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, 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.
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2018
THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME IN 18 MONTHS THAT MY CAR HAS NOT STARTED AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE PUSH STARTER. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE A PUSH STARTER/PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT THIS MANY TIMES IN A VEHICLE, LET ALONE 18 MONTHS APART. CHEAP PARTS, EXPENSIVE LABOR AND A LEMON OF A CAR WITH 13 RECALLS AND NOT EVEN 100K MILES ON THE CAR. I WOULD LIKE FOR HYUNDAI TO LOOK INTO THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING, AS I'VE SEEN OTHER OWNERS POST ABOUT IT.
Electrical system, Sep 29, 2018
THERE APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, AND THE RADIO/CLOCK LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE USED. IN ADDITION, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN, AND HAD THE A/C RUNNING. WHENEVER THE WINDSCREEN WIPERS WERE RUNNING, THE CAR'S ENGINE LOST POWER AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. WHEN THE ELECTRICAL LOAD WAS REDUCED, THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY. I HAD THE ALTERNATOR CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FUNCTIONING FINE.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 5, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. **TR CONSUMER STATED MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS 143,424. UPDATED 11/8/18*JB
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 17, 2018
WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY CAR CONTINUES TO JERK LIKE I HIT SOMETHING AND THE IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. I HAVE CHANGED THE BATTERY IN THE KEY FOB BUT THIS STILL HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. THE CAR JERKS VERY HARD LIKE YOU HIT A WALL.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 13, 2018
LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING AND THE ESC INDICATOR LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON ON MY DASHBOARD. LATER, AFTER I TRIED TO SHUT IT OFF BY PRESSING THE ESC BUTTON WHICH DID NOT WORK, I TRIED TO ADJUST THE VOLUME ON MY RADIO USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. INSTEAD OF ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DOWN IT WENT TO THE BLUETOOTH FOR MY CELL PHONE. NEXT DAY NO FURTHER ISSUES. NO WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON, CAR FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. TWO DAYS LATER ESC LIGHT CAME BACK ON. STOPPED AT THE STORE AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT I NOTICED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. DROVE HOME, PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND AGAIN, BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON EVEN AFTER CAR WAS OFF, LIGHTS WERE TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND THERE WAS NO POSSIBLE WAY FOR THEM TO REMAIN ON. HAD TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY FOR THE NIGHT. NEXT DAY NOTICED RECALL FOR 2011 SONATAS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. CALLED HYUNDAI AND THEY STATED MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THIS IS AFTER HYUNDAI REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR ENGINE DEFECTS IN THE SAME VEHICLE. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST AFFECTED BY THE ENGINE BLOWING OUT AND WAS REFUSED WARRANTY SERVICE. I HAD TO SUE HYUNDAI AND IT WAS NOT UNTIL THEY OPENLY ACKNOWLEDGED ENGINE FAILURES THAT THEY FINALLY HONORED MY WARRANTY AND REPLACED MY ENGINE. I WAS WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR DURING THAT PROCESS. MY POINT IS THAT HYUNDAI HAS A HISTORY, AND DOCUMENTED TRACK RECORD, OF IGNORING CUSTOMER CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS. THEY REGULARLY NEGLECT THE CONSUMER AND LEAVE US TO MAKE DUE WITH A DEFECTIVE CAR. THEY REFUSE, YET AGAIN, TO HONOR A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2018
WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON IN AUTO MODE, THE LIGHTS FLICKER (HIGH ADD LOW BEAM) RANDOMLY. DASH LIGHTS FLICKER AS WELL. THIS OCCURS WHEN NOT TOUCHING THE LIGHT SWITCH, BUT ALSO OCCURS RANDOMLY WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS OR SWITCHING BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE MOVING AND WHILE STATIONARY.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 8, 2018
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, STOP AT THE STOP SIGN, AS I TRAVELED 30 FEET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION MY CAR DIED ON ME. THE CAR WOULDN'T CRANK, NO SOUND, NOTHING. I POP THE HOOD AND NOTICE THERE IS SMOKE COMING FORM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, I CHECK ALL MY FLUIDS AND THERE WAS NO ENGINE OIL PRESENT IN THE ENGINE. NO LOW OIL INDICATOR CAME ON. I JUST HAD A 60,000 MILES MAINTENANCE TO INCLUDED AN OIL CHANGE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE AS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE IT.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 31, 2018
