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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Suspension, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 21, 2018
"TAKADA RECALL" THE PUSH TO START WON'T WORK SOMETIMES, (STATIONARY )IT HAS ME STRANDED AT TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERIES CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STILL WON'T WORK, MY FRONT SUSPENSION IS MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN I STEP ON MY BRAKES(EVERYTIME I'M IN MOTION) I'VE HAD NEW BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND $700 MICHELIN TIRES PUT ON IN AUG 2017 AND THIS NOISE IS GETTING WORST, THE WIPER BLADES ARE TOP OF THE LINE AND I CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN THE RAIN BECAUSE IT'S VERY HARD TO SEE, LASTLY I TRY TO USE MY CRUISE CONTROL ON THE (HIGHWAY) AND I SET IT AND BOUNCES BACK DOWN VERY LOW
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 2, 2018
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH HYUNDAI IN REGARDS TO MY ELECTRICAL WITH MY LIGHTING, I HAVE INFORMED THEM THAT MY BACK BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE WENT OUT AT LEAST EVERY MONTH CHANGING THEM NO LESS THAN TWICE A MONTH A LONG WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS, NOW THE PART THAT HOLDS THE BULB HAS TOTALLY MELTED AND YOU CAN SMELL THE BURNING AND THEY SAID THAT IS NOT COVERED I HAVE BURNED MYSELF ON THIS TRYING TO EVALUATE THE SITUATION SO I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO BURN IN THE CAR AFTER THE WIRING HAS COMPLETELY MELTED EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 1, 2018
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING SHAFT PLASTIC COUPLING COMPONENT AND STARTER GEAR PLASTIC FORK/LEVER ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS ANOTHER VEHICLE CORRESPONDENCE IN ARTEMIS. *SMD *JS
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 22, 2018
THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN CLUNKING WHEN IT WAS TURNED EVEN SLIGHTLY. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED, THEY COULD NOT TELL ME IF IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT OR THE RACK AND PINION. ALSO, SHORTLY AFTER WE GOT THE CAR, THE ENGINE WENT OUT IN IT (BEFORE THE ENGINE RECALL WAS ISSUED). THE DEALERSHIP PUT IN A JUNKYARD ENGINE AND NOW I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH IT KNOCKING. THE LEFT FRONT AXLE BOOT IS TORN AS WELL, AND THERE IS NO INDICATION HOW THIS OCCURRED. THE REAR BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP WORKING. WE CHANGE ONE AND ANOTHER GOES OUT. WE WENT AS FAR AS TO CHANGE ALL OF THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME AND LESS THAN A WEEK LATER ONE WAS OUT AGAIN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL COME ON BUT IS UNABLE TO BE SET TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR.
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 15, 2017
AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (AND STAYED ON) WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT ON 12/13/2017. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS RELATED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND NECESSARY REPAIRS COMPLETED. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE IN HYUNDAI SONATAS FOR ALL MODEL YEARS TO DATE. SEVERAL FORUMS DISCUSS THIS SAME ISSUE AND I SEE THAT SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NHTSA AS WELL. THIS ISSUE INVOLVES BOTH THE AIRBAGS AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (SENSORS; PASSENGER SEAT TRACK) AND POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I WAS ALLOWED TO BRING THE CAR HOME, IN ORDER TO WEIGH MY OPTIONS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR ONCE, AND CYCLED THE CAR ON AND OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE AIRBAG DASH INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE FEELS EXORBITANT, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE MORE RELATED TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I AM NOW STUCK PAYING $1500 OR FEELING COMPLETELY UNSAFE HAVING A PASSENGER RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Dec 11, 2017
THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WILL RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK FINE ONE TIME AND THEN THE NEXT I CAN'T HIT SET OR THE CANCEL BUTTON WILL BE THE CRUISE OR IT WILL FLIP THROUGH THE OTHER OPTIONS (TRIP BUTTON). IF I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THIS VICINITY IT WILL WORK CORRECTLY SOMETIMES. THE VOLUME BUTTON WILL EITHER MUTE, OR THE + WILL ACTUAL DECREASE THE VOLUME. THE BUTTON TO CHANGE THE STATION (PRESETS) WILL CHANGE THE MODE (AM, CD, SIRIUS...) SOMETIMES ONE DIRECTION (UP) WORKS AND THE OTHER DOES SOMETHING ELSE RANDOM. ALL OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS SEEM TO HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN AND DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY MOST DAYS VS SOME DAYS THE BUTTONS WORK FINE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING AND IT WORKED FINE. NEXT DAY, ISSUES AGAIN. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS BUT CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN WHEN I NEED IT TO. FRUSTRATING SINCE IT IS SAFER TO USE THESE CONTROLS THAT THE BUTTONS ON THE DASH.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 5, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CAR WAS IN MOTION IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. RIGHT BEFORE STARTED HEARING NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. TOOK CAR TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC DONE, 11/29/17 NOTHING . WAS SENT ON MY WAY 12/02/17 CAR SEIZED AT BUSY INTERSECTION. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. MECHANIC STATES THE BEARINGS ARE BAD AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE HAD RECALLS AND ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED DATE 03/05/15.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. AFTER REACHING HER DESTINATION, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
Electrical system, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. BACKUP CAMERA STARTED GOING IN AN OUT AT 80,000 MILES. AT 85,000 MILES IT BECAME A BLANK BLUE SCREEN AND HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AT 118,000 MILES. AND NOW THE BUTTONS TO THE RADIO SOMETIMES STOP WORKING.. ALWAYS SOMETHING WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. LEFT BRAKE LIGHT OUT FOR THE FORTH TIME.. BUT, THIS TIME THE NEW BULB REPLACEMENT WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE RECALLS FIXED, SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP AN HOUR AWAY IN TERRE HAUTE, IN. THE VERY NEXT DAY. AFTER THEY FIXED ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY HAD TO RESCHEDULE ME FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO DO ALL THE REST, AS THEY STATED IT WOULD TAKE MOST OF THE DAY TO DO. SO, THE NEXT DAY MY PARTNER FOLLOWING BEHIND ME NOTICED THAT NOW BOTH MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT! WE AGAIN REPORTED THE BRAKE LIGHT SITUATION TO THE DEALERSHIP UPON ARRIVING AT 8AM AND DROPPED OFF THE CAR. AT 5PM THAT DAY WE CALLED TO CHECK ON THEIR PROGRESS AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE FINISHING UP ON THE RECALLS BUT THAT THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD ALL MELTED TOGETHER ON BOTH SIDES! AND, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX IT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. UGH.. THEN, QUOTED ME $523.23 TO FIX IT! I'VE READ COUNTLESS PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME ISSUE AND WONDER HOW MANY ACCIDENTS THIS HAS CAUSED. DANGEROUS AND ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! THIS SHOULD BE COVERED IN A RECALL.
Electrical system, Nov 2, 2017
I'VE HAD MY CAR SINCE AUGUST 17TH 2016, EVER SINCE THEN I HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS OVER 40 TIMES. NOW THIS HAPPENS WITH ME TURNING MY AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF ( IF I'M SAYING THAT RIGHT) OR EVEN WITH LEAVING THEM ON. IT'S SERIOUSLY THE MOST ANNOYING THING EVER. AND YES I'M PUTTING THE LIGHTS IN CORRECTLY EVEN GETTING MECHANICS TO PUT THEM IN AS WELL JUST TO MAKE SURE!!!!!! *LN
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Nov 2, 2017
BRAKE ISSUE,- WHEN I PRESS ON BRAKE PAD THE REAR LIGHT SEEMS TO EITHER GET STUCK MAKING CARS BEHIND ME THINK I AM IN THE STOP MODE OR WILL BE STOPPING SOON, IT COMES ON AND OFF TIME TO TIME OR EITHER STAYS ILLUMINATED. I DID YOUTUBE SOMETHING ABOUT INSERTING A PENNY ON THE SPOT UNDER BREAK PEDEL. ELECTRICAL ISSUE - ME KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK POSTION , HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO DISLODGE THE KEY IS DISCONNECTING MY BATTERY TO SHUT DOWN THE CAR THEN I CAN TURN THE KEY TO REMOVE IT FROM IGNITION, COULD IT BE MY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING? STEERING WHEEL ISSUE - HEAR A CLICK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS IF SOMETHING HAD LOOSE INSIDE. DOOR HANDLE/ PANEL ISSUE- ON HANDLE AND STEERING WHEEL IS CHIPPING OFF
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 29, 2017
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO REASON. I DID NOT HIT MY CAR, NOR GOT INTO ANY ACCIDENT AT ALL. I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO CHARGED ME $165.00 FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND ADVISED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG MODULE / SENSOR IS BAD AND WILL COST $980.00 IF I WANTED TO GET IT FIXED. I HAVE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM TK HOLDING THAT STATES MY CAR IS PART OF THE AIRBAG FIX / RECALL BUT DEALER REFUSES TO FIX WITHOUT ALMOST THOUSAND DOLLAR.
