Steering wheel has clunk when turning the wheel

- Aston, PA, USA

Steering is not smooth, hard to steer, tight, making turning difficult when in motion.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel ceased. Additionally, while driving at low speeds the vehicle shifted roughly. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the temperature sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to young Hyundai 3333 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401801) 821-2737 where diagnosed the wiring harness and temperature control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,510.

- Morgan, UT, USA

When steering, a clunking noice is heard and felt as if it's loose. Was able to trace noise to the area of joint assy steering.

- El Paso, TX, USA

While driving the car will drift to the left or right. When correcting the steering, a jerk is felt in the wheel. Recently, my passenger commented on feeling it jerking. You feel a constant pull while driving due to the car going off to the side. I have purchased new tires, had the car aligned and completely inspected for bearings, tie rod and suspension issues. Nothing was found. At times, it becomes hard to control. It has been going on a while and is becoming increasingly worse.

- Williamsport, OH, USA

The flexible coupling in the steering column that connects the steering input to the servo motor is disintegrating, causing driver input to feel "sticky". the vehicle is unresponsive to small steering corrections. The vehicle is difficult to control, especially on the freeway, possibly resulting in unintentional lane departure and collision. This same issue was recalled on elantra models.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

Wheel clicking badly at all times

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

My steering column started making a clacking noise with any turning of the steering wheel and going over any bumps, dips in the roadway made it even worse. There was some play to the steering wheel making it seem like you could lose control at any moment. It was caused by a worn steering coupler. It cost me over $240 for dealership to fix. This appears to be a constant problem for the Hyundai and should be a recall investigation by your Agency.

- Del Valle, TX, USA

Freeway speeds the steering wheel sticks either center or when turning it will stay stuck causing the car to swerve when pulled. Force has to be used to unstick the steering wheel it feels like a magnet is in the steering wheel and it should not feel like that. It's happened plenty times starting about a month ago I was told it was normal when I got the car and it gradually got worse. I bought a car early may the dealer called back and told me I had to return it for a different car due to my 'income and credit' which they were aware about when I got the car but the dealer gave false info to the bank which caused me issues. And this Sonata 2013 was the only car they said they could give me.

- Stockton, CA, USA

The steering column started making a clunking or bumping noise when moving it at a slow speed. The steering also seemed a bit loose. I took it to a service station and was told that everything was "tight" and that it's probably nothing serious. However, I've read reports about others having similar experiences and being told it could be a failing steering coupler that could lead to loss of control. I'm trying to ascertain if this is something I should be concerned about.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The steering wheel sticks and/or temporarily locks while driving. The wheel while driving between 40 mph and faster doesn't recenter and feels like it locks or sticks because the driver has to forcibly recenter the wheel. The car has 97,699 miles. 2 months ago jim click Hyundai replaced power steering motor assembly $910 out of pocket costs. The repair did not fix this problem. Returned to same dealership on 12/9/19 service advisor did an alignment. The problem still remains.

- Vail, AZ, USA

The steering has become very jerky. They have already replaced the steering column once at 50000 miles but have refused to replace it now stating that it is out of warranty car has 96000 miles at present. We feel this problem could be very dangerous car was in motion on a highway when it got bad but does it all the time when driving Hyundai started a case # 16436714 its hard to believe they would not want to fix an issue like this

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 20 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel and brakes seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle slid into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,037.

- Lewisburg, TN, USA

Steering column clunking noise and extra play in handling. I have seen numerous complaints on-line and it's a common problem of the steering coupler gear. This could lead to a dangerous loss of steering control. This should be a recall as dealers want $300 for replacement. The problem occurs anytime steering wheel is turned but when driving it is especially pronounced in reverse and turning.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN TO UNLOCK IT YOU CAN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES BECAUSE IT SO TIGHTLY LOCKED THAT WEAK PEOPLE ELDERLY PEOPLE CAN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR AND THEY CAN BE STRANDED OUT IN THE HEAT ANOTHER TYPE PROBLEMS SO MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS WE PRESENTED THIS TO THE STATE AND HAD A IMPARTIAL MEDIATOR WHO ACTUALLY WAS PARTIAL BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL SHE HAD TO HAVE HELP FROM HYUNDAI TO TURN IT AND NOTHING WAS DONE OF IT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY WHERE MY MOM CAN'T START HER CAR. IT'S WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND KEY IS OUT AND HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION. IT'S ON THE 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA AND ALL YEARS. CALL ME [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Banning, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal clicking noise detected from the steering wheel when it was turned left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the steering coupler bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,737.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Just recently my steering wheel started having a clicking sound when turned in either direction it is getting worse every day.steering is real loose seems like I have less control.I was told it's probably a bushing and that there was a recall but I haven't found anything

- Flemingsburg, KY, USA

A couple weeks back my steering wheel started clicking when turned slowly in either direction while not moving. Now its a huge clanking loud rattle every time any bump is hit with front tires. The front end guy noticed but said it was not the front suspension. Its every day and seems to be getting worse.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

The steering wheel started making a loud clunking sound when I hit any sort of bump. It happened out of the blue and seems to be getting worse. There needs to be a recall on this. There are many many reviews and websites stating people have the same issue. Please fix.

- Appleton, WI, USA

Steering began rattling inside while turning - we repaired - 2 days later drove to tn visiting relatives, while coming back to ga car began making a warning sound and all the lights came on the dashboard steering started locking up powered down and stopped. Hasn't ran since

- Dallas, GA, USA