Steering Noise problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Steering wheel noise. In addition, loud clanking noises when traveling over bumps and bumpy roads with vibrations coming to the steering wheel. Very similar to the descriptions on the NHTSA pages.

Loud clunking noise from steering column when turning right or left. Also very audible noises from front end when hitting bumps. Also travels into steering wheel. Steering feels unsafe and loose like wheel is going to fall off.

Steering wheel noise making a clicking noise when turning from left to right.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at 55 mph there was an abnormal clicking noise detected in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact called blaise alexander Hyundai 1703 w college Ave, state college, PA 16801(814) 234-2886 but, was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted the failure mileage was 119,000. Ap.

Have a popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Read online 2011 models were recalled for the coupling. How is this not a safety recall on the 2012 model? link below to people with similar problem. . Read more...

Noise when turning steering wheel to right or left while driving or turning into parking place. Also my Sonata locks doors by itself. I can be in house and car is in garage and I can hear the doors lock. Sometimes when I leave my house to get in car the doors are locked. Why is that? this has been happening for years. Hyundai service said to bring car in and they would check it out. I did not do that due to needing the car every day. There should be a recall for these issues.

Clicking noise when turning the steering wheel at 68,000 miles. Took it to dealer and was told that 2011's were recalled for this item but not 2012's, so it is a warranty issue, but it was beyond the 60,000 miles for warranty. Dealer said it's "not a safety issue" so I could keep driving it until I had the money to pay for the repair.

Electronic steering failure a lot of noise and the steering column rattles when you hit the smallest bumps. This is a major safety issue as it is difficult to keep the steering straight and it is my wife's call driving my family to school etc. It will catch when attempting to turn increasing the risk of accidents in a situation where you need to be able to make quick moves.

Very loud clicking / poping noise coming from steering column, when turning the wheel in either direction.

Clicking noise in steering column and shaking strering column at all times.

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.

Steering column knocklng. Loud rattle noise when turnlng steering wheel . Significant safety concerns. . Steering could lock up. Causing loss of vehicle control. Noise is constant when vehicle is stationary or in motion.

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.

I am having a clunking noise coming from the steering coupler when turning right or left, primarily at a stop or low speeds. I have read numerous complaints from earlier years, but the owners were told that no recall has been required by the NHTSA. I am experiencing a potentially dangerous situation on a 2012 vehicle with less than 2500 miles on it. A recall should be activated by the NHTSA.

Popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while the car is in motion especially in a tight maneuver when parking or backing up. After reading about many complaints on the internet where some drivers have even lost t;heir power steering completely, I am of the opinion that a recall is warranted as this is definitely a safety issue. The culprit in most of the complaints seems to be an inexpensive part made of rubber or neoprene called a "flexible motor driven power steering coupling". As this part begins to fail, serious steering problems begin to appear which could lead to injury or even death.

75,000 miles , Hyundai dealership informing me I have a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Apparently it is a common problem with a plastic spider gear and dealership wants $489 to replace. Car could lose steering control. I see on the internet this is a widely reported issue but no recalls?.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Steering was clunking noise while turning with excessive moving control.

When turning the steering wheel to the right or left either moving or sitting still there is a loud clicking noise coming from the steering system. After some research I found that the $3. 00 steering coupler is failing which will lead to the total loss of power steering assist. This started at 82,000 miles. I contacted the dealer and was told that it would cost $276 to replace the part. Because this part is made of rubber and has a high failure rate I do not know why a safety recall has not been issued. The loss of steering control is definitely a safety issue and should not be something that the dealerships can use to exploit the consumer.

The first issue is that my car will not start sometimes. Then after a minute or two it will start. I have the push button to start my car. It is beginning to happen more often in the last 6 weeks. The second issue is that my steering wheel is making a clicking noise when I turn the steering wheel. It happens all the time.

