2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 54,320 miles
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Reduced steering responsiveness and clunking noise coming from behind the steering wheel. Loose steering made steering less responsive and dangerous. The rubber steering coupling between the steering transmission behind the steering wheel and the steering shaft has become brittle and broke apart. The car has 81,000 miles on it and is only seven years old. Upon further investigation the exact same parts are used on the Hyundai elantra and sonata, both of which Hyundai extended the warranties on this part to address the exact same problem. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when the problem was was first observed. The vehicle doesn't respond smoothly to steering input. This may result in a very dangerous situation.
- Houston, TX, USA
The power assist steering coupler is defective and may potentially fail and cause loss of control.I believe Hyundai is aware of this problem but addressing it.
- Orange Park, FL, USA
The steering column pops every time I make a turn, whether a sharp turn or mild. I can be parked and turn the steering wheel and it pops. There seems to be looseness in the steering.
- Phenix City, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel occurred while driving. In addition, the contact stated that there was also a lot of movement in the steering. There was no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to key Hyundai dealer, located at 4660 southside blvd #100, jacksonville, fl 32216, (904) 642-6060, where it was diagnosed that the mdps coupler replacement for noise on steering column needed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repaired fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
This is from a Hyundai technical service bulletin number 17-St-001 dated from February 2017. Itfs for a motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling replacement. It makes a terrible and very loud thud sound on every little bump or hole on the road and you canft even talk to each other in the car itfs so loud. This is also happening on the elantra GT, Santa Fe, elantra coupe and azeri models. The op code is 56300F25. Casual part #56315-2K000-fff. Nature code D61 cause code ZZ4
- Florence, MS, USA
Was driving and my car would not turn almost caused a seroius accident..took it in to be repaired the plastic coupling piece was under $20 and labor was $320. My miliage is under 55,000
- Orlando, FL, USA
The car has a failing steering coupler just as other models of Hyundai have and they claim the problem is known but nothing can be done to to no recall. It is no different than other models that were recalled.
- Maumelle, AR, USA
I own a 2012 Hyundai Veloster twd. My sunroof just exploded out of no-where and I called Hyundai and they told me that there is no recall on this issue. In addition, I need to replace a steering bushing and it is not covered in any recall and I am reading on the internet that this item has been repaired. Great car, but no accountability by this organization to fix their engineers issues.
- Corpus Christi, TX, USA
There is a clicking in the steering column. Every time I drive the car and turn the wheel it clicks and jerks. Even when your standing still, if you turn the wheel back and fourth. When on highway it vibrates and steering jerks. Took to a mechanic it will cost $500 to repair. They said it was a plastic fuller in the steering column that needs to be replaced.
- Pasadena, MD, USA
I have 16,809 miles on the car I noticed steering was becoming clunky took it to the dealer and it was a coupler worn out. The dealer had it in stock and they never have anything in stock said it is usually under warranty when this happens. Well, I have low miles and for a $2.14 part the labor brought it up to $488.68. It seems to be a recurring problem and most cars at my mileage are still under warranty..
- Wailuku, HI, USA
It started making a noise every time I drive it and the wheel jerks to the sides
- Houston, TX, USA
Steering wheel clicks and vibrates during turns & lane changes. This issue is highly dangerous & has probably caused wrecks. I believe that the issue is in the plastic parts used. The suspension & struts are in need of replacement car is 5 years old, bought new off show room floor 2/14.2013. Car has 80000 miles and is on the second set of low profile tires. I follow the maintenance guide in the manual.
- Irvington, AL, USA
Stearing motor coupler has disintegrated making for play in the stearing and unstable vibration while driving especially at highway speeds.
- Miami, FL, USA
Steering coupler has disintegrated (this has already been recalled for the sonata, but no recall yet for Velosters). Clicking when turning steering wheel (anytime, car is on or off, in motion or stationary).
- Sarasota, FL, USA
The steering wheel clicks when you move in any direction. It happens while driving as well as when sitting still. This is a known problem with the elantra and sonata. Please refer to case numbers: For the elantra ' NHTSA id number: 11085127 and sonata NHTSA id number: 11101809 and NHTSA id number: 11093962.
- Bradenton, FL, USA
I am experiencing the same steering coupler issue as the current open recall for the Hyundai sonata.
- Magnolia, TX, USA
When driving under any road conditions and at speeds from 15 to 65, the car seems to track to the left or right of center but does not want to track straight ahead. When trying to turn the wheel to correct this, there is a lot of resistance, which forces the driver to over-correct and at times nearly lose control. At times the wheel also tries to turn on its own (quick slight jerks to the left or right) and can be very difficult to maintain complete control. This is especially bad under icy conditions and could easily send the car into a spin. I have had the wheel aligned and tires checked and no mechanical issues have been found. I also took the car to a dealer for this issue and even though I made it clear this happens on dry roads, the claim they could not reproduce the issue and suggested replacing my tires with snow tires. This obviously has nothing to do with the issue when the roads are dry. I have also seen several other reports of this on several web sites and they are describing exactly the same things that I am seeing. I would like to know how this issue can be escalated and resolved before this causes an accident.
- Cottage Grove, MN, USA
I was driving on highway, steering wheel seems to be sticking, takes effort to keep straight on road.it seems like the steering wheel has a sticky spot in center it's been getting worse, took to dealer they say they can't duplicate the problem but as soon as I left it came right back, there is a problem but they say its because I have to get used to electric assist steering, I've driven other cars with same assist but never had this problem it now does this at any speed over 20 mph.
- Austintown, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel had resistance and was very hard to turn. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they have received complaints but no solution was available. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
- Conyers, GA, USA