2012 Hyundai Azera steering problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Hyundai Azera — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“MDPS coupler failure similar to failure included in warranty extensions for Sonatas/Elantras. Since Azera is not part of the recall, I ended up paying for the repairs. Contacted HyundaiUSA and lodged a complaint (case number - 20194065). I was told that reimbursement will not be given. Hence…”
filed Aug 24, 2022
“The steering on this vehicle started to have some play in it, including some intense vibrating as I drove down the road. My analysis is that the coupler within the steering motor is made of a flimsy material that breaks down relatively easily. This issue has obviously become clear to Hyundai, as…”
filed Dec 16, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Azera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Azera | 8 | 17% |
| 2013 Azera | 33 | 29% |
| 2011 Azera | 4 | 20% |
| 2009 Azera | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Azera | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Azera | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Azera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.