10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
40,753 miles

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problem #309

Jan 032022

Sonata

  • miles
Steering is making a noise when driving over bumps in road. Steering will also jerk at this time!! this recently came on gradually and is escalating. This issue has been confirmed by an independent service center. This issue needs to be recalled to prevent this problem from resulting in an accident. This is unsafe and needs to be recognized!!

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #308

Aug 152021

Sonata

  • miles
No incident yet! I bought the car from a family elderly member who kept it in the garage! The car has only 7,600 miles! The steering wheel makes a clunking noise when making a turn! When i searched for recalls i saw it's a common problem with that year 2013 Hyunday Sonata! Everyone who complained is surprised that there is no recall issued! People with higher mileage are experiencing failure of steering/ Car when turning, fails and goes to next lane!

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #307

Feb 012022

Sonata

  • miles
Steering in 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited -??sticks-?? when driving down the road. Once the car is going in one direction, you have to unstick it to go on the path you want. This causes the driver to oversteer to bring it back to the path you intended and wobbling down the road as if you were inebriated. Have seen this same complaint in a number of online forums. No fix has been found that actually works, including replacing the steering column, for any length of time. Why has this issue not been recalled? I can envision someone possibly driving off the road, into a guardrail or into a bicyclist or another vehicle. You have to constantly.correct the steering, which is especially troublesome at interstate speeds.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #306

Jan 262022

Sonata

  • miles
Without warning, all of the vehicles warning alarms and indicator were triggered and the car shut off with now power or engine running while i was in motion driving in traffic. Absolutely no prior indications before this occurred. I had to have to vehicle pushed from the middle of the road then towed home.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #305

Nov 302021

Sonata

  • miles
Clicking noise while steering, safety at risk up too and leading to death. Problem confirmed by independent service center and authorized dealer. No warning, occurred randomly including vibrations. Was told known issue its the steering coupler part.

- Browns Summit, NC, USA

problem #304

Nov 012019

Sonata

  • miles
I have reported issues to local Hyundai and they refuse to look and correct recalls do to mileage. I need recalls repaired immediately.

- Nashua , NH, USA

problem #303

Nov 012021

Sonata

  • miles
Steering column coupler keep breaking

- Charles City, VA, USA

problem #302

Oct 202021

Sonata

  • miles
there was a clicking noise and vibration coming from the steering column at 65 mph. Have an appointment with Joe Holland Hyundai on November 16th to get checked out. There was no messages prior to issue. 105,000 miles on car

- Scott Depot, WV, USA

problem #301

Oct 012021

Sonata

  • miles
At this time steering column has a "click" or "clunk" sound when turning the wheel in either direction. Steering on this car has always been odd. You have to continuously adjust wheel as you drive to stay in your lane. I am going to have it checked by my mechanic. If I lose steering that's a pretty big safety concern.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

problem #300

Aug 212021

Sonata

  • miles
I had been hearing a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. The steering wheel also vibrates at speeds above 60. I took the car in for diagnosis and was told the steering column and assembly needs to be replaced. I had recently hit a pothole and noticed the noise and vibration was a lot worse. The dealership felt that could have been a cause of the increased noise and vibration. I was advised to file a claim with my insurance company. The insurance company said it was a known steering wheel issue with Hyundai.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #299

Sep 252018

Sonata

  • miles
Steering wheel sticks at all speeds. Also, car often veers left or right then when correcting the steering will stick and I will have to jerk the wheel in the correction direction. This happens everyday. At high speeds it can almost feel as if I do not have full control of the car. Also when decelerating from high speeds the steering will shake. I take the highway often and it is at those time that I feel my safety and the safety of other drivers is at risk. I have went to my dealership (Universal Hyundai) with this complaint at least 3-4 times and they have told me there is no apparent issue. There has been no warning lamps, this issue first started happening in 2018.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #298

