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, Seat belts, Engine, Dec 25, 2018
TAKATA RECALL NOTICE, STEERING CONTROL BOX,SEAT BELT TENSIOER, DIP STICK, ENGINE METAL IN CRANKCASE, SIX RECALL TO DATE, 12/25/2018, AND THE SAFETY RECALLS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO "PART NOT AVAILABLE" PER DEALER. NOTE-STEERING CONTROL BOX IS IRRADICAL AND LOOSE. 130 MILES RT TO DEALER AND RENTAL CAR WHILE WAITING OVENIGHT FOR UNDER CARRIAGE COATING TO CURE.THIS CAR IS A LEMON, BOUGHT @ HART MOTORS, DALHART, TX, 2015. DEALER PUT ME INTO WELLS FARGO FINANCE AT 8% (CREDIT SCORE 810) OTHER BANKS CHARGE 4% ATM. THIS VETERAN GOT SCREWED AND STILL PAYING.AMARILLO TX DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR SAFETY EQUIPMENT. HOW LONG CAN THIS GO ON? NOT SAFE TO DRIVE! 100USD/MO INSURANCE WASTED BUT REQUIRED BY DEALER. POSSIBLE WRECK DAMAGE INDICATED BY WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ET AL IN MOTION . DOCS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 25, 2018
TAKATA RECALL IVA CONDUCIENDO Y AL FRENAR EN UNA LUZ SE ME DISPAR LA BOLSA DE AIRE Y EL CINTURN DE SEGURIDAD SE QUED TRABADO ESTO ME OCURRI EN LA CIUDAD QUE VIVO QUE ES HIALEAH 33018 EL DA 24 DE DICIEMBRE
Air bags, Engine, Dec 22, 2018, crash
MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA' RECALLED ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS REPLACED BY HYUNDAI MOTORS AMERICA FREE OF CHARGE IN AUGUST 2018, NO ONE WAS INJURED. HOWEVER, IN LESS THEN 2 MONTHS THE NEWLY REPLACED ENGINE ONCE AGAIN SEIZED UP BUT THIS TIME ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE HIT BY ANOTHER DRIVER TRAVELING AT 80 MPH. THE AIRBAGS, ALSO RECALLED DID NOT DEPLOY. FORTUNATELY, FOR MYSELF, I WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SECOND ENGINE SEIZE UP. THE DRIVER AT 6'4 AND 220 LBS SUFFERED 10 FRACTURED RIBS, STITCHES IN BOTH FRONT & BACK OF THE HEAD AS, WELL AS, POSSIBLE FUTURE BACK RELATED ISSUES. THE DRIVERS RIBS AND HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AT FULL FORCE, MYSELF AT 5'7 AND 145 LBS SURELY WOULD HAVE SLAMMED MY FACE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SUCH FORCE, LEAVING LITTLE CHANCE OF SURVIVAL. HYUNDAI MOTORS AMERICA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPLACING THEIR FAULTY RECALLED ENGINE WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME (FAULTY ENGINE), FAILING TO REMEDY THE RECALLED AIRBAGS AT THE TIME OF REPAIR, REMOVING THESE "DEATH TRAPS" OFF OF THE STREETS IMMEDIATELY, AS WELL AS, FULL COMPENSATION FOR THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY THE OTHER DRIVER WAS FOUND AT FAULT FOR DRIVING TO FAST AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STORED AND IS BEING EXAMINED BY ALL PARTIES INVOLVED, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AS WELL AS, SEVERAL ATTORNEYS. I HOPE THAT THIS WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ANOTHER MOTORIST, AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. PICTURES ATTACHED
Air bags, Dec 11, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ALL STAR TOYOTA OF BATON ROUGE (9150 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70815, (225) 925-2525) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL STAR HYUNDAI OF BATON ROUGE (10313 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816, (225) 274-0071) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11577274. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Air bags, Dec 8, 2018
I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM EXPRESSING ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECALL AND MY AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON. I TRAVEL FOR WORK AND IF AN ACCIDENT WAS TO OCCUR THE AIR BAG MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY. EVERY TIME I CALL, THEY SAY THAT THE MANUFACTURE HAVEN'T SENT IN THE PART YET TO FIX IT. THIS HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 3, 2018
I RECENTLY WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE 'HYUNDAI SONATA 2011' ON INTERSTATE 95 HIGHWAY, AND THEN RANDOMLY THE CAR STOPPED ON ME WHILE ACCELERATING.
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE COMPONENTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WORKED. THE HORN WAS DAMAGED AND WOULD NOT SOUND AND THE PHONE CONSOLE COMPONENTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAGS) AND 17V617000 (SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT PLANNED ON CALLING LEHMAN HYUNDAI (21400 NW 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33169, (866) 647-4751) REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,886.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAG, SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (BILLY NAVARRE HYUNDAI, 1280 E. COLLEGE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA) AND THE MANUFACTURER, WERE INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Nov 14, 2018
TAKATA RECALL...I RECEIVED A URGENT RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. I MADE MANY CALLS TO MY DEALERSHIP AND TO HYUNDAI CORPORATE OFFICES AND ALL I AM TOLD IS "THERE IS NO REMEDY YET". THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I BELIEVE THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD OFFER CAR RENTALS THAN TO HAVE CUSTOMER'S DRIVE IN A VEHICLE WITH AN UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG!
Steering, Air bags, Engine, Nov 13, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER (NORTH TOWN HYUNDAI, 7420 TRANSIT ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY) CLEARED ALL THE RECALL CODES THAT WERE PENDING ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE AND AIR BAG INDICATOR FAILURES STILL PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,457.
Steering, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 10, 2018
I HAVE TAKING MY CAR IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP SAN TAN HUNDAI FOR RECALL ISSUES ONCE ON 10/20/2017 AND AGAIN ON 11/08/2018 THE FIRST TIME I TOLD THEM THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL THEY TOLD MY THEY WANTED 300.00 TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS PART OF THE RECALL ON 11/08/18 I TOOK IN MY CARE FOR RECALL AS MY EPS IS OUT AND THEIR IS A RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT WANTED 99.00 TO INSPECT IT AND DID NOT CRE ABOUT THE RECALL WHEN WE BROUGHT THIS CARE IT HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT BUT WE WERE STUCK AND NOW WE CANT GET IT FIXTED AND IM A HEART PATIENT AND NEED THIS CAR FIXTED
Air bags, Nov 8, 2018
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG BEING IN DANGER OF "ELECTRICAL OVERSTRESS" CAUSING OPERATION FAILURE. THE LETTER SAID THEY WERE WORKING ON A FIX. PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE LETTER FOR THE FIX, MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I CALLED MIKE BROWN HYUNDAI (GRANBURY, TX) AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO THE WARRANTY WORK. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY SAID THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. HOWEVER MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ON. I FEEL THAT MY AIRBAG OVERHEATED PRIOR THE RECALL WORK THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT IT. THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS WOULD NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. I BELIEVE MY AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND IS UNSAFE.
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 27, 2018
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND I'VE BEEN TOLD BY DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF PROBLEMS IN THE ELECTRICAL STEERING SYSTEM. I'VE CHECKED NUMEROUS BLOGS AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2011 HYUNDAI SONATAS.
Air bags, Oct 16, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH THEN STRUCK A THIRD VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF FOUR INJURIES. NONE OF THE INJURIES REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUPERIOR HYUNDAI SOUTH (238 W MITCHELL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45232, (513) 598-8700) WHERE IT WAS DECLARED TOTALED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), BUT THEY REJECTED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM FOR A RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 16, 2018
FOUND OUT I HAD A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG AND THERE'S A RECALL ON MY STEERING COLUMN CALLED THE COMPANY AND THEY SAY THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME FOR THE STEERING
Air bags, Oct 15, 2018
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY HAS A LARGE CRACK DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 15, 2018
HYUNDAI ANNOUNCED A RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2018. TO DATE THERE HAS BEEN NO COMMUNICATION WHATSOEVER FROM HYUNDAI ON THE REMEDY OR REPAIR FOR THIS RECALL.
Air bags, Oct 13, 2018
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2011 SONATA SPORT. IT NOW HAS 41,634 MILES ON IT AND IS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED BY ME. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ON THE DASH SHOWS A SIGN THAT THERE IS AN AIR BAG PROBLEM. WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE FRONT SEAT, THE DIGITAL WORDS SAY NO PASSENGER AIR BAG ON. DEALER SAYS IT ISN'T COVERED BY REPAIR AND THAT IT IS A COSTLY INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR. I HAVE ANOTHER NEWER SANTA FEE ALSO.THE INDICATOR COMES ON WHILE PARKED AND MOVING
Air bags, Oct 10, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIGHT HAND DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. ALSO, THE CONTACT'S LEFT FOREARM WAS BURNED BY THE SENSATION OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE AFTER DEPLOYMENT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP. IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. *DT
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) OVER FOUR MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED HYUNDAI SERRAMONTE (1500 COLLINS AVE, COLMA, CA 94014, (650) 550-7250) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 24, 2018
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA (HYUNDAI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 SONATA 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 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. THERE IS NO FIX, BUT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PUT A STICKER ON MY SEATBELT.....
Steering, Air bags, Sep 20, 2018
STEERING LOCK LOOSE AND RATTLES WHEN TURNING AND WHEN DRIVING 70+MPH. (STARTED 2015) AIRBAG LIGHT RECENTLY TURNED ON AND STAYS ON. (STARTED SEPT 18/2018)
Air bags, Sep 19, 2018
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Air bags, Sep 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THEN TURNED OFF, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.