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: steering
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Steering, Jun 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HYUNDAI DEALER IN STOCKTON, CA AT 855-371-9460 AND WAS INFORMED THAT SHE NEEDED A RUBBER COUPLING FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND COULD NOT BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE AND THE CONTACT NEEDED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Steering, Jun 12, 2017
STEERING WHEEL / STEERING COUPLER. STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP( ALL THE TIME) OR HIT A CERTAIN SPEED OR DRIVING ON A FREEWAY.
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Jun 9, 2017
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HOWEVER ALL IT HAS DONE IS HELP WITH STANDARD OIL CHANGES. THE POWER STEERING OR THE STEERING WHEEL RATHER BEGIN MAKING A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN GOING IN REVERSE IT WOULD BE MORE PRONOUNCED I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER TWO TIMES THERE THEY FINALLY SAID OH IT'S THE LEFT TRANSAXLE I TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME AND IMMEDIATELY SAME SOUND I TOOK IT TO CAPITAL HYUNDAI AND THEY SAID OH IT'S THE RIGHT TRANSAXLE MY TIRES HAVE WORN THREE TIMES ALREADY ON THE FRONT SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2014 SO I'M GOING THROUGH SIX TIRES IN THREE YEARS ON THE FRONT END IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE THE RADIO VOLUME UP BUTTON WHEN I PRESSED IT WOULD INITIATE THE PHONE FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR WHEN I WOULD HIT CRUISE CONTROL RESUME THEN IT WOULD CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPLETELY I TOLD HIM THIS AND THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE LEFT SIDE BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL BUT NOW MY CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL IN ADDITION TO THIS WHEN I PLUG IN IPHONE CHARGER SOCKET INTO THE POWER RECEPTACLE THE RADIO STOPS WORKING AND HAS COMPLETE INTERFERENCE WHEN I PULL IT OUT THE INTERFERENCE STOPS IN THE RADIO RETURNS TO NORMAL THE COOLING FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE IS NONEXISTENT IT BLOWS HOT AIR REGARDLESS UNTIL THE ENGINE GETS REALLY WARM THEN IT WILL BLOW COOL AIR. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE STOPS MOVING INSTANCE IF I STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT BEGINS BLOWING HOT AIR AGAIN. WHEN I HAD MY OIL CHANGED IN THE LAST TIME I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS ALREADY BLACK I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THESE SERVICE FOR THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE INSPECTION AND I FEEL LIKE HYUNDAI IS GOING TO SAY THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BECAUSE THEY'RE REPRESENTING HYUNDAI. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT THESE ENGINES ARE UP TO STANDARD I DON'T BELIEVE MY ENGINE IS OK
Steering, Jun 9, 2017
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND THERE IS NO RECALL. COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THE STEERING WHEEL CLICKS WHEN YOU TURN OR HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE. THE DEFECTIVE PART IS A "COUPLER" THAT COSTS $5 TO BUY, BUT THEY WANT $400 FOR LABOR. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE AND IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD, BUT THERE'S NO RECALL. IT'S RIDICULOUS. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL HITTING A BUMP BECAUSE THE STEERING IS SO LOOSE FROM THIS DEFECT.
Steering, Jun 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OVER A BUMP, THE STEERING FELT LOOSE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES STARTED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (THOMAS BROTHERS AUTO CENTER LOCATED AT 3034 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING SHAFT CONNECTOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Steering, May 18, 2017
WHEN TURNING THERE IS CLICKING "THUDS" AND "CLICKING" SOUND WHEN MOVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. I CHECKED ON OTHER FORUMS, A LOT OF USERS WITH SONATA ARE FACING THIS ISSUE.
Steering, May 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE CENTER LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED AND IT BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, May 18, 2017
THE AIRBAG SIGN IS ALWAYS ON. AND SOUNDS FROM THE HANDLE.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR THREE MONTHS. THE ENTIRE ENGINE WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH OTHER UNKNOWN PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Seat belts, Service brakes, Engine, May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE HAD BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES CONCERNING THE SIX MANUFACTURER RECALLS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE DEALER WOULD PROVIDE A REMEDY AND THE PARTS. THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE ENGINE HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE, IN WHICH METAL FRAGMENTS WERE RELEASED, AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF OIL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE OIL TO LOWER AND THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER HAD BEEN UNCLEAR AS TO WHEN THE REMEDY AND PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V190000 (STEERING), 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS), 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 15V568000 (ENGINE), 14V433000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 10V457000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, May 14, 2017
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED PROBLEM WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR-TO-SHAFT COUPLING WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. HAVE RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTICE BUT IT HAS ALREADY EXPIRED. ISSUE NOTICED PRIOR TO 100K MILES. DEALER SAID $400 BUT NO SAFETY ISSUE. NOW THEY WILL FIX IT BUT IT IS PAST THE 100K EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A NO-COST RECALL.
