Steering has a clunking/clicking sound when turning left or right. It has gotten worse from when I noticed it. At first I could hear a faint rattling sound when going over bumps in the road (more noticeable in colder time of the year). Now for the past 2-3 years it’s very noticeable and makes clunking like noise every time turning even when parked. When I first heard the faint noise my mechanic couldn’t hear it. He said I have to hear it to know for sure but said it’s possibly the steering column And at that time he priced it at $500 I’m sure it’s more now with this economy. I didn’t get it fixed bc he wasn’t sure and I didn’t want to pay to get it fixed if that wasn’t the problem. I had no idea I could file this complaint otherwise I would have done it sooner! This problem started January 2019. Also the gas gage will blink and say I have no gas even tho I filled up. The sensor to gaging the gas I believe is faulty. Hard to show a mechanic because it does it randomly starting the car, while driving, after filling up to name a few. Then the lines will fill in while driving, stopped at a traffic light/stop sign, starting the car. It will stay good for a while and act up again. This has been doing it so long I’d say it started a few years after owning so around 2015 about 45,000 miles. I’m lucky that I have jobs 5-10mins from my home I haven’t put on miles that most do. Again I would have put in a complaint if I knew of this site. Anyone driving this car could cause an accident if it runs out of gas in the middle of driving.
2012 Hyundai Sonata: clunking or noise when steering
94 of the 1,559 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 94
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical repair cost reported
- $411
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- recalls
- 0
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Steering wheel has a clicking clunking sound when turning right and left a mechanic told me it is the yolk in the sterring problem and he was sure there was a recall about this
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.
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.
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 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.
Steering wheel noise making a clicking noise when turning from left to right.
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
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
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering...
- On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke...
- Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
94 of 1,559 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata (6%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
How much does it cost to fix clunking or noise when steering on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $411 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Engine failure 188Knocking 150Stalling 146Check engine light 133Fire or smoke 91Airbag light 84Loss of power 84Won't start 58Headlights 46Warning lights 38Harsh shifting 37Jerking 37Hesitation 33Pulling 33Adaptive cruise 26Power steering loss 26Grinding brakes 24Fuel pump 22Oil consumption 18ABS 17Fuel smell 17Brake failure 15Overheating 15No deployment 13Battery drain 13Sudden acceleration 13Sunroof shattered 12Fuel gauge 11Won't shift 11Steering lock-up 10Transmission failure 10Ball joint 9Key fob 9Door locks 8Seat belt 8Fuel leak 6Shudder 6Misfire 5Tire blowout 5
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