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: power train
173 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Sep 13, 2020
MY TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE SLIPPING. REALLY SCARED TO DRIVE IT FAR BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Aug 4, 2020, fire
THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. ORIGINATED FROM ENGINE BAY AND ENGULFED WITHIN SECONDS HAD TO JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE.
Power train, May 23, 2020
I HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE NOW. I?VE HAD THE CODES CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES AND BY SEVERAL PEOPLE, AND EACH ONE SAYS THAT ITS A CODE FOR A FAULTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR. IT CAUSES VERY HARD AND UNPREDICTABLE SHIFTING. WE?VE HAD TO STOP DRIVING IT ALL TOGETHER BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT I HAD MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR WITH ME AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR WHILE GOING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, AND WE WERE ALMOST T-BONED BY A LARGE SUV, THE IMPACT WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE MY DAUGHTER WAS AND I HAVE REFUSED TO DRIVE OR ALLOW THE CAR TO BE DRIVEN SINCE. I HAVE FOUND A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE ON SEVERAL SITES ONLINE, MOST OF WHICH I HAVE COME ACROSS ON A SONATA FORUM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT IS UNCOMMON AMONG THESE CARS, BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND THE FACT THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ISSUED TO CORRECT IT IS, IN MY OPINION, RECKLESS AND IRRESPONSIBLE. WE PUT OUR LIVES, AND THE LIVES OF OUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES, IN THESE CARS BECAUSE WE TRUSTED THIS COMPANY/MANUFACTURER TO KEEP US SAFE, AND THEY HAVE FAILED AND CONTINUE TO FAIL BY NOT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE PROPERLY. *TR
Power train, Engine, Mar 24, 2020
ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON MARCH 24, 2020
Power train, Feb 21, 2020
OUR CAR HAD A RECALL, THE RECALL WAS FIXED IN 2014, BUT IT HAS SINCE BROKEN. DURING THAT TIME WE HAVE PUT ONLY 30,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE TRANSMISSION CABLE SNAPPED AND THEY ARE CHARGING US $1000 TO FIX SOMETHING THAT THEY SAID THEY FIXED. THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULDN'T BREAK FOR THE WHOLE LIFE OF THE CAR. OUR CAR HAD A RECALL, IT WAS REPAIRED BY HYUNDAI, AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR THE 'REPAIRED' WORK. WE CALLED HYUNDAI CORPORATE OFFICES AND GOT THE RUN AROUND. I FEEL, IF THIS WAS A NATIONAL ISSUE, TO WHERE THEY HAD TO RECALL 850,000 CARS, THEY MUST HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ISSUE. THEY FIXED OUR CAR 5 YEARS AGO AND SOMETHING THAT SHOULDN'T BREAK IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR BREAKS. PLEASE ADVISE US WHAT OUR NEXT STEP IS,. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION
Power train, Feb 4, 2020
LOUD CLUNK NOISE WILL DRIVING AND CAR WAS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR (LIMP MODE) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. CODES P0753, P2709 AND P0758 REVEALED FAILURE OF 2 SHIFT SOLENOIDS AND LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID DUE TO TRANSMISSION WIRE HARNESS SHORTENING OUT.
