2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Steering · NJ

On February 14, 2023 while driving Steering wheel broke (steering component failed) and had to stop at nearest repair station and was told not safe to drive. It was making clicking noise when turning wheel and backing out of a parking space. Next day had it towed to Hyundai and said the steering component in dashboard fell and metal crash bar was completely broken. They suggested I go through my insurance company because they didn’t know how it happened and said it was from a road hazard or pot hole I hit, but that was not the case and the insurance investigator did not see any signs of a collision and said it was probably a faulty part. What concerns me most is that if I was driving at high speeds on a highway it could have been very dangerous to loose my steering and cause a bad accident. I’m not sure how long my steering wheel was broken because I did hear noises but just thought it was the steering adjustment bar wasn’t in the lock position. It’s very disturbing to think I could have gotten killed. Hyundai doesn’t seem to want to acknowledge that it could be a manufacturer default and a safety issue on there part because the car is out of warranty. They don’t what to tell me what caused the problem of the steering column to fall and the metal bar to break. I’m the original owner and the car is kept in excellent condition with no neglect for this safety issue to happen for no apparent reason is very concerning. The repair fix the problem will cost $5,000. I did research the issue and found that there was a safety recall for faulty steering columns on 2017 Santa fe models and could cause a bad accident. I would like to report this issue and find out if anyone else reported the issue with their 2013 model. I would like to know if the following recall on the 2017 Hyundai Santafe could be somehow connected to my steering column issue: Recall 173. the federal safety agency campaign number: 18V11800

Filed Dec 22, 2022 · Steering · NY

The car started to make a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel whether straight or turning. The wheel was shaking and there was some wiggle with steering. I was hours from home and did not feel safe driving the vehicle. Left it at a non-Hyundai repair shop. Was told the next day it was an issue with the plastic coupler in the steering column and Hyundai had a recall on it. Drove it home and brought it to my local dealer where we have all our repairs done. Was told there's no recall. After reading the exact same complaint by so many people on here and other online places I was shocked there was no recall for this issue. Others have stated Hyundai did recalls on some of their other vehicles for just this part/problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Steering · 65,000 miles · CA

The mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling that wears out over time resulting in a 'clicking' or 'thud' type noise when turning the steering wheel. It feels very unsafe to drive.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Steering · 75,000 miles · CA

Clicking sound in steering column when turning wheel. Sound has gotten louder and more frequent with usage. This is during normal driving/turning. Occurances started out only over severe bumps and sharp turns, now much more frequent over small bumps and slight turns, even when stationary and turning wheel. Per internet complaint sites, the problem is widespread. Appears to be a cheap plastic coupling that is failing. Started at about 75000 miles.

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Steering · 54,239 miles · TX

While driving to work from my residence, I began hearing a clicking sound when turning my steering wheel, as well as experiencing extensive "play" in it as well. This made it difficult to maintain my lane on the highway, which has very close traffic, and made response to my steering actions seem delayed because of said play. Even on normal city, surface streets, it was not handling correctly, and took effort to maintain my designated lane, as well as making turns and response to other traffic where my steering was pertinent. The issue progressively worsened to the point I was afraid to drive it. I researched the issue and found that it is not an isolated incident in hyundai vehicles, as well as their kia vehicles. I could not find a recall, but did see where they extended the warranty on kia vehicles to address the problem and avoid the recall. So why not on the hyundai vehicles affected with this safety problem.

Filed May 29, 2020 · Steering · 20 miles · FL

Since the vehicle made the 110,000 miles the steering wheel makes constant vibration and steering wheel clunking noise when moving in either direction and when driving around 60 to 85 MPH,

Filed Mar 25, 2020 · Steering · 69,000 miles · OK

Started out with the steering wheel having a lot of play and small clicking noises with sharp turns, this has gotten progressively worse. If I go over a speed bump or even slightly adjust the wheel in street traffic there is a clicking sound in the steering column. On a small highway when I accelerate to 65mph the steering wheel shakes and jerks back and forth to the point of nearly losing control and there is a constant clicking noise.I took the vehicle in to be serviced and was told the problem is a plastic coupler within the steering column. I was told this is a widely known issue and it should be recalled. I did my own research on line and I am very unsettled with what I read. Several people have complained of this issue yet nothing has been done. This is very dangerous and a very expensive repair that can only be done at the hyundai dealership. This needs to be addressed and a recall issued asap.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Steering · 36,926 miles · GA

Steering wheel clunking noise when moving, turning and medal to medal noise when going over bumps.

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Steering · 70,000 miles · MS

Lots of lateral play (clicking sound)in steering even when not driving.while driving steering shakes violently.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · VA

Play in the steering wheel and a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel and under vehicle. From looking at vehicle forums appears to be steering gear used in electrical steering motor. Steering has play in it while stationary and while driving. Dealer contacted and said no recalls, unsure if covered under extended warranty dealer sold me.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Steering · 89,000 miles · MO

When I drive my car there is a clicking sound from the steering column while I'm driving, turning and when I hit bumps. My car will drift left or right while driving. This is my only means of transportation.

Filed Sep 1, 2019 · Steering · 75,000 miles · FL

Steering is malfunctioning, clicking, loose feeling, car sways while driving..not safe. Hyundai ignoring