Aug 162021

Sonata

  • miles
The steering column is clanging over bumps and when steering which is a failure in the plastic steering shaft coupler.This coupler looks like an impeller.It is situated between the steering column shaft and the electric steering motor.The coupler is disintegrating and will lead to steering failure and high probability to death or injury of the cars occupants.This coupling failure is commom and found in perhaps thousands of Hyundai vehicles.A recall needs to be mandated immediately.If it is ignored then Hyundai needs to prepare for the lawsuits that will ensue

- Hudson, MA, USA

problem #297

Jun 252021

Sonata

  • miles
There are multiple issue with this car since last a year or more. ( picture attached) * At times computer flashes below message.. " Hyundai System Warning Safety Stop Do not Drive" * Steering Lock up * While driving a screeching sound and then it goes away. we received the recall notice and my daughter Jeranica took it to the Hyundai dealer for repair. They charged us $900 mentioning the issue is with belt & assembly and engine is ok. we informed then of all the above issue. Even after repairing the above we still have the same issue with the car. It look like Hyundai dealer are using this opportunity to rip-off the customer instead of actually fixing the issue. we still have above issue with, car computer asking us to stop on highway and steering lockup, dealer does not seem to be interested in fixing the issue. At one time he mentioned we have 114K mileage on the car and the life of engine is finish.

- Fremont, Ca, CA, USA

problem #296

Jun 122021

Sonata

  • miles
I love my 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE, but with that being said I hate driving it. When on the road the 2013 has the same exact issue that the 2011's had, it will constantly wander in and out of the lane making it nearly impossible to keep a straight line. Its very fatiguing having to keep moving the steering wheel back and forth just to keep it straight. And for two its a serious safety issue!! The slightest slip could send your car off the road or into another car! When bringing the car into my local dealership they blew me off and said its " a normal thing because of the electric power steering and how the car rides the grooves of the road." And they refuse to help me out further to fix the issue. PLEASE GUYS. I know I am not the only one to report this issue please ask Hyundai to create a recall on it.

- Owens Cross Roads, AL, USA

problem #295

Apr 232021

Sonata

  • miles
I was driving out of my home and my vehicle suddenly slowed down and stopped for no apparent reason.I jumped start the car for about 20 minutes and was able to reach a auto zone. They told me it was a dead battery so I buy a new $160 battery for the car to still not work and turn back on. Its like it would start but it would not fully turn all the way on. I recently purchased this vehicle 5 days ago and its already stopping in the middle of traffic.

- Lauderhill, FL, USA

problem #294

Mar 252021

Sonata

  • miles
My car is making clunking sound and shaking it is bad when I put on brakes shakes and noise sound is loud.

- Union, SC, USA

problem #293

Apr 152021

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Ikus bought car 3 weeks ago 11000 dollars was comming home was turning left in my neighborhood an motor died I could barley turn wheel was almost hit by a semi truck doing 50 mph an then almost wrecked I zcoudnt turn wheel back straight because no power because engine failure I coudve died or someone who didnt havee same stremgh to turn wheel im poor now poorer car payment no car

- Galloway, OH, USA

problem #292

Apr 112021

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The steering column makes a very loud clunking noise whenever you go over a bump in the road, like something is loose. The wheel is sometimes hard to turn. Smell of rubber and bulbs have to be continously replaced. It seems the housing has melted

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #291

Apr 052021

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles
Power steering couple part# 563152K000fff will break and steering wheel will become looser with a few more degrees of play before able to correct steering. When going over bumps vehicle will make audible clunks, when changing direction of steering will make audible noises and have additional degrees of play

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #290

Aug 042020

Sonata

  • 156,255 miles
The steering has become loose makes a very audible clunking sound when steered left and right. There is a severe amount of play in the steering you can turn it up to 3 in before the vehicle actually turns. It also causes drift due to the play. It makes the clunking noise even when sitting still, also has the play in the wheel when sitting still. It will drift while in motion and have the same play in the wheel and clunking.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

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