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SteeringPart report

2016 Hyundai Azera Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
20%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
34,196miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Hyundai Azera, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,196 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The steering would almost lock up when trying to make small adjustments. Doesn't seem to happen (or I have not not noticed it) in town, but definitely noticable during highway driving. I feel this to be a hazard in case I need to make a sudden steering change. Brought it in to the dealership, and they indicated it was an alignment issue, not covered under warranty. Paid $120 for alignment and it seemed to be ok for a little bit. Issue is back now 11,000 miles later. I found a TSB on a similar issue, which I noted to the dealership, and they informed me that they were not related.”

NHTSA complaint #11402797, filed 2021-03, 36,393 miles

“The steering seems to lock or stick in position while driving. It sometime takes considerable force to make the steering turn,. The action needed to break the steering free causes the vehicle to swerve. At highway speed, especially under slippery conditions, this could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. There is also noise coming from the steering column while turning. We leased the can when it was new and purchased it when the lease was expired, so I know the history of this vehicle. There have been no accidents or damage to the vehicle so far. The vehicle has 32,000 miles on it now. …”

NHTSA complaint #11395198, filed 2021-02, 32,000 miles

“I have been driving for 55 years, so I have a pretty good handle on normal as it pertains to driving. For the last couple of years I have noticed that the steering on my car sticks as I travel on nearly straight roads. It does not seem to pose a safety risk, but is very annoying as it causes the driver to over correct steering when it breaks free of the sticking . This is not an occasional event, but a continuous, ongoing one. It is not noticeable when making turns. I have never had this problem analyzed due to the dealership costs.”

NHTSA complaint #11428927, filed 2021-08

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017542%
2016320%
2015333%
2014919%
20133329%
20123851%
2011420%
2010113%
200914%
200732%
200653%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Azera

Air bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Azera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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