Steering coupler. Hyundai has an extended warranty on it to 120k I think. My fiance has to get hers in for the same thing.

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There is NO play when you have a "mushed" coupler...it is a damper between the steering shaft and the EPS unit. (to be clear: there IS play between the EPS and shaft, but not the steering itself)

 

Thanks for replying. So is it a bad flex coupling steering damper? Looking to take it to a stateside shop this week. Any idea on how much this could cost. Also would it be dangerous if I let it go for awhile?

 

I missed the part about the play. My girlfriend's doesn't have any play, just the "thump" sound just off center and a slight binding you feel off center either way, while driving at highway speeds.

Maybe the vehicle in question has a bad coupler and something else like a loose tie rod?

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...there is a thump sound with about a 5% play in the overall motion from the 12:00 position.

 

Someone referred me to this thread. Same issue "there is a thump sound when you move the steering about 5-10 degrees one direction or the other." IN my case, it is not the tie-rod ends

 

Just watch the video on replacing the coupler. Seems like a very reasonable explanation. Since I have a 2012 Sonata Hybrid would that be covered under extended warranty? only have 66k miles

 

If you have an "extended Hyundai Platinum Warranty" or similar yes it should be covered.
If you are referring to the 10/100,000 stock warranty that is only for power train and will not cover this

 

There is an extended warranty on the steering coupler itself to 120k/10 years, at least for certain years and models.

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I replaced my coupler and did not find it an easy task (many here, say it is). Take your time and you can save a few hundred dollars...the part is about $2!

 

From the video, it looks tedious but straigtforward.

 

Just confirmed that the warranty on this coupling was extended
Hyundai

 

Just confirmed that the warranty on this coupling was extended
Hyundai

Too bad it wasn't extended to unlimited mileage like Kia did. I ended up paying...

 

I punched in the vin for my girlfriend's 2013 Sonata and it says it does not qualify. Maybe us Canadians got the shaft? I thought I remembered her getting the letter about the extended coverage but she's gotten a lot of letters about different recalls for the airbag and the connecting rod failure.

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I had the coupler changed at the dealer and they said the top plates were finished as well. My independent garage changed them today. I looked for cheap struts but not available now, due to Covid disruptions.

 

The Canadian dealer coupler guarantee, is for cars under 160.000 kms.

 

350Rocket, change dealership. My airbag recall came with a free loaner.

 

It's only an annoyance...I haven't heard anyone say it cause damage to their EPS interface. The shop manual says to remove the whole steering column, so ask around...some charge $400 for the job.

 

Quick update. I did get this fixed and it cost 430.00 out the door. But now I have to take it back cause my radio and clock are dead. Going on and off intermittently then eventually off. Figure they pinched a wire along the way.

 

My wife (therefore I ) have a 2013 Sonata Hybrid Limited which has the similar problem. And it's getting worse. I now get "reports" every other day; it used to be about once a month. This happens ONLY when the ignition is on and also happens when going over a bump, of which OK has many. Is this still the coupler problem? She's been told that the steering motor needs to be replaced at a cost of $1200 for the motor alone.

 

Does the recall apply to 2013 sonata? mine has only 78k miles, thanks

 

Old thread...they may replace it for free, I believe it's covered (DP Steve may chime-in).

 

This sounds like the recall for the steering wheel clock spring behind the airbag they will cover it

 

As I said I believe this has an extended warranty not based on mileage, but 15 or 20 yrs. That's why I was hoping "Mad Dog" would chime-in on this.

 

Sadly, I don't know if that is true..

When I type my VIN number on the website it says this..


Your Vehicle Qualifies.
Hyundai Motor America is revising the warranty for the rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (MDPS) assembly on 2007-2015 Elantra Sedans, 2009-2012 Elantra Touring models, 2011-2014 Sonata Sedans, and 2011-2015 Hybrid Sonata Sedans to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This coverage is automatic; there is no action needed on your behalf.

Maybe it's something that isn't out publicly yet? I see this one, but this isn't to do with the coupling https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10207802-0001.pdf
My car is also at 180k miles, so I don't think I have a shot.

 

I changed the coupler (before this came out) and at my advanced age, was a super PITA.

 

Yes, EPS is an assist attached to the steering column, there is NO loss of movement like the old type of worm-gear steering box. WTF on those guys!

 

I punched in the vin for my girlfriend's 2013 Sonata and it says it does not qualify.

 

That's quite disappointing