2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Steering · FL

I drive a 2014 Sante Fe Sport. I noticed a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Initially, I heard it once in a while. I thought it was a one-time event. The clicking noise is more constant, when making a turn while the car is in motion. Sometimes the steering wheel feels 'loose' or uncontrollable. It seems to be an issue with the steering coupler. It seems as this is a safety concern for me and others while driving.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Steering · IL

Steering has clicking noise when turning. I believe this is related to The MDPS (motor driven power steering) flexible rubber coupler. Similar issue exists for certain model of Hyundai Sonata and Elantra, which resulted in extended warranty. I believe the issue is the same part that Hyundai offered extended warranty on. I feel excessive vibration on the steering wheel during 70MPH speed on a highway and going over bumps. I feel unsafe driving my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with this issue. Please investigate. Thanks!

Filed Jul 6, 2022 · Steering · AZ

Steering column coupler is failing. If it breaks completely, I could lose control of steering and it could lead to a crash. It is available for inspection and has been inspected by Hyundai and confirmed that it is a coupler failing. The only known problem, that I didn't realize was a problem, was vibration upon braking (I thought that was the rotors needing attention) and vibration when hitting speeds between 65-75 (which I thought was an alignment issue). It was when I tool it in for an alignment that I was asked if there was any "play" or clicking in the steering column and there was, but it was so slight, I had not thought anything of it. I was told there was a recall on this part for two models in 2014, but my Santa Fe was not part of that. There was also a recall for this part on a Santa Fe 2016 forward; again, it excluded my vehicle. The job is expensive, for a $24.00 part replacement. I am told the entire steering column needs to be replaced at a cost of $2800.00 and that was from the Hyundai dealer.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Steering · MD

All incidents, no accidents[Thannk God!] I drive a 2014 Sante Fe Sport. I noticed a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Initially, I heard it once in a while. I thought it was a one time noise. The clicking noise is more constant, when making a turn while the car is in motion. Sometimes the steering wheel feels 'loose' or uncontrollable. I believe it is the steering wheel or coupler. I am concerned for my safety and other drivers. Hearing this clicking constantly, sounds like the steering wheel is going to break. It is annoying! I am not comfortable driving this vehicle. I have no other means of transportation. I looked on the internet. I saw where customers have listed this complaint. There was a recall for 2018. The recall was shown as 173. This did not include my year, 2014. There was no recall shown. Please review the links listed below! https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/hyundai-santa-fe-steering-wheels-can-fall-off-recall.shtml -39 to 325 complaints https://www.carcomplaints.com/Hyundai/Santa_Fe/2014/steering/steering.shtml https://www.carcomplaints.com/investigations/https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/hyundai-power-steering-lawsuit-denied-class-action-certification.shtml As of 6.2.2021, Local Dealer and 855.371.9460 [corporate] has no information on recall or complaints. No warning lights or messages appear! HELP !!!

Filed May 29, 2021 · Steering · KY

The steering column makes a loud clicking noise - read online an several YouTube videos that there is a defective part in the steering unit on a lot of these. Steering is very big part of control especially with kids in the car I think there should be a recall to fix the part in hyaundia that is clicking in all the steering very serious problem because it is how u control the car.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Steering · NE

My 2014 hyundai santa fe sport ,I think it is called column flexible coupler. It makes a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel.this happens when stationary or in motion.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · Steering · 28,000 miles · NY

Something inside the steering is broken , makes clicking sound when turning the wheels.

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Steering · 95,000 miles · NC

Steering wheel is clicking when turning to either side. Feels and sounds loose. It is noticeable when car in moving or sitting still. Has been doing it for quite some time but was never diagnosed by hyundai dealership.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Steering · 81,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the steering column made a loud clunking noise while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was concerned about losing power steering while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v118000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that her husband purchased the part to repair the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2015 · Steering · 6,600 miles · TN

On 6/20/2015, while travelling on an interstate highway,, the steering wheel made a "clunk" noise and the power assisted steering warning light came on. Lights indicating a malfunction of the ESC and downhill brake assist also lit up. There was complete loss of power assisted steering. I was able to manhandle the steering on side roads and made it home. On the first business day after the incident I took the vehicle to the local hyundai dealer where it has remained awaiting a replacement steering column. Updated 11/01/2017