2013 Hyundai Sonata: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · Steering · PA

Took car to my local mechanic for a clunking sound when turning steering wheel side to side, while standing still. Mechanic states problem at steering knuckle. In addition he stated that there is a Hyundai recall for this problem. I haven’t been able to find the recall for the steering problem when submitting my VIN.

Filed Feb 2, 2025 · Steering · CT

Steering wheel is making a clunk noise like somethings loose

Filed Dec 27, 2024 · Steering · OH

My wife and I bought a new 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS in August of 2013, which is now over eleven years ago. In late September 2024, with still fewer than 100,000 miles on the car, I noticed a snapping sensation/clunk sound in its steering column when changing the direction of steering (from left to right/right to left.) I researched this symptom and, with the confirmation of a Hyundai Dealer's Service Manager, diagnosed the problem as a failing soft coupler between the car's steering column and "Motor Driven Power Steering" motor. the federal safety agency is aware of the problem, and Hyundai was compelled to issue an elusively brief warranty extension. Having taken delivery of the car over 10 years ago, that warranty extension does us no good, and I'm being told that at the Hyundai Dealer, the job will cost us between four and six hundred dollars, including a complete wheel alignment they say will be made necessary by the repair. I found that a modestly skilled, able bodied, and properly equipped "shade tree mechanic" can buy an aftermarket replacement of this soft coupling for less than fifteen dollars and, with care and a little luck, can complete the repair for ostensibly less than that. (...Unless the job truly creates a need for a wheel alignment.) Since learning all of this, while I've considered whether my bad back is up to the cost-saving job, we've needed to keep driving the car. I estimate we've put another 1,600 miles on it and, especially lately, the coupler's deterioration has obviously been accelerating. My wife and I have agreed I'd best not tackle this as a DIY project so, at Great Lakes Hyundai in Streetsboro, Ohio, we have an appointment for its replacement and subsequent wheel alignment, but we worry about it lasting until then. We feel lucky to be able to afford the ESTIMATED costs, but shouldn't have to. This is a premature and DANGEROUS component failure. A recall should be issued. Hyundai should pay for all of it. ~ [XXX] , Ohio INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Brakes · WA

The left front brake caliper fell off and rubbed on the wheel’s rim. When I drove in reverse and hit the brakes the wheel would lock up and I couldn’t move. The dealer replaced the caliper. I had the brakes inspected by the local tire and brake specialists, Les Schwab. They wrote the inspection as the brakes locking bolt(the bolt that holds the caliper in place) was missing and the caliper was rubbing against the wheel. There wasn’t a warning. But, I did hear a loud clunk right before the brakes failed then the brakes made a rumbling sound as if I had a rock stuck in the brake pad. I asked the dealer to save the broken unit so I could document it but the service department manager for Korum Hyundai of Puyallup tried to pass off a different unit. I took pictures of both my unit (on the car) and the unit the manager was trying to pass off.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Steering · WI

Steering flexible coupler failed @ 150000 miles causing severe clunk in the steering wheel leading to steering play.

Filed Sep 14, 2023 · Steering · WI

The steering is very loose and the steering wheel has a clunking noise when turning. The steering wheel itself feels a little loose as well

Filed May 30, 2023 · Steering · CT

I had the steering coupler replaced on 5/9/22 at the dealer. Now the steering coupler is clunking again & the dealer will not cover the repair. My car is now out of the 10 year warranty and the replaced steering coupler only had a 1 year warranty on it. This part should not have to be replaced yearly.

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Steering · NY

No incident yet! I bought the car from a family elderly member who kept it in the garage! The car has only 7,600 miles! The steering wheel makes a clunking noise when making a turn! When i searched for recalls i saw it's a common problem with that year 2013 Hyunday Sonata! Everyone who complained is surprised that there is no recall issued! People with higher mileage are experiencing failure of steering/ Car when turning, fails and goes to next lane!

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Steering · NY

At this time steering column has a "click" or "clunk" sound when turning the wheel in either direction. Steering on this car has always been odd. You have to continuously adjust wheel as you drive to stay in your lane. I am going to have it checked by my mechanic. If I lose steering that's a pretty big safety concern.

Filed Sep 9, 2021 · Engine · 57,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a clunking noise was present coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Steering · SC

My car is making clunking sound and shaking it is bad when I put on brakes shakes and noise sound is loud.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

I was driving and my 10 year old daughter was with me in the car. When car was changing gear it started shaking violently, although my daughter was restrained she hit her head and hands on the inside of the rear door. Afterwards every time car changed the gear it was jerking, shaking, behaving in unexpected manner that further driving was very dangerous. I was able to reach my home but I am very scared to drive that car again. I read the code that came up on dashboard p0711, turns out transmission oil temperature sensor and harness malfunctioned and that LED to violent and rough shifting. Called dealer, they want $700 for a repair and my car is out of warranty. Checked internet and it's full of stories how this is a huge problem with hyundai cars. It turns hyundai modified the part since then and never recalled it, they have tsb 14-at-010. How come manufacturer put faulty part that compromises safety of the vehicle and they want huge chunk of money to fix it? Why didn't they recall it? Definitely going to court with this.