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: service brakes
174 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 7, 2019
I HAVE GOTTEN MY CAR IN MARCH 2018 SINCE THEN I HAD TO CHANGE MY BRAKES ROGERS AND NOW I HAVE A KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES TIRES DOUBLE TURN AT TIME
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, May 9, 2019
BRAKE LIGHT WIRES RUN TOO HOT WHILE CAR IS OPERATING AND CAUSES BULBS TO BURN OUT A DAY OR TWO AFTER BEING REPLACED. PLASTIC SEEMS TO BE MELTING AND MAY BE ABLE TO CAUSE A FIRE. BRAKE LIGHTS GO IN AND OUT WHILE DRIVING AS WELL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 24, 2019
MY VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. SOMETIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT WORKS, AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Apr 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
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.
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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN DUE TO THE MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V568000 (ENGINE), 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOT NOTIFIED OF MANUFACTURER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS: 946 (UNDER BODY CORROSION PREVENTATIVE SERVICE AND SERVICE CAMPAIGN) AND 953 (ECM & CLUSTER UPDATE-ENGINE MONITORING LOGIC PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 17, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: 17V152000 DRIVER SEATBELT, 10V457000/10V426000 STEERING GEAR, 18V137000 AIRBAGS, 10V070000 LATCHES/LOCKS, 13V113000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, 15V568000 ENGINE, 15V629000 SUSPENSION, 14V434000 POWER TRAIN,15V759000 BRAKE LIGHT,16V190000 STEERING ELEC. POWER, 14V433000 SERVICE BRAKES.
Air bags, Seat belts, Service brakes, Mar 17, 2019, crash
"TAKATA RECALL" ... ON MARCH 16TH 2019 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER OUR 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT A HIGH SPEED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD THEM BACK BOTH WERE SEVERELY INJURED THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT I DO HAVE THE POLICE REPORT HOWEVER THE OFFICER DID NOT MENTION ON THE POLICE REPORT TO MY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BUT WHEN YOU CONTACT ME I CAN GIVE YOU THE NUMBER OF THE SHOP THAT HAS THE VEHICLE AND THEY CAN VERIFY THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Service brakes, Dec 24, 2018
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 BRAKE CALIPERS ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS DUE TO NOT RELEASING AND WEARING OUT BRAKE PADS AND ROTARS. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER?
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 24, 2018
THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ALWAYS ON AND IT MELTED THE HARNESS THE HOLDS THE BULB IN THE RECEPTACLE AREA. I CANNOT PLACE THE BULB IN THE SEATING FOR IT ANYMORE AND THEN SUCCESSFULLY PLACE IN THE AREA FOR IT. THE AREA JUST BENEATH THE GLOVE BOX BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE AND I SMELLED RUBBER MELTING. THE LANGUAGE OF THE CAR IS IN SPANISH CANNOT BE CHANGED BACK TO ENGLISH. THE BUTTONS DON'T CONTROL WHAT THEY ARE INTENDED TO. THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL, RADIO, A/C AND THE OTHER FUNCTIONS OCCASIONALLY ARE NOT OPERABLE, NO LIGHT NOTHING.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 30, 2018, fire
OUR CAR WAS IN THE NUMBER 2 LANE OF A 5 LANE FREEWAY WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST POWER AND THE GAS PEDAL DIDN'T WORK AND THEN A VERY SUDDEN, HARD JOLT IN THE CAR. I WANTED TO DOWNSHIFT, BUT THE SHIFT LEVER WENT TO PARK WITH NO EFFECT. I TURNED ON MY TURN SIGNAL TO GET TO THE SHOULDER ON THE RIGHT. I LET THE WHEELS DRAG ALONG THE ASPHALT CURB OF THE SHOULDER UNTIL I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, BY THEN, THE SMOKE WAS FILLING THE CABIN COMING THROUGH ALL OF THE AIR VENTS AND MY WIFE AND I GOT OUT AS QUICKLY AS WE COULD. IT WASN'T UNTIL THEN THAT I FOUND THAT WE HAD BEEN FOLLOWED BY A TOW TRUCK WITH ITS EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON AND BLOCKED THE SLOW LANE OF TRAFFIC FOR US AND WHO HAD HIS DISPATCHER CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE ENGINE IN THIS CAR HAD BEEN REPLACED IN MARCH, 2018 UNDER A RECALL FOR ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER TRIED HIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER, BUT IT HAD NO EFFECT AND HE STATED IT WOULD NOT WORK BECAUSE IT WAS A GASOLINE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE NEW ENGINE THEY HAVE TO BEND THE FUEL LINES OUT OF THE WAY AND A FUEL LINE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED, OR WAS NEVER INSTALLED PROPERLY. NO ONE HAD DONE ANY WORK ON THE ENGINE SINCE IT WAS INSTALLED BY THE HYUNDAI DEALER. I HAVE A FIRE REPORT, BUT IT IS 8 PAGES. HIGHWAY PATROL WAS PRESENT, BUT THEY DO NOT MAKE A REPORT WHEN ONLY 1 CAR IS INVOLVED.
Service brakes, Oct 26, 2018
REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS TWICE WITHIN 2 MONTHS. REPLACING HOSES, CALIPERS, EVEN THOUGH NO SIGN OF LEAK AND CALIPERS EASILY MOVE IN AND OUT. MANUFACTURE PROBLEM/ABS? OUT OF WARRANTY AND DEALER WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
Service brakes, Sep 29, 2018
MY BRAKE LIGHTS ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT OUT, MY SHIFT LOCK LOCKS EVERYTIME I PUT MY CAR IN PARK I HAVE TO USE SOMETHING TO PRESS THE BUTTON TO UNLOCK MY GEAR SHIFT. GOT IT CHECKED AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Sep 11, 2018
MY BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN I WAS NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE. I DISCOVERED THIS AFTER THEY STAYED ON EVEN WHILE THE CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED, AND DRAINED THE BATTERY SO THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND RUBBER STOPPER PAD.
Service brakes, Jul 30, 2018
THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON AS IF PRESSURE IS BEING APPLY TO THEM. CAR BE AT 60 PLUS MILES PER HOURS AND THE CAR COMES TO A SLOW STOP WHILE I'M APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS; HAVING OTHER DRIVERS ALMOST TO HIT ME IN THE BACK.
Service brakes, Jul 11, 2018
TAKATA RECALL - IN 2016 THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TO BE FIXED ON MY CAR. THEY SAID THAT THEY FIXED IT BUT NOW I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS MY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS STILL MALFUNCTIONING. MY BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON THE WHOLE TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING WHICH I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS AS THEY WERE BLOWN AND ONE OF THEM HAD MELTED. AS FAR AS I CAN SEE, IF THIS WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED THEN NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN HAPPENING. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY LIFT MY BRAKE PEDAL TO TURN THEM OFF BEFORE I GET OUT OF THE CAR SO THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ON. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 27, 2018
I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH MY SONATA AS IT RELATES TO BRAKES AND TAIL LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPPER AS IT WAS MAKING THE CAR RANDOMLY SLOW DOWN IN WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH .. WHEN THIS WAS HAPPENING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALSO REMAINED ON IN THE DASHBOARD. I ALSO HAD BRAKE CALIBERS THAT WERE LOCKED IN PLACE ON MY FRONT BRAKES CAUSING AN ISSUE HAVING METAL AGAINST METAL. AT THIS SAME TIME, MY TAIL LIGHTS WERE REMAINING ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. THE STOPPER FIXED THIS ISSUE BUT I WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR LIGHT MODULE BECAUSE THE WIRES HAD MELTED TOGETHER THIS TIME IT WAS THE LEFT SIDE. IN OCTOBER I RELAXED THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE REAR LIGHTING MODULE BECAUSE THE WIRES HAD MELTED TOGETHER IN THAT LIGHT TOO! ALL OF THESE REPAIRS TOOK PLACE WITHIN A YEARS TIMEFRAME. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION BUT NOT WITH ME RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT. ALL OF THESE SCENARIOS ARE PRETTY SCARY AND PUT ME AND MY SON AT RISK. NOT TOO MENTION MY CAR IS CURRENTLY UNDER AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BECAUS WE HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE ENGINE OIL IS GOING. THE CAR HAS 140,000 MILES
Service brakes, Mar 27, 2018
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON, AFTER YOU LEAVE OFF BRAKE PEDAL. COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS REAR END ACCIDENT IF PERSON FOLLOWING YOU DOESN'T KNOW WHEN YOU REALLY ARE APPLYING BRAKES. THIS IS BELIEVED TO BE THE BRAKE LIGHT STOPPER PAD. I AM A MECHANIC AND THE STOPPER PAD IS CRUMBLING. PER DEALER IT WAS REPLACED 1/2016 AT 70000 MILE NOW 2YEARS LATER AND 14000 MILE LATER IT IS BAD AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM COULD IMPACT ALL 2011 AND OTHER YEAR MODELS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 25, 2018
I WENT TO THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TO GET SOME OPEN RECALLS THAT I HAD DONE AND I HAD LIKE 5 OR 6, MANY OF WHICH WERE VERY CRITICAL. I GOT A CALL NEXT DAY ASKING ME TO COME AND PICK UP MY CAR, WHICH I WAS VERY SKEPTICAL ABOUT. THEY ASKED ME TO SIGN A PAPER INDICATING THAT EVERYTHING IS DONE. I ASKED IF I CAN SPEAK TO SOMEONE TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS HAPPENED SO QUICKLY AND IF THERE'S ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND THEY COULDN'T CONNECT ME WITH ANYONE NEITHER DID THEY ASK FOR MY INFORMATION TO CONTACT ME WHEN THAT EXPERT IS AVAILABLE. NOW ABOUT A MONTH SINCE TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I CHECK MY VIN ONLINE AND TO MY SURPRISE 4 OF THE MOST CRITICAL OPEN RECALLS ARE STILL NOT CLOSED OR REMEDIED. THEY INVOLVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, SEATBELT, AND BRAKE PEDAL. THERE ARE ALL ISSUES THAT COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO DO BECAUSE THIS IS A MATTER OF HONESTY. I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO CHECK FOR THEM TO BEGIN WITH. THIS HYUNDAI DEALER IS SUNBURY MOTORS HYUNDAI.
Steering, Seat belts, Service brakes, Nov 24, 2017, crash
TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS LISTED ARE FOR MY CAR. SOME I WAS INFORMED OF AND SOME I WAS NOT. REFERENCE #'S: 16V190000, 15V759000, 15V62000,15V568000, 14V33000, 13V113000, 13V113000, 10V457000, 10V070000. ONCE I WAS FULLY AWARE I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP NEAR ME. THEY SAID THEY FIXED EVERYTHING BUT I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. TO DATE: I HAVE HAD TIMES WHEN I DO NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL( OR IT JUST WILL NOT DO WHAT I WANT) OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THINGS WHICH HAS DAMAGED THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND THE RIMS ( THANKFULLY SO FAR NOTHING MORE SERIOUS)/MY SEATBELT BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING, JUST CAME OFF. MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE A DISASTER THEY EITHER STAY ON (WHICH HAS DRAINED MY BATTERY TO THE POINT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT ) OR THEY DO NOT COME ON AT ALL WHICH HAS GIVEN ME A FEW SCARY MOMENTS BECAUSE I BRAKE AND THE PERSON BEHIND ME DOES NOT REALIZE I AM STOPPING. IF I DO NOT PUT THE PARKING BREAK ON EVERY TIME I PARK THE CAR WILL ROLL EVEN ON A FLAT SURFACE. I SOMETIMES HAVE ISSUES WITH GETTING THE CAR TO STAY LOCKED AS IT WILL SOMETIMES UNLOCK ITSELF MULTIPLE TIMES IN A ROW. THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME FOR SOME REPAIRS RELATED TO THESE RECALLS THOUGH AS I UNDERSTAND IT THEY ARE TO FIX THEM AT NO CHARGE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND I AM ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE PERSON I NEED TO SPEAK WITH IS NOT THERE. THEY THEN TAKE A MESSAGE BUT TO DATE NO ONE HAS RETURNED A SINGLE CALL. I HAVE HAD OTHER MECHANICS ( NOT WORKING FOR HYUNDAI) LOOK AT THE CAR AS WELL AS HAVE OTHER PEOPLE DRIVE MY CAR ( THEY ALL CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE ISSUES SUCH AS ABOVE WHEN DRIVING AS WELL) I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME WITH THESE ISSUES. IN REGARDS TO DATE BELOW: MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MULTIPLE DATES I LISTED AROUND WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER. IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME : [XXX]. SINCERELY, [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *TR
Service brakes, Nov 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND/OR IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,505.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Nov 2, 2017
BRAKE ISSUE,- WHEN I PRESS ON BRAKE PAD THE REAR LIGHT SEEMS TO EITHER GET STUCK MAKING CARS BEHIND ME THINK I AM IN THE STOP MODE OR WILL BE STOPPING SOON, IT COMES ON AND OFF TIME TO TIME OR EITHER STAYS ILLUMINATED. I DID YOUTUBE SOMETHING ABOUT INSERTING A PENNY ON THE SPOT UNDER BREAK PEDEL. ELECTRICAL ISSUE - ME KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK POSTION , HOWEVER THE ONLY WAY TO DISLODGE THE KEY IS DISCONNECTING MY BATTERY TO SHUT DOWN THE CAR THEN I CAN TURN THE KEY TO REMOVE IT FROM IGNITION, COULD IT BE MY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING? STEERING WHEEL ISSUE - HEAR A CLICK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS IF SOMETHING HAD LOOSE INSIDE. DOOR HANDLE/ PANEL ISSUE- ON HANDLE AND STEERING WHEEL IS CHIPPING OFF
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Oct 20, 2017
BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN I CUT ON MY LIGHTS.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 14, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF UNEXPECTALLY WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIL ROAD WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS. THIS IINCIDENT OCCURRED MNTIPLE TIMES. I AM VERY CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY