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, Nov 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT METAL FRAGMENTS ENTERED THE ENGINE AND THE SHORT BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT WAS PROGRESSING RANDOMLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ALSO DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTING DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL SHORT WITHIN THE RADIO AND THAT IT INTERMITTENTLY WORKED. IN ADDITION, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG HESITATION AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V568000 (ENGINE) AND 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,627.
Engine, Nov 1, 2015
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WENT TO ACCELERATE AND A LOUD CLANKING BEGIN RUMBLING IN MY ENGINE LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE AND MOVING AROUND. ALL MY DASH LIGHTS CUT ON AND MY SPEED SLOWED DRAMATICALLY. LUCKILY I WAS IN A POSITION TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK. I WONDER HAD I BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED WOULD HYUNDAI STILL BE DRAGGING THEIR FEET ON FINDING A REMEDY OR REPLACING THE ENGINES FOR CAMPAIGN 132. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED OCTOBER 19, 2015 APPROXIMATELY 6:15AM IN MECHANCISVILLE, MD.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 31, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH, ON HIGHWAY, EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT COMPONENT FAILURES, RESULTING IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR DRIVER, PASSENGERS, SURROUNDING TRAFFIC , NOISES, SMOKE CAUTION LIGHTS LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL. IMMEDIATE EVASIVE ACTION HAD TO BE TAKING TO AVOID INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. ONCE AT REST, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SMOKE IMMENSELY. LOW MILEAGE, VERY DISTURBING AND CONCERNED FOR OTHERS DRIVING THESE TICKING BOMBS! HYUNDAI NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WITH MORE STRENGTH AND DIRECTION.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND SEIZED THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER THREE HOURS THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Engine, Oct 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000.
Engine, Oct 29, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A STRONG BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Power train, Engine, Oct 27, 2015
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO TURBO WASTE GATE CONTROL ROD OUT OF SPECS WHICH HAPPENS EVERY TIME THERE IS A CHANGE IN WEATHER EVERY TIME WEATHER COOLS DOWN OR HEATS UP CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODE GIVE IS TURBO WASTE GATE ACTUATOR MALFUNCTION AND ENGINE LOSSES ALMOST ALL OF ITS POWER MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT THE WAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ITS IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR WHEN WINTER ROLLED AROUND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS YEAR WHEN SUMMER ROLLED AROUND AND NOW FALL IS HERE AND THE PROBLEM IS BACK AND HYUNDAI WANTS TO CHARGE NOT ONLY THE ADJUSTMENT FEE BUT THE DIAGNOSTIC CHARGES AS WELL THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPEN MY CAR HAD ABOUT 30000 MILES SECOND TIME IT HAS 54000 AND NOW THE CAR HAS ABOUT 84000 MILES ON IT.
Engine, Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15V568000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,080.
Engine, Oct 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Oct 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Oct 24, 2015
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND ENGINE STALLED OUT. WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND ENGINE WAS NON REPAIRABLE.
Engine, Oct 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE JERKED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Engine, Oct 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD VARIOUS ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL FAILURES MORE THAN TWO YEARS AGO THAT PROGRESSED RANDOMLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) DID NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETED. THE SECOND DEALER DID NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Engine, Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE STARTED. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS FAULTY. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPAIRED ,BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Engine, Oct 19, 2015
IN AUGUST OF 2011, I PURCHASED A USED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. IT ALREADY HAD ABOUT 11,000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT. IN AUGUST OF 2014...I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN I HEARD SOME WEIRD NOISES AND THE CAR'S ENGINE STALLLED AND I ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE ENGINE WAS DEAD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE FOUND "SHAVINGS' WHEN OPENING THINGS UP. HE COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD CAUSED THIS FAILURE AND BASICALLY TOLD ME...PARTS FAILURE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE I WAS A SECOND OWNER, THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY DID NOT APPLY TO ME. SO I HAD TO PAY 5600 DOLLARS TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED BY MY MECHANIC. NOW...I GET A RECALL NOTICE SAYING THAT MY CAR WAS BEING RECALLED FOR "EXCEES METAL DEBRIS MAY HAVE BEEN GENERATED FROM FACTORY MACHINING OPERATIONS. THIS DEBRIS CAN BE FORCED INTO THE CONNECTIONG ROD OILING PASSAGESRESTRICTING OIL FLOW TO THE BEARINGS AND INCREASING OF PREMATURE BEARING WEAR." DO I NEED TO BE REIMMBURSED FOR A NEW ENGINE?!!!!!
Engine, Oct 18, 2015
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE STARTING IN APRIL 2015, WITH AN UNEXPLAINED NOISE. I BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MUFFLER. THEY SAID I COULD WAIT 3 MONTHS. BY JUNE 25, 2015 THE NOISE WAS EXTREMELY LOUD WHILE THE CAR WAS RUNNING, MOVING OR NOT. I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR THE 80 MILE ROUND TRIP TO WORK THE NEXT DAY AND HYUNDAI HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS FINALLY REPLACING THE SHORT BLOCK ON IT. TRUST ME THEY LOOKED TO NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. BY AUGUST 24, THE CAR HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 800 MILES, HAVING BEEN OFF FOR THE SUMMER. I CHECKED THE OIL BEFORE STARTING TO COMMUTE AGAIN AND IT WAS DOWN A QT. OF OIL. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE OIL PAN HAD LEAKED, EVEN AFTER THEIR WARRANTY WORK. NOTE THERE WAS NO OIL DRIPPINGS IN MY DRIVEWAY EVER! I NO LONGER TRUSTED THE CAR OR THE SERVICE FROM THE DEALER. AGAIN, I HAVE AN 80 MILE PER DAY COMMUTE. SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRADE THE CAR BACK TO THAT DEALER, SO I WOULD HAVE A RELIABLE VEHICLE. HAVING PURCHASED THE CAR I HAD HOPED TO PAY OFF THE LAST FEW PAYMENTS OF THE CAR AND HAVE NO CAR PAYMENTS FOR AWHILE. IT SEEMS HYUNDAI AND THE DEALER HAD OTHER PLANS. THE CAR WAS NOT EVEN FINISHED FOR ANOTHER 10 DAYS, I KNOW THIS BECAUSE SERVICE, FROM THE SAME DEALER I LEASED A NEW CAR FROM, CALLED TO TELL ME TO PICK UP THE 2011. I WOULD NOT HAVE EVEN BEEN ABLE TO TRADE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER KNOWING ABOUT THE SHORT BLOCK PROBLEM AT THAT TIME AND WEEKS BEFORE HYUNDAI SENT AN INTERIM RECALL LETTER TO ME! I HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE CAR, I WAS NEVER TOLD WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS. I FOUND OUT WHEN I WENT TO GET NEW TIRES AND MENTIONED IT. THAT BUSINESS TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATAS
Engine, Oct 18, 2015
FOR THE PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALSO AS IM ACCELERATING MY CAR SEEMS TO SLIP A GEAR AND LOSE SOME SPEED. I LOOKED UP THESE THINGS ON LINE AND THATS WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR WAS RECALLED. I CALLED HYUNDAI TWICE AND WAS TOLD YES MY CAR IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT AS OF NOW THEY DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION. THEN ONE DAY AFTER WORK WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR IT HESITATED TO START. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO AUTO ZONE TO HAVE MY BATTERY CHECKED AND THE MACHINE SHOWED IT HAD 70% JUICE. WENT ON TO DO MY SHOPPING CAME OUT TO START MY CAR AND IT WAS COMPLETLY DEAD. I CALLED HYUNDAI AND THEY TOLD ME TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THEM, WHICH I DID AND NOW IM JUST WAITING TO FIND OUT WHATS WRONG. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!
Engine, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL MID NOVEMBER OF 2015. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,228. UPDATED 01/12/16*LJ *CN
Engine, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. .....UPDATED 02/10/16 *BF... UPDATED 4/20/18*JB *CN
Power train, Exterior lighting, Engine, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND TAIL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.