Whenever the vehicle travels over slight bumps, or indentations on the road, the rear end of the car unsettles and pushes right. With increase in travel speeds, the rear end get more unstable. At highway speed, it becomes so bad that whenever there is any slight bumps or surface imperfection, the rear of the car hops right violently to the right or starts to fishtail and sometimes becomes uncontrollable. Specially on wet surface. It is hard to get the car back in control when not careful and may cause a major and fatal accident. Which checking for the issue, it appears that it is common issue among Elantra owners. In my personal experience driving, my car fishtailed so violently that traction control light came and it was hard to control. Few times, the car fishtailed and ended up in right side lane without me wanting it to do that. These all happens at highway speed. It is less severe on city speeds but still noticeably bad.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact suspected that the timing spring in the steering wheel could have caused the failure. Hyundai of anderson (1925 pearman dairy rd, anderson, SC 29625, (864) 642-0900) mentioned that the spring was a common issue, but they would have to run a diagnostic test and charge a fee. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Abbeville, SC, USA

When moving steering feel like alot of play in it. When turning left to right there is a click noise also. Feels like something is wrong on inside of steering column. This is happening when driving and if your just at a stand still in move steering

- San Antonio, TX, USA

While stationary loud popping noise happens when turning the steering wheel either way. While driving on city street or highway if you hit a bump it makes a loud popping sound no matter your speed.

- Monroeville, AL, USA

My (and my son's) 2013 Hyundai Elantras both have begun exhibiting the failure process that will inevitably result in the loss of the "electronic assist" power steering. Our Hyundai now have a vague dead-spot in the steering when the steering wheel is moved off center at any speed. You can feel it the most when the vehicle is parked. The "dead-spot angle is getting wider and wider as the rubber slip-joint part inevitably disintegrates this rubber bushing is a shear device between the mechanical steering shaft and an electric motor that powers the Hyundai's steering rather than traditional hydraulic pump power steering found on most cars. My neighbor's Hyundai went fully through the failure process that resulted in no power assisted steering and a very expensive repair. The failure of this $1.25 (retail) part is so common in many Hyundai models like the Elantra, that the parts department keeps a box of them constantly on hand for the inevitable failure of this part in every Hyundai model that uses it. It's a huge profit producer for their service department, so I can understand their reluctance to redesign this part. However, I can't currently afford the hundreds of dollars of labor charge that Hyundai demands for the replacement of this defectively designed part, so I don't let my wife drive the car because she might not be able to react to the loss of steering assist at high speeds. I drive the car as little as possible. Hyundai is well aware of this defect and had a recall for the same problem on 2010 models but ended the recall when they probably told the NHTSA that they corrected the part. In actual fact, they didn't fix the inherent defect and if you do a search online you will see that many people are still being endangered by this defect.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

My steering wheel has started making a clicking noise and sticks quite often now. It feels like it is going to break off if I turn it too much to the left or the right. Sometimes it makes driving very difficult. It does this in a stopped position when you start turning the wheel to turn and while in motion.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

Steering wheel rattles and makes noises when turning. Feels like there is to much play in steering. Worried about having issues of safety. This seems to be a problem with these particular vehicles. When swerving to avoid animal felt like I had no control.

- Ocala, FL, USA

Steering coupler failure at 30,000 miles. Steering wheel started making clunking noise when turned from side to side while car was in motion and stationary. Called dealer, they stated needs repaired asap, steering wheel could lock and cause accident. Found that this was a well known issue and extended warranties (txx7) were issued on several models. Mine was not included. Cost to repair was $422.26.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

While sitting in the car not driving a lot of play in steering wheel.while driving same was reading forums that it could be a rubber ring. It also makes a clicking noise.

- Seminole, FL, USA

My vehicle's steering wheel 'shudders' upon turning, whether stationary or moving, on a city street or highway. I believe the eps to be the problem and am afraid the steering will seize up while I am driving, potentially causing a safety hazard both for myself and for others. This has occurred each time the car has been in use since July 10, 2019, without exception.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

"takata recall"my steering wheel column rattles and shakes when I am driving. It sounds like the steering wheel is going to fall off. The steering wheel feels loose. This has been going on two years after it was bought. The faster you go the worst it gets. It happens in the city and highway.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

Clicking sound in the steering column. The dealer says that the problem is the steering coupler...a $4 part. Then the dealer said that the fix is not under warranty and that it would cost $410 to change this $4 part. This fix is in fact listed as a recall on the same year Elantra sedan and the sonata models. Since this is a safety issue why is the repair covered on those vehicles mentioned above but not on the Elantra GT"?? if it is a covered repair on an Elantra sedan why would it not be a covered repair on a Elantra GT sedan"

- Rockledge, FL, USA

Driving, in motion, on a city street, or highway within a 5 degree turn, right or left from center, steering wheel has a clicking noise like something is loose. This noise does not seem to affect the steering of said vehicle but is very annoying and loud which makes a distraction while in motion.

- Northport, AL, USA

2013 Hyundai Elantra, every time I steer to the left or right, there is a lot of play in the steering. It makes a loud clunking noise while turning. This happens regardless of the vehicle being turned on or off and in any gear. I contacted the service dept of the Hyundai dealer, they immediently knew what the issue was. He said it was more than likely a steering cuppler and/or steering bushing. My car is a 2013 and only has 59K miles. This is very little. I have done my research and there are more than 120 complaints with the same issue. There should have been a recall on this a long time ago as a steering problem is a very serious issue and very dangerous for anyone with this problem.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Takata recall the engine surging, knocking, RPM was going up, and down, then would cause the car to take off from the light like a jet in which almost caused me to get into car wrecks, it would go below 40mph, while RPM would be up at 5 while on the highway then not go forward. The car shakes so bad due to the surging of the transmission

- Albq, NM, USA

Steering problem: When driving, the steering wheel catches near the center position, taking some additional force to move it. It is relatively easy to over come, but it feels as though it is getting worse. My Hyundai dealer has not responded to my inquiries. The potential for a steering lockup may exist, thus this alert.

- Windsor, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking and rubbing noise, which was a distraction while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new rubber coupling for the steering wheel was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure more than twice and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was less than 62,000.

- Lutz, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the stabilitrak and traction control warning indicators flashed, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turned in either direction, and the vehicle accelerated slowly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Rancho grande motors (1404 auto park way, san luis obispo, ca 93405, (805) 543-4745) was notified of the failures. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 39,600.

- Morro Bay, CA, USA

The steering wheel makes a clicking sound when steering wheel is turned right and to the left when car is stationary and driving at a slow pace. Steering wheel clicks noted when driving over bumps in the road and backing up such as small uneven surface like backing into and out of garage.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

There is already an Elantra & sonata steering coupling recall extended warranty issued but my car isn't under warranty?

- Tampa, FL, USA