Power train, Dec 10, 2019
MY CAR IS AT 77000 MILES IT SCARY DRIVING IT ANYMORE IT REVS UP AT A VERY LOW SPEED WON'T SHIFT AND THEN IT JUMPS SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOUR NECK IS GOING TO BREAK I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IT GOT WORSE I TOOK IT BACK THEY DID ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FLUSH NOW IT'S TERRIBLE I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP I NOW NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION $4,500 FOR A REBUILD THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS IT'S NOT ONLY HAPPENING TO ME IT'S HAPPENING TO A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE I DON'T DRIVE ON THE FREEWAYS THIS IS JUST ON CITY STREETS
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 2, 2019, fire
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO IN 2015 PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED 15 RECALLS IN THE TIME I'VE OWNED IT MOST OF WHICH ARE LIFE THREATENING SAFETY ISSUES , COMPLETE MOTOR LOCK UP , SUDDEN LOSS OF FUEL AND STALLING.(BRAKE STOPPER PAD MALFUNCTION 3 TIMES), SEAT BELT ANCHOR FAILURE, COMPLETE SAFETY AIR BAG FAILURE, EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE LEAKS, MY WIFE AND I LIVE ON VERY LIMITED SOCIAL SECURITY MONTHLY BENEFITS AND NOT IN A POSITION TO AFFORD A NEW CAR OR REPEATEDLY HAVE TO SPEND 100'S OF DOLLARS EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR REPAIRS DUE TO MANUFACTURE ERROR / DAMAGE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN NEARLY KILLED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE MOTOR EITHER CEASES TO GET FUEL WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY OR ENTERING SUCH ON AN ONRAMP JUST AS A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER APPROACHED AT 70 MPH AND WE HAD NO FUEL ACCELERATION. ON YET ANOTHER NEAR FATAL SITUATION THE MOTOR LOCKED UP COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, WHICH IMMEDIATELY RESULTED IN A A FIRE UNDER OUR HOOD.........ALL CAUSED BY THE DEFICIENCY OF THE ENGINE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND WE WERE TOLD HAD BEEN ADDRESSED. THE FIRE DESTROYED MOST ALL OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, SOME AT OUR EXPENSE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AND WE HAD TO PAY $3500.00 TO REPAIR......FYI, WE LIVE ON 1700.00 PER MONTH SOCIAL SECURITY AND THIS CAUSED US A VERY EXTREME FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY FOR MONTHS THEREAFTER . THERE IS MORE TO OUR DISASTROUS EXPERIENCE AS A HYUNDAI SONATA PRODUCT OWNER AND WHAT WE'RE WISHING FOR IS THAT HYUNDAI MIGHT BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE AT FAIR PRICE SO THAT WE MAY FIND A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR KILLED. OTHER SONATA OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES.*DT *DT*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 11, 2019
IN MOTION CAR SURGES AND JERKS FORWARD RANDOMLY. THERE IS A GAS SMELL WHEN DRIVING AND CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE WHEN ENGINE IS ENGAGED. BACKUP CAMERA WILL NOT ENGAGE AT RANDOM TIMES OR CAR WILL NOT TURN ON WITH PUSH TO START SYSTEM. DIAGNOSES ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT HYUNDAI WON'T INCLUDE IN THEIR RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Power train, Oct 20, 2019
AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 14-AT-010 THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR. THIS IS COVERED ON THERE THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA'S 5/60,000 WARRANTY. THIS AN AN ELEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE 10/100,000 TRANSMISSION WARRANTY. BEING THAT HYUNDAI RELEASES THIS SERVICE BULLETIN, THIS SENSORS POSSIBLE FAILURE IS A KNOW FACT AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MANY OTHERS AS MY ONLINE RESEARCH PROVED. HYUNDAI SHOULD COVER THIS AND NOT HAVE THEIR DEALERS CHARGED OVER $700 TO CORRECT THIS KNOWN FAULT IN THE HYUNDAI VEHICLE.
Power train, Oct 8, 2019
UNFORTUNATELY, AT 50,000 MILES MY CAR BEGAN HAVING MAJOR ISSUES. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN A YEAR, SINCE I BOUGHT MY USED CAR, AND IT IS HAVING MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES. EVERY TIME I GO FROM PARKING TO DRIVE, OR DRIVE TO REVERSE, MY CAR JUMPS. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY IT JUMPED IN MOTION. AFTER THAT INCIDENT I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR AGAIN. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION COSTS OVER $3,000 DOLLARS! I AM A STUDENT AND DO NOT HAVE THAT MONEY, NOR WILL I HAVE IT ANYTIME SOON. THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE CAR, GETTEL HYUNDAI OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY FLORIDA, NEVER ADVISED ME THAT HYUNDAI'S HAVE BEEN KNOW TO HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURES. I INVESTED MONEY INTO A CAR THAT I CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE IT WAS FAULTY WHEN SOLD TO ME.
Power train, Sep 26, 2019
WHEN CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR INDICATOR SYMBOL ON THE DASH DISAPPEARED AND THE CAR STOPPED MOVING AND APPEARED TO SLIP INTO A NEUTRAL OR A NON-GEAR. AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK, SHUTTING THE CAR OFF, AND RESTARTING THE CAR SEEMED TO HELP HOWEVER WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD.
Power train, Aug 27, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR JERKS AND THEN RUNS SMOOTHLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR JERKS EVERYTIME STOPPING AT THE STOP LIGHT AND MOVING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND ALSO JERKS WHEN REVERSING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. AFTER SERVICING THE CAR AND WYNN FUEL INJECTION AND THROTTLE BODY SERVICES WHICH ALREADY COST ME MORE THAN $800.00, THE TOOK THE CAR FOR ROAD TEST AND IT WAS STILL JERKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION BAD AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Power train, Air bags, Structure, Jul 17, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 3 WEEK AGO WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AND HAVE NOT COME OFF SINCE THEN. I HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THE CAR HISTORY AND HAVE NOTICED 14 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS. WHILE IN MOTION, MY DOORS UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. LASTLY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT GEAR SOMETIMES DISAPPEAR FROM THE DASHBOARD AS WELL AS THE SHIFT GEAR WHICH IN MOST CASE THE CAR WOULDNT START OR JERKS WHEN IT DISAPPEAR WHILE IN MOTION
Power train, Jun 26, 2019
THE CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WITH CHANGING THE SHIFTER FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE SELECTOR WILL BE IN REVERSE AND AS THE CAR IS MOVING IT SLIPS OUT AND GOES NEUTRAL
Power train, Seat belts, Service brakes, Apr 15, 2019
THE ENGINE APPEARS NOT TO PERFORMING CORRECTLY. AND THE BRAKES ARE MAKING A LOUD SOUND. AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS STICKING WHILE DRIVING.
Power train, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 5, 2019
SHIFTING OF GEARS STARTED SLIPPING AROUND 100K MILES
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.
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.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2018
IN RANDOM INSTANCES, WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CAR WILL SHIFT TO PARK AND COMPLETELY PARK. WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND TURNED OFF, A BEEPING ALERTS BEGINS AND THE DASHBOARD SCREEN WILL PROMPT 'SHIFT TO PARK'. THE CAR WILL NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF , LEAVING THE BATTERY RUNNING.
Power train, Oct 2, 2018
RECONNECTING THE BATTERY AFTER SERVICING THE CAR THE VEHICLE GETS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT P0106 CODE (P0106 MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE/BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE). THE ENGINE RUNS NORMAL. DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON CRUISE CONTROL AT INTERMITTENT TIMES I EXPERIENCE A CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT AND TOTAL LOSS OF THROTTLE WHILE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. I HAVE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART TO GET THROTTLE CONTROL BACK THROUGH THE PEDAL. WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE VEHICLE ALSO GETS A P2110 (THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - FORCED LIMITED RPM LIMP HOME MODE) AND P0605 CODE (P0605 = INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ MEMORY (ROM) ERROR). I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO HYUNDAI. THEY RECOMMENDED I TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR SEE HISTORY IN THE COMPUTER. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. THE CAR LOSES ALL THROTTLE CONTROL AND I AM FORCED TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER.
Power train, Aug 3, 2018
VEHICLE WILL WHEN GEAR SELECTOR PUT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WILL JERK VIOLENTLY. THEN CAR WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WILL DRIVE IN & OUT LOSING POWER OR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS?
Steering, Power train, Aug 1, 2018
MY CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS. MOST RECENTLY IT WAS MY STEERING WHEEL THAT WAS CLICKING AND FELT UNSTABLE... SO I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THAT IS HOW I FOUND OUT IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH ENOUGH CARS IN THIS YR/MODEL THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. I ALSO WAS GETTING JOLTED WHEN I SHIFTED GEARS. EVEN IF I WAS GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, I COULD BE SPONTANEOUSLY JARRED VERY VIOLENTLY. I HAD THAT REPAIRED AT A OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE AT THE DEALERSHIP. TODAY I SAW EVIDENCE ONLINE THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A RECALL AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOR NO FEE. ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED 2 DAYS AGO, SO I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THEY SEE NO NECESSARY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. YET, ONLINE IT SHOWS 1 RECALL ON MY CAR VIN# THAT IS OUTSTANDING BUT HAD "NO REMEDY YET" IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS NOTICE THAT AFFECTS THE AIRBAGS ON FRONT AND SIDE PLUS SEAT BELT RESTRAINING SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. SO I AM ESSENTIALLY DRIVING A VERY PRETTY COFFIN.
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
Power train, Jun 24, 2018
TRANSMISSION IS NOT GOING INTO GEAR, THE SHIFT GEAR IS SLIPPING AND THE WHAT THE DISPLAY SHOWS AS THE GEAR IS NOT THE ACTUAL GEAR THE CAR IS IN OR THE GEAR DISPLAY IS BLANK AND THE CAR DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR.