2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems
- 64
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 64 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 21 records
- left right · 10 records
- straight line · 8 records
- side side · 8 records
- highway speeds · 7 records
- constantly correct · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Lots of lateral play (clicking sound)in steering even when not driving.while driving steering shakes violently.
ODI 11291717
Steering
Play in the steering wheel and a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel and under vehicle. From looking at vehicle forums appears to be steering gear used in electrical steering motor. Steering has play in it while stationary and while driving. Dealer contacted and said no recalls, unsure if covered under extended warranty dealer sold me.
ODI 11282453
Steering
2013 hyundai sante fe sport 'steering began a "hesitation", "lag", "play" when turning the steering wheel even slightly in either direction.' the problem will increased as 3 diferente certified mechanics already informed me. It appears all these problems are attributable to hyundai's election to use a cheap rubber coupler between the steering column and steering linkage.' 'the replacement part is $6.88. Hyundai…
Fire reported
ODI 11290001
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds and while the vehicle was stationary, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 11254075
Steering
2013 hyundai sante fe limited (purchased new) - 8/2/19 steering began to experience a "hesitation", "lag", "play" when turning the steering wheel even slightly in either direction. The problem increased in the "hesitation", "lag", "play" experienced. Performed search on the internet and found that hundreds of owners of hyundai across many models and years experiencing the same problem. A number owners experiencing…
ODI 11255866
Steering
Steering is malfunctioning, clicking, loose feeling, car sways while driving..not safe. Hyundai ignoring
ODI 11252654
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler was fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the independent mechanic for replacement of the coupler. The dealer (holler hyundai, [redacted], winter park, fl…
ODI 11156803
Steering
Steering column has started to make noise when going over lane dividers and other bumps in the road something is either loose or broken. Started around 70,000 miles. After reading other complaints (here) i'm taking it to the dealer for repair immediately.
ODI 11171794
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking noise and shook violently. The contact had to hold the steering wheel tightly to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to legacy hyundai ([redacted], mcdonough, ga 30253) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11118308
Steering
Universal joint in steering column is loose, causing play in the steering wheel. Happens when the car is moving or stationary.
ODI 11092030
Steering · Suspension
Steering / suspension. I purchased the vehicle new on 01.09.2014 out of the showroom. About 3-4 months later, i started to notice the steering and rough ride. The steering was like a vehicle with "jimmy legs" loose and all over the road. I took it back to the dealership to get checked out. First thing it was out of alignment on the front end (left toe -0.10d, right toe -0.09d). They checked the suspension and told…
ODI 11071737
Steering
My steering wheel clunks when turning, regardless of if it is stationary or moving. Was told it by the dealer it was a known issue with some steering wheel coupler and would be $1,500 out-of-pocket to fix.
ODI 11090270
Steering
Steering locks, doesn't recenter except with manual human forced correction as though the wheels were stuck in a rut (they aren't). Has happened multiple times since 2d year of vehicle ownership. Not consistent. Problem dissipated after battery failed and was replaced in 3rd year. Unknown if there is a correlation. Steering problem has recently returned. On interstate where many minor course corrections are made to…
ODI 11044005
Steering
LOOSE BOLT ON LOWER STEERING SHAFT.
ODI 10861986
Steering
When driving at speeds above 45 mph the car is unstable. It consistently swerves to the left and to the right forcing the driver to constantly adjust the steering. It does not matter what mode the steering is in. It does it in all three modes. It feels unsafe and unsettling. I truly hope hyundai comes up with a fix for this. Very dissatisfied.
ODI 10836815
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I was driving west on u.s. Hwy 80 at about 30 mph, after pulling out of a parking lot about 1 block before i lost control of my 2013 hyundai santa fe, at an intersection. It made a sharp right turn without my help at all. After hitting another vehicle and then jumping a large curb, i came to stop about 18" from a small tree. I was completely traumatized. The right front wheel had a blow out from the outside side…
Crash reported
ODI 10788476
Engine · Steering · Suspension
While turn left into a subdivision the steering would not re-center thus the car ran over a couple of large stones lining the roadway at the entrance. The abs did not engage. Finally the car stopped about 30 feet later. I was able to finally steer the car back on to the street. There is damage to the undercarriage, the inner wheel well on the right side was torn off, the left front air dam, the exhaust system, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10761903
Steering
The vehicle is a 2013 hyundai santa fe sport 2.0 turbo awd. I bought this vehicle new in nov 2012. The vehicle has known steering issues from hyundai motors usa. I had it in the hyundai dealer in reno nv last month to have alignment and front steering checked out again. I have had it in the dealer to complain about my steering but they keep stating that it all checks out? It is very difficult to maintain my lane and…
ODI 10716562
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While driving my awd santa-fe through snow. Snow begins to build up on tires and rims as due all vehicles. While having parked my santa-fe for 30-45 minutes or continually driving through snow and returning to drive said santa-fe you start to feel vibrations and then vehicle starts violently shuttering the faster u go. The snow throws off the wheel balance and makes car shutter violently. The only fix from dealer is…
ODI 10690518
Power Train · Steering
The steering wheel vibrate in every condition of road and the vehicle some times take to the left side. *tr
ODI 10672379
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle drifts from side to side at speeds above 40 mph. I've taken it to the dealership, they said there was no problem "its probably just the different driving modes on the steering wheel." they suggested to drive in "sport" mode which doesn't help.this is a major concern because its a huge safety issues and it must be addressed. There are too many complaints on the internet for this problem to be ignored. *tr
ODI 10676353
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Suspension
2013 hyundai santa fe 2.4 is having major steering issues. At speeds above 45mph the suv sways all over the road and is almost impossible to maintain control of. If you have any type of wind the suv will change lanes and if you slightly correct it over corrects. I have checked the tire pressure and the tires show no signs a wear. Also the fuel tank will only fill 3/4 full then you have to wait and ever so slowly put…
ODI 10663283
Steering · Unknown Or Other
You have to constantly fight the steering to keep the car from swaying to the left or right. *tr
ODI 10639960
Steering
February 28th, 2015 rebuttal hyundai consumer affairs case#[xxx] you failed again as not only did i advise you this dealer performed all the necessary to address this issue and made all your suggested recalculations but just like my issue with the fuel system on this same vehicle you just won't face the music. The very absurdness of the latest suggestion is amazing. In my conversations and documentation as another…
ODI 10691088
Steering
Car wanders from left to right, constantly having to correct steering. *tr
ODI 10597856