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2013 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata has 339 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Engine
531
Steering
339
Electrical
220
Other
173
Lights
125
Airbags
83
Powertrain
80
Brakes
71
Fuel System
71
Speed Control
53
Structure
39
Suspension
32
Seat Belts
28
Visibility
15
Wheels
6
Tires
6

339

Complaints

0

Recalls

9

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 14, 2026STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESExperienced sudden unintended acceleration causing my car to speed up, lose control, and crash into ...
Jul 9, 2025STEERINGTook car to my local mechanic for a clunking sound when turning steering wheel side to side, while s...
Feb 28, 2025STEERING,AIR BAGSMY HYUNDAI HAS A LOOSE STEERING WHEEL WITH AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON IT. SO WHEN YOU DRIVE THE STEERING IS...
Feb 2, 2025STEERINGSteering wheel is making a clunk noise like somethings loose
Nov 30, 2024STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car suddenly stopped while in drive, with a forceful jerk like someone hit me from behind. This n...
Sep 27, 2024STEERINGMy wife and I bought a new 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS in August of 2013, which is now over eleven years...
Sep 24, 2024STEERINGHyundai issued Extended Warranty directive TXX7 dealing with the "rubber coupling in the motor drive...
Sep 9, 2024STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe steering wheel makes clicking and grinding noise. Steering wheel coupling may be broken. And som...
Apr 23, 2024STEERINGI own 2013 Hyundai Sonata limited . It has 37000 miles ( Approximately). When I drive the car and mo...
Mar 1, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe electrical has been an issue for this vehicle. The head and tail lights continuously go out. Som...
Dec 11, 2023STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-65 MP...
Nov 19, 2023STEERINGThis particular model had recalls for the steering washer for previous model years. The 2013 was ne...
Aug 22, 2023STEERINGThe steering is very loose and the steering wheel has a clunking noise when turning. The steering wh...
Aug 20, 2023STEERINGSteering flexible coupler failed @ 150000 miles causing severe clunk in the steering wheel leading t...
Jul 17, 2023STEERINGSteering sticks at top dead center. 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4 L engine (63K original miles, st...
Jun 1, 2023STEERINGThere is a clicking noise in my steering wheel every time I go over a bump or turn my steering wheel...
May 30, 2023STEERINGI had the steering coupler replaced on 5/9/22 at the dealer. Now the steering coupler is clunking a...
Mar 18, 2023STEERING,ENGINESteering in my vehicle has been very sloppy and hard to keep in a straight line. The engine just ...
Oct 3, 2022STEERINGPlastic Steering coupler wore out. Causing metal on metal rubbing. The mechanic I use for car mainte...
Sep 22, 2022STEERINGRubberized steering coupler worn prematurely. Hyundai extended warranty "to 10 years from the date o...

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