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After having every recall imaginable including the replacement of my engine recently after it stalled while driving down one of the busiest highways in las vegas, I am stunned that the steering column and the electrical for the brakes hasn't been recalled yet. My steering column is clicking and making noises that have increased in the volume of the sound and it does this every single time I turn the wheel. I see others have already had this fail in their 2012 Sonatas entirely and previous years of my exact vehicle for the same issues have been recalled. I drive a three year old around frequently and I am afraid that soon my column will completely detach itself and cause an accident. I see other consumers have had to pay to have it fixed out of pocket at low mileage as well. Clearly we cannot all be misusing our vehicles. Previous Sonata models have also had the exact same safety recalls for these exact same problems that we are seeing now in this specific year and still they choose to deny it is their fault. My miles aren't even 70,000 yet. I have also replaced my left rear brake light 4 times now, how many more times will I have to do this before I am hit by someone or before someone else's brake lights fail and they end up in an accident that could be fatal? I have already been pulled over for having a tail light out that I had just replaced a week prior. This year make and model should just be recalled and scrapped entirely and owners given their money back. I had a seatbelt recall that was then later on recalled again!! I mean come on Hyundai!
My 2012 Hyundai Sonata has been aligned twice by Firestone and still has a pull in the wheel which causes the vehicle to pull and slowly drift off the road the car has no steady align after being aligned and I have a year warranty on the alignment it's so irritating driving a nice car with little things like this which ruins the luxury of enjoying my road car.
When turning wheel sharply while in motion, car makes clicking noise that seems to come from the front wheel. This problem originally started around 60,000 miles when I first bought the car from a private party. I did not realize it was a problem at the time because for me, it had always made the noise. At first the noise only happened while in reverse. Not it happens any time the wheels are turned fairly sharply and the car is moving in drive or reverse. Mileage is now about 85,000.
Steering makes a clicking noise when going over bumps, potholes, etc. Depending on the condition of the road, the steering wheel will shake. Occurs at almost any speed (but occurs less due to the stability at low speeds)
- Tibbie, AL, USA
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Clicking noise when turning the steering wheel at 68,000 miles. Took it to dealer and was told that 2011's were recalled for this item but not 2012's, so it is a warranty issue, but it was beyond the 60,000 miles for warranty. Dealer said it's "not a safety issue" so I could keep driving it until I had the money to pay for the repair.
My Hyundai Sonata SE 2012 steering wheel recently started shaking once I hit 65 mph. It's doing it on and off, but at times it sound scary like it's going to fly off.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear tail lights had an internal electrical short and contained rust and corrosion. Also, the sockets melted on both sides of the rear tail lights. The rear passenger side light had to be removed to prevent the middle rear brake light from remaining illuminated. The rear driver's side tail light was operable, but eventually shorted out as well. The contact ordered replacement tail lights three times, but the failure recurred each time. In addition, the contact heard a loud noise concerning the fuel system. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 18V934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. Mcgrath city Hyundai (6750 w grand ave, Chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090) was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Started having electrical issues, 1: when you use the button to roll up front passenger window or put the car in reverse the electric trunk opener will pop the trunk open. 2: trouble with low voltage to the waste gate accurater sensor that controls the turbocharger unit. 3: number 2 did not start until two other codes showed up on my check engine light. Those two codes are P0011 & P0014. This electrical issue seems to be a major problem with this car. Me and my wife are on disability and can not afford the cost of a dealership to continue to try to fix it when they don't even seem to know what the problem is.
Loud clicking noise when driving speed of 50 mph or more on the interstate, suddenly loss of power steering control and hard to turn the wheel. Took the car to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic and confirmed that the steering colum coupling was completely destroyed and the power steering assist motor need replacing. Researched found that this was investigated February 2017 tsb #5np-G5Z6W-03, however I did not receive a recall notice.
I had taken my car in December 2018 and I was informed to check my steering for the coupling, but that we would. It fall under the warranty. Jan 31. 2019 while driving on freeway my car started to shake and then it staled. I took to a mechanic. Who called me and stated that my steering coupling was shaved down and cause my steering not to work which also caused damage to my tie rods. He told me this was a recall for campaign 132 but I informed him that in 2016 actual part. I also went back and looked to see if I had the coupling part on my receipts and there is nothing on it.
When turning steering wheel there's a clunking noise. It happens when stationary, or when driving and turning. Had a worn steering coupler replaced 1-10-19. Having same noise. Now they say it's the steering shaft and it's going to cost $420. There should be a recall on this.
The driver experienced a stalled engine while driving. The brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked up. The car coasted, despite repeated braking attempts, and jumped a curb and stopped when it ran over onto a person's lawn. The driver attempted to steer and stop multiple times. As a consequence, the two driver side tires blew out. The car will be towed to a dealer. A police report was issued.
Steering coupler has disintegrated allowing dangerous free play in steering according to auto tech. Occurs while stationary if wheel is moved side to side, as well as in motion. This has been occurring for approx 6mo but has gotten worse so it was just taken to a private garage for diagnosis. I reviewed for recalls but did not find any for this issue with this VIN. I believe manufacture should cover repairs due to nature of problem.
While turning the steering wheel of my 2012 Hyundai Sonata, in motion or stationary, left or right, there is a clicking noise. Recommended service has been to remove and replace the steering shaft which is extremely costly. I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others while driving. As of date, there has not been a recall campaign, although there have been over 200 complaints registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Will Hyundai issue a recall to fix this problem?
Mayor world put new ball joints steering need alignment they don want to do I have to pay for that job I purchase a 3 year service they don't want to fix nothing under the contract service..
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- Henderson, NV, USA