| Issue ID | 1686437 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11352247 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clicking sound in steering column when turning wheel. Sound has gotten louder and more frequent with usage. This is during normal driving/turning. Occurances started out only over severe bumps and sharp turns, now much more frequent over small bumps and slight turns, even when stationary and turning wheel. Per internet complaint sites, the problem is widespread. Appears to be a cheap plastic coupling that is failing. Started at about 75000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZT3LBXDGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 25 |
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