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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Steering, Power train, Air bags, Seat belts, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PREMATURELY WORN TO THE POINT THAT THEY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN), 15V568000 (ENGINE), 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RECALL NOTIFICATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PALM SPRINGS HYUNDAI (3919 E PALM CANYON DR, SUITE A, 1-(760) 202-8888) WHERE IT CURRENTLY REMAINED FOR OVER THREE WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,800.
Air bags, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN DUE TO THE MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V568000 (ENGINE), 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOT NOTIFIED OF MANUFACTURER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS: 946 (UNDER BODY CORROSION PREVENTATIVE SERVICE AND SERVICE CAMPAIGN) AND 953 (ECM & CLUSTER UPDATE-ENGINE MONITORING LOGIC PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 17, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: 17V152000 DRIVER SEATBELT, 10V457000/10V426000 STEERING GEAR, 18V137000 AIRBAGS, 10V070000 LATCHES/LOCKS, 13V113000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, 15V568000 ENGINE, 15V629000 SUSPENSION, 14V434000 POWER TRAIN,15V759000 BRAKE LIGHT,16V190000 STEERING ELEC. POWER, 14V433000 SERVICE BRAKES.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Mar 14, 2019
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM WITH IGNITION KEY. THE KEY WILL NOT GO PAST ACC TO THE LOCK POSITION TO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED. FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS IN MANUAL TO PUSH THE KEY IN AT ACC POSITION, BUT THE LOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT MOVE. HAPPENS EVERY OTHER DAY. HAVE RESTART THE CAR AND MOVE IT AND TRY THE PROCESS AGAIN TO GET KEY TO MOVE INTO ITS PROPER POSITION (LOCK) TO REMOVE KEY. IMPOSSIBLE SECURITY SITUATION AS CANNOT LEAVE KEY IN VEHICLE. ALSO STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON EVERY MORNING., AND CAR STALLS EVERY TIME I MAKE A TURN WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS DANGEROUS. TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED THAT ALL RECALL AND CAMPAIGN SITUATIONS HAD BEEN RESOLVED WITH MY VEHICLE.
Engine, Mar 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Engine, Mar 11, 2019
IN NOVEMBER 2018, WE HAD A RATTLING NOISE DURING LOW SPEEDS, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE (ENGINE SEIZED UP DURING WARM UP INSPECTION BY MECHANIC). THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED FOR FREE DUE TO AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS PART OF A RECALL AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HYUNDAI. IN FEBRUARY 2019, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHICH WAS FOR A DAMAGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND COST OVER $2000 TO REPLACE. LAST MONTH, WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI STATING " HYUNDAI IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL IN THE UNITED STATES TO CONFIRM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPE WAS PROPERLY CONNECTED BY HYUNDAI DEALERS TO THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OUTLET WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALLS 132 AND 162. " WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS SERVICE. THERE IS A NEW RECALL FOR OTHER KIA AND HYUNDAI MODELS THAT INCLUDE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED FOR OUR MODEL YEAR.
Engine, Mar 10, 2019
MY HYUNDAI SONATA BEGAN INCREASINGLY CONSUMING OIL RAPIDLY FOR A COUPLE MONTHS UNTIL IT GOT TO ME PUTTING IN 1 QUART EVERY 200 MILES!!! THAT DESTROYED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTHOUGH THE TECH AT THE DEALER TRIED TO TELL ME IT WAS DUE TO FUEL. EXPERTS AT BOTH THE EXHAUST SHOP AND FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I BOUGHT IT USED), REFUTED THAT AND TOLD ME IT WAS DEFINITELY DUE PRIMARILY FROM THE ENGINE CONSUMING WAY TOO MUCH OIL. HYUNDAI REQUIRED ME TO DO 5 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS AT THEIR DELAERSHIP BEFORE THEY CAN VERIFY AND DOCUMENT THE ENGINE IS HAVING PROBLEMS! BUT IN THE MEANTIME MY ENGINE COULD LIKELY BLOW UP/SEIZE UP, AS THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IS NOTORIOUS FOR THAT AND THEY RECALLED 470,000+ ALREADY!! I ONLY HAVE 3 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS, AND IT SHOWS 200 MILES PER QUART!! MY CAT CONVERTER IS NOW CLOGGED AND MY CAR LOST POWER. SO NOW IN A CATCH 22 (MAYBE ON PURPOSE?). I CAN'T GET 5 TESTS WITHOUT REPLACING MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT SINCE ENGINE IS LOSING 1 QUART PER 200 MILES THAT OIL WILL SOON DESTROY ANY NEW CONVERTER I PUT ON WITHIN 1 OR 2 MONTHS, IF NOT LESS!! SO THIS IS RUINING THE CAR, AND I HAVE STARTED A CASE NUMBER WITH CORPORATE HYUNDAI IN CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVEN'T CALLED ME BACK IN SEVERAL DAYS ALL THE WHILE I DON'T HAVE A CAR TO USE. ENGINE BURNING 1 QUART PER 200 MILES OR LESS IS TERRIBLE....ENGINE IS RUINED! AND IT'S NOT SAFE!! AS I HAVE READ SO MANY 2011 SONATA OWNERS TELLING ABOUT THEIR CAR ENGINES SEIZING UP, LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE!! I HOPE HYUNDAI TAKES RESPONSIBILITY AS I STILL OWE $9,000 ON THIS CAR!
Engine, Mar 1, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE HAD BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED WITHOUT WARNING, THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED RANDOMLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO PATTY PECK HONDA (555 SUNNYBROOK RD, RIDGELAND, MS 39157, (601) 957-3400) DUE TO IT STALLING. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILSON PREMIER HYUNDAI (450 STEED RD, RIDGELAND, MS 39157, (601) 856-6423) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF OIL THAT REQUIRED THAT THE OIL CONSTANTLY BE REFILLED AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE PRESENT IN THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE BURNING ODOR WORSENED. THE DEALER PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS RETURNED UNDER THE GUIDELINES THAT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED EVERY 1,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 21, 2019
MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. IT HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY NOW AND NORMALLY HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HARBOR HYUNDAI (3720 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807, (866) 967-2242) WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER ALSO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Engine, Feb 18, 2019
CAR WON'T DRIVE , ALL MY LIGHTS ARE ON MY DASHBOARD & CAN'T MOVE IT NOWHERE!
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 13, 2019, fire
TAKATA RECALL .ON 2/2/2019 MY CAR STALLED OUT WHY I WAS DRIVING AND WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD IT'S WAS A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE MOTOR I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE TOW DRIVER ALSO SAID HE SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING. ELECTRICAL WAS BURNING I WAS COMING OFF A MAIN HIGHWAY TO GET AN A CITY STREET HAD A FRIEND CHECK OUT THE STARTER WHICH HE REPLACED, AND I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW BATTERY.AND MY FRIEND SAID THE MOTOR IS LOCKED
Steering, Engine, Feb 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULDN'T START, I WAS BLESSED NOT TO GET FROM BEHIND. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING THIS RATTLING/KNOCKING SOUND ANYTIME I TRY TO STEER IT AT ALL TIMES. I HAVE CALL IN EVERY RECALL NOTICE I'VE GOTTEN AND I'M ALWAYS TOLD MY CAR WASN'T IN THE RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY SILENT THEN EVENTUALLY STOPPING. CAR WOULD NOT CRANK BACK UP AGAIN, LIGHTS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL, HORN WORKS, BUT THE CAR JUST WON'T CRANK.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 29, 2019
NEW ENGINE AND STARTER UNDER RECALL BY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN MONTGOMERY, AL. I PICK MY CAR UP NO ONE IN SERVICE IS IN MY RADIO BLUETOOTH AC WON'T WORK AND THEY ALL WORKED PRIOR! CAR KEPT CUTTING OFF FELT LIKE WHEELS WAS GONNA FALL OFF DROVE HORRIBLE! PLUG PHONE IN USB START SMELLING BURNT SMELL, UNPLUG IT SMOKE IS COMING OUT, IT'S EXTREMELY HOT AND CORDS BURNT. GET HOME LOOK AT PAPERWORK SAYS 'TIRE SEPARATED NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION' NO ONE TOLD ME LET ME DRIVE ON IT. I HAD NO CLUE MY TIRES ARE FAIRLY NEW. TIRE EXPLODED LEAVING DENT IN MY CAR. I ASK ABOUT TIRE HE SAID 'OH I FORGOT TO TELL YOU' (AS NO BIG DEAL) IN FACT WAS! ASK WHICH TIRE HE DIDN'T REMEMBER! CALL CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVISED TO TAKE BACK. DEALT WITH SERVICE MANAGER RUDE AND DENIED ANY FAULT BEFORE EVER LOOKING AT CAR INSISTING THEY WEREN'T TO BLAME. HOW WOULD HE KNOW IF HE HASN'T EVER EVEN LOOKED AT IT? ASK WHY LIGHTS ON DASH AND WHY'D IT NOT RUN PROPERLY? BLAMED ON MY TIRE. SOLD ME TIRE $88 BUT HE'D GIVE ME DISCOUNT FOR MY TROUBLE, HE DIDN'T I PAID $114. CALLS CARS READY. I ASK IF EVERYTHINGS FIXED AND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT? HE SAID NO AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT BUT IT WASN'T ANYTHING THEY DONE! HONESTLY DON'T THINK HE CHECKED HE DENIED BLAME BEFORE LOOKING AT IT AND SAID IT'D BE READY IN COUPLE HOURS TIME TO PUT TIRE ON. SAID TO TAKE TO STERO SHOP AND THEY CAN PULL RADIO OUT AND MIGHT FIND RESET SWITCH BEHIND IT TO RESET RADIO, HE SHOULD'VE. ASK ABOUT USB HE SAID 'PLUGGED ONE IN IT WORKED ASK IF HE LEFT IN LEAST 10 MINUTES AS I DID HE SAID 'DON'T GOT ONE TO' CAN'T USE ONE USED TO TEST IT ASK IF ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNT WHEN ENGINE SEIZED AS STARTER DID, SAYS NO LIGHTS BE ON IN DASH, THEY ARE, BLAMED IT ON TIRES. 3 MECHANICS SAID ELECTRICAL WASN'T HOOKED BACK UP PROPERLY AND/OR ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNT WHEN ENGINE SEIZED. CAR WONT START PROBLEMS CYCLOIDS NOT FIRING AND FUEL INJECTOR TOO!
Engine, Jan 25, 2019
WAS TOLD ENGINE IS ABOUT DONE. KEPTED UP WITH OIL CHANGES.
Engine, Jan 24, 2019
TURBO
Engine, Jan 21, 2019
THE CAR STATED TO RUN HOT AS THE OIL WAS RUNNING INTO THE ANTI FREEZE POT THROUGH THE MOTOR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Engine, Jan 19, 2019
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT MADE A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WON'T START THE ENGINE HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 18, 2019
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE, THEY HAD REPLACED THE ENGIE DUE TO,THE RECALL, THEY HAD TO,REPLACE MY FUAL SENSORS, STEERING COLUMN PIECE, AND ANOTHER PART. BUT SINCE THEY REPLACED MY ENGINE, MY ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR IS,MEVER ACCURATE. SPEED SENSOER IS WRONG, THE RADIO SHORTS ALL THE TIME, AND MY CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THE PROBLEMS COUNTNIUE TO GET WORSE ESPECIALLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR HAS COSTED ME 1000'S OF DOLLARS AND IT JUST COUNTNIUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO HYUNDAI IN REDLANDS CA. THEY HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION ON THE VEHICLE.
Engine, Jan 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. BALISE HYUNDAI OF CAPE COD (556 YARMOUTH RD, HYANNIS, MA 02601, (508) 778-0500) PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF THE CONTACT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE LEFT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS MADE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Engine, Jan 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TUSCALOOSA HYUNDAI (3831 HARGROVE RD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405, (205) 752-8113) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER THE REBUILT ENGINE WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *DT CONSUMER STATED SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND ENGINE REPLACED. MECHANIC FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE. CONSUMER FOUND 12 OTHER RECALLS. *JB
Engine, Jan 15, 2019
CAR ENGINE IS MAKING KNOCKING SOUNDS, QUICKENS AND GETS LOUD WHEN I PRESS ON GAS PETAL. OIL CHANGED AND FUIDS CHECKED ON REGULAR BASES. 168.000 MILES ON CAR. HAD CAR CHECKED OUT AT FORT MILL HYUNDIA WHICH THEY SAID FOUND NOTHING. NOW CAR SITTING IN YARD, SCARE TO DRIVE. I AM A NURSING STUDENT, MOM AND WIFE. WE CANT NOT AFFORD THIS TIME OR MONEY WISE. PLEASE HELP
Engine, Jan 12, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN ACELLERATING ON THE GAS, AFTER PASSING THE VEHICLE THE CAR STALLED ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A GAS STATION. CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATES THE ENGINE IS LOCKED UP. TOLD IT WOULD COST 2900-3500 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. SINGLE DAD, TWO TODDLERS CANNOT AFFORD THIS. IS THIS SOME SORT OF RECALL? ENGINE AS 125000 MILES AND HAS OIL IN IT. WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS?
Engine, Jan 10, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY THE CAR SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE MOTOR CAME A LOOSE BURNING UP THE ENGINE.