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: engine
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Engine, Feb 4, 2020, fire
MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS GOING AROUND 30MPH, ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE HAZARDS. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING SOON AFTER SO I LEFT THE CAR. A FEW MOMENTS LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND HAD THE FIRE PUT OUT. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICES FROM HYUNDAI ABOUT MY CAR. I PURCHASED THE CAR LATE APRIL OF 2017 USED. I HAVE READ THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THIS CAR.
Engine, Jan 25, 2020
CAR STALLED WHILE GETTING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY TURNED OFF STARTED IT BACKUP IT STARTED MAKING A WEIRD KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE IT SHUT RIGHT BACK OFF GOT TO EMERGENCY LANE CHECKED UNDER HOOD CHECKED FLUIDS EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE CALLED TO HAVE TOWED HOME WOULD NOT CRANK UP. NOT SURE WHERE TO GO FROM HERE, BUT FEEL LIKE THIS IS NOTHING I DID WRONG
Engine, Jan 17, 2020
VEHICLE TURNED OFF A FEW MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WAITED A FEW MINUTES THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND NOTHING. A WEEK AGO I GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P0014. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND I BOUGHT THE PIECES AND REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED WITH THE SAME CODES. NOW THE DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ENGINE PROBLEM AND IT MIGHT BE REPLACED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE SEEN THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOT THIS CODE BEFORE WHEN THEIR ENGINE ON 2011-2012 SONATAS HAVE SEIZED OR STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ISN'T BEING COMPLIANT IN CHANGING OR FIXING ENGINE. I I BELIEVE THE ENGINE RECALL HAS AFFECTED MY VEHICLE AND IT PASSED INITIALLY BUT TWO YEARS LATER ONCE MY CAR IS OVER THE 65K LIMIT NOW IT IS BECOMING A PROBLEM.
Engine, Jan 13, 2020
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CAR STALLED SHUT DOWN NO WARNING TRIED TO RESTART WHEN IT DID IT STARTED KNOCKING AND SHUT RIGHT BACK OFF WOULD NOT RESTART AGAIN. CALLED HOME AND THEY CAME TO WHERE I WAS CHECKED FLUIDS ALL FLUIDS WERE FINE. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO GRANDPARENTS HOME.
Exterior lighting, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 23, 2019
AT 1ST MY CAR MY CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL. I WAS GOING TO GET TOP OFF AT MY OIL PLACE EVERY WEEK. I TRIED TO TAKE IT TO MY NEARBY HYUNDAI, THEY TOLD ME THEY WANTED $350 TO DO A TEST. THEN MY CAR WAS NOT GASING THE WAY IT USUALLY DID. IT WAS STALLING, I HAD A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM MY ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR, HEATING SENSOR, PCV VALVE, HE DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH. IT STARTED TO WORK OK, AND I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DISABLED HUSBAND AND OUR 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHEN THE CAR ENGINE WENT OUT ON US ON THE HIGHWAY. WE GOT THE CAR TOW TO OUR MECHANIC AND ITS MORE PROBLEMS THEN SOLUTIONS . ITS NOW THE CADILLAC CONVERTER, THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE RECEIPTS OF THE REPAIRS, TOWING AND DAILY OIL INPUTS.
Engine, Dec 11, 2019
CAR WAS GOING DOWN ROAD WHEN ENGINE STALLED AND WOULDN'T TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE THE TYPICAL ISSUE THAT MOST 2011 SONATAS ARE HAVING WHERE THE ENGINE SEIZED. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE DID SEIZE WHILE DRIVING. THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL TO SWAP THE ENGINE IN ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. HYUNDAI SHOULD NOT JUST BE ALLOWED TO EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY AND HOPE IT DOESNT HAPPEN TO THE OTHERS.
Engine, Dec 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HYUNDAI OF MORENO VALLEY (27500 EUCALYPTUS AVE, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555, (951) 383-3071) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 2, 2019, fire
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO IN 2015 PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED 15 RECALLS IN THE TIME I'VE OWNED IT MOST OF WHICH ARE LIFE THREATENING SAFETY ISSUES , COMPLETE MOTOR LOCK UP , SUDDEN LOSS OF FUEL AND STALLING.(BRAKE STOPPER PAD MALFUNCTION 3 TIMES), SEAT BELT ANCHOR FAILURE, COMPLETE SAFETY AIR BAG FAILURE, EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE LEAKS, MY WIFE AND I LIVE ON VERY LIMITED SOCIAL SECURITY MONTHLY BENEFITS AND NOT IN A POSITION TO AFFORD A NEW CAR OR REPEATEDLY HAVE TO SPEND 100'S OF DOLLARS EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR REPAIRS DUE TO MANUFACTURE ERROR / DAMAGE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN NEARLY KILLED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE MOTOR EITHER CEASES TO GET FUEL WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY OR ENTERING SUCH ON AN ONRAMP JUST AS A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER APPROACHED AT 70 MPH AND WE HAD NO FUEL ACCELERATION. ON YET ANOTHER NEAR FATAL SITUATION THE MOTOR LOCKED UP COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, WHICH IMMEDIATELY RESULTED IN A A FIRE UNDER OUR HOOD.........ALL CAUSED BY THE DEFICIENCY OF THE ENGINE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND WE WERE TOLD HAD BEEN ADDRESSED. THE FIRE DESTROYED MOST ALL OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, SOME AT OUR EXPENSE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AND WE HAD TO PAY $3500.00 TO REPAIR......FYI, WE LIVE ON 1700.00 PER MONTH SOCIAL SECURITY AND THIS CAUSED US A VERY EXTREME FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY FOR MONTHS THEREAFTER . THERE IS MORE TO OUR DISASTROUS EXPERIENCE AS A HYUNDAI SONATA PRODUCT OWNER AND WHAT WE'RE WISHING FOR IS THAT HYUNDAI MIGHT BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE AT FAIR PRICE SO THAT WE MAY FIND A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR KILLED. OTHER SONATA OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES.*DT *DT*JB
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Engine, Nov 21, 2019
THE CAR IS STILL THROWING THE ECM CODE UP AFTER ITS BEEN REPLACED SUPPOSEDLY THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN GRINDING SINCE DAY 1 THE BRAKE ACTUATOR IS BAD SOMETHING IS MAKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TO KEEP GOING BAD THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF ALL THE ISSUES AND MADE US AWARE OF 2
Engine, Nov 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 1301 S INTERSTATE 35E, CARROLLTON, TX 75006, (972) 437-8334) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE PASSED THE TEST AND DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 11, 2019
IN MOTION CAR SURGES AND JERKS FORWARD RANDOMLY. THERE IS A GAS SMELL WHEN DRIVING AND CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE WHEN ENGINE IS ENGAGED. BACKUP CAMERA WILL NOT ENGAGE AT RANDOM TIMES OR CAR WILL NOT TURN ON WITH PUSH TO START SYSTEM. DIAGNOSES ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT HYUNDAI WON'T INCLUDE IN THEIR RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Structure, Engine, Nov 11, 2019, fire
ENGINE BAY CAUGHT FIRE AND CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY UNDER SONATA THETA ENGINE RECALL. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE BAY. WAS ON THE WAY TO HYUNDAI DEALER WHEN THE FIRE HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN IT LOST POWER AND SMOKE STARTED SPEWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE BAY WAS ABLAZE WITH 60 SECONDS. NO INJURIES OCCURRED.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 7, 2019
THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND STREETS. I'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE SHOP FOR THE PROBLEM WAS TOLD THE PC MODULE IS GOING OUT. THE PRICE TO FIX THIS A 2300.00. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED ON A WARRANTY. THEY'VE ME TOLD THAT IT'S NOT. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONET FOR THESE VEHICLE IT SHOULD BE COVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THERE IS SMOKES FOR THE TAIL PIPE.
