2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Steering Problems

“When the vehicle is in motion, the steering column clicks when turned both left and right. The car rattles loudly when you drive over covered man hole covers, bumps, or anything that's not level pavement. I thought it was the wheel bearing but my mechanic looked at the car yesterday and advised it is the steering column.”

“Car gets very wobbly when going 79 MPH.. I can hear a rattling in the steering column when I go over a bump. Steering wheel is loose and doesn't always engage right away.”

“Upon obtaining my state inspection a couple weeks ago around 60k miles, my mechanic pointed out a slight thunk when turning the steering wheel and said to check for recalls. Since then it has become increasingly more noticeable. It thunks or clicks just to the right or left of center. First I only noticed it when parked, now I notice it when driving and the steering column rattles very loud when I go over even a small bump in the road. I am concerned that it is getting worse and trying to get an appointment to have it looked at. …”

“I have had to change my break lights 8 times since january. Both my rear left and right brake lamps keep burning out constantly, even though I've replaced the bulbs many times. I have now received 2 warnings about it. I have taken my car into Hyundai and after a lot of frustration they do a temporary fix then it happens again. This is huge safety issue, as brake lights are required by law, and if they aren't working properly, they pose a huge risk to driver and those around. Other sonatas are on recall for this but I am being told my VIN does not qualify. …”

“A loud rattle started sounding in the steering column when going over even small bumps. The steering wheel had excessive play in it. The dealer replaced the steering column flexible coupling free of charge. I saw a similar complaint on this issue and feel there should be a notice (recall?) about this since it could be a serious safety issue.”