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
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Power train, Jun 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF REVERSE OR INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,605.
Power train, May 27, 2016
GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY ON DASH BOARD GOES BLANK AFTER SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT DESIRED GEAR (I.E. CAR IS IN REVERSE AND PUT INTO DRIVE, D APPEARS THAN DISAPPEARS) OR WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT (I.E. CAR IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND SHIFT CAR INTO DRIVE AND THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK WITHOUT D APPEARING FIRST). AFTER THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK, THE CAR FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STALL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON DOES NOT FIX THE ISSUE RIGHT AWAY. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES WITH THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON FIXES THE ISSUE WITH THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY TEMPORARILY BUT CHECK ENGINE ICON REMAINS ILLUMINATED.
Power train, May 7, 2016
VEHICLE IN MOTION RANDOMLY TURNS ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR A SECOND, WILL HESITATE AND THEN SUDDENLY SURGE AS IF TRYING TO CATCH UP. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE MAIN ISSUE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 3, 2016
II HAD A RECALL ON SEVERAL THINGS ON MY CAR. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM HAD THE RECALL STIFF DONE AND TWO WEEK LATER MY STARTER WENT OUT. I INFORMED THEM THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THE STARTER AND THEY ARGUE ME DOWN THAT IT WAS NOT. WELL SEVERAL PEOPLE I KNOW WITH THE SAME TYPE OF CAR YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL AND THEY RECEIVED AN NOTICE BUT WHEN THEY TOOK IT IN THE RECALL WAS FOUND. I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $575.00 AT FOR THEY WERE TRYING TO CHARGE ME OVER $700.00. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR A RECALL AND NOW TRYING TO FIND HOW TO FILE A CLAIM FOR A REFUND. MY CAR STOP ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT I GOT A JUMP IT MADE IT HOME AND DIED AGAIN ON THE STREET CALL AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Feb 20, 2016
MY STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY LOOSE AND SHAKY OVER THE PAST MONTHS WHEN DRIVING OR STATIONARY. THERE IS A VERY DISTINCT (AND GETTING WORSE OVER TIME) "CLICKING" OR "KNOCKING" SOUND WHEN I BACK UP AND TURN MY WHEEL EITHER WAY. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY STEERING GEAR BOX/SHAFT SECTOR AND POSSIBLY SOME OF MY AXLES. HE TOLD ME THIS WAS DANGEROUS, AND THAT THE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 097 SHOULD COVER ME. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI THAT MY SPECIFIC CAR DOES NOT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL, EVEN THOUGH I MY CAR HAS THE EXACT SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF RECENT RECALLS, MY WARRANTY WOULD BE EXTENDED. HOWEVER, HYUNDAI HAS NOW TOLD ME THAT MY WARRANTY EXTENSION ONLY COVERS THE SOLE ENGINE, AND NOT THE AXLES THOUGH THEY ARE PART OF AND COVERED BY THE INITIAL ENGINE WARRANTY. HYUNDAI HAS TOLD ME THERE ARE "KITS" TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS, BUT I HAVE TO PAY OVER $1000 FOR THE KITS TO FIX, EVEN THOUGH THESE WERE FAULTY PARTS BY HYUNDAI. THE HYUNDAI SERVICE MANAGER I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME FLAT OUT THAT MY CAR HAD FAULTY PARTS, BUT THAT THE KITS COULD FIX THEM. I ASKED HIM WHOSE FAULT IT WAS THAT THEY WERE FAULTY, AND HE SAID THAT ALL CAR COMPANIES DEAL WITH THIS AND IT WASN'T BECAUSE OF MY DRIVING. BUT EVEN STILL SO, I HAVE TO BE THE ONE TO PAY FOR HYUNDAI'S FAULTY PARTS AND NON-EXISTENT RECALL HELP. I'M BEYOND FRUSTRATED AFTER READING SO MANY REVIEWS AND FORUMS ONLINE OF PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME CAR SYMPTOMS AS MINE WHO ARE UNFORTUNATELY ALSO NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. IF I CANNOT GET A BETTER RESPONSE AND ANSWER FROM THIS, I WILL BE CONTACTING THE MAIN LAWYER WHO OTHERS HAVE ALSO CONTACTED ABOUT THIS AND FILING AN OFFICIAL LAWSUIT. I EXPECTED WAY BETTER FROM HYUNDAI AND AM DISGUSTED AND DISAPPOINTED AT THE LACK OF SERVICE, TRUTHFULNESS, AND INTEGRITY FROM THIS COMPANY AT THIS POINT.
Steering, Power train, Feb 9, 2016
AFTER TAKING MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IN FOR ENGINE RECALL MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOW MAKING NOISE AND IT MOVES TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN NOW. ALSO MY RIGHT AXLE IS LEAKING GREASE AND THE CAR HAS ABOUT 69,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW.HYUNDAI DEALER SAID THE NOISE IS COMING FROM A COUPLING AND WOULD COST 270.00. THEY ALSO SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WHICH I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR WHEN THAT RECALL CAME OUT.I DONT KNOW WHAT THEY DO OR IF THEY DO ANYTHING WHEN THEY SUPPOSEDLY LOOK AT YOUR CAR DUE TO A RECALL. MY CAR WAS DOING GREAT WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALLS UNTIL THE LAST TIME. ALSO WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR ENGINE RECALL MY OIL DIPSTICK WAS YELLOW. BUT NOW I HAVE AN ORANGE OIL DIPSTICK. BACK TO THE PART ABOUT THE STEERING NOISE IT MAKES NOISE SITTING STILL AND MOVING AND SOMETIMES IT GETS LOUDER IF THE ROAD IS NOT AS SMOOTH.ALSO HOW DO THEY KNOW IT IS THE COUPLING AND NOT SOMETHING ELSE SUCH AS WHAT THE RECALL WAS FOR WHEN THEY JUST LISTENED TO MY CAR AND NOT INSPECT IT TO BE SURE. THE COUPLING SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IF NOT IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.THIS SOUNDS DANGEROUS. THE NOISE ALSO GETS LOUDER WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT SOUND LIKE THE CAR IS RATTLING AND SOMETIMES SOUNDS LIKE A SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO GO BAD.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN), 15V568000 (ENGINE), AND 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 21, 2015
TINGING SOUND COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING, ERRATIC SHIFTING MULTIPLE GEARS, OIL LIGHT COMES ON WITH MODERATE ACCELERATION, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE NUMBER. RECALL ON ENGINE. II HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER WHO CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE BUT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE WITH THEM.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 21, 2015
TINGING METAL SOUND WHILE DRIVING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER START IT DIES, OIL LIGHT COMES ON MODERATE ACCELERATION, SHIFTS ERRATIC AND HARD IN MULTIPLE GEARS
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Nov 20, 2015
RECENTLY PURCHASED A VEHICLE. DIDN'T GET A PROPER TEST DRIVE. TURNS OUT THE CAR HAS MAJOR DEFECTS ESPECIALLY IN THE STEERING. WE FIGURED OUT THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD DEFECTS WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
Power train, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN); 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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Engine, Nov 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 15V568000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 1/20/16 *SS *CN
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.
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.
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.
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.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Oct 15, 2015
WHEN THE CAR IS GOING UP OR DOWN INCLINES (BOTH SLIGHT OR STEEPER INCLINES), THE CAR STALLS AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, NOTHING HAPPENS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY PROBLEMATIC WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING HIGHWAY ON AND OFF RAMPS, OR TRYING TO MERGE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON LOCAL STREETS AS WELL AS ON A HIGHWAY. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND PAID THEIR DIAGNOSTIC FEES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THIS IS MY FAMILY'S MAIN CAR AND I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN IT, BECAUSE THE STALLING PUTS US AT A HUGE RISK OF BEING REAR ENDED.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT REGISTER THE GEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN SHIFTED AROUND, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO KNOW WHICH GEAR WAS IN USE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE AFFECTED THE ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE JOLTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Aug 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD AS ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS FLICKERED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A LOUD BANG NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,651.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 15, 2015
ON A COUPLE OF SEPARATE INCIDENTS, THE GEAR DISAPPEAR. I WAS DRIVING ON D, THE GEAR WAS ON D, BUT AFTER SEVERAL MILES THE GEAR DISAPPEAR. I PULLED OVER TO PARK THE CAR, I PUT THE CAR ON REVERSE, BUT THE GEAR WAS NOT VISIBLE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, I COULD SEE THE GEAR THEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR DID NOT START AT ALL. THE CAR ENDED UP STARTING AFTER IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. APART FROM THIS ISSUE I'VE BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES. STARTER, AXLES, THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH, SENSORS, ETC. IT'S BEEN VERY TIME CONSUMING AND EXPENSIVE.
Steering, Power train, Aug 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND A STRONG VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V426000 (STEERING) AND 10V457000 (STEERING). THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE RECALL REPAIR PART WAS AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,944.
Power train, Engine, May 1, 2015
CAR BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS ENGINE FAILURE - WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ENGINE AT A COST OF $7,000. TOWED IT TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR SECOND OPINION WHO SAID - MAY BE ABLE TO JUST REPAIR PISTON AND NOT ENTIRE MOTOR - COST COULD BE UP TO $3-4000. VEHICLE NOW SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY - UNUSABLE - CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED - STILL PAYING ON LOAN. *TR
Steering, Power train, Apr 22, 2015
CAR DOES NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE PROPERLY ALL THE TIME. *TR
Power train, Air bags, Feb 12, 2015
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS ON 2ND RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF...UPDATED 02/12/15*BF
Suspension, Power train, Feb 4, 2015
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, HE WAS NOTIFIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED WITH RESPECT TO CAMPAIGN 928. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD A SLIGHT ERRATIC PULL/DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE INVOICE STATED THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS STILL PRESENT. AFTER THE SECOND TIRE ROTATION AT 16, 000 MILES, A PULSATING SOUND DEVELOPED AS THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ACCELERATED. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AS CHOPPY INNER EDGES ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THEIR SOLUTION, WAS FOUR NEW TIRES AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BELIEVED THE CAMPAIGN WAS NOT COMPLETELY PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. *JB