126 of the
1,768 complaints filed about the Hyundai Veloster
are about the steering —
7% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2013.
Over the last year, I’ve had to purchase three air conditioner switches after driving for several years with it being out the first one we replaced caused a small electrical fire as did all of the others. This has been an ongoing issue not just with my car, but my sister‘s in-laws who is a 2014 model I looked online. It has been reported over the years basically since the cars come out of this same issue can you please Issue a safety recall before somebody’s house or vehicle or both catches fire completely. This is not safe at all. I have already put in a request for the safety recall on several other occasions this is unacceptable unsafe and a very large problem across the United States since this vehicle has come out please do something.
NHTSA complaint #11627898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal clicking sound emanating from the front of the vehicle, after which she became aware that there was excessive left and right play in the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #11620566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
On going issue since 2016 with the failure of the rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (MDPS) assembly. Loose steering, knocking noise, worsening overtime. Known issue with the Hyundai Elantra and recall issued for the same part and issue on the Elantra. But not for the Veloster, service department acknowledged identical part usage in Veloster and MDPS assembly is failing in the Veloster with same safety issues. But since no recall have been issued full cost of replacement passed to consumer. $5 dollar rubber coupler, +$500 labor.
NHTSA complaint #11613338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving and trying to travel in a straight line the steering wheel would bind snd stick while trying make slight corrections. This would cause the vehicle to constantly swerve from side to side. The Hyundai dealer (Classic Hyundai) misdiagnosed the problem and claimed the car needed new strut bearings. An independent consultant found it was caused by an open ball bearing on the steering shaft just under the steering wheel. The bearing did not have proper dust seals and therefore allowed dirt to enter rolling race area cause the binding. This is a Hyundai design fault and should have be subject to a recall.
NHTSA complaint #11596988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving my steering wheel will lock up and I’ll get an error message for lane keep assist on the dash. I never use lane keep assist so even when it’s off it does this. I have to keep turning my car off and back on for my steering wheel to unlock and the error will disappear.
NHTSA complaint #11595539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving the vehicle has stalled/engine shuts off at different speeds and also while the vehicle's steering wheel is turned to move it into a different direction (for example making a right turn at a perpendicular street/road). There is a concern for the operator's safety and others operating around a stalling vehicle especially at higher velocity/speeds and when traffic is heavy. The dealership has recommended an engine replacement, not sure if the dealer has been able to reproduce the problem. Currently, the vehicle has only been inspected by a dealership. The flashing engine light first appeared on 06/07/2024, this would be the second time the vehicle stalled (engine shut off) on the same day.
NHTSA complaint #11594926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown but it threw the abs light on and off and then the oil change light come on and it stared ticking after it shut off and then I turned it on and the ticking got worse and louder and steering was cliking so I parked it and it would not go over 20 mph or pull a hill so It’s been parked ever since
NHTSA complaint #11581834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I had cruise control enabled while driving down the highway. When entering a sweeper turn, the steering wheel locked up completely and could only be moved about 1cm either direction. If this had happened on any mild turn this would have resulted in a crash. The steering wheel locked up entirely at 50mph. I was able to slowly get the car to the side of the road utilizing the 1cm of freeplay in the steering wheel. Steering would not return until I restarted the car. No lights appeared on the dash before, during, or after the incident. Component that failed was 56320-K9000 Power Pack Assembly. Dealer replaced this under warranty after the ECU revealed the component had failed. The component is no longer available for inspection. STEERING GEAR BOX POWER PACK (R-MDPS)|STEERING GEAR BOX POWER PACK (R-MDPS)|STEERING GEAR BOX POWER PACK (R-MDPS)
NHTSA complaint #11578325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was driving and then all the sudden my APS light came on and my battery light next, I was driving and my car stopped moving in the middle of the road.
NHTSA complaint #11563694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steering coupler is the issue. I have seen hundreds of complaints about Veloster's having issues with steering couplers but yet no recall. Ridiculous! This needs to be recalled and is a major safety issue.
NHTSA complaint #11547178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The steering coupler for the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) was disentegrated mostly. There are 8 cutouts on the coupler. 4 catch the motor and 4 catch the steering box. Its original and made of soft rubber. The steering always seemed vague for a sports car. The new coupler Dorman 926-990 looks like a urethane, some type of firmer material. The car steers perfectly now. The danger is from the chance that the coupler wouldn't catch when turning the steering wheel which supplies input to the MPDS and the steering wheel would turn and the front wheels wouldn't or maybe only sort of follow the intended direction.
