2 months ago my car steering wheel started to make clunky noises which is due to the Flexible Steering Coupler and should be addressed as factory recall for the safety of everyone.
Hyundai Azera steering noise problems
25 of the 713 owner complaints about the Hyundai Azera describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 64,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clicking sound in the steering wheel while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that the longer the vehicle was driven, the louder the sound got. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the failure was with the steering coupler. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
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.
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).”
2012 hyundai azera, vehicle has 64,000 miles. Has developed a clicking/clunking sound in the steering column when turning the steering left, right, and when hitting bumps. The issue can be replicated sitting still or when driving via a prominent clicking/clunking sound. Steering has become sloppy and dangerous. Research shows it is a defective steering coupler that hyundai is aware of, which is not covered under warranty. This issue is documented by numerous complaints, yet hyundai has not provided a recall despite it being recalled for replacement on other hyundai models using the same coupler.
Clicking in steering wheel moving left and right. As it progressed a clunking/rattling noise would occur on pot holes or cracks in pavement. Noise occurs at any posted speeds
Steering wheel clicking and rattles when going over bumps while in motion. Clicking happens when stationary.
When I drove my wife's car yesterday, I noticed with the engine running that when you turn the steering wheel left or right, it clunked both times. This happened either stopped or when you were driving. This was not just annoying but also frightening and I am concerned that there is an issue with the steering failing. Online research has indicated that this is not an unusual problem with both hyundai and kia vehicles.
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.
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No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Hyundai Azera steering noise
Which Hyundai Azera years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2012 (14 complaints), 2013 (9 complaints) and 2014 (2 complaints).
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