How common are steering problems in the 2012 Hyundai Azera?

NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2012 Azera, which is 51% of all 74 complaints filed for that model year — the highest steering share among Azera model years.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Azera?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Azera, though owners note that a similar motor-driven power steering coupling issue was covered under extended warranty on Elantra and Sonata models.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Azera is 61,498.5 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

What does the steering problem feel or sound like?

Owners commonly describe a clicking or clunking noise when turning the wheel, pulling to the right, or the wheel becoming hard to turn along with an EPS warning light.

2012 Hyundai Azera Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 38 of 74 total complaints (51%) filed for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, the highest share of any model year in this lineup. No related recall is listed, though many owners point to the motor-driven power steering coupling used on other Hyundai models. Median mileage at failure was 61,498.5.

Steering complaints: 38; 51% of 74
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,499 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a clicking or popping sound when turning the steering wheel left or right, sometimes even while the car is parked.
Several drivers report the vehicle pulling or drifting to the right, requiring constant pressure on the wheel to keep it straight.
Some report the EPS warning light coming on along with the steering suddenly becoming very hard to turn, almost locking up.
Multiple owners describe clunking or rattling noises from the steering when turning or driving over bumps.
At highway speed, some owners felt the steering wheel shake or vibrate with slight movement.
Several complaints mention a worn rubber flex coupling in the steering motor, the same part covered under extended warranty on Sonata and Elantra models but not on the Azera.

When 2012 Hyundai Azera steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2012, latest Aug 24, 2022.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Aug 2022; peak May 2020 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Azera

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Azera model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20065 (3%)
20073 (2%)
20080 (0%)
20091 (4%)
20101 (13%)
20114 (20%)
201238 (51%)
201333 (29%)
20149 (19%)
20153 (33%)
20163 (20%)
20175 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2012 Hyundai Azera?: NHTSA lists 38 steering complaints for the 2012 Azera, which is 51% of all 74 complaints filed for that model year — the highest steering share among Azera model years.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Azera?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Azera, though owners note that a similar motor-driven power steering coupling issue was covered under extended warranty on Elantra and Sonata models.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Azera is 61,498.5 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
What does the steering problem feel or sound like?: Owners commonly describe a clicking or clunking noise when turning the wheel, pulling to the right, or the wheel becoming hard to turn along with an EPS warning light.