Hyundai i30 steering knock or clunk: Is your Hyundai clunking?
The Hyundai i30 steering knock is very common problem in these models and it tends to happen just outside the warranty period. Wear and tear of a part inside the power steering is most commonly the cause of the knocking or clunking sound. We have found this common on FD and now the later GD models too!
The good news is that you don’t have to go back to the dealer to have the steering knock fixed! Thankfully we can look after your Hyundai steering problems, including repairs or replacement, at our workshop in Ashmore on the Gold Coast. We are experts in this area and carry out this repair on a weekly basis! We always have the parts in stock for this one.
How the Hyundai i30 Steering Clunk is fixed
It’s a relatively involved job to fix the Hyundai i30 steering knock and will usually be completed within 3 hours. While the process takes some time, the necessary replacements parts are cheap, just a little plastic bush usually around $30.
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- Hyundai i30 steering column
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- Hyundai i30 star-shaped column bush
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- Hyundai i30 column motor
Power steering in the Hyundai is different to what most people are familiar with. There is a motor attached to the steering column which gives the power steering assistance, and the steering is electronic.
After wearing out and losing its gears / teeth (which stop it from meshing) the plastic star-shaped bush tends to fail. As a result, this creates the hideous knocking or clunking noise. If left for too long we have seen the gear on the motor wear out too.
In some instances we have also seen the steering unit joint have problems but this isn’t as common. The joint is very quick to replace, especially once the steering column has been removed – similar to the plastic bush.
This isn’t a repair that I would recommend to have go at yourself. Once the bush has been replaced the the steering column has been put back together, the ESP will usually illuminate. This happens due to the fact that the steering electronics will need to be reset / recalibrated with a specialist scan tool – which fortunately we have at our workshop. There has been some instances have damaged the gear on the EPS column which has resulted in a complete steering column replacement.
It’s best to have this repair carried out as soon as possible after you hear the knock noise. Otherwise it can cause other issues with the steering column which makes things alot more costly.
Call us for your Hyundai i30 steering repairs. 0498 149 337
Something also worth noting, we have had instances where the power steering motor has failed causing there to be no Power Steering assistance. In these cases we have had to replace the complete steering column assembly. We can sometimes source a refurbished unit.
Hyundai I30 Steering Column disassembled
Another piece of information that we would like to share is that we have now had 3 vehicles that have presented a noise after the replacement of the steering column bush. Each of these vehicles had repairs carried out at other workshops and all were found to have either a faulty airbag clock spring due to incorrect fitment of the airbag clock spring itself and another had a noisy steering motor which appeared to have been lined up incorrectly on re installation . When you are choosing a mechanic to carry out this repair for you, please ensure they have some experience in these.
We can also fix the same fault in your Hyundai I40, Velostar, sonata and some Kia Models such as the Kia Koup. The Hyundai Accent does not appear to be in the same category.
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Thank you for the explanation on cause of steering knock.
Would you give me an estimate to rectify problem please.
Hi Barry, you’re welcome, happy to help. Our workshop charges $330 for this repair and it usually takes 3 hours.
Hi Nick , Paul here.We had the coupling replaced but since thenhave regularly lost power steering. It was sorted by turning the car off and it would be fine .Recently we lost power steering again permanently. HYundai want big dollars. What is the ball park for your reconditioned MDPS replacement
CHeere
Hi Paul,
Have sent you an email directly.
Kind Regards
Nick
Hi
My 2009 i30 has this problem. Unfortunately for me, you guys are based in the GC and I’m across the country in WA. Do you have a branch on this side or know of anyone in WA who could do the repairs. Can you please tell me how much you charge.
Hi Vis, unfortunately we don’t have any contacts in WA for this repair. Sorry we can’t help further. Our workshop charges $330 for this repair and it usually takes 3 hours.
What dort of cost is this
I have a 2011 Accent doing the same thing
Hi Junelle, we’ve responded to you by email, but for others who may have a similar problem – unfortunately the Hyundai Accents are a different design to the Hyundai i30 and we’re not aware of a repair for this problem. However you’re more than welcome to book in your car and we can investigate.
Hi there,
I have a 2009 Hyundai i30. I have been told that the entire steering shaft/drive shaft (whatever it’s called) has to be replaced to rectify the problem and that the part alone will cost me $3900. Something about there being metal on metal?
They are telling me that other models only require a small part to be replaced but this particular model needs to have the whole thing replaced. Am I being taken for a ride here?
Hi Mel,
We’ve sent you a private message regarding this. Looking forward to helping you with your issue.
Cheers,
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Hi,
Same thing happened to my car too. Brought it to the dealer to fix the knocking sound and EPS and ESP OFF lights problem, then they replaced the coupling with price much steeper than your quote. A week later, the same problem came again, they said the steering column has to be replaced which would cost over 5k. Could you advise if it’s sensible and how much should I expect if I bring it to independent mechanic? Too bad that I’m in Syd and can’t visit you guys.
Hi Mike,
We’ve sent you a private message via email.
Cheers,
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Hi Nick,
seen this blog on the net, I’ve got the same problem as Mike. I’m in Sydney and have been told to replace the steering column, which would cost about $5000 not including labour.
I30, 2010 model.
Could you advise, if there are other options, or can you recommend someone in Sydney?
Thanks.
Hi,
Try Ashbury Service Centre.
22 Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193
Phone: (02) 9716 6415
Cost should be around $420 from what they’re telling me.
Kind Regards
Nick
Hi i have an i30 that has a clunk in the steering. Could i book in to get it looked at please
Hi Katie,
You can definitely book it in with us. Just give us a call or email us your best time and day and we can go from there.
Cheers,
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Hi my car has just started making that noise, and yeah you’re right 9 days post warranty. Big surprise Hyundai wont fix it at their cost. Any place in sydney you would recommend that do this work like you guys for similar cost?
Hi Tiffany,
Try Ashbury Service Centre.
22 Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193
Phone: (02) 9716 6415
Cost should be around $420 from what they’re telling me.
Kind Regards
Nick
HI, my Daughters 2009 I30 has this clunk problem as well. Can you tell me where in Sydney (Northern Beaches) you know can do the job properly at fair price.
Hi Michael,
We have replied directly to your email. Please get in touch if you haven’t received.
Kind regards
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Hi, If I was on the GC, I’d be making an appointment with you! I’m in southern Sydney and my regular mechanic is hesitant on doing this job to my 2010 i30.
Similar to the last person, do you know of anywhere in southern Sydney that is able to do the job for a fair price? (I am in Sutherland Shire)
Thanks in advance,
Peter
Hi Peter,
Try Ashbury Service Centre.
22 Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193
Phone: (02) 9716 6415
Cost should be around $420 from what they’re telling me.
Kind Regards
Nick
Hi,
I seem to have the clunking problem but my car is a Hyundai Accent diesel hatchback it’s a late 2011-12 model. Can you fix this problem and how much please?
Hi Mary,
Thank you for the message. I’m yet to change one in an Accent however if you would like to book it in I’d be more than happy to check it out. From what I’m led to believe they are the very similar to I30 so can’t see reason that it won’t be able to be fixed. If we book you in and for whatever reason it can’t be sorted, there won’t be any charge to you. We still have some appointments available for this week
Kind regards
Nick
Hi, My 2008 i30 has the steering clunk as well. I’d be an immediate customer if I was on the Gold Coast.
Could you please possibly recommend someone who can do the job in southern Sydney (I’m in the Sutherland Shire) for a fair price?
Regards,
Peter
Hi Peter,
Try Ashbury Service Centre.
22 Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193
Phone: (02) 9716 6415
Cost should be around $420 from what they’re telling me.
Kind Regards
Nick
Hi Nick,
My girlfriend drives a 2011 Hyundai i30, and I have noticed that her steering wheel seems to slip when turning (or perhaps has a knock). This has been going on for a few months but has never been fixed. Today when she jumped in the car both the Electronic Power Steering and Traction Control lights were illuminated. I have read that this is a common occurrence but the weird thing is that her power steering has not stopped working?…
Do you think that if the steering does have a knock, that maybe the EPS and TC lights are connected to the steering knock? – And is there any reason why these lights have illuminated but her power steering is still working?
Regards, Tom
Hi Tom,
We have replied to your email directly, please let us know if you haven’t received it.
Kind Regards
Ashmore RWC and Automotive.
Highly recommend the Ashbury Service Centre. They fixed the issue in a few hours for approx $460. Great business!
Just be mindful of Saturday opening hours is every 2nd Sat.
I had my usual mechanic quote me $1800! So glad I found this blog/comments and Ashbury Service Centre in Sydney is the way to go!
Thank you for the feedback Sarah. It’s good to know that we have someone down that way that we can recommend as it is a specialised repair.
Kind regards
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services
Hi, my husband’s car has just started clucking at the steering wheel he thinks it’s this coupler. He has a 2012 Elantra with under 40,000 on the clock. What would it cost to fix.regards Julie
Hi Julie,
Have sent you an email directly.
Kind Regards
Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services.