STREERING WHEEL MAKING A THUMPING SOUND WHEN ITS TURNED TO LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE CAR IS ON. MECHANIC SUGGESTED IT WAS POSSIBLY THE BUSHINGS AND MENTIONED THEIR MAY HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.
2013 hyundai Sonata steering problems
critical 339 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
339
Recalls
0
Crashes
11
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
I AM UNABLE TO ACCESS THE HYUNDAI BLUE LINK SOFTWARE WHICH CONTROLS REMOTE START, ENGINE STOP, VEHICLE TRACKING AND OTHET ITEMS. HYUNDAI DEALER AND HYUNDAI MOTOR CORP REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING MAKING NTHIS VEHICLE AND ANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME FEATURE A HAZARD. IF SOMEONE HACKS INTO MY OLD EMAILACCOUNT THEY CAN REMOTELY START THE CAR IN OUR GARAGE KILLING US, OR REMOTELY START AND UNLOCK THE DORRS AN…
THE STEERING OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP CENTERED. IT DOES NOT PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT LIKE WHEN A VEHICLE IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE WHEEL IS CENTERED IT FEELS "STICKY", WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO JERK TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AS CORRECTIONS ARE NEEDED TO STAY CENTERED. THE INFAMOUS STEERING COUPLER HAS BEEN REPLACED WHEN IT WAS AT ITS' WORST. HO…
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 Ser…
Clicking noise while steering, safety at risk up too and leading to death. Problem confirmed by independent service center and authorized dealer. No warning, occurred randomly including vibrations. Was told known issue its the steering coupler part.
IT IS AN ONGOING STEERING PROBLEM. THE CAR CANNOT BE CENTERED ON THE ROAD (CONTINUOUSLY DRIFTS LEFT OR RIGHT). THE HIGHER THE SPEED, THE MORE PRONOUNCED AND DANGEROUS THE PROBLEM. I HAD THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT HYUNDAI DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BUT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT IT. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI MOTORS AND ALL I RECEIVED WAS A VAGUE FORM LETTER. I LOOKED INTO …
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 hyundai Sonata?
It's a serious issue. 339 complaints have been filed, including 11 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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