On August 06, 2016 I discovered a noise emitting from my steering wheel. On Monday August 08, 2016 I went to my Hyundai dealership for an opinion. The service technician/writer informed me that there is a rubber bushing in the steering wheel coupler has started to show sign of deterioration. This must be replaced at the earliest opportunity. Failure to do so in a timely manner will render the steering unusable. Failure of steering control will cause an accident. Such accident will cause bodily injury and or death. Researching the symptom and cause on-the-internet, I came across recalls and concerns by Hyundai in regard to safety issues that will result in power steering loss thus, increasing the risk of a crash to others and self. It must be noted that Hyundai, in the past, acted proactively to prevent a recall. . . I hope this complaint will be a case to consider. Complaints for a 2012 year vehicle with failed motor driven power steering("mdps") flexible coupling. His very first question after describing my concern is "what year is your vehicle". According to the harbor Hyundai technical writer, this concern is now becoming a regular occurrence. A comparative of a good and bad (chewed-up) mdps coupling was shown to me. This mdps coupling spacer sits between life and death. This vehicle was built in February 2012. I trust, all components installed in its assembly was not part of 2011. There are many complaints made to the dealer that is relative to my vehicle pertinent to 2011 recalls. Feel free to access data history from harbor Hyundai, CA. This is a blanket authorization to access service, repairs and concerns reported. In some cases, they are still outstanding subject to a remedy. I hope you office will consider this complaint and start a recall procedure before lives are lost.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that whenever the power steering feature was used, the steering wheel made a knocking noise and the steering wheel shook. A certified mechanic diagnosed that the power steering failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,294.

My 2012 Sonata with 89300 miles was making clicking noise when I turned the steering wheel. The steering was lose. When going over bumps the steering wheel sounded like it was coming apart making a harsh metal clanking sound. I took it into hyaundi and they replaced the steering coupler and it seems to have fixed the issue. This seems like a major saftey issue with this car which should be taken care of by hyaundi.

Steering wheel would make a clacking noise when the steering wheel was turned or when going over bumps in the road. The speed of the vehicle did not matter. An audible click could be heard when the wheel was turned to the right. When the car went over any speed bumps or pot holes, a clacking noise could be heard from inside the steering wheel. Took it to the dealership and found that the steering coupler was completely worn down. It started very subtly for a few months, but then within a month, would make noise with even the slightest movements or bumps.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. After the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel while driving 30 mph. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a ring in the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Loud noticeable clicking noise coming from the steering column turning left to right. Decreasing and accerlating speeds causes the steering colum to shake uncontralably and hard to steer. Steering colum does not stop when turing you can turn it completely in a circle.

The steering wheel makes a noise like its going to become separated from the vehicle. The part needed to fix the problem is like a coupler, I called the dealership and the service manager states that many Sonatas present the same problem and the fix costs approximately 315. 00 dollars. Hyundai has issued a recall but the problem is common in most cars.

Clunk noise in the steering wheel that is getting worst while I am driving, turning, speed bumps, stationary just touching the wheel makes the horrible noise. I was reading a 2011 recall probably the same problem.

Loud noticeable clicking noise coming from the steering column. The clicking noise appear when the car is driven on uneven roads, speed bumps or on city bumpy roads. The alarming clicking noise is also noticeable while the car is parked and the steering wheel is turned from side to side. It has gotten worse since we¿ve noticed it, few months ago to the point that the clicking noise is much louder now and there is a delay in the steering process. We took the car several times to the dealer with no luck on identifying this problem. A web search on this specific problem yield many results and complaints from other drivers and car owners. I learned on the safety issue that our car has and about the service bulletin (TSB #14-st-002-1) that was issued by the manufacture to remedy this hazard. The manufacture has advised the dealers to replace the motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling, the one that was initially installed is deteriorating. I¿m surprised that there isn¿t any recall issued yet to warn drivers from a chance of total deterioration of the motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling. Please be advised that the only way I learned about this safety issue is by searching on the web and matching the steering failure with others who have the same symptoms, the dealers we went to couldn¿t pinpoint this issue.

I own a 2012 Hyundai Sonata se 2. 0t. The condition I am describing has progressively gotten worse starting out as something you barley noticed to an issue that now causes you to be scared to drive the car. This car has about 75000 miles and has a rattle noise coming from the steering column especially when traveling over a bumpy surface. At higher rates of speed as on an interstate or passing another vehicle it also rattles and the wheel begins to shake in your hands. It also has a knocking sound when the vehicle is stationary and you rock the steering wheel back and forth. This a very unsafe situation and needs to be addressed. This issue is well known with other owners of 2012 Sonatas and recall has been established for 2011 vehicles. As I have discovered this can be an expensive repair for relatively inexpensive parts. Owners should not be burdened with repairs for what is clearly a manufacturer of part defect. This is a huge safety issue. I had intended to give this car to my daughter who will soon be a teen driver. It would be shameful for an inexperienced teen driver's life to be as risk in a vehicle with steering problems of this nature due to the fact her parents cant afford to pay for the repair or buy another car and the manufacturer's unwillingness to stand behind their product. Please address this issue. Mine is not the only complaint / concern over this. There are many unhappy owners out there. Keep in mind these 2011/2012 Sonatas have had several issues that are well documented.