CAR KEPT SHUTTING DOWN NOT WANTING TO START DUE TO GAS PUMP. I WOULD BE DRIVING AND WOULD START STALLING WHILE DRIVE ALMOST CRASH. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHT FLINGER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN SWITCH THEM WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, EXTRA STEERING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 24, 2018
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT, WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE ENGAGED INTERMITTENLY THE CABIN LIGHTING, INCLUDING THE GAGE CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY TURN OFF. WHEN THE AUTO FUNCTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS OFTEN COMPLETELY TURN OFF ALONG WITH THE INTERIOR CABIN LIGHTS AND GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ENGAGED AND ALSO WHEN THEY'RE NOT. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO MOSTLY BE LINKED TO THE USE OF TURN SIGNALS, BUT DOES ALSO HAPPEN WHEN THEY'RE NOT USED.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 17, 2018
I'VE BEEN REPLACING THE LIGHT BULBS IN MY VEHICLE EVERY FEW WEEKS... I'M CONSTANTLY BEING PULLED BY THE POLICE FOR HAVING A BLOWER LIGHT. ALSO, MY LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF.. THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD AS WELL AS THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY GAS METER DOESN'T DISPLAY THE CORRECT AMOUNTS OF GAS IT MIGHT SAY 309 UNTIL EMPTY THEN IT WILL SAY 62 UNTIL EMPTY FIVE SECONDS LATER AND IT CONTINUOUSLY CHANGES
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 1, 2018
CAR WAS IN MOTION HEADING STRAIGHT ON A BUSY INTERSTATE. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHEN IT COMPLETELY DIED CAUSING THE CAR TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A DARK INTERSTATE. ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON RIGHT WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO DIE. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER ON THIS PART OF THE INTERSTATE AND IT WOULD NOT MAKE IT TO THE NEXT EXIT. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALL THE LIGHTS WERE THEN OFF AND I COULD NOT EVEN TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS, NOTHING AT ALL WAS WORKING. I TRIED TO RESTART IT A COUPLE OF TIMES UNTIL I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THEN I STOPPED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE. I ENDED UP GETTING IT TOWED OFF THE INTERSTATE TO MY HOUSE. THE 2011 SONATA HAS KNOWN ENGINE PROBLEMS BUT NOT SURE YET IF MINE WAS A RESULT OF THE MOTOR LOCKING UP OR IF IT WAS ELECTRICAL OR PERHAPS BOTH.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 29, 2018
RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT STILL HAS NOT BE COMPLETED. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY OF 2018 AND STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. 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. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT A SOLUTION HAS NOT BE FOUND AT THIS TIME. HYUNDAI SHOULD HAVE TO BUY BACK ALL 2011-2014 SONATA'S AS THEY ARE A DANGER TO THE OWNERS.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 29, 2018
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING IN AND OUT. DANGEROUS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING OUT, WHEN IN MOTION.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 20, 2018
HYUNDAI RECALL / SONATA 2011 JUNE 2018 : NO REMEDY HAS STILL BE ANNOUNCED , AM STILL ON "STAND BY" FOR A " POSSIBLE REMEDY". WAS RECOMMENDED TO CONTINUE MY SAFETY RECALLED CAR BY HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS , BY BRANDON R. IN HUNTINGTON BEACH. AND ALSO ANDREW IN CORPORATE. AFTER PATIENTLY WAITING AND REQUESTING A LOANER VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURES REFUND, IVE BEEN DIRECTED TO CORPORATE TO WAIT FOR THIS . WE CANNOT JUST WALK INTO A DEALERSHIP AND REQUEST A LOANER VEHICLE. AFTER WAITING 2 MONTHS STILL NO REMEDY, I AM LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO A REFUND OR REPLACEMENT WHICH HAS STILL NOT IMPLEMENTED. AFTER EMAILING THE DIRECTOR OF HYUNDAIS MANUFACTURES, JIM TRAINOR SAYS HE WILL TRY AND HELP ME DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF MY SITUATION AND RELAYING MULTIPLE REPORTS OF MY MODEL CATCHING FIRE (NON-COLLISION) AFTER DENYING MY REQUEST FOR A REFUND AND/OR REPLACEMENT IN RESULT OF A LOANER VEHICLE SINCE NO REMEDY HAS BEEN FOUND LONG AFTER THE NOTICE DESCRIBED ONE BY APRIL 2018. THIS CAN SIMPLY BE RESOLVED IF MATTERS WERE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS WE ARE TOLD.. THE MANUFACTUERS GET AWAY WITH TOO MUCH. INSTEAD OF BEING GREEDY.. MY VEHICLE WILL BE IN STATIONARY AND HAVE A AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND AIRBAG SAFTEY MAKE THIS VEHICLE UNFIT TO DRIVE. I AM DEMANDING A REFUND AND REPLACEMENT .