Engine, Nov 4, 2019
VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY WOULD NOT START HAD TO BE TOWED ON 10/1/19.TOWED TO SERVICE VENDOR, NOT A HYUNDAI DEALER. THEY STATED ENGINE LOCKED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT ST CHARLES HYUNDAI AUTOMOTIVE 8/19/19 REPLACED OIL FLOW CONTROL VALVE. CONTACTED HYUNDAI DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. MILEAGE 138,000 AND ALL REQUIRED SERVICE HAD BEEN DONE. RECALL 132 INSPECTION HAD BEEN DONE AT APPROXIMATELY 58,000 ON 2/15/16. NOTED NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA SHOWING NUMEROUS 2011 SONATA HAD ENGINE FAILURE AFTER THE EXTENDED FORMAT OF 120,000 AND MANY HAD FAILED A SECOND TIME AFTER ENGINES FAILED. THIS VEHICLE WAS BUILT AT ALABAMA PLANT. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE TOWED TO THEIR FACILITY AND INSPECTED. THE DECISION WOULD BE HYUNDAI USA NOT THE DEALERSHIP. IT IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN NOT BE A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. THE NUMBER OF UNITS REPAIRED AND REPAIRED A SECOND TIME GOES AGAINST THE AVERAGES . THE NUMBER OF FIRES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLES APPEARS TO BE AND INDICATION OF NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH VEHICLES FROM THIS PLANT. IT WILL COST $4500 TO REPLACE THIS ENGINE AND HYUNDAI USA SHOULD BEAR SOME OF THE COST. IF AFTER ENGINE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE PERFORMED PROPERLY THAT WOULD PROVE THE CORRECTION, BUT MANY UNITS HAD TO HAVE THE NECK FILLER REPLACED THE PLANT HAD A PROBLEM. ENGINES FAILED WITH ONLY 10,000, 30,000 65,000, 135,000 MILES. THE UNITS THAT BURNT WERE HANDLED BY INSURANCE AND HYUNDAI USA NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE. PLEASE REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION ON RECALL 132 THE NUMBER OF OWNERS ARE BEARING THE BRUNT OF HYUNDAI POOR QUALITY. UNDERSTANDING THEY COMPLETELY CHANGED THAT ENGINE IN 2012 KNOWING THE 2011 ISSUES COULD NOT BE FIXED CORRECTLY
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, Oct 29, 2019
OUT OF NOWHERE WHEN VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL, THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS POPPING ON. IT WILL STAY ON FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN GO OFF. I WENT TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGED AND EVENT THOUGH IT WAS AT 3,000 MILES, THE OIL WAS LOW, DARK, SLUDGY AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN MY OIL PAN---ENGINE SOMETIMES SPUTTERS. FINALLY MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF, I HAVE TO JUST KEEP THEM TO THE OFF POSITION VERSUS "DOOR" SO THAT MY BATTERY DOESN'T DRAIN.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 24, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND OIL WAS LEAKING ON TOP OF THE VALVE COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RETURN PRESSURE UNIT WAS CRACKED, WHICH DAMAGED THE IGNITION COIL AND CAUSED A FLAME TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Engine, Oct 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER, ENGINE STOPPED. IT FELT LIKE ALL POWER STEERING, BREAKS AND STEERING WHEEL, WENT AWAY. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ON THE RIGHT LANE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SIDE. THIS HAPPENED THE NIGHT OF SUNDAY, THE 20TH OF OCTOBER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD FROZEN UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I READ ON LINE THAT HYNDAUI HAD EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY ON '11 SONATAS TO 120,000 MILES, SO I HAD IT TOWED THIS MORNING TO POTAMKIM HYNDAUI. I BOUGHT THAT CAR BRAND NEW BACK IN 2011, AND HAVE RELIGIOUSLY CHANGED OIL EVERY 5000 MILES USING SYNTHETIC OIL EVERY SINGLE TIME. THE CAR HAD 118028 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Engine, Oct 21, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND CALLED THE POLICE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE WRECKAGE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE CONTACT WENT TO PLAZA HYUNDAI (2740 NOSTRAND AVE #2, BROOKLYN, NY 11210, (347) 983-5977) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH ANYONE YET. THE CONTACT SETTLED FOR THE RECOVERY COST OF THE VEHICLE WITH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER IGNORED HIM THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS. A YEAR BEFORE THE FIRE, THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A REFURBISHED ENGINE PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 21, 2019, fire
PURCHASED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LITERALLY A WEEK LATER, THIS HAPPENED.UNKNOWN.
Engine, Oct 20, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE JUST LOCKED AND STOPPED. I AM NOT SURE WHATS GOING ON BUT I WAS AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65MPH. I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE PRIOR.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 9, 2019
ENGINE WAS REPLACED PER EXTENDED WARRANTY REGARDING RECALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO MASSEY HYUNDAI ON 09/07/2019 AND RETURNED WITH REMAN MOTOR ON 09/12/19. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS SHOWED OVER HEATING AND THE BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAYS A WHITE SCREEN ON 10/09/19. CALLED AFTER TEMP LIGHT CAME ON AND HYUNDAI HAS THE NERVE TO SAY THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE TOW. ON TOP OF THAT THEY PERSON WHO ANSWERED THE PHONE EXPLAINED THE WIRING HARNESS WASN'T REPLACED. TEMP LIGHT HASN'T CAME BACK ON DUE TO MY SON NOT USING THE A/C. NHTSA HAS NOT HELD HYUNDAI OR KIA ACCOUNTABLE FOR ISSUES THEY NO DOUBT KNEW ABOUT. THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BUY BACK FOR THESE MOTORS. WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A NEW VEHICLE. WE JUST WANTED THE VEHICLE WORKING PROPERLY. NOW MY SON IS STUCK WITH A VEHICLE WITH ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE TO HYUNDAIS FLAW. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS WORKING FINE PRIOR TO THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT AND HYUNDAI SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. NHTSA IS STARTING TO FRUSTRATE ME
Engine, Oct 3, 2019
I EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE WITH MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINE LOCKING UP/FREEZING UP, THE DEALER OWNER MR. MCCRACKEN AT KEARNY MESA HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 4797 CONVOY ST SAN DIEGO, CA. 92111 CHARGED ME OVER 770.00 DOLLARS FOR LABOR EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS PUBLISHED/SENT OUT DURING THE DEALERSHIP REBUILDING/REPLACING MY ENGINE. WHO IS SUPPOSE TO REFUND ME MY MONEY FOR AN ISSUE THAT WAS PLACED ON A RECALL. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MANNER IS APPRECIATED.
Engine, Oct 3, 2019, fire
I WAS SITTING IN MY CAR WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER HOOD OUT OF NOWHERE!!..
Engine, Sep 25, 2019
LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 164K MILES. THIS IS SECOND MOTOR. I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD WHEN THIS OCCURRED, GOT VEHICLE HOME AND HAS BEEN PARKED EVER SINCE.
Engine, Sep 25, 2019
MY CAR QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LAST APRIL 2019. I TAKES IT TO HYUNDAI DEALER FOR A RECALL. THEY PUT IT ON GARAGE FOR REPAIR ON MAY 21 2019. ON JUNE 21 2019 THEY CALL TELLING THAT THE CAR IS READY. I PICKUP AND KEEP DRIVING IT UNTIL YESTERDAY AFTER WORK ON MY WAY HOME THE SAME THING HAPPEN. I COULD LOST MY LIFE YESTERDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.. I HAVE TOW TO MY HOUSE AND EXPECT HYUNDAI TO TAKE CARE OF THIS MATTER FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. THANK YOU. THE ENGINE JUST TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN. NO CHECK ENGINE OR ANY OTHER WAS ON. AND THE BATTERY IS NEW.