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2017
THE BATTERY DIES EVERY NIGHT. I CUT OFF ALL THE LIGHTS, THE RADIO, AND ETC. YET I CONTINUOUSLY WAKE UP TO A DEAD BATTERY! SOMETHING IS DRAINING MY BATTERY.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 21, 2017
THE BUTTONS AND HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ANY OF THE BUTTONS. CRUISE CONTROL, ODOMITER RESET, TRIP BUTTON, VOLUME, BLUETOOTH, RADIO STATION CHANGE, AND HORN DO NOT WORK. THE HORN NOT WORKING IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, I CANNOT LET ANYONE KNOW I AM NEAR OR THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO ME. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARKED MODE
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MADE AN ABNORMAL VACUUM SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND WAS MORE PROMINENT WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING LOCK FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. HATCHETT HYUNDAI WEST (757 N TYLER RD, WICHITA, KS 67212, (316) 440-8400) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 30, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY AND WILL GO OFF AND COME BACK ON AGAIN RANDOMLY, WORRIED THAT AIRBAG WILL RANDOMLY DEPLOY
Steering, Electrical system, Aug 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT OVER A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION ON HER OWN. WEST BROAD HYUNDAI IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2017
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PUSH TO START. THE VEHICLE CAN SUDDENLY BE STARTED WITHOUT PUSHING NON THE BREAK. THE VEHICLE CAN ALSO SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT HAVING YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK THEREFORE CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT SPONTANEOUSLY GOES ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Aug 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE HEADLIGHT AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE ENGINE NOT TO START UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC OR DEALER TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,167.
Electrical system, Aug 4, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND LIFTED THE HOOD WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GENERAL MANAGER OF A NEARBY STORE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE ENGINE DUE TO A SHORTAGE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. THE CONTACT CALLED JIM SHORKEY UNIONTOWN KIA (724-317-0282 LOCATED AT 1050 PITTSBURGH RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,800. UPDATED 10/24/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE HAD A FUEL LEAK BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 10/26/2017*JS
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, IT STALLED AND I STRUGGLED TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE. I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN IMMEDIATELY ON MY DASHBOARD, THE EPS LIGHT APPEARED. THE CAR WONT START IMMEDIATELY, IT DOES NOT LOCK W/ THE KEY, I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT- WHEN DONE MANUALLY THE CAR DOES NOT START. HOWEVER, WHEN THE KEY WORKS THE CAR STARTS. THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS TO BE REPROGRAMMED BC OF THE EPS ISSUE. I RESEARCHED THE EPS ISSUE AND FOUND THE RECALL ON HYUNDAI FOR THIS ISSUE. WHEN IN A STATIONARY POSITION, WHEN THE CAR DOES NOT START, I WAIT A MOMENT AND TRY SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN IT STARTS. MY BUSINESS INVOLVES TRAVELING AND THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AS MANY TIMES I AM TRAVELING ALONE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 17, 2017
THE SAME BULBS GO OUT IN MY TAILIGHT AND HEADLIGHT 3X A YEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME IT'S NOT ELECTRICAL IT'S JUST BULBS DON'T ALWAYS LAY LONG. MY SRS LIGHT POPS ON
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 21, 2017
2011 SONATA, CAR BURNS OIL TO BLACK IMMEDIATELY. TOOK CAR IN ON WARRANTY SERVICE FOR FRONT KNOCKING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO GENERATE FROM STEERING WHEEL. REPLACED LEFT TRANSAXLE, STILL NOISE TOOK IT BACK THEY REPLACED RIGHT TRANSAXLE. THE ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL STILL EXIST THEY'VE REPLACED THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL EVEN THOUGH I COMPLAINED NONE WORKED CORRECTLY. NOW CRUISE CONTROL IS NONEXISTENT. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 73000 MILES. SEAT DOESN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. THERE IS A DEFINITIVE RATTLE ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE AND AT TIMES THE REAR END SEEMS TO HAVE DRAG AND SHAKE. THEY INSPECTED CAR FOR RECALL AND OF COURSE THEY SAID MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED BUT WHO KNOWS HOW THOROUGH THEIR INSPECTION ACTUALLY IS. I MEAN THEY REPRESENT HYUNDAI SO WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO SAY IT WAS BAD PRIOR TO ANY BREAKDOWN. RIGHT. I FEEL LIKE THIS SEVERE OF AN ISSUE SHOULD HAVE AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION.