2012 Hyundai Veloster: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Steering · CA

Same issue as numerous other Hyundai Veloster owners: steering coupler causing excessive movement in the steering column and making a clicking sound when turning the wheel. Hyundai has done a recall on this part for Elantra and Sonata models, but not the Veloster. The issue has been confirmed by an independent service center.

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Steering · NY

Steering Coupling defect. Banging and clicking when using steering wheel. The Elantra and sonata coupling was recalled but Hyundai refuses to acknowledge that the same safety issues exists with the Veloster.

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Steering · 86,949 miles · CA

Trunk door won't stay up. Head and neck hit by door a couple times when getting groceries from the trunk. Clicking noise in the steering wheel when turning/driving.

Filed Nov 11, 2020 · Steering · 114,000 miles · TN

The steering of the veloster is shakey and the eps becomes tight to control while oppertating on the highway. Changing lanes and the slight turn of a curve, cause the vehicle to resist the action on the highway. The steering column also makes a clunky noise while turning left and right in operation at any speed in motion. The vehicle does not feel safe to operate while passing traffic on the highway, taking curves and exits off the highway. Presented the issue to a hyundai dealership and they stated the coupler needs to be replaced. The cost of the part is minimal but the labor was expensive. Reserach shows the coupler of the same year as been recalled on other hyundai vehicles however the veloster has yet to be recalled.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NC

Steering wheel coupler disintegration, the same as elantra models. Clicking and looseness in the steering wheel. It is present stationary or in motion. This is a very common issue with these vehicles. My vehicle has 55,000 miles.

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Steering · 85,000 miles · AL

My car like many others have had an issue with the coupler going bad in the steering wheel. Mine started at around 85,000 miles and I was told by the dealership there may be a bulletin on it. The steering wheel makes noise when turning it and has about 2 inches of play.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Steering · 200 miles · GA

There is a clicking noise when the steering wheel is turned. First happen while stationary. It is now occurring in motion.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Steering · 81,000 miles · TX

Reduced steering responsiveness and clunking noise coming from behind the steering wheel. Loose steering made steering less responsive and dangerous. The rubber steering coupling between the steering transmission behind the steering wheel and the steering shaft has become brittle and broke apart. The car has 81,000 miles on it and is only seven years old. Upon further investigation the exact same parts are used on the hyundai elantra and sonata, both of which hyundai extended the warranties on this part to address the exact same problem. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when the problem was was first observed. The vehicle doesn't respond smoothly to steering input. This may result in a very dangerous situation.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Steering · 56,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel occurred while driving. In addition, the contact stated that there was also a lot of movement in the steering. There was no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to key hyundai dealer, located at 4660 southside blvd #100, jacksonville, fl 32216, (904) 642-6060 , where it was diagnosed that the mdps coupler replacement for noise on steering column needed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repaired fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Steering · 30,000 miles · MD

There is a clicking in the steering column. Every time I drive the car and turn the wheel it clicks and jerks. Even when your standing still, if you turn the wheel back and fourth. When on highway it vibrates and steering jerks. Took to a mechanic it will cost $500.00 to repair. They said it was a plastic fuller in the steering column that needs to be replaced.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Steering · 16,809 miles · HI

I have 16,809 miles on the car I noticed steering was becoming clunky took it to the dealer and it was a coupler worn out. The dealer had it in stock and they never have anything in stock said it is usually under warranty when this happens. Well, I have low miles and for a $2.14 part the labor brought it up to $488.68. It seems to be a recurring problem and most cars at my mileage are still under warranty..

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Steering · 86,000 miles · FL

Steering coupler has disintegrated (this has already been recalled for the sonata, but no recall yet for velosters). Clicking when turning steering wheel (anytime, car is on or off, in motion or stationary).