This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While attempting to leave a shopping mall, the steering column seized and the vehicle could not move. The vehicle was towed to daytona Hyundai (located at 901 N nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32117, (877) 365-8991) where it was diagnosed that the upper steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,351.
Steering wheel is loose, vibrates, clicks, very loose steering, not good control seems the steering wheel is defective somehow because there is a lot of play in the steering wether driving straight or turning.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving and when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal clunking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bob king Hyundai at (336) 724-2861 (located at 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127) and was advised to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer provided case number: 11679903. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at unknown speeds and turning the steering wheel left and right, there was an abnormal popping noise and the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sport durst Hyundai, 4511 durham chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 489-6531) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000.
- Durham, NC, USA
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Clunking sound coming from my 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Started off very soft popping/clicking sound few months in it is very loud and now going over bumps in the road it has gotten very loud. Also makes sound when sitting and just turn the steering wheel.sounds like the steering wheel could give out at any moment.
Steering wheel is making a clicking noise. Can be heard when you turn the car on and have it in park and turn the wheel left or right. Can be heard both ways. I have been reading a few complaints of the same. Only have 42,000 miles on my car. Will this be a recall?
Makes a popping sound when turning the steering wheel. Started 3 weeks ago, at 1st, it was a quarter in either direction, while stationary, & has progressively got worse to now 1/16 turn & even sometimes in motion. My vehicle has almost 119,000 miles it now.& I found a steering coupling recall for this for my vehicle, but I never received one, & the recall I found was for 100,000 miles. From what I read this is a $5 part & they are charging $300 - $700 to fix? to my knowledge I've only received 4/5 recall notices #123, #132, #136, #160 & #169. I found a Sonata steering coupling extended warranty for 10 yrs or 100,00 miles txx7 issued on Feb 27,2017 that I never received, & since mine now has almost 119,000 miles, it should still be covered. They say this defect is not a safety issue, but it's progressively getting worse, but when the ty-rod or rack & pinion breaks & causes a crash..to me that is a safety issue.
While stationary, turning the steering wheel makes a clunking sound and has to much play in the steering. While in motion it feels as if the car is out of alignment, again way too much play in the steering. This is cause of concern. Been noticing for a few months
Clunking sound coming from my 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Started off very soft popping/clicking sound few months in it is very loud and now going over bumps in the road it has gotten very loud. Sounds like the steering wheel could give out at any moment. I was told by the Hyundai dealer the cost is $400 to fix for a $3 part. This is highway robbery. Hyundai needs to recall this problem before someone get seriously hurt or killed for the steering to go out. If something should happen to occur I will certainly be calling my lawyer. Hyundai fix your problems before we go elsewhere.
About a year ago I started noticing that the steering was very sticky and hard to turn especially on the highway. I took it to a Hyundai dealership and I was told that the steering wheels in the Sonata stick a little. About a couple of months ago I started hearing a clicking/popping noise when turning the wheel either left or right. On Sep 1, 2018 I noticed that when my car was parked and still running that my steering wheel was sticky and making a clicking/popping noise. We brought it to our mechanic which checked the front end and said everything looked good. He noticed the clicking/popping in the steering wheel and said this was a serious issue.. I have had my Hyundai for 5 years and it's been one recall after another or they are extending the warranty because of an issue that they didn't have a resolution for. Hyundai should start to recall the Sonata's for this steering wheel issue as I know that there are a lot of people who have complained about this issue and it could be serious.
Steering wheel starts to shake and rattle after renting a certain speed limit. Making it extremely difficult to keep the car on the road safely Hyundai need to stop being so [xxx] cheap and put a recall out on this [xxx] because I know my car is not the only one doing this, you should look it up online and you will be surprised at all of the complaints that are out there about this steering wheel problem!! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
There is a "popping" noise heard in the steering column when turning the steering wheel left or right. This is a well know issue with a plastic bushing located within the steering column. There are numerous videos on the internet addressing this problem. They all deal with the same part being "chewed up" within the steering column.
Clicking noise when steering, turning, and driving into a parking spot. Never heard any other car making clicking noise before this car and I have driven many different make and model cars! Hyundai should issue an order to recall this problem. I have seen many Hyundai Sonata owners experiencing the same problem. This problem started about 6 months ago.
There is a recall on my car recalls are #174 and 160 and I am dealing with these issues unfortunately I have a problem because the airbags can't be fixed because there hasn't been a way to fix them. But I have noticed that there is a real hard shaking in and loud and aggressive tapping in the wheel column makes this sound when U go to a certain speed.for over 60 mph. The knocking goes fast and makes it difficult to steer the wheel especially, on the highway. I am very concerned about all of these issues with this car. Going to meet with the dealer in tomorrow to see how I can be assisted with this issue.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the steering column shook violently while driving approximately 60 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. Suresky Hyundai in goshen, NY was contacted and an appointment for diagnostic testing was scheduled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. There was also an electrical short with the interior and exterior lighting and the key fob failed to connect outside of the vehicle. The contact had to start the vehicle with the fob being in the charger. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The dealer (round rock Hyundai, 2405 N interstate hwy 35, round rock, tx 78665, (512) 904-6400) was contacted, but did not diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
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