NHTSA complaint #11541178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
When I took my car to the Hyundai dealer for recalls in April 2023 after they completed the service my steering coupler broke and I was told it would cost me 292.00 to repair. I went this morning to get tires at flynn's and they gave me a technical service bulletin 14-st-002-1 re: the steering coupler and told me to call Hyundai because it should be replaced for free. I phoned Hyundai dealer and they stated this does not apply to my particular vin #. It is definitely broken and should be applied to this vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11538089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES ISSUES WHEN BRAKING THAT CAN MAKE ME ALMMOST LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, MY RESEARCH FOUND THAT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COUPLER. HYUNDAI HAS A RECALL FOR THIS ON OTHER MODELS ELANTRA AND SONATA (SAME YEAR AS MY VEHICLE) HOWEVER THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED THE MODEL I OWN, THE VELOSTER. I HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR SO THAT I CAN FEEL SAFE AN NOT ONLY PROTECT MYSELF BUT BY ALSO PROTECTING OTHER DRIVERS SINCE IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND BREAKING. MY INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS MANY OTHER VELOSTER OWNERS ARE FACING THIS ISSUE AS WELL. I MADE A COMPLAINT WITH HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE HOWEVER AFTER TAKING MY COMPLAINT I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY FOLLOW UP RESPONSE AND I HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM BACK AND EMAILING THEM BUT MY CASE MANAGER HAS NOT RESPONDED. FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS AND SEE IF A RECALL CAN BE IMPLEMENTED ON THE VELOSTER AS IT HAS FOR THE OTHER HYUNDAI MODELS. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11536466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steering wheel is clicking with the slightest movement. After diagnostic at Hyundai they stated its a known issue , yet no recall for this model has been put out yet. Only on other Hyundai's. The diagnostic result given was the coupling was going bad. If this effects your ability to steer your vehicle I feel like this should be a safety recall. I have located several complaints about this same issue. On the veloster forum there are multiple people experiencing this same issue.
NHTSA complaint #11535589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become loosened and was shaking while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the plastic bushing inside the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic that there might have been a recall on the vehicle related to the failure. The mechanic referred him to the dealer. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle, and he was then referred to the NHTSA.gov website. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #11519813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steering coupler went out at 23,000 miles. Not covered under warranty according to Hyundai leading to repairs in excess of $500. Many Hyundai’s have this problem and if it goes out completely the vehicle no longer has electric steering assist, the steering wheel makes a clunking sound, and the car drifts all over the road.
NHTSA complaint #11499595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left or right turn, he felt a clicking sensation in the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the steering coupling needed to be replaced. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled for the following month. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
NHTSA complaint #11498369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
- The steering feels sticky and has "play" when trying to stay centered on the road. It is most notable on straight freeways at higher speeds (60 - 75 MPH). - The safety issue is driver control and risk to driver, riders and other vehicle/drivers. The steering needs constant attention and adjustment. - The dealer confirmed its existing the first time and Hyundai eventually repaired it in 2019. The issue returned in 2021 and 2022 and the dealer confirmed it again on December 13, 2022, but Hyundai warranty declined to repair. - No other action has been initiated to review the issue with my call. A simple google search and visiting Hyundai owner forum websites show that many drivers/owners experience similar issues and do not know that it's a much larger issue or potential flaw in the steering design. - I'm not aware of any car computer codes associated with the issue. The car has been documented with Chico Hyundai multiple times, so they would have that information. - FYI, this is the second occurrence, Hyundai eventually agreed to replace the steering column in 2019 after multiple visits to dealer and elevating my concern. I understand Hyundai eventually issued a service bulletin for a fix for other Hyundai owners with similar complaints. Unfortunately, after the steering column was replaced, the issue has returned. Efforts to get Hyundai to repair the re-occurring issue have failed. -While I can simply sell the car to an un-suspecting party, it seems wrong not to try to bring up the issue to you.
NHTSA complaint #11497768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the power steering failed. The contact stated that he was able to drive to his residence by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure unless the warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 17,990.
NHTSA complaint #11493545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Same issue as numerous other Hyundai Veloster owners: steering coupler causing excessive movement in the steering column and making a clicking sound when turning the wheel. Hyundai has done a recall on this part for Elantra and Sonata models, but not the Veloster. The issue has been confirmed by an independent service center.
NHTSA complaint #11488809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.