.
The steering coupler on my vehicle is failing. This is a known problem with Hyundai and Kia vehicles and there have been recalls for other models, why has there not been for my Veloster?
2013 Hyundai Veloster with 40,000 miles. I am the original owner. I bought the car in April 2013 and just noticed this problem in January 2020. The steering wheel feels like it has a flat spot and sticks when I turn the wheel to the left or right. This happens regardless of being stationary or driving. The sticking only happens when I initially turn the wheel. And, when I reverse the wheel to drive straight - it has that momentary flat spot feel.
The plastic steering coupler has broken and is causing a clunking noise in the steering column. This is the same part that was recalled on the sonata and elantra but it is not covered under warranty because it is a Veloster. The vehicle had just 50,000 miles and the part has failed. The dealer knew exactly what the problem was and said this was a common issue
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate and became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they balanced the front driver and passenger tires; however, the failure continued. The contact called greenway Hyundai orlando (located at 4110 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808, (407) 578-5337) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,300.
Known mdps rubber coupler failure. Steering has a clunk in it when wheel is turned left or right. There is a tbs out for other Hyundai's having this problem, but not the 2013 Veloster.
Steering coupler problem. Same issue on the elantra and sonata have been recalled, but not on the Veloster. I have read of many people having the issue with the coupler on their Veloster. Please help get this recalled.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact experienced a failure with the power steering and steering column bushing. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and jerked to the left. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to correct the failure, but lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle sustained tire damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to F1 auto sales (1336 fort campbell blvd, clarksville, tn 37042, (931) 919-4744) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,990.
There is a steering clunking noise as well as a "dead spot" in the steering wheel motion. There is a loss of control of the actual wheels while the steering wheel is at the center posistion. You can rock the steering wheel back and forth from center and the wheels will not turn. This is a known problem for Hyundai, and Hyundai has extended its warranty to their other models but have excluded the Veloster for no reason. This is a ~$400 fix at the dealer ship for a known defective part. Total scam.
While driving, my steering wheel will begin to shake. This has been occurring frequently, during moments while I've driven straight and have turned. Regardless of the position of my wheel, it has increasingly began to shake, as if the wheel is out of place. The wheel has become loose. I visited a Hyundai dealership, and they identified the issue, relating it to a small, plastic part in the wheel. The dealership told me that Hyundai issued recalls for this exact part in other Hyundai vehicles, just not the Veloster. It is the same part in other Hyundai vehicles, one that has been recalled in those makes and models, but Hyundai has yet to issue a recall for this exact part in the Veloster models. This issue has made it increasingly dangerous to drive, as the dealership verbally told me that eventually, the steering will may disconnect from the vehicle.
2013 Hyundai Veloster non turbo 39,000 miles catalytic converter failure and engine failure while driving. While driving the vehicle on a rural road, the engine shut down and the car lost power. I noticed smoke from the exhaust when the engine shut down. I was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to dealer where it was found the catalytic converter had failed. It was noted that the engine had a loud ticking sound that it did not have prior to the catalytic converter failure. The engine is going to be replaced with cost share from Hyundai. This is not a unique issue and has been recalled for the same exact same issue in the Kia soul with the 1.6L engine. This issue should be addressed in full by the manufacturer.
My steering wheel shakes continuously while driving and when stationary the steering wheel makes the same noises while shaking but the tires are not turning with it. Has been happening a long time now.
The steering wheel makes a loud clicking noise when you turn it. It does it with the car on or off. It also shakes a lot more than it should ever since it started making the noise.
This has actually happened multiple times, each time when turning.the first time was turning left out of a parking lot, my car refused to accelerate, I had to put it into neutral and then back into drive, it finally started driving. The second time, was driving and turned left into an intersection and it just stopped. I had to turn it off and then on again before it would move. I am lucky no one was behind me. The 3rd time I was not alone in the car and again I turned left into an intersection and it just stopped. Emergency blinkers on and again, I had to turn off the car and turn it on again for it it move. The most recent was this morning when I turned right and like before, it just wouldn't move. I had to turn emergency blinkers on, and turn off and turn on car again. Living in a busy city with people that are not paying attention all the time, this is really starting to be worrisome.
Steering column "clunks" when turning. This appears to be a known problem with Hyundai models and is a result of a coupler" elantra models are covered under warranty why not Veloster"
My 2013 Veloster has 49,000 miles and it appears the rubber fitting inside the steering wheel has deteriorated. The wheel shakes and shudders violently. I'm unhappy that Hyundai has allowed owners of elantras to have their vehicles repaired under a service bulletin, but Velosters apparently do not qualify?
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- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA