2011 Hyundai Sonata
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 3,376 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Sonata model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 116 involved a crash and 112 involved a fire. 85 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineDec 28, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Campaign 18V934000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerFeb 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Campaign 18V137000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerOct 4, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Campaign 17V617000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageMar 8, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Campaign 17V152000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemApr 5, 2016
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.
Campaign 16V190000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchNov 16, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.
Campaign 15V759000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, springs, coil springsOct 7, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
Campaign 15V629000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineSep 10, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.
Campaign 15V568000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.
Campaign 14V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.
If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.
Campaign 14V433000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box, shaft sectorOct 1, 2010
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-787-999-3333.
Campaign 10V457000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box, shaft sectorSep 20, 2010
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 10V426000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 2, 2010
HYUNDAI-KIA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010. THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR LOCK SWITCH CAN REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION.
THE DOOR MAY NOT BE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER.
HYUNDAI-KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPLACING LATCHES AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 10V070000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Other or unspecified, Oct 22, 2016
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN SOUTH FLORIDA. AFTER "REPAIRING" THE AIR BAG SIGNAL, IT HAS REAPPEARED ON AT LEAST FOUR TRIPS TO THE DEALER. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIR (INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLES) THE FOLLOWING ISSUES STILL OCCUR; 1) THE OIL INDICATOR LIGHTS AND THE TACHOMETER LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY, 2) THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OFF, THE COMES BACK AGAIN IN FEW MINUTES, 3) THE LOW AIR LIGHT COMES FOR MY TIRES, 4) ENGINE LIGHT, AND 5) SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR WENT UP AND DOWN WITH THE VEHICLE TRAVELING AT THE SAME SPEED. THE VEHICLE IS CLOSE TO 76,000 MILES. THE ABOVE INDICATED EVENTS OCCURRED PRIMARILY WHILE DRIVING IN CITY STREETS. HOWEVER, SOME OF THEM WERE EXPERIENCED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.
Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPAIRED THE AIR BAG ON DECEMBER 13, 2016. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. UPDATED 01/12/17.*JB
Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING A RECALL REPAIR FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ILLUMINATION WAS DUE TO A DISCONNECTED PART. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO RECONNECT THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS EVERYONE ELSE. THE SOUND OF SOMETHING LOOSE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND CLUNKING NOISE HAS BECOME HORRIBLE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR AT A STAND STILL, I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEAR THE NOISE. I CHECKED THE YEAR OF PRODUCTION OF MY VEHICLE AND IT DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL; HOWEVER, IT SEEMS A LITTLE IRRESPONSIBLE OF HYUNDAI TO NOT RECALL ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT JUST A NUISANCE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND HAS ONLY BECOME WORSE WITH TIME. I WILL BE CONTACTING HYUNDAI TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE. IN THE INSTANCE THEY REFUSE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE CURRENT WARRANTY I WILL BE CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY. SAFETY HAZARDS CANNOT BE IGNORED. *TR
Air bags, Oct 18, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF, STAYS ON CONTINUSLELY. CAR IS UP FOR INSPECTION IN A FEW MONTHS AND WILL NOT PASS A SAFETY INSPECTION. HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.(OR WORSE MAY HAPPEN)
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 18, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH BOARD TURNED ON FEW MONTHS AGO, THE CAR HAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. IT IS 2011 SONATA AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DASH BOARD LIGHT TURNED ON FEW MONTHS AGO AFTER 5 1/2 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR. I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY ASK FOR $160 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THAT AMOUNT WILL APPLY TO THE COST OF FIXING THE PROBLEM IF I DECIDES TO GO AHEAD OF FIXING THE AIRBAG LIGHTING PROBLEM, THE DEALER GAVE A ROUGH ESTIMATE BETWEEN $900 TO $1200 TO FIX THIS AIRBAG ISSUES. THEY ALSO SAID THE THE AIRBAG ONLY WARRANTY FOR 6 YEARS OR 60,000 MILES. I THOUGH THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES AS HYUNDAI ALWAYS ADVERTISED THAT. I SEARCHED ON THE WEB AND THERE ARE A RECALL ON AIRBAG FOR ELANTRA BUT NOT SONATA. IT IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE DEFECTED BECAUSE THIS IS THE ORIGINAL AIRBAG AND THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT AS I MENTIONED ABOVE. I SEEMED LIKE THE 10/100,000 WARRANTY IS JUST FOR ADVERTISEMENT PURPOSE AND THEY ARE NOT REALLY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT OR QUALITY. BTW - I EXCHANGED SOME EMAIL WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATION BUT IT DID NOT GO ANYWHERE.
Air bags, Oct 17, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THIS ISSUE CAUSED ME TO FAIL MY CAR INSPECTION BECAUSE IT IS A HAZARD IF I WAS TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY. THE COULD LEAD TO FATAL RESULTS.
Air bags, Oct 14, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR NO REASON AND CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER AND PAID &100. FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE CODE B1346 DRIVER AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH. MONITOR CURRENT DATA AND RESISTANCE ON DRIVER AIRBAG IS AT 10 OHMS AND WHEN MOVING STEERING WHEEL IT GOES INTO FAIL MODE. RECOMMEND NEW CLOCK SPRING A'S STEP ONE OF REPAIR. TO COMPLETE STEP ONE WILL COST AND ADDITIONAL $331. I HAVE READ ABOUT HUNDREDS OF CLOCK SPRING BEING FAULTY ON THIS MODEL AND WOULD APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION.
Air bags, Oct 12, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 11, 2016
STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE A SMALL "CLUNK" NOISE, WHICH HAS NOW PROGRESSED TO A LARGE "CLUNK" NOISE AND RATTLING OF THE WHEEL. THIS BEGAN SOME TIME AGO, PERHAPS 4 MONTHS, AND HAS JUST GOTTEN WORSE. I TOOK IT IN TO A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND REVIEW FOR RECALLS. WELL, AFTER HAVING TO PAY THEM $100.00 WITHOUT PREVIOUSLY HAVING AGREED TO, THEY TELL ME THE PART COSTS ABOUT $3.00, BUT WITH LABOR WOULD TOTAL $310.00!!!! THIS SHOULD FALL UNDER A RECALL. I HAVE SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE POST ONLINE ABOUT THE ISSUE. I SEE WHERE SOME PEOPLE GOT IT FIXED FOR FREE, AND OTHERS WHO HAD TO PAY! I EMAILED HYUNDAI TOO, PRIOR TO TAKING IT IN TO THE SHOP, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. NO HELP AT ALL. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY CAR, WHICH I PAID FULL PRICE FOR, WITH THE CONSTANT CLUNKING! MIND YOU, I HAVE CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND AM TERRIFIED I WILL EVENTUALLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE WHEEL AND CRASH.
Air bags, Oct 10, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON SOMEHOW AND NEVER GOES OFF. I HAVE HAD ANY ACCIDENTS BEFORE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS THE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO WORK WHEN A ACCIDENT HAPPENS.
Air bags, Oct 5, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ONE DAY AND NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS ON. THE LIGHT JUST STAYS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF - THE CODE THAT CAME BAK WAS FAULTY DBA, FAULTY CLOCK SPRING, FAULTY SRSCM - THERE APPEARS TO BE OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE AND APPARENTLY THIS MEANS THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OCCURS WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. SEE: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HYUNDAI/SONATA/2011/SEAT_BELTS_AIR_BAGS/AIR_BAGS.SHTML
Steering, Air bags, Oct 4, 2016, crash
TAKATA RECALL - MY FIANCEE WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT, THEN STOPPED AND ACCIDENTALLY TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE WHEN SHE PUT HER JACKET ON THE SEAT AND IT FELL ON THE FLOOR. SOON AFTER, SHE HIT A BUILDING AT LESS THAN 5 MPH SINCE THE CAR SLOWLY ACCELERATED WITH THE FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THE TRIP & RESET BUTTONS THAT WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL WERE BROKEN OFF AND BECAME SHRAPNEL THAT WENT RIGHT PAST HER FACE. LUCKILY SHE ONLY SUSTAINED BURNS AND BRUISING DUE TO THE AIRBAG, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF THAT SHRAPNEL HIT HER IN THE FACE OR CHEST. I WOULD LIKE TO FORMALLY MAKE A COMPLAINT STATING THAT THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS UNDER 5 MPH AND FURTHERMORE THE STEERING WHEEL SHOULD NOT HAVE SHRAPNEL BEING CREATED WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS.
Air bags, Oct 4, 2016, crash
THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A FEW MINUTES AGO. WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED THERE WAS A BIG BLACK HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT & A LOT OF SMOKE CAME OUT. WHEN I FIRST GOT TO THE HOSPITAL, THEY SAID I HAD PNEUMONIA , I GUESS FROM THE SMOKE, & FROM THERE THEY SAID I HAD ALL THESE BLOOD CLOTS.
Air bags, Oct 4, 2016, crash
I COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER CAR WHICH WAS CAUSED BY ANOTHER DRIVER ZIG ZAGGING ACROSS I 95. MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AS IT SHOULD, BUT THE PAIN IN MY CHEST WAS SO BAD THAT IT HURT TO BREATHE. NOW THEY SAY THAT I HAVE BLOOD CLOTS IN MY LEG & LUNGS, & WATER AROUND MY HEART . I NEVER HAD ANYTHING LIKE THAT UNTIL THE ACCIDENT. MY CAR WAS TOTALED & I AM IN THE HOSPITAL AT THIS TIME.
Air bags, Oct 3, 2016
"AIRBAG LIGHT RECALL" I HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN MY CAR NOW AND IT SEEMS LIKE A TON OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING OR HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE! THIS LIGHT POPPED ON ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ACCIDENTS, NOTHING ELSE CHANGED THE LIGHT JUST POPPED ON. I AM REQUESTING THAT THIS BE TURNED INTO A RECALL BECAUSE THIS IS NOT DUE TO ANYTHING THAT I HAVE DONE.
Air bags, Sep 26, 2016
I STARTED MY CAR ONE DAY AND NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. I WASN'T INVOLVED IN A WRECK OR HIT NO BUMP, JUST STARTED IT AND IT WAS ON.
Steering, Air bags, Wheels, Sep 23, 2016
THE STEERING COLUMN IS RATTLING AND SHAKING WHEN BRAKING AND OR REACHING A SPEED OF 60. IT IS CAUSING THE BALANCING OF TIRES WORN, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT.
Air bags, Sep 19, 2016
ONE DAY MY AIRBAG LIGHT JUST POPPED ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF AND I NEVER BE IN A ACCIDENT AND IT'S KIND OF FREAKING ME OUT A LITTLE
Steering, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Sep 18, 2016
#1TODAY 9/18/2016 WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I MADE MY FIRST STOP THE LIGHT WHEN OFF. WHEN I BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN THE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF.#2 I HAD TO PAY OVER THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HAVE MY STERLING COUPLER REPLACED IT STARTED WITH A LITTLE CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN TO THE RIGHT AND AFTERWARDS BEGAN TO PROGRESS AND GET LOUDER. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE AND VIBRATE UNTIL IT FELT AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE A LOSE.#3 THE LIGHTS ON MY CAR WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING IT'S VERY OBVIOUS AT NIGHT IT IS A SCARY SITUATION. ONE NIGHT THEY FLICKER AND DIDN'T WANT TO COME BACK ON RIGHT AWAY UNTIL I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL THEY CAME BACK ON. I CALLED MY HYUNDAI DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL BE AN 118 SERVICE CHARGED TO LOOK AT IT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY IS UP. I THEN CONTACTED HYUNDAI USA WHEN THEY FINALLY CONTACTED ME BACK THEY PRETTY MUCH TOLD ME THE SAME THING THE HYUNDAI DEALER SAID. THE PROBLEM WITH MY LIGHTS BEGAN IN 2012 BUT EVERY TIME IT TOOK THE CAR IN THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETECTED SO THEY WOULD SAY AND THIS WAS WHEN I WAS UNDER MY WARRANTY.
Air bags, Sep 18, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT EXTINGUISH. AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. THIS WEB SITE HAS REPORTED 97 COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO THE AIR BAG LIGHT. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HYUNDAI/SONATA/2011/SEAT_BELTS_AIR_BAGS/AIR_BAGS.SHTML DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A TAKATA AIRBAG SYSTEM OR NOT. EITHER WAY THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. APPARENTLY WITH THE LIGHT ON IN THIS MODEL, THE BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS CAR. THIS LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES, ALL CONDITIONS ON ALL ROADS. WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN VERY DRY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. LIGHT COME ON 9/18/2016
Air bags, Sep 16, 2016
I OWN A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED. A FEW DAYS AGO I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AND STAYED ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND STARTED THE VEHICLE BACK UP AND THE LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO TURN ON. I WENT TO CARCOMPLAINTS.COM AND THERE ARE 81 COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MOST OF THE ISSUES WERE THE AIRBAG COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF THIS IS THE CASE THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SPRINGS. ONCE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE ISSUE BESIDES TAKE IT TO HYUNDAI AND HAVE THEM RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE AND GET IT REPAIRED. THE REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT SEEM AT ALL CONCERNED FOR ME OR MY FAMILY SAFETY WITH HER RESPONSE. IF YOU COULD PLEASE RESEARCH THIS INFORMATION IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Air bags, Sep 16, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF - SERVICED REGULARLY - BROUGHT THIS TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS NOT COVERED THEY SAID CLOCK SPRING TIMER AND IT IS NOT ON RECALL LIST - THEY DID SAY IT IS UNSAFE IF AIRBAGS DEPLOY IF YOU SHOULD HIT A BUMP - EXTENDED WARRANTY DOESN'T TOUCH AIRBAGS...
Air bags, Service brakes, Sep 15, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT FELT AS IF THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD AND, SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WERE UNINJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
Air bags, Sep 14, 2016
TAKATA RECALL.. MY CAR IS NOT NEW, BUT IT IS LESS THAN 6YRS OLD AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON (WILL NOT SHUT THE [XXX] OFF EITHER. I CONTACT HYUNDAI THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING, WHICH WILL COST ME 400.93 DOLLARS TO FIX OR I WILL POSSIBLE DIE IN A CRASH. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, BECAUSE THIS IS NOT WEAR AND TEAR THIS IS A BUILDER MISHAP...THE FACT THAT THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE DEATH AND THEY WILL NOT FIX DUE TO SAFETY IS [XXX] INSANE...I QUEST THEY WILL NOT BE HAPPY UNTIL LAWSUITS COME IN PLACE DUE TO AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING (BECAUSE THE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ALWAYS COME ON, SO YOU WOULDN'T KNOW). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR