2013 Hyundai Azera

50 mph dry, clear and straight road, Right Rear control arm broke causing the rear wheel to become detached from the car and causing the car to careen into oncoming lane before correcting and landing in the right-hand ditch. Could have been a disaster and only by grace was this not a disaster for me and an unknown oncoming car. Event was witnessed by people in 2 other cars and they both stopped and gave their names.

Vehicle steering wheel started giving a lag feedback about 9 months to 1 year ago. About 5 weeks ago, started noticing loud metal noise when going over bump with steering wheel being rotated. Did some research to find similar issues on Azera and many Hyundai Sonata and other vehicles where steering wheel rubber coupler were worn out. Later also saw many complains here for this vehicle alone. I found no recall has been giving to the Azera, while it was giving to Sonata and others. Had to take it to a mechanic to replace it, which charged for 4 hours of labor, and <$10 of part. The rubber couple was indeed worn out.

Steering problem started with an annoying dead spot of approximately 1/2 inch on center and now has expanded to approximately 2" accompanied by severe rattling on rough surfaces. Checked this condition on U-Tube and found it to be caused by a crumbling steering coupler in the electric steering assist unit. This same coupler was recalled in most Hyundai models EXCEPT the Azura. I believe its failure to be as grave a safety concern as it was in other models and erodes my confidence in Hyundai and in an otherwise trouble-free vehicle.

Clunking noise and shaking in the steering wheel. Initial research points to steering coupler which has been recalled on various other Hyundai models but not the Azera ( this is a frequent occurrence with Hyundai recalls since not as many Azeras were sold) The mechanic I took it to would not replace just the couple and quoted replacing the entire rack and pinion.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling into his driveway, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found that there were complaints about the failure of the steering coupler. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

The Azera uses the same part # for the Steering Coupler that was recalled on the Sonata and Elantra. This SAME part # is used in 3 other models which Hyundai did not recall and somehow was let off the hook for addressing. I have replaced one in a 2014 Santa Fe and 2013 Azera. I want to make sure the NHTSA is aware of the fact that the same part is used across multiple models, yet only 2 were recalled. This is unfair that we have to pay $400 for each car to replace a 5 dollar part that Hyundai has recalled. Below are the models and part numbers. Any help is greatly appreciated. Sonata, Elantra, Santa Fe, Azera, Veloster https://www.amazon.com/563152K000FFF-Flexible-Steering-Coupling-Veloster/dp/B07WSWHNCP

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clicking sound in the steering wheel while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that the longer the vehicle was driven, the louder the sound got. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the failure was with the steering coupler. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under the extended warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

The steering wheel coupler is defective. Steering became unstable. Rattle and shaking. It’s terrifying to drive and not know what’s wrong. Got told it was tires. Got told it was the alignment. Got told that it had something to do with the drive train.. too find out that it’s a $11 part.and to discover that Elantra and Sonata owners were notified but not Azera owners is just negligent behavior.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel started shuddering and was making an abnormal clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The VIN was not available.