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, Dec 30, 2016
BROUGHT MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TO JACKSON FIRESTONE BRYANT AUTOMOTIVE IN JACKSON, NJ TO SERVICE BRAKES. THE OWNER/TECHNICIAN OF THE SERVICE CENTER SAID HE OBSERVED A CLICK IN THE STEERING WHEN HE DROVE IT INTO THE SERVICE CENTER GARAGE. HE INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT "COUPLER" WAS NOT FASTENED OR TIGHTENED AS NECESSARY. HE WARNED ME (THE OWNER) THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR. HE PROCEEDED TO FIX THE BREAKS AND OFFERED TO REPAIR THE STEERING ISSUE BUT SUGGESTED I BRING IT A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. I BROUGHT THE SONATA TO FREEHOLD, NJ HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. I HAD THE STEERING FIXED AT FREEHOLD HYUNDAI AND WAS CHARGED $390.00.
Steering, Dec 29, 2016
ANY SLIGHT TURNING OF MY STEERING WHEEL RESULTS IN A HARSH CLICKING SOUND WHETHER I GO LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO IF THERE'S A SLIGHT UNEVENNESS TO THE PAVEMENT, THERE'S A VERY SCARY RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE, BUT HEARD THE ORIGINAL RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A HORRIBLE SIGN AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE OCCURS IN MOTION STATIONARY ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY. IT IS ALL THE TIME AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Dec 28, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN THE CAR ACTS AS IF YOUR ON ICE OR LIKE I'M LOOSING CONTROL OF STEERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS ADVISED BY DISCOUNT TIRE THAT THE FROM SUSPENSION ISSUE ARE CAUSING MY INNER TIRES TO WEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS ONLY TRYING TO SALE ME TIRES FOR $600 AND DID NOT MENTION ANY ISSUES WITH THE INNER TIRE ON THAT THE TREAD WAS A LITTLE LOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SURFACE STREETS WHEN THE STEERING PROBLEMS OCCUR. *TR
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
LIKE MANY OTHER REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE 2011 SONATA, I HAVE EXPERIENCED LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. TOOK TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $125 TO TELL ME WHAT I ALREADY KNEW - THE STEERING COUPLER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED IT WAS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. FOR $365. CLEARLY, THERE IS A WELL ESTABLISHED PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
STEERING COLUMN MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN WHEEL TURNS. MALLOY SERVICE SAYS THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL. PLASTIC COUPLER IS FAULTY. COST TO REPAIR $350. CAR HAS UNDER 50K MILES.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM A STEERING COLUMN OR COUPLER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
THE STEERING ON MY CAR IS MAKING NOISE. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN I TURN OR WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A POT HOLE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME THE STEERING COUPLING PROBABLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, TO GO TO HYUNDAI THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HYUNDAI TOLD ME IT'S ONLY A SERVICE BULLETIN NOT A RECALL. BOTH SEEM TO AGREE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR I COULD LOSE MY ABILITY TO STEER THE CAR AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO RECALL 10V426000 BUT I DON'T THINK MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. *TR
Steering, Dec 27, 2016
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AND MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A LOUD CLATTERING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TR
Steering, Dec 20, 2016
MY HYUNDAI STARTED WITH A CLICKING WHEN I WOULD HIT ANY BUMPS BUT THEN STARTED MAKING MORE LOAD NOISES WHEN I WOULD TURN THE WHEEL. THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STARTED RAPIDLY SHAKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 50. IT IS A DRIVING HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT'S ABSOLUTELY CRAZY THAT THIS CAR IS ALLOWED ON THE ROAD LIKE THIS. YOU HAVE NO CONTROL WHEN IT STARTS SHAKING. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED IT FOR OVER $300. ITS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND IT IS DOING THE EXACT THING BUT NOW THEY ARE SAYING THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING RACK FOR OVER $1180. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR FOR STEERING, IT SHOULD ALL BE COVERED. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 19, 2016
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND I LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. *TR
Steering, Dec 19, 2016
WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED, I NOTICED A TICKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS NOISE IS GETTING LOUDER AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST FEELS LOOSE! AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT A FEW HUNDRED OTHERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND HAD TO HAVE THE STEERING COUPLING REPLACED! WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR? I'M NERVOUS DRIVING IