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: exterior lighting
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Exterior lighting, Jul 3, 2016
CAME OUT TO THE PARKED VEHICLE IN OUR DRIVEWAY TO FIND THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY FALLING OUT. THE CAR WAS NEVER HIT OR IN AN ACCIDENT. NOTICED THAT THE STUDS (FASTENERS) GOING INTO THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CRACKED APART AND SEPARATED FROM THE STUDS AND THE ASSEMBLY ALLOWING THE ASSEMBLY TO FALL FROM THE BODY. A NEW TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WILL BE NEEDED TO REPAIR. THIS LOOKS AS THOUGH THERE COULD BE A TENSILE STRENGTH PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC. IF IT FALLS OFF THERE IS NO TAIL LIGHT AND IT COULD DAMAGE ANOTHER VEHICLE IF ON THE HIGHWAY.
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Jun 28, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON INDICATING SOMETHING IS WRONG, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT AN WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACE SEVERAL BULBS IN MY VEHICLE EACH YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS. EVERY BULB THAT I HAVE WENT OUT INDICATING A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
Exterior lighting, Jun 15, 2016
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A SHORT IN THEM AND WHEN BLENKER IS USED THE LIGHT GO COMPLETELY OUT. THE LEFT HEADLIGHT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND WILL STILL NOT WORK EITHER. CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AFTER DARK!
Steering, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Jun 12, 2016
PURCHASED CAR ON 3/8/2016, THE CAR MADE NOISES WHILE TURNING. BOTH SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED, PARTS $749.70, LABOR $150.00. OUR DAUGHTER WAS GIVEN THE CAR ON 3/12/2016, ON 3/16/2016 WHILE DRIVING THE EPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, POWER STEERING WAS LOSS. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY, COST $1701.18. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS COME OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA PUSHED IT BACK IN. ON 6/11/2016, PASSENGER AIRBAG CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. (HUSBAND PUSHED IT BACK IN, HOWEVER, I DON'T FEEL OUR DAUGHTER AND HER PASSENGERS ARE SAFE). ON 6/11/2016, WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE THE CAR, PUT THE GEAR INTO D AND THE CAR MOVED BACKWARDS. TURN THE CAR OFF AND SHIFTED INTO D(IT WORKED). THIS ACCORDING TO OUR DAUGHTER, THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. INTERIOR LIGHTING HAS TO BE MANUALLY MANIPULATED TO TURN THEM OFF.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Apr 11, 2016
WHEN I PLACE MY CAR IN PARK THE CAR IS,TELLING ME TO SHIFT TO PARK BUT I'M ALREADY IN PARK. MY CAR WILL TURN OFF BUT MY NAVIGATION SCREEN STAYS ON. ALSO THE ENGINE PUSH TO START/STOP LIGHT WON'T TURN OFF. IN ADDITION I AM UNABLE TO USE MY FAVORITE TO LOCK THE DOORS BECAUSE IT THINKS MY KEYS ARE STILL IN THE VEHICLE SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT. THE CAR SEEMS TO STALL OCCASIONALLY AND I HAVE TO GAS IT TO PICK UP SPEEDS AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO MONTHS.
Exterior lighting, Apr 11, 2016
WITH HEADLIGHTS ENGAGED AT NIGHT (WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AUTO OR MANUAL) THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND HEADLIGHTS WILL MOMENTARILY GO OUT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ENGAGED. THE LIGHTS WILL ALSO FLICKER OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT HAVING TURN SIGNAL ENGAGED. THE PARKING LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND STAY ON AFTER IGNITION IS TURNED OFF WITH HEADLAMP SWITCH IN AUTOMATIC MODE WHILE CAR IS PARKED.
Exterior lighting, Apr 7, 2016
BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE CAR ON BOTH SIDES ARE DETERIORATED/MELTED. AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. THEY GO ON AND OFF. THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE "WORN " ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP AND NEED REPLACED AT A WOPPING 600 DOLLARS. THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND THEIR DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP IS THE RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THIS UNDER WARRENTY. THEY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 85,000 ISH MILES ON IT AND THERE IS ON WAY THIS ASSEMBLY SHOULD HAVE PROBLEMS.DUE TO THEM JUST PUTTING A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER AND HAVING IT FIXED TODAY I AM SURE THIS IS ALL LINKED TOGETHER SOMEHOW. IF I HIT A BUMP THE BREAKLIGHTS STOP WORKING THEN I WIGGLE THE BULB AND IT STARTS WORKING AGAIN. THEIR ARE SEVERAL OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS THE INTERNET. THIS SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE RECALL LIST TOO. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND THE POOR QUALITY OF CHEAP PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Feb 28, 2016
YESTERDAY I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING APPROXIMATELY 80MPH. IN MY SIDE MIRROR I NOTICED SOMETHING DANGLING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR, WITHIN A MILLISECOND I AM WATCHING MY TAIL LIGHT FLY OFF MY CAR RIGHT INTO THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. I PULLED IN TO THE NEXT REST STOP AND FOUND THAT MY TAIL LIGHT HAD BLEW OFF MY CAR. THE CAR BEHIND ME FOLLOWED ME INTO THE REST STOP, THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR INJURY TO THEM OR THEIR CAR. YESTERDAY I HAD BEEN VISITING MY DAD IN THE HOSPITAL 100 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOME. BEFORE I GOT IN MY CAR I STUCK A A HUGE SHEET PAN IN MY TRUNK-FYI THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TAIL LIGHT OR THE REAR OF MY CAR AT ALL.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Engine, Feb 25, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V-568. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE ISSUE STILL EXIST. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THERE WAS CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *JB
Exterior lighting, Feb 15, 2016
CAME OUT TO THE PARKED VEHICLE IN OUR DRIVEWAY TO FIND THE ENTIRE PASSENGER REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY FALLING OUT. THE CAR WAS NEVER HIT OR IN A ACCIDENT. NOTICED THAT THE STUDS (FASTENERS) GOING INTO THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CRACKED APART AND SEPARATED FROM THE STUDS AND THE ASSEMBLY ALLOWING THE ASSEMBLY TO FALL FROM THE BODY. A NEW TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WILL BE NEEDED TO REPAIR. THIS LOOKS AS THOUGH THERE COULD BE A TENSILE STRENGTH PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM REOCCURRING WITH PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE SOCIAL MEDIA.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Feb 1, 2016
CANT GET LIGHT TO WORK, HAVE REPLACE BULBS A FEW TIMES, AND HAVE TAKE IT TO AN ADVANCE AUTO PLACE WHERE THEY HAVE TOLD ME IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC WORK AND ENGINE NOT THE BULB. THE BULBS WERE FINE AND NOT BURNT OUT. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES SINCE LAST OCTOBER 1ST WAS ONLY ONE HEAD LIGHT NOW AS OF THIS WEEKEND ITS BOTH.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ALARM SYSTEM, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATED RANDOMLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURES LISTED IN THE CONSEQUENCE SECTION OF THE NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE SPREAD TO OTHER LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 17, 2015
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE OTHER DAY AND MY CAR WAS SHAKING, SO SCARY. I'M NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I KNOW WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG. THE LIGHTS ON MY CAR GETS SO HOT THAT THEY KEEP GOING OUT AND THE CAR IS A DRIFTER. I JUST HAPPEN TO ENTER MY VIN# IN THE SYSTEM AND I WAS SHOCK. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR NOT KNOWING MY CAR HAS 4 RECALLS ON IT. I WOULD LIKE TO GET ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE AT THIS POINT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY FAMILY EVEN IF THEY SERVICED IT. JUST HEARING ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WRONG WITH THIS CAR, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. WHO DO I NEED TO TALK TO ABOUT THIS MATTER?
Exterior lighting, Dec 5, 2015
I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM RECENTLY, MY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY MELTED AROUND THE CONNECTOR FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONNECTOR AND BULB GOT SO HOT THAT SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND CONNECTOR PLASTIC MELTED, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL AND MAKING REPLACEMENT COST AROUND $650. THE PROBLEM ALSO CAUSED A FUSE TO SHORT OUT AND THE BRAKE SENSOR UNDER THE PADDLE FAILED (WHICH IS ALREADY AN ONGOING ISSUE CURRENTLY BEING RECALLED FOR SONATA'S ) AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. HYUNDAI DEALER CLAIM REPLACEMENT BULBS WERE PUT IN WRONG WHEN CHANGED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM, BUT I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. I DECIDED TO DO A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I AGREE THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NHTSA. THIS IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT IS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD FOR 2011 HYUNDAI DRIVERS AND OTHER DRIVERS THAT ENCOUNTER CARS WITH THE FAILING BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Exterior lighting, Dec 4, 2015
I HAVE REPLACED ALL MY EXTERNAL LIGHTS BULBS TWO TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WITH THE LAST TIME ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I KEEP ON HAVING INTERMITTENT EXTERNAL LIGHTS GO OUT, THEN COME BACK ON. IN GENERAL, WHEN THEY TEMPORARILY GO OFF ITS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE END. THEY TEND TO PERMANENTLY BURN OUT. I ALWAYS HAVE REPLACED ALL LIGHT BULBS WHEN THE FIRST ONE GOES OUT, BECAUSE THE REST USUALLY START GOING OUT. I HAVE TWICE REPLACED ALL THE BULBS AT THE SAME TIME, BUT KEEPING HAVING ISSUES. ALSO, MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS HANGING OFF THE CAR BY THE WIRE HARNESS. SOMEHOW THE PLASTIC PART BROKE THAT KEEPS IT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Nov 19, 2015
TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS MELTING AROUND THE CONNECTOR FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. THE CONNECTOR AND BULB GET SO HOT THAT SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND CONNECTOR PLASTIC MELT CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL AND MAKING REPLACEMENT IMPOSSIBLE. HYUNDAI REPLACED TWO MELTED BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN LESS THAN 4 YEARS. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS MELTING AGAIN. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT STOPS WORKING WHEN THE CONNECTOR MELTS. HYUNDAI REPLACED TWO ASSEMBLIES UNDER WARRANTY. I PAID $250 FOR ONE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND NOW HYUNDAI WANTS TO CHARGE ME $250 FOR THE FOURTH BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NHTSA. GOOGLING THE HYUNDAI 2011 BRAKE LIKE ASSEMBLY LIST MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT IS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD FOR 2011 HYUNDAI DRIVERS AND OTHER DRIVERS THAT ENCOUNTER CARS WITH THE FAILING BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Structure, Nov 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LIGHT FAILED AND WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. UPDATED 02/05/16*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 02/16/16*JB
Exterior lighting, Engine, Nov 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY REMAIN ACTIVATED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Oct 22, 2015
RUBBER WASHER BROKE OFF BRAKE PEDAL ALLOWING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. IT BURNT UP BOTH TAIL LIGHT LENSES AND BRAKE LIGHTS. THERE WAS NO WAY TO SHUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS OFF WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY OR REMOVING THE BULBS, WHICH I DID AND BURNT MY FINGERS.
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.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Engine, Oct 6, 2015
THERE ARE OPEN FACTORY RECALLS ON THIS CAR AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER TO FIX THE DEFICIENCIES BEFORE IT GETS TO BECOME AN ISSUE OF POTENTIAL PHYSICAL HARM ON THE ROADWAY. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE FRONT SPRING JUST BROKE A SECTION OFF ABOUT A FOOT LONG, NOW DRIVES DANGEROUSLY BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, HEAD LAMPS, SUSPENSION
Exterior lighting, Engine, Sep 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,683.
Exterior lighting, Sep 10, 2015
THE ENGINE ON MY CAR SEIZED AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. WHILE BEING REPAIRED, THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT MY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD MELTED INCLUDING THE WIRES AND I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER IT AND IS SAYING IT'S A COSMETIC ISSUE, NOT SAFETY.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Sep 8, 2015
IN MID--AUGUST 2015, MY CAR BEGAN TO HAVE ODD THINGS HAPPEN SUCH AS THE CAR ALARM RANDOMLY GOING OFF. I REPLACED THE BATTERY THINKING IT MAY BE THE CAUSE. THAT DID NOT HELP. THE ALARM STILL RANDOMLY WENT OFF. I DID NOT THINK THIS WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM UNTIL MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON AUG 14TH SHE REPORTED TO ME THAT HER STEERING BECAME ERRATIC REGARDLESS OF WHAT SHE DID. AFTER SHE PULLED OVER, SHE NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO ZERO AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING DESPITE HAVING RECENTLY FILLED THE TANK. WHEN SHE GOT BACK ON THE ROAD, THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. FINALLY, WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. THIS CAUSED THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO COMPLETELY MELT! THEN, ON AUG 24TH, SHE DROVE THE CAR TO O'BRIEN HYUNDAI IN FT MYERS, FL. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, SENDING UNIT, BRAKE SWITCH, BRAKE SWITCH STOPPER, AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THEY COULD NOT TELL HER OR ME WHAT THE ROOT CAUSE WAS FOR THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT NEARLY CAUSED A ACCIDENT.
Exterior lighting, Sep 3, 2015
MY HYUNDAI SONATA TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MELTING THE PANELING AND DESTROYING THE SOCKETS WHERE THE BULBS GO. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHARGED ME $250 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WHICH WAS A RECALL ON 2011 HYUNDAI SONATAS BUT CLAIMED MY CAR WAS NOT ONE ON THE SERVICE RECALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE BULBS HAD MELTED THE PANELING AND THAT THEY HAD TO SHAVE DOWN THE PANEL TO GET THE BULB TO WORK. NOW THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAID I NEED TO REPLACE IT FOR ANOTHER $250 THIS IS NOT CAUSED BY ME THE CONSUMER AND WITH THE MELTING OF THIS I AM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE AN ELECRTRICAL FIRE IN MY REAR. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND REFUND ME MONEY I ALREADY PAID OUT.