While driving at almost any speed, as long as it is in a fairly straight line, the steering has a catch in it when you try to ease the car to the right or the left. It feels like it is stuck in a rut and you have to turn harder than expected to break it out of that rut. This causes instances of oversteering. This can't be safe at all!!
2012 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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There is a knock in the in the steering wheel and when I hit a bump its sounds like something is lose the problem is getting worse. It happens when I drive or when im sitting still if you turn the steering wheel it knocks
After appx 65k miles, the steering wheel started clicking while stationary or moving. After researching this problem, I found several people described the issue as the steering knuckle. I took my car to the repair shop to resolve the issue. My issue was not only the knuckle, but the steering gearbox. There were teeth broken on the gears. This is a very costly repair. $2000-$4000. These issues should not happen unless there were weak or defective parts installed during the build process. This is an extremely dangerous issue.
I was driving down the street and my 2012 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited the instrument cluster illuminated and the power steering was no longer working. I immediately pulled over because the car started to slow down while pressing on the accelerator and before I stopped all the lights on the panel were out. I put the car in park and tried to cut it off with the push stop button and it would not cut off. Then I called road side assistance and before I ended the call the engine cut off without pressing the engine stop button. If I was on the highway or in a busy area the could have ended in a fatality. Why are there no recalls for this?
Clunking when turning to the left. Clunking when stationary and turning the wheel to the left.
Electronic steering failure a lot of noise and the steering column rattles when you hit the smallest bumps. This is a major safety issue as it is difficult to keep the steering straight and it is my wife's call driving my family to school etc. It will catch when attempting to turn increasing the risk of accidents in a situation where you need to be able to make quick moves.
When I was driving down the road my car would just stop working in the middle of the highway. The engine would just stop. We nearly got on a accident because of it. I have no picture die to it sitting at the shop now for 3 weeks. My husband risks losing his job cause of the engine going out on our 2012 hyundai sonata. And it could possibly get repossessed. Then we couldnt drive it anymore. It wont crank or turn over at all. It would it up alot of oil just in one month and we had trouble with the windows wouldnt go down and the locks wouldnt lock. Had alot of electrical problems. Thats our only car to get to and from work,now we have nothing cause we cant afford to get it fixed. No one will help us with this recall on this viechle. We will lose our car if the recall on this car/engine and etc that is recalled on this viechle. Can you please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 MPH there was an abnormal clicking noise detected in the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact called blaise alexander hyundai (1703 w college ave, state college, pa 16801, (814) 234-2886) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Noise when turning steering wheel to right or left while driving or turning into parking place. Also my sonata locks doors by itself. I can be in house and car is in garage and I can hear the doors lock. Sometimes when I leave my house to get in car the doors are locked. Why is that? This has been happening for years. Hyundai service said to bring car in and they would check it out. I did not do that due to needing the car every day. There should be a recall for these issues.
Was changing lanes and tried to pick up speed. At which point my engine locked up and no longer turn over. This caused my power steering to fail, brakes to be applied despite me not pressing them. Then my car began to smell like it was burning. I was going 50 on a highway when this accrued during rush hour.
Steering column rattles and shakes when I go over bumps/pot holes. My mechanic described the incidents as similar to ones which he has seen on other sonatas and told me that there is an open recall. Does not appear to be a recall for this model year.
When driving there is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and shaking of the car and when running over man holes
My steering wheel sticks in one position while driving. I have asked the dealer I take my car to about it and at first they said there was no issue. I mentioned it again and the lead service tech explained that they were aware of the issue and it is very expensive. Thats all fine except if you are aware of the issue then I am by no means the first person to complain about this problem. I am worried that one day it will finally lock up completely. I notice the issue on the highway the most as there are not as many turns but you can also notice it a lot when on straight back roads/county roads. It has been since I have owned the vehicle that I have noticed this issue, so around 15,000 or so miles now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 MPH, the contact turned the steering wheel left or right and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column universal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
When turning the steering wheel left there is a clicking noise if I go over any bumps the steering rattles and shakes.
When driving in huntsville, al on city streets and the highway when I'm turning my steering wheel it makes a clicking noise and the column appears loose. The brakes are sticking and requires me to push down hard to stop my vehicle. I have replaced the front lights and back ends lights numerous times and they continue to go out frequently. I purchased new tires in june 2019 from bentley hyundai in huntsville, al and while driving the tire tube popped and deflated. There were no nails in the tire. There was a hole in the tube. I almost crashed.
Steering where makes loud clicking noise when turned left and right. Also, when going over bumps, sounds like the entire underneath is about to fall out. My mechanic says it is the coupler and he believes there is a recall on it. However, when I look it up, says that the 2011 and 2013 were recalled, but not the 2012. The warranty was extended on this year's model. Also, the dealership is saying that it is safe to drive. I do not feel safe when driving it; I would like to get it repaired, but do not feel that I should be paying for something that hyundai knows is a defect.
When turning the wheel right or left there is a clicking noise. When going over even a small bump there is a clicking noise the car also veers slightly. This can not be safe and hyundai should really look into this and fix it with a recall.
I took it to the shop and they said it may be wheel alignment or ball point when steering. I took it for a 2nd opinion, and the same thing was stated. I called my insurance geico, and they told me ther was a recall.
When turning left or right a loud click can be heard coming from steering column. When driving and drive over a small bump in the road the steering column also makes the same noise.
Steering wheel coupler in steering column is broken.
Steering column motor mdps rubber flex coupler repair. Hyundai needs to have a recall on this - steering is off and misguided! Dangerous to manuveur car on the road, traffic and on the freeway. Can't judge/guess the steering play if unforeseen happens and driver has to act quick to get car to safety. This is a common problem with the sonata's and needs to be recalled because the steering column has to be taken apart to fit it.
My steering is cluncking when I turn my wheel. I brought my car in for 2 recalls and I assumed this would be on the recall list as well. The hyundia dealership that I brought the car to said that this was under warranty but I have exceded the manufacutrers warranty to cover this and it would cost me almost 300.00 to fix it myself. I know this is a common problem for this vehicle since my son is a mechanic and has told me of several that they have replaced. I would hope that hyundai would fix the problem for me since I have had this car for 7 years and no compalints. If they don't want to fix this problem I will just trade the vehicle in for a manufacturer that will take care of problems when they happen.
Have a popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Read online 2011 models were recalled for the coupling. How is this not a safety recall on the 2012 model? Link below to people with similar problem. Http://m.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2012/steering/clicks_when_turning.shtml
After having every recall imaginable including the replacement of my engine recently after it stalled while driving down one of the busiest highways in las vegas, I am stunned that the steering column and the electrical for the brakes hasn't been recalled yet. My steering column is clicking and making noises that have increased in the volume of the sound and it does this every single time I turn the wheel. I see others have already had this fail in their 2012 sonatas entirely and previous years of my exact vehicle for the same issues have been recalled. I drive a three year old around frequently and I am afraid that soon my column will completely detach itself and cause an accident. I see other consumers have had to pay to have it fixed out of pocket at low mileage as well. Clearly we cannot all be misusing our vehicles. Previous sonata models have also had the exact same safety recalls for these exact same problems that we are seeing now in this specific year and still they choose to deny it is their fault. My miles aren't even 70,000 yet. I have also replaced my left rear brake light 4 times now, how many more times will I have to do this before I am hit by someone or before someone else's brake lights fail and they end up in an accident that could be fatal? I have already been pulled over for having a tail light out that I had just replaced a week prior. This year make and model should just be recalled and scrapped entirely and owners given their money back. I had a seatbelt recall that was then later on recalled again!! I mean come on hyundai!
My 2012 hyundai sonata has been aligned twice by firestone and still has a pull in the wheel which causes the vehicle to pull and slowly drift off the road the car has no steady align after being aligned and I have a year warranty on the alignment it's so irritating driving a nice car with little things like this which ruins the luxury of enjoying my road car .
Steering wheel makes clicking noise while turning and when going over speed bumps, potholes etc
When turning wheel sharply while in motion, car makes clicking noise that seems to come from the front wheel. This problem originally started around 60,000 miles when I first bought the car from a private party. I did not realize it was a problem at the time because for me, it had always made the noise. At first the noise only happened while in reverse. Not it happens any time the wheels are turned fairly sharply and the car is moving in drive or reverse. Mileage is now about 85,000.
Steering makes a clicking noise when going over bumps, potholes, etc. Depending on the condition of the road, the steering wheel will shake. Occurs at almost any speed (but occurs less due to the stability at low speeds)
Clicking noise when turning the steering wheel at 68,000 miles. Took it to dealer and was told that 2011's were recalled for this item but not 2012's, so it is a warranty issue, but it was beyond the 60,000 miles for warranty. Dealer said it's "not a safety issue" so I could keep driving it until I had the money to pay for the repair.
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