Steering, May 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND MADE A CLICKING NOISE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COUPLING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. ..UPDATED 06/27/17 *BF *AS
Steering, May 5, 2017
STEERING COUPLER FAILED AT 80K HIGH SPEED CONTROL OF THE CAR IS KNOTCHY AND UNSAFE NO WARRANTY COVERAGE AS IT IS NOT POWERTRAIN
Steering, May 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK, VIBRATED, AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Apr 26, 2017
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT DASH LIGHTS FLICKER AND GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL AS HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERING. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON FULL BRIGHT AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMER. NOT A GOOD THING TO HAPPEN AT NIGHT. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME.
Steering, Apr 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE THAT ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Steering, Apr 24, 2017
IN 2016, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED RATTLING WHILE DRIVING TO/FROM WORK: CITY STREETS, ABOUT 7 MILES ONE WAY. NO DRIVING ISSUE YET BUT SOMETHING IS BROKEN IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP LOOKED AND SAID ITS A "COUPLER" THAT'S BROKEN AND... ITS NOT COVERED WITH MY FULL WARRANTY..? ALSO SAID IT COULD POTENTIALLY EFFECT POWER STEERING. HOW CAN IT NOT BE COVERED?
Steering, Apr 23, 2017
WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 SONATA AND TURNING LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD CLICKING SOUND. ALSO STEERING WHEEL MAKES A HORRIBLE LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BREAK. THIS JUST STARTED A FEW DAYS AGO. I ALSO HAVE A TON OF ROAD NOSE. I HOPE EVERYONE EXPERIENCING THESE SAME ISSUES WILL COMPLAIN TO HYUNDAI.
Steering, Apr 23, 2017
CAR IS VERY HARD TO STEER STEERING IS STIFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING NOT LIKE POWER STEERING.
Steering, Apr 20, 2017
STEERING COLUMN RECALL: HAD THE RECALL DONE BY HYUNDAI NEW ROCHELLE. IMMEDIATELY FELT AND HEARD A DIFFERENCE IN THE STEERING (LOOSE CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING) AND IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD ALL WAS OKAY AND IT WAS PART OF THE NEW RECALL. SOON AFTER THE CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOUDER AND MY HORN GOES IN AND OUT OR WORKING. WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC (WHEN I WENT TO GET MY WHEELS BALANCED AS THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING) THAT THEY COULD SEE THE REPLACEMENT FROM THE RECALL BUT THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE TOO MUCH "PLAY" BETWEEN THE GEARS SO THAT THEY DO NOT MEET FLUSH. WAS TOLD IT IS A COSTLY JOB AND SHOULD GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. SEEMS THERE ARE MANY MORE PROBLEMS JUST LIKE MINE FOLLOWING THIS RECALL ALL OVER THE INTERNET.
Steering, Seats, Engine, Apr 18, 2017
I'VE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE. PROBLEMS RANGE FROM THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, TWICE SINCE 2017 STARTED, 2). I'VE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL THE CAR USES IN LESS THAN 20,00 MILES. 3). ENGINE WILL NOT START, EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO ALTERNATOR OR BATTERY PROBLEM. 4). CAR DOORS LOCK WITH KEY FOB INSIDE. 5) SHAKY STEERING WHEEL, THAT I'VE COMPLAINED ABOUT SINCE I OWNED THE CAR. 4) SEATS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE LEATHER, "LEATHER" IS CRACKING IN THE FRONT AROUND THE BASE OF THE SEAT. (DEALERS SAYS IT'S NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I'VE HAD LEATHER SEATS BEFORE AND NONE OF THEM CRACKED).
Steering, Apr 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-60 MPH, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering, Apr 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND GOING OVER A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWENTY OCCASIONS IN ONE WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE BACK IN 2011 AND COULD NOT REPAIR IT UNDER THE SAME RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS INFORMED THAT THE ERROR IN THE SOFTWARE FOR THE POWER STEERING CAUSED AN ERROR IN THEIR SYSTEM; THEREFORE, AN ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.
Steering, Apr 11, 2017
THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN SHAKE AND MAKE A HORRIBLE NOISE ANYTIME I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD WHILE IN MOTION. IT IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. IT STARTED OUT NOT DOING IT ALL THE TIME AND NOW IT DOES IT ANYTIME I HIT ANY SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD.