2012 Hyundai Azera Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 51%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,498miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Hyundai Azera, 51% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,498 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering wheel clanks when moving side to side while setting still. Upon research, and talking to the service dept. At my Hyundai dealer, it's the steering coupler . I was told that the other Hyundai models with the same problem were under a recall , but not the azeras??”
NHTSA complaint #11223030, filed 2019-06, 74,500 miles“The flexible steering coupling failed in our 2012 Azera after 67,000 miles driven. Steering wheel would make a clunking sound and wouldn't be as responsive as normal. Learned this was the same exact part that also failed in the Hyundai sonata and elantra; which had recalls to fix the issue. Due to low sales volume of the Azera, it is my speculation it didn't reach the number of complaints to get attention. However, the part and the part failure is the same.”
NHTSA complaint #11328148, filed 2020-06, 67,000 miles“Had my 2012 Hyundai Azera in for pa state inspection an was advised that the steering coupler was going bad I have around 35000 miles on this car. Hyundai has a recall on other model cars of this year but not the Azera for the same problem steering part”
NHTSA complaint #11267223, filed 2019-10, 35,000 miles“I confirmed my car have mdps steering moter coupling issue symptom. Click sound happen when steer wheel rotate left and right. This case have huge recall at sonata before. Azera from 2011-14 also have same problem base on information from korea recall site. My car also have same safety issue. I can't drive car due to potential safety risk which lock steering by broken coupling. I send a mail to beaverton Hyundai about this and try to get recall service but they didn't reply my mail.”
NHTSA complaint #11094018, filed 2018-05, 50,000 miles“My Hyundai Azera has been diagnosed with a malfunction of a motor driven steering coupling , after further research online I have noticed that there are multiple complaints and issue with this same part on different model vehicle. There are some vehicle models that have been recalled for this particular part but my vehicle is not on the list. I feel that it should be Hyundai responsibility to recall all vehicles for the same issue...”
NHTSA complaint #10780155, filed 2015-10, 58,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10196577May 14, 2021The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 10191794Apr 13, 2021The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10144430Aug 30, 2018On some Sonata (YF, LF), Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV, LF HEV), Santa Fe (NC), and Azera (HG) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin provides information…
- 10110921Feb 27, 2017The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 42% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 3 | 33% |
| 2014 | 9 | 19% |
| 2013 | 33 | 29% |
| 2012 | 38 | 51% |
| 2011 | 4 | 20% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Azera
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Azera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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