2013 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 342about this part
- Share
- 18%of 1,917 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 342 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 18% of the 1,917 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ikus bought car 3 weeks ago 11000 dollars was comming home was turning left in my neighborhood an motor died I could barley turn wheel was almost hit by a semi truck doing 50 MPH an then almost wrecked I zcoudnt turn wheel back straight because no power because engine failure I coudve died or someone who didnt havee same stremgh to turn wheel im poor now poorer car payment no car”
NHTSA complaint #11408284, filed 2021-04, 70,000 miles“When driving, my steering wheel shakes/rattles major on highway to wear I have to hold the steering tighter to try to make it more secure. It also shakes/rattles just driving through the city at lower speeds. It does not feel safe, secure or normal for this to be occurring. It feels like it is the entire steering column that is having issues and just seems to be getting worse over time.”
NHTSA complaint #11355164, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles“Steering coupler is broken but I can't get it fixed because the extend warranty only goes to 100,000 miles! I'm over that mileage! The part is very cheap but the labor to get it replaced is over $300. Please make this a recall for everyone asap!!! It is not safe for us to be driving with this broken part!!”
NHTSA complaint #11355651, filed 2020-09, 110,000 miles“Was at a repair shop last week and was told I needed to look into a recall for my steering wheel. It makes a loud noise when adjusted or when wheel turned like a clunk noise. When I checked my VIN # it showed no recall. So now I' am a bit concerned that maybe my VIN, make and model didn't show affected by this recall but is affected. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11033192, filed 2017-10, 58,000 miles“My Hyundai Sonata 2013 steering column makes a clunk and knocking sound when turning the steering wheel. And recently it is getting worse especially when going over bumps and raises a cause of awareness as it is a manufacturing defect. I took it to the dealership, with an inspection and was told steering coupler needs replacement. At at 130, 000 miles I am out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11090810, filed 2018-04, 130,000 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…
- 10110926Feb 27, 2017Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF…
- 10110922Feb 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…
- 10060972Feb 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 173 | 23% |
| 2016 | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 | 74 | 6% |
| 2014 | 65 | 9% |
| 2013 | 342 | 18% |
| 2012 | 301 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1,171 | 35% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
739 complaintsElectrical system
261 complaintsFuel system
211 complaintsExterior lighting
197 complaintsOther or unknown
181 complaintsBrakes
149 complaintsAir bags
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsSeat belts
62 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsSuspension
48 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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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