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 10, 2018
THE HORN IS A SAFETY FEATURE AND IT DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. MORE TIMES NOT THAN WORKING PROPERLY. LIVING IN ATLANTA THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 7, 2018
OVER THE PAST YEAR I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL MY LIGHTS(FRONT, TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS) CONSISTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN GREASE MONKEY CHANGED THEM RECENTLY, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS VERY HOT, AND LOOKED MELTED. ISSUE #2- WHEN DRIVING MY CAR WITHOUT NOTICE, MY LIGHTS INSIDE WILL COME ON AS I TURN A CORNER OR HIT A BUMP. I HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF IN ORDER FOR THEM NOT TO COME BY THEMSELVES. ISSUE 3- MY HORN LIKES TO WORK SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIME, IT WILL NOT SOUND. ALL MY FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED MANY TIMES, AND NO ISSUE CAN BE FOUND. WHEN I TRY TO OPERATE MY RADIO FROM MY STEERING WILL IT HAVE A MIND OF IT'S OWN. IF I HIT THE VOLUME UP, IT WILL ACTIVATE THE BLUETOOTH CALL. SOMETIMES IF I TRY TO RAISE THE VOLUME TO THE RADIO, IT LOWERS. ISSUE 4- WHEN DRIVING, AND ONCE I TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, IT'S EXTREMELY HOT. I REALLY FEEL THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THIS CAR, AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENS.
Electrical system, May 30, 2018
MY HORN STOPPED WORKING. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR SINCE FEBRUARY 2018.
Electrical system, Engine, May 22, 2018, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLLISION OCCURRED AS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY; HOWEVER, THE OTHER VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. UPON ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED A SMALL ENGINE FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CALLED. A LOCAL UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER WAS ALSO CALLED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL FOR THE ENGINE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Electrical system, Structure, May 19, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON IT, THE BOLTS AND PLASTIC ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAVE SNAPPED WITHOUT DAMAGE TO ANY OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION, HOWEVER POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEM OCCURRING AT RANDOM MOMENTS MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO OTHER DRIVERS. LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS HELD ON BY A FEW SCREWS/BOLTS AND THE WIRES. ONCE SNAPPED THE WIRES HOLD IT ON.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 30, 2018, fire
TAKATA RECALL MY CAUGHT FIRE 4/20/2018, THE SMELL CAME FROM NEAR THE PASSENGER LOWER FOOT AREA, IT WAS A RUBBERY BURNING SMELL THAT QUICKLY BECAME WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE AREA. THE CAR BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGHLY ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, I DID AN OIL CHANGE. A MONTH LATER THE CAR WAS OVER 2 QUARTS LOW ON OIL, WHERE THE OIL WENT I HAVE NO IDEA. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP OVER AND OVER AND OVER FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION AND FEEL THE CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WHY IS HYUNDAI PERFORMING THE INSPECTIONS ON THESE CARS WHEN CLEARLY THEY ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE. THE INPSECTIONS SHOULD BE DONE BY INDEPENDENT MECHANICS THAT WILL BE NON BIASED. MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS THAT OPERATE CORRECTLY EITHER THEY WORK SOMETIMES OR NOT AT ALL. IT JUST DEPENDS ON THE CONNECTIVITY OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AT THE TIME, I AM TOTALLY NOT SURE. THE CAR JUST BEGAN BEING ABLE TO START WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS JUST STARTED AND THE STOP PAD FOR THE BRAKE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. IT ISN'T JUST A STOP PAD ISSUE. THE ENTIRE CAR IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD WAITING TO HAPPEN I JUST PRAY I AM NOT IN MY CAR WHEN IT CATCHES FIRE AND NO ONE ELSE IS CAUSED ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY AS A RESULT OF IT.
Electrical system, Apr 17, 2018
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WONT START. DOESNT MAKE ANY KIND OF GRINDING OR CLICKING NOISE. AFTER A FEW TIMES CAR STARTS UP.
Electrical system, Apr 17, 2018
THE WIRES FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRAKE HOUSING AND ALL OF IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY REPLACE THESE OFTEN BECAUSE OF THIS! THEY WORKED ONE DAY AND THEN WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON AGAIN THEY DID NOT. PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT AND 4 WEEKS LATER THE DRIVERS SIDE DID THE SAME THING.
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2018
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL
Electrical system, Apr 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE, AND IT STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK CASE HYUNDAI (3180 SATELLITE BOULEVARD NW, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 321-1584) FOR AN UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, BUT IT FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE STARTER REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A FIFTH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AGAIN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.