| Issue ID | 1653941 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11319287 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/03/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started out with the steering wheel having a lot of play and small clicking noises with sharp turns, this has gotten progressively worse. If i go over a speed bump or even slightly adjust the wheel in street traffic there is a clicking sound in the steering column. On a small highway when i accelerate to 65mph the steering wheel shakes and jerks back and forth to the point of nearly losing control and there is a constant clicking noise. I took the vehicle in to be serviced and was told the problem is a plastic coupler within the steering column. I was told this is a widely known issue and it should be recalled. I did my own research on line and i am very unsettled with what i read. Several people have complained of this issue yet nothing has been done. This is very dangerous and a very expensive repair that can only be done at the hyundai dealership. This needs to be addressed and a recall issued asap. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAWTON, OK |
| VIN pattern | KM8SRDHF2DUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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