I purchased my 2012 Hyundai Sonata on 4-7-22. The car has had no mechanical work, no accidents and has less than 1000 miles. On 9-16-22 i was driving my car home and was less than five minutes away on the highway. My car began to decelerate, I attempted to stop at a red light but my car would not give me control and the brake was rock solid and would not push down. I also could not turn the car off via the start button as the car would not let me. My engine ESC light came on the dashboard in red and the engine completely halted. To get to safety as i was on the highway with oncoming traffic i steered the car to the right on the ramp .I exited the vehicle as it began to smoke ,i thought it would catch fire so i moved far away and called my boyfriend for help and a tow truck to get the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to College park Hyundai 9500 Baltimore Ave., College park, MD 20740.I looked up my car and noticed there are recalls for this engine and a few other recalls as i told the dealership. The car is currently being inspected and the dealer said they would get back to me. Once the service department received the car they told me the recall most likely will not effect my vehicle. I don't believe that to be true and i was put in danger because of this engine issue with Hyundai.
2012 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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Steering mechanism is loose and is failing. The steering in my Hyundai is getting worse and sounding very bad.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a turn, the contact heard a clicking noise when making a slight turn on the vehicle. The contact felt that the steering wheel was oversteering while making slight turns in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a steering column coupler that was worn out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Steering wheel couplet is broken causing the steering wheel to make a clanking noise when driving or going over little bumps on the road. It also makes the steering wheel and I believe tires make clanking noise when making a turn or pulling out of a driveway.
The vehicle was stationary when vehicle wouldn't start due to the interior fuse box gone bad once fixed while drive on a residential street the steering wheel begin click while turn either left or right and almost locked on me the 2012 hyundai sonata steering column flexible coupler went bad and from my research this seem to be an ongoing problem with there car
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, the vehicle loss power steering assist while in reverse, making the vehicle hard to steer. The vehicle was driven back to the residence in manual steering mode. The contact took the vehicle to universal hyundai (12801 south, orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000
While driving and turning the steering wheel there is a knocking sound. The driver seat belt does not lock when hitting brakes and is loose. The passenger window on one side does not go down. The airbag signal stays on.
Seems steering column is defective, keep giving clanking sounds. Also airbag warning sign keeps coming.
Clunking in steering wheel when rocking left and right. Plastic steering wheel coupler worn. You need a recall on this!
Loud clunking noise from steering column when turning right or left. Also very audible noises from front end when hitting bumps. Also travels into steering wheel. Steering feels unsafe and loose like wheel is going to fall off.
Steering wheel noise. In addition, loud clanking noises when traveling over bumps and bumpy roads with vibrations coming to the steering wheel. Very similar to the descriptions on the federal safety agency pages.
Shortly after the engine was replaced from a recall, the steering started clicking and rattling. Worse on rougher terrain and the interstate, but basically makes the noise with any movement of the steering wheel. It seems like a very common problem, I am not sure why hyundai is not fixing this issue. It is pretty bad that this car has had 8 to 10 recalls.
The steering wheel makes clicking noises. When ever I'm driving, going over bumps and turning. The driver side airbag stays on.
The eps just came on when I crunk my car up yesterday evening. The seatvelt light been on about a week now
Steering wheel clicks constantly and drive shaft giggles and makes loud clucking noises, especially on rough terrain it feels like the steering wheel is going to snap and I loose all steering and control of vehicle. I went to get it fixed and the mechanic stated he couldn't due to the severity of it.
Makes an unknown clicking noise when I twist the wheel
Car has been experiencing clunking noise since 2018. Vehicle would stall all of a sudden. Dealership checked it out and they failed to find anything wrong. On 6/23 I was on the fast lane of the freeway and car stalled and engine light was continuously blinking on and off. Cyclic knocking noise, RPM would not elevate from 1 car just stalled while in motion I almost got hit by other vehicles. Was able to pull car to the side. While engine light continued blinking. Going up hill it lost power as well. I was driving vehicle with my grandkids in the back seat. I feared for all of our lives. Sending pictures and I have a video as well.
There is a clicking sound when I turn my steering wheel. I was told by a mechanic that there is a small plastic piece associated with my steering column that is broken and needs to be replaced. I don't know if this issue is potentially dangerous but I believe hyundai should fix this issue for free. The clicking sound is loud and makes lots of noise when I go over bumps or turn the wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to bert ogden harlingen hyundai 8621 e frontage rd, harlingen, tx 78552 956-4230-5555, to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and the contact was informed that the engine did not need to be replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the sound was coming from the fuel pump and not the engine. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown dealer to have a specialist perform a sound test from inside the cabin of the vehicle. The specialist found no failure with the vehicle. The mechanic was informed that on a previous oil change, the mechanic found metal shavings in the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired with the engine failure and also the power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The steering wheel clicks to the left and right, when steering. It's a rattling metal clicking sound. Car seems to steer, but the noise is worrisome. I can be driving and when I move steering wheel, it clicks and while driving or parked. It clicks with movement of steering wheel.
While making a right turn on a residential street, the steering wheel locked causing me to hit the only parked car that was 20 ft from the corner.
Steering wheel will shake rapidly when driving. Especially when I'm driving on the interstate.
The steering wheel makes a click when turned left and right started about a year after buying the car used and has gotten worse with time. When I took it to the dealer they told me it was the steering column motor mdps rubber coupler link had began to fail. This cause a dead zone in the steering wheel which gets worse with time. The link is a known failing part and cost $10 to replace the part but 300 for labor due to the steering column needing to be completely removed to replace the faulty rubber part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel while turing, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic linked the failure to two unknown technical service bulletins. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Steering wheel noise making a clicking noise when turning from left to right.
Steering wheel started "sticking" as your going strait. It is noticeable at slow speeds and dangerous at high speeds where it is easy to over-correct steering. Been reading reviews of common user complaints but do not see any recalls as of yet. Opened case with hyundai motor america case#: 16870224 - was asked to go to dealer to have checked out.
Eps light came on while I was driving and now the steering wheel lock up on me now I cantsei
The steering wheel makes a clicking sound when turning left and right. It gets worse as you accelerate in speed. Feels like the steering wheel is going to fall off. When the vehicle is stationary you can turn the wheel left or right and still hear the clicking sound.
When turning steering wheel it makes a clicking noise, left & right
200,000 miles. At speeds above 25 MPH the steering wheel " chatters in a sideways motion. At highway speeds if you put a little sideways steering pressure on the wheel and then let go, it jumps all around. Tie rods and rack/pinion have been ruled out as the cause by michigan state certified and licensed mechanics.
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