2013 Hyundai Azera: harsh or hard shifting

8 of the 112 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Azera describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 82,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

2015
1
2014
3
2013
8
2012
9
2007
1
2006
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Steering · CA

Clunking noise and shaking in the steering wheel. Initial research points to steering coupler which has been recalled on various other Hyundai models but not the Azera ( this is a frequent occurrence with Hyundai recalls since not as many Azeras were sold) The mechanic I took it to would not replace just the couple and quoted replacing the entire rack and pinion.

Filed Sep 9, 2022 · Steering · 91,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling into his driveway, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found that there were complaints about the failure of the steering coupler. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Steering · 82,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Steering · 79,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Steering · 42,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2019 · Steering · 115,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 83,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Steering · 60,000 miles · FL

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?