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: electrical system
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Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Apr 13, 2016
TO START WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ADDITIONALLY NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WILL WORK AT ALL. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND THESE SEEM TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH THE 2011 MODEL.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Apr 11, 2016
WHEN I PLACE MY CAR IN PARK THE CAR IS,TELLING ME TO SHIFT TO PARK BUT I'M ALREADY IN PARK. MY CAR WILL TURN OFF BUT MY NAVIGATION SCREEN STAYS ON. ALSO THE ENGINE PUSH TO START/STOP LIGHT WON'T TURN OFF. IN ADDITION I AM UNABLE TO USE MY FAVORITE TO LOCK THE DOORS BECAUSE IT THINKS MY KEYS ARE STILL IN THE VEHICLE SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT. THE CAR SEEMS TO STALL OCCASIONALLY AND I HAVE TO GAS IT TO PICK UP SPEEDS AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO MONTHS.
Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 10, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS CRUNK AND WILL NOT GO OFF. HAS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS. NO CAR ACCIDENTS EITHER.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 5, 2016
ECM COMPUTER FAILED. NOTHING WILL WORK. NOT ONLY UNDRIVABLE, IT IS UNSTARTABLE! HAD TO BE TOWED FROM OUR DRIVEWAY. (MANY SYSTEMS ON THIS CAR HAVE FAILED PREVIOUSLY!!) CANNOT GET LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR IT. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. HYUNDAIS ARE A JOKE!!
Electrical system, Mar 21, 2016
HAND BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T STAY ON. IF THE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED THE DASHBOARD DOESN'T INDICATE THAT IT'S ON. THE CAR STILL DRIVES AND DRIVER UNAWARE THAT THE HAND BRAKE IS ON APPLIES BRAKE CAUSING SEVERE SHARING AND LOOSING CONTROL OF CAR. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON STREET FOR 8 MILES WITH HAND BRAKE ON.
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER AN HOUR OF ATTEMPTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 2, 2016
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR YESTERDAY NORMALLY, THE CAR DID NOT START. AFTER READING THE OWNERS MANUAL I DISCOVERED HOW TO INSERT THE SMART KEY INTO A SLOT WITHIN THE CENTER ARM REST COMPARTMENT AND THE CAR STARTS NORMALLY. HOWEVER THE CAR CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH THE SMART KEY ANYMORE. THE CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE ON THE DAY OF FAILURE. ALSO WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE, AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE ARE CLUMPING SOUNDS FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THAT'S GETTING LOUDER. UNFORTUNATELY WE OWNER'S DO NOT GET ANY TYPE OF RESOLUTIONS ON THESE ISSUES. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO STEP UP AND RECTIFY THESE CONCERNS. OOH THEY GOT THEIR MONEY ALREADY....
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 21, 2016
CAR WILL NOT START WHEN I HIT THE START BUTTON. SOMETIMES IT WILL AND SOMETIMES IT TAKES 4 OR 5 TIMES TO START. CAR MAKES AN ELECTRICAL RATTLE LIKE NOISE BUT DOESN'T TURN OVER. ALSO, WHEN I TRY TO SHUT THE CAR OFF, MY DISPLAY WILL TELL ME TO SHIFT TO PARK AND THE RADIO WILL STAY ON. I'VE HAD THE CAR IN FOR THE SHIFT LEVER CABLE RECALL BUT I BELIEVE THERE IS MORE TO THIS. THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING BEFORE AND AFTER THE RECALL FIX. I COMMUTE 200 MILES TO WORK SO THE MILES I POST WILL BE HIGH.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 9, 2016
TAKATA RECALL BRAKE LAMP STAYING ON WHEN TURN LIGHTS ON. CLICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. CAR STALLING
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Feb 1, 2016
CANT GET LIGHT TO WORK, HAVE REPLACE BULBS A FEW TIMES, AND HAVE TAKE IT TO AN ADVANCE AUTO PLACE WHERE THEY HAVE TOLD ME IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC WORK AND ENGINE NOT THE BULB. THE BULBS WERE FINE AND NOT BURNT OUT. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES SINCE LAST OCTOBER 1ST WAS ONLY ONE HEAD LIGHT NOW AS OF THIS WEEKEND ITS BOTH.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE), THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT ABLE TO BE SERVICED. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND THE MILEAGE CONTROL CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,815. UPDATED 03/16/16*LJ *CN
Electrical system, Jan 19, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING AND ERUPTED INTO FLAMES SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 13, 2016
OCTOBER 3RD 2015, I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 78 WEST. I WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I WAS DRIVING IN A 2 WAY LANE THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. ALL OFF A SUDDEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. I IMMEDIATELY HAD NO CONTROL AND MY SPEED WAS DECREASING FAST. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND IN MATTER OF 4-7 MINUTES MY CAR ENGINE WAS SHUTTING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY MULTIPLE TRUCKS WHO CONTINUED TO FLY BY MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS I TRIED TO FIND SOME WHERE IN ENOUGH TIME TO BEAR OFF. PUTTING ME AND MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS TERRIFIED. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND PULL MY VEHICLE INTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. SINCE I WAS IN AN AREA THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON THIS HIGHWAY THE SHOULDER SPACE WAS VERY LIMITED. I COULD FEEL THE TRUCKS PASS MY CAR AND I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND MY DAUGHTER?S LIFE. I HAD AN IMMEDIATE PANIC ATTACK AND THOUGHT MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF WAS GOING TO DIE. THIS HAS CAUSED A GREAT DEAL OF HARDSHIP ON MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER. WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT OUR VEHICLE SINCE THIS INCIDENT. HYUNDAI IN LEBANON, PA HAS HAD MY VEHICLE SINCE 10/3/15 AND CONTINUE TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. THEY SAY THEY ORDERED A NEW ENGINE , BUT IT HAS NOT SHIPPED TO THE DEALER YET. THIS INCIDENT HAS CREATED A TREMENDOUS HARDSHIP FOR ME AND MY FAMILY . I CONTINUE TO BE AT A DISADVANTAGE AS I AM DRIVING A RENTED VEHICLE . MEANWHILE I CONTINUE TO PAY FOR A CAR I HAVE NOT DRIVEN FOR OVER 3 MONTHS. YOUR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THIS ISSUE I AM HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE IS DUE TO A RECALL CAMPAIGN 132. THIS RECALL WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION THAT HYUNDAI IS AWARE OF. MY VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY , PUTTING MY LIFE AND MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S LIFE AT RISK.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ALARM SYSTEM, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATED RANDOMLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURES LISTED IN THE CONSEQUENCE SECTION OF THE NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE SPREAD TO OTHER LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2015
DASHBOARD WARNING SIGNS STARTED BLINKING (WRENCH, BATTERY, ETC) WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A CITY 4-LANE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 1 IN BALTIMORE) AT A SPEED OF 30-50 MPH. AFTER STARTING AND STOPPING MY CAR, A SONATA HYBRID, SEVERAL TIMES, EVENTUALLY I LOST ALL POWER TO THE CAR SUCH THAT THE BRAKES AND STEERING WOULD NOT WORK. AT THIS POINT I WAS ONLY GOING ~10 MPH. LUCKILY I WAS AT THE MALL AT THIS POINT AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE DOOR LOCKS AND FOB DID NOT WORK. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED AN ELECTRICAL BOARD OF SOME TYPE AND THEN WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT BUT ALSO NOTED ALL OF THE DASHBOARD ALARMS GOING OFF. THEIR CURRENT WORKING DIAGNOSIS IS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC BATTERY CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE. IT IS STILL UNDER REPAIR AT THE DEALER. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 21, 2015
TINGING SOUND COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING, ERRATIC SHIFTING MULTIPLE GEARS, OIL LIGHT COMES ON WITH MODERATE ACCELERATION, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE NUMBER. RECALL ON ENGINE. II HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER WHO CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE BUT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE WITH THEM.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 21, 2015
TINGING METAL SOUND WHILE DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER START IT DIES, OIL LIGHT COMES ON MODERATE ACCELERATION, SHIFTS ERRATIC AND HARD IN MULTIPLE GEARS
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 14, 2015
I AM HAVING TROUBLE STARTING AND COMPLETELY SHUTTING MY CAR DOWN. WHEN I HIT THE BUTTON TO START IT I GET A RATTLE NOISE AND THE THE ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER. WHEN I TRY TO SHUT IT OFF THE DISPLAY IN THE CAR WILL TELL ME TO SHIFT TO PARK WHEN ALREADY IN PARK AND THE RADIO WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I HAVE TO RE-START THE CAR AND MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND BACK TO GET IT TO SHUT DOWN. THIS GOES ON SEVERAL TIMES SOME DAYS. ALSO WHEN I'M DRIVING IN AUTOMATIC, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO MANUAL FIRST GEAR AND I WILL HAVE TO SHIFT OVER TO MANUAL AND BACK TO AUTO TO PUT IT IN DRIVE. I HAD A RECALL FOR SHIFT LEVER PROBLEMS BEFORE BUT I THINK THERE IS MORE TO THE PROBLEM THEN WHAT THEY ARE FIXING. THIS CAR SEEMS TO HAVE MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. MY HVAC ALSO HAS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND HAD TO SHUT THE CAR DOWN BEFORE IT WOULD WORK AGAIN.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 12, 2015
I HAVE A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES. IN 2015 THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED TWICE WHILE ON BUT PARKED. THE ESC AND POWER STEERING INDICATORS WERE ON. AFTER A WHILE THE ISSUES SPONTANEOUSLY RESOLVED IN THESE INSTANCES AND THE VEHICLE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. IN OCTOBER 2015 THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET (SPEED <40MPH). I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND NAVIGATE RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH STREET PARKED VEHICLES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY DROVE THE VEHICLE AROUND AND "RECALIBRATED IT." TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE AGAIN TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS (<40MPH) THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER, AGAIN ALMOST RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT CRASH. DURING THIS INCIDENT THE SAME ECS AND POWER STEERING INDICATORS LIT UP. UNABLE TO STEER I WAS FORCED TO STOP AND TURN OFF MY VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. HOWEVER, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL SOMEONE WHO CAME TO ASSIST ME SHUT OFF THE CAR BATTERY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE UPON SHOWING THEM VIDEO THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS OCCUR IN HIS 20 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE CAR IS SCHEDULED TO BE ASSESSED ON MONDAY. INTERNET SEARCHES SHOW OTHER VIDEOS OF THIS MAKE/MODEL WITH THE SAME VIOLENTLY SHAKING WHEEL AND REPORTS OF ACCIDENT CLOSE-CALLS. MY SPECIFIC CAR WAS PART OF AN EARLIER RECALL (CAMPAIGN 097) RELATED TO POWER STEERING THAT WAS REPORTEDLY FIXED AT THAT TIME, THEREFORE THIS CAR CLEARLY HAS KNOWN PROBLEMS IN THIS DOMAIN. I WILL NEVER GET BACK IN THIS VEHICLE AND WILL LIKELY LOSE MONEY ON A TRADE IN. THERE ARE CLEARLY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY THE EARLIER RECALL. VIDEO LINK: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MSQE_QUK50U UPDATED 8/21/2017*JS
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 3, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 1/2 YEARS AND IT IS MY EVERYDAY VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE TO MY DESTINATION. AS I WAS TRAVELING, ACCELERATION FELT NORMAL. I WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND CONTINUING ON. UPON COMING TO THE NEXT INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT TURNED RED SO I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AS I DID, I LOOKED ACROSS THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED SUDDENLY EVERY POSSIBLE INDICATION SIGNAL WAS LIT. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO USE THE GAS PEDAL TO START DRIVING FORWARD ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD SUDDENLY GONE STIFF AND IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF. I WAS FORCED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, RETURN THE KEY TO ITS STARTING POSITION AND RESTART THE CAR ENTIRELY. I THEN CONTINUED ON MY WAY BUT VERY CAUTIOUSLY LEERY AFTER THIS EPISODE. I CONTINUED ON FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MILES AND AS I SAW TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME I BEGAN TO SLOWLY ENGAGE THE PARKING BREAK TO START DECELERATING SLOWLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL TRAVELING! I DESPERATELY USED ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO PRESS ON THE AGAIN STIFF BREAK PEDAL WHILE FINALLY THINKING TO USE MY OTHER FOOT TO ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BREAK AS THE CAR WAS STILL IN MOTION AND CARS WERE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP JUST AHEAD OF ME! HYUNDAI HAS STATED RECENTLY THAT THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL INVOLVING SIMILAR MALFUNCTIONS BUT TELLS ME THAT IT IS NOT "FINALIZED" AND THE "VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DRIVABLE WHILE THEY WORK ON THIS" AND I WAS ADVISED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO EVEN HAVE THE INSPECTION DONE AT THIS TIME.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Nov 19, 2015
TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS MELTING AROUND THE CONNECTOR FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. THE CONNECTOR AND BULB GET SO HOT THAT SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND CONNECTOR PLASTIC MELT CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL AND MAKING REPLACEMENT IMPOSSIBLE. HYUNDAI REPLACED TWO MELTED BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS MELTING AGAIN. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT STOPS WORKING WHEN THE CONNECTOR MELTS. HYUNDAI REPLACED TWO ASSEMBLIES UNDER WARRANTY. I PAID $250 FOR ONE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND NOW HYUNDAI WANTS TO CHARGE ME $250 FOR THE FOURTH BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NHTSA. GOOGLING THE HYUNDAI 2011 BRAKE LIKE ASSEMBLY LIST MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT IS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD FOR 2011 HYUNDAI DRIVERS AND OTHER DRIVERS THAT ENCOUNTER CARS WITH THE FAILING BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Electrical system, Nov 9, 2015
WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN SIGNAL, IT TRIGGERED THE HEADLIGHT SHUT OFF ALONG WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING FOR THE SCREENS SHUTTING OFF, ALL OF THE LIGHTING WENT BACK ON AFTER A VERY SHORT OF PERIOD OF TIME.
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 9, 2015
HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF AND HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. ALSO AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH BOARD IS LIT, HYUNDAI STATES FAULTY INDICATOR LIGHT AND NO SAFETY ISSUE. THE HORN AND THE AIRBAG ARE ALL LOCATED IN THE SAME PLACE,THERE HAS TO BE AN ISSUE.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PUSH BUTTON START FAILED TO WORK AND THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER ONCE BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED, THE CONTACT HAD THE STARTER REPLACED BY A REPAIR SHOP BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE PUSH BUTTON START RANDOMLY FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE), BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,174. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.