I had to get the coupling replaced after my steering started knocking loudly about 5 to 6 months ago. Now I'm having problems with the crank shaft sensor.
2013 Hyundai Azera steering complaints
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The steering wheel of my 2013 Hyundai Azera malfunctions. It makes a clicking noise when i move the steering wheel either clockwise or anti clockwise. The clicking noise dramatically increases when the road is not smooth. It started since almost a month back. After doing some research I found that this seems to be a common problem on many Hyundai models. There are many youtube videos showing this same problem that I am facing in my car. Here is one such link from youtube, and its description section pointed me about the recall of this part. https://youtu.be/lrkARm38wfc Hyundai had also issued a recall to change the steering coupler that seems to be faulty. The vehicles associated with the recall can be seen here https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/TXX7/MicroSiteTemplate/MicroSiteTemplateVINValidate/2689 It seems Hyundai is covering only Sonata and Elantra models. Since the same problem exists on Azera as well, I request you to please look into this matter as many folks had reported that the steering could fail to respond due to this issue. It is also a safety issue if the steering fails to respond while driving on the road on freeway. I can understand that Hyundai might have not received so much complains as the number of cars sold for Sonata and Elanatra models is significantly higher compared to Azera model. But if this is a safety issue and if the same parts are used in Azera model, I believe the recall should apply for Azera as well. The problem is easily reproducible. There is no warning lights or any messages or symptoms prior to failure.
there is a clicking sound in the steering wheel when turning. The steering coupling needs to be replaced. This was a recall for 208-2015 Sonata's, Elantra's and Santa Fe's, BUT NOT THE AZERA. It is the same part in all models. This is a significant safety issue that Hyundai is aware of, but did not recall the Azera's as well
Steering wheel knocks loudly when turning left or right. Hyundai has issued a recall for sonota, elantra, santa fe and some kia models, but does not include the azera model even though the dealer verified it is the same issue and part failure. Many complaints online concerning the same problem and sudden loss of steering when part fails. Dealer states azera is not included because limited production caused less complaints so it was not included in the recall. Repair estimate is $448.00. If not repaired, complete loss of steering could occur.*dt*dt*jb consumer reference number # [xxx] from the dealer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”
Sounds like a steering coupling failure. I was driving, and when turning the wheel it made a clicking sound and the wheels don't turn. My car only has 33,364 miles on it and this part has failed.
Happened a couple of times, car starts swerving into other lanes for a few seconds and cannot control car
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was a clunking noise was present coming from the steering column when turning the steering wheel in either direction. The steering wheel was also loose. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer parkway hyundai located at 5920 market st a, wilmington, nc 28405, who diagnosed that the steering coupling was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Steering wheel makes a click/clunk noise when turning from left to right. Makes a large rattling noise when driven over any bumps. Steering wheel vibrates at highway speeds, lots of play in the wheel, pulls the car to the left. I later learned its a faulty steering coupler. Hyundai provides a 10yr/100k warranty on this part for the elantra and sonata. Its unfair when the same faulty parts are used on the azera but not covered as it is on the other models.
Had to replace faulty steering wheel coupler that was a subject of a recall in other hyundai models. Literally the same exact part and part number as recalled models, but no recall on azera. Blessedly I had it replaced before it completely failed, but others undoubtedly may not recognize issue and car will eventually completely fail to steer. Car would make odd clicking sound from steering column turning left of right just off center or over bumps.
When driving at 40 MPH and up the steering wheel shakes and you can hear a clicking sound when turning the wheel.
My 2013 hyundai azera engine failed may 19, 2019 as I was driving on the highway, my car insurance denied my claim due to findings of a manufactures/mechanical default and hyundai refused to fix it stating it was out of warranty and that I had to pay out of pocket, if and wheni get it towed there. On october 2020, hyundai received my car by tow and said that they could rebuild an engine and put it in at a cost to me. The rebuilt engine was put in jan 2020 and failed at the dealership as the tested in february 2020 I picked my car up and the engine failed a week later as I was driving on the highway again. Chp impounded my car and hyundai refused to get it out. I paid the fee. March 2020 hyundai rebuilt another engine and put it in and I am having issues and concerns of my safety and hyundai refused to address releasing the car to me with, airbag light on, horn doesn't work nothing on the steering column works, front light falls back into car,and now the back camera broken windshield wipers/fluid doesn't come out, hood of car lifted up on rights side ,panorama roof continues to get stuck, I asked them to repair all these things and to check my cars engine on yesterday april 2020 and management and corporate they refused and I've been having car issues starting the month after I bought the car, like the airbag issue.
The steering makes a clunking sound when the wheel is turned. Mechanic said it's a faulty "rubber" star shaped part that has been recalled on other vehicles. Our cost to fix will be $289! The azera should have been included under the recall but so far it has not.
Our 2013 azera, with less than 29k miles, started wandering back and forth while driving. Even on neighborhood streets at slow speeds not just on city streets and highways. I started noticing that I had play in the steering wheel. At first it was only maybe a half inch but if I turned the wheel fast enough back and forth, it made a thumping noise and I could feel it in the wheel. Now there is 6 inches turn from left to right and the wheel and column rattles and thuds on every imperfection in road surface. The first indication was noticed 4 days ago. Today I fear it's not safe to drive anywhere. Even to drive in to get it repaired. The problem I have seems to be similar to those already documented complaints on this model and will be fixed at my expense since there is no recall for my year/model hyundai. As it is still under 30k miles, this is highly disappointing to say the least.
The steering column has the same faulty coupler that has to replaced on all the sonata, electra's and kia's in the year ranges from 2009 to 2017. They have a recall for the power steering coupler in the 2009-2017 sonata and electra cars, but did not include the azera. After talking with many dealerships, they replace them daily on the azera's as well, why was this coupler not included in the recall? If the coupler breaks while driving all steering is lost. Just a small amount of research will show you how many azera owners are having the same repair. It happens when the wheel is turned and it makes a cracking noise, both stationary and in motion. The noise increases over time and starts to rattle on bumps. The problem can cause deaths, if not made aware of to the owners of these vehicles.
The streeing wheel started clicking and or sticking a few months ago while turning. The clicking/sticking has progressively gotten worse and the steering wheel feels loose and unsecured. When driving on uneven roads the steering wheel rattles loudly and shakes constantly. I feel as I do not have any control of my vehicle at times and have to adjust contstantly when turning or driving over uneven roads.
Loud clunking noise in steering and vibration when at highway speeds, took to repair shop and seen steering coupling needs to be replaced. After reseraching online I see that this is a very common complaint and should be recalled. My sonata had the same issue but was recalled and repaired. Clunking happens when driving or still and, sounds like metal loose in the column.
Steering wheel: the steering wheel shakes vigorously when driving on the highway going past 60. Also, big clunking sound when turning the wheel. Feels like steering wheel will fall off. Had a similar issue with my sonata. There was a recall on the sonata on this to replace the steering coupling. Airbag light stays on: same issue as my sonata, however there is no recall on the azera. This is clearly issues with lot of hyundai's. This needs anew clock spring assembly/spiral cable. If these are same issues on a sonata then there should of been a recall on the azera as well. Not lot of people talk time to fill this out and report this. I guess a tragic accident needs to occur for hyundai to act.
The coupling is broken and I don't even have 60,000 miles on the vehicle. The steering rattles and shakes while driving at any speed and is dangerous if not fixed. Hyundai has recalled other coupling systems but none on the azera. I have owned cars with over 100,000 miles and have never experienced this error.
As of 7/26/19 my airbag light came on when I started my car it was still overnight and hasn't gone off I took it to nalley hyundai in lithonia g.a 8/12/19 where I was told theirs no recall but the clock screw needs to be replaced and my steering column to fix the click in the steering wheel and was then given an estimate I feel this is a faulty item that is conducive to my safety and I shouldn't have to pay for it
2013 hyundai azera steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turning and is often stiff and hard to turn. And a loud clanking noise emits from the steering wheel housing going over almost any bump.
The steering column and wheel had a lot of play that got progressively worse. I had a spot that would " pop" when you turn it left or right. That also progressively worsened to the point that I would get a loud clunking noise when I turn the wheel or hit even the slightest bump on the road. I found a lot of similar complaints online for the hyundai's and a large recall for the sonatas and elantras but doesn't include the azera. Its the same exact issue and same part with a defective rubber coupler behind the steering wheel. I paid to have the part repaired yesterday when the two other people on the hyundai work shuttle had their repairs covered by the recall. All 3 of us in that car had the same exact problem ! That's how common it is! How in the world can they not include the azera?
Steering wheel is so tight it bounces back into position also the car drifts on the road and the steering when you turn the wheel its like it slotted so if you just move it a fraction it will fall into a slot and then you going off the road I feel the drive by wire is so tight that it will snap and kill somebody over time and the drifting it will drift fast so if your not 100 percent paying attention your dead.
Vehicle drifts left and right at interstate highway speeds, requiring constant attention and correction by the driver, which is distracting and contributes to driver fatigue. Unable to track smoothly around curves. Similar to alternating cross winds, even when there are none. Situation very aggravating in actual cross winds. Police officer pulled me over and said he would be justified in issuing a ticket for "weaving". Dealer technician drove the car and acknowledged that this is a negative characteristic of electrical steering and nothing to be done for it.
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