2013 Hyundai Santa FE Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 16%of 605 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,142miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 16% of the 605 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,142 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the highway doing 65mph my steering all of the sudden got hard and the steering light indicator came on the dash board. I was able to make it to work with out any power sterring but made it a tough ride”
NHTSA complaint #11286556, filed 2019-12, 30 miles“When I drive my car there is a clicking sound from the steering column while I'm driving, turning and when I hit bumps. My car will drift left or right while driving. This is my only means of transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #11271699, filed 2019-10, 89,000 miles“I just bought this car a couple of days ago. The steering on this car is dangerous! It will not drive in a straight line. Read all over the internet, there are numerous complaints on this same issue. This is a safety issue and needs a recall immediately. I have two children in the car with me. This scares me!! Please, please, please get a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport immediately!!”
NHTSA complaint #10547165, filed 2013-10, 50 miles“Steering felt weird from the moment I left the lot with my new car. Test drive on a similar vehicle was fine. The car wanders all over the road, requires constant steering to keep a straight track. My 40 mile trip home was spent fighting the wheel, not enjoying my new car....which I love otherwise. I will not keep this car if the steering cannot be fixed, other driver's have had the same complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10543230, filed 2013-09, 145 miles“There is another complaint with regards to steering. The vehicle drifts left and right, also I am fighting with the steering when making turns. Dealer service dept. Was notified and my vehicle had a front end alignment and still has the same problem. Told the service dept again that same problem exists and was told that the technician could not find the problem. Their is a problem and no one wants to fix it. I hope some one looks into this.”
NHTSA complaint #10563110, filed 2014-02, 1,798 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10059635Mar 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 | 27 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 52 | 11% |
| 2013 | 95 | 16% |
| 2012 | 16 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 11% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 17 | 5% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 38 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 10% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
273 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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