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2013 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1254121
Internal NHTSA #	10820534
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2013
File date	31/12/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Steering wheel clicking, lots of play in wheel happens when stationary, driving, and much worse with turning. Hyundai multi point inspection completed on 12/31/15, (note: fastest scheduled maintenance, ever: 2 hours!) problem identified as a bushing and not a safety issue. Repair not performed. Can schedule for the future. Technician aware that i was taking a long trip to georgia (440 miles). In ga the dealership identified a defective worn steering coupling part 56315-2k000-fff. Also noted only 12877 miles on the car and "this is a serious safety issue that would cause you to loose ability to steer car". Looked up issue on internet, many blogs on this issue from 2011 to 2013, complaint that hyundai will not issue a recall. Mechanics state, this is a "known defect" in the sonatas, but no recall has been made.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	12361
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CAPE CORAL, FL
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC3DHXXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Hyundai SONATA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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