2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Steering · NC

August 2020 , dealership repairs under under warranty 'Steering coupler' . Wheeling when engine on making 'Clunky' sound, and vibrations . Hyundai has current Recalls on other makes and models of their line, but not 2013's , or my year AND model This is a Safety issue. Please advise Hyundai to extend and issue a Recall The dealerships wants hundreds of dollars to repair.

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Steering · GA

Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe had a steering coupler failure at about 35,000 miles that resulted in a loud clunking sound in the steering wheel and less responsive steering, which is unsafe. Hyundai and Kia have extended warranties for many of their models for this exact same problem, but for some reason they have not offered extended service for the Santa Fe. I believe the defective coupler that very commonly falls apart is identical to the one in the vehicles that did receive extended coverage.

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 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 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 Aug 20, 2018 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · OH

I can hear loud clunking sounds from the rear of the vehicle when going over bumps faster than 25 MPH.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering · 80,000 miles · FL

My steering wheel clunks when turning, regardless of if it is stationary or moving. Was told it by the dealer it was a known issue with some steering wheel coupler and would be $1,500 out-of-pocket to fix.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 7,500 miles · NY

Santa fe v6 limited awd. Intermittent clunking noise from transaxle when turning left or right. Mostly occurs on warm days. Concerned tranny might fail at high speed and cause accident.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Transmission · CA

My 1 year old hyundai santa fe started making faint knocking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle about 6 months ago, which has now become more noticeable and persistent when cornering at slow speeds (parking lots and winding roads), or going over a dip in the road at higher speeds. It sounds like a single clunk with slight feedback in the steering wheel, when turning the steering wheel, and I have recently discovered that right front axle can be moved side to side by hand with wheels on the ground which also produces knocking sound. Car taken to two different dealership on three separate occasions, but each time unable to locate the source of the problem even after duplicating the knocking for technicians. Vehicle looked over each time with front suspension and steering found to be in good condition with no apparent damage, and tightening both front axle bolts, but the knocking still persists. Dealership advisors and mechanics are always very helpful, and assured me that vehicle is safe to drive and axle side to side movement is normal, but since knocking is becoming very apparent even when cornering on level roads, I am very concerned about vehicle safety. I have driven number of different vehicles and have never experienced issue like this, which makes me feel uneasy when driving the vehicle in fear that something may go terribly wrong, and at this point I am simply not sure which action to take.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Transmission · 5,428 miles · NV

Sitting at a red light. Light turned green and I put my foot on the gas. Car made a loud clunking noise and wouldn't move. 2 policemen pushed us out of the traffic and called aaa. We were towed to the local hyundai dealer (where car was purchased). Car was in the shop for 22 days. It was determined that there was a crack in the right front axle. Not the end of the problem........the dealer had a hard time getting the replacement part. Finally located one in so. Calif. And had it shipped 400 miles to carson city, nv. Part was removed from another 2013 santa fe. According to hyundai, there are potentially 50,000 vehicles that could be affected by this problem. So, since our replacement part came out of another 2013 santa fe, we are concerned this may re-occur. We may be one of the two cars mentioned in the online article of 7-9-13. But, not sure if we are so.......you may have more than just two vehicles with this problem so far. We would like to be kept informed. Thank you.