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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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
Engine, Sep 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DUNCAN HYUNDAI (2050 ROANOKE STREET, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA 24073, (540) 382-2100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 114-85-200. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
Engine, Aug 28, 2018, fire
CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP NO SERVICE CODE SHOWED UP SAID I NEED TO BUY A NEW STARTER / AUTHORIZED REPAIR THEY DROVE IT IT STALLED THEY RESTARTED IT ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE OIL WASN'T GOING THROUGH ENGINE ETC ETC ETC DAMAGE EXTENSIVE NEEDS NEW ENGINE
Engine, Aug 28, 2018
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY...IN MOTION...FAILED TO ACCELERATE
Engine, Aug 27, 2018
ENGINE WAS RECALLED IN 2015, THE WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE RECALLED WAS EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS 120,000 MILE WARRANTY. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO 2.0 WITH 146,000 MILES. AFTER LESS THAN A MONTH OF MY SON DRIVING IT THE ENGINE BEGAN STALLING OUT AND SMELLED OF SMOKE. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI TO SEE IF THEY WOULD PERFORM THE INSPECTION AND DO THE REPAIR WORK THEY STATED THEY WOULD NOT SINCE THE CAR EXCEEDED HAD EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE WARRANTY. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED, AND WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE AND SEE IF I CAN GET A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST
Engine, Aug 25, 2018
ENGINE OIL LIGHT KEEPS APPREARING AND THEN DISAPPEARING. OIL IS DISAPPEARING LIKE CRAZY, CAR IS STALLING ON THE ROAD. WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 22, 2018
TAKATA RECALL MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE NOT TURNING COMPLETELY. MY CAR IS A PUSH TO START, SO WHEN HOLDING THE BRAKE AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON THE CAR STILL HESITATES TO COME ON BUT THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD DO SO I KNOW IT'S NOT A BATTERY ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND I WAS STRANDED IN MY CAR AT WORK, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT EVENTUALLY SWITCHES OVER AND COMES ON. I'VE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER HYUNDAI SONATA OWNERS HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE, I'M HOPING HYUNDAI TAKES ACTION IN RESOLVING THIS MALFUNCTION.
Engine, Aug 21, 2018
ENGINE SEIZED UP WHILE DRIVING AGAIN. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO WITH THE HYUNDAI ENGINE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BUT HYUNDAI WILL NOT COVER THE ENGINE EVEN THOUGH IT IS UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS DRIVING DOWN 35 IN DALLAS WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD SON AND THE ENGINE SEIZED UP AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
Engine, Aug 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE ENGINE WOULD OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO START. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE COMPUTER COULD NOT READ THE CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,185.
Engine, Aug 14, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED TO HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THREE DAYS LATER CAR STOPPED TURNING ON AND THERE'S SMOKE COMING OUT THE ENGINE WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT ,CAR WILL NOT TURN ON
Air bags, Seat belts, Engine, Aug 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER (SEIDEL HYUNDAI, 9 PARKSIDE AVE, READING, PA 19607, (610) 775-5100) INDICATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND ON BACKORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR OVER TWO MONTHS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V617000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Aug 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE SEIZED. IN ORDER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED MULTIPLE TIMES AS IT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUTE 60 HYUNDAI (8575 20TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32966, (772) 569-6004) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. **TR CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTUTER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST IN REPLACING THE VEHICLE. THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT HEAVILY AFTERWARDS. THE DEALER ASSISTED ME WITH DISCOUNTS TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE AS I NO LONGER TRUSTED THE VEHICLE. MY COMPLAINT IS SOLELY AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER. UPDATED 10/22/18*JB
Air bags, Engine, Seat belts, Aug 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN SWITCHING GEARS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD AIR PRESSURE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,029.
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.
Engine, Jul 31, 2018
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH AND MY ACCELERATION STARTED TO DECREASE AND I COULD NOT PICK UP SPEED,AS I EXITED OFF THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND MY CAR DIED. I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP NAPLETON HYUNDAI, 649 DUNN RD, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042.
Air bags, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2018
MY CAR HAS BEEN BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. I SEEN THERE HAS BEEN ALOT OF RECALL ISSUES ON THE HYUNDAI. I GOT A LETTER INFORMING THE RECALL OF THE AIR BAGS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER 2017. I DONT KNOW IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE ISSUE FIXED ON THE RECALLS ABOUT THE ENGINE, BRAKES, AND SEAT BELTS.
Air bags, Engine, Jul 18, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT ON SO AIR BAGS WONT DEPLOY. ENGINE LOCK UP
Engine, Jul 15, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WITH NO PULLING POWER, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, THEN IT JUST CUT OFF IN MOVING TRAFFIC. TRIED TO RESTART IT, NO LUCK. THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING METAL. PUT ON HAZARD SIGNAL. HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF TRAFFIC BY ANOTHER DRIVER. CHECKED FLUIDS AND THERE WAS NO OIL FLOW. (WASN'T DUE FOR OIL CHANGE) DIP STICK WAS DRY. THERE WASN'T A INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD FOR LOW OIL. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST.( TEST WILL BE DONE ON7/17/18) EARLIEST APPOINTMENT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 14, 2018
DRIVING CAR AND LOST ALL POWER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED NOTHING BY MY MECHANIC AFTER HYUNDAI TOLD ME CAR VIN NOT ON RECALL DURING ON VACATION ENGINE DIED HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO MY FROM MARYLAND WAS GARAGE SAID ENGINE BEARING BROKE WILL COST ME 7000 TO MY MECHANIC
Engine, Jul 13, 2018
MOTOR LOCKED UP BECAUSE NO OIL. I HAD OIL CHANGED 2 MONTHS BEFORE AND NO LEAKS ON CARPORT AND OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. SO, I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT WENT DEAD AT A RED LIGHT. COULD NOT GET IT TO START BACK UP. HAD TO HAVE IT PUSHED TO AN EMPTY LOT. HAD IT TOWED AND THEY SAID IT HAD NO OIL IN IT THEREFORE IT LOCKED MOTOR UP. WE ARE VERY UPSET BECAUSE THE CAR IS PAID FOR AND WE HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL.
Engine, Jul 10, 2018
ENGINE LOCK WITH OIL IN RECALL NOT FIX.
Engine, Jul 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SPORT DURST HYUNDAI, 4507 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, (919) 251-5996) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW. TWO QUARTS OF OIL WERE ADDED AND THE DEALER ALSO WANTED TO CONDUCT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE NUMBER: 11415617 WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,650.
Engine, Jul 9, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: I GOT AN OIL CHANGE ON MAY 25TH AND ON JUNE 24TH (4 WEEKS LATER 1800 MILES) THE CAR COMPLETELY RAN OUT OF OIL AND SEIZED THE ENGINE. NO OIL LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND THERE WERE NO LEAKS. NOW THIS IS A $3000 FIX FOR A ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 5, 2018
THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Engine, Jul 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE OF ITS EXCESSIVE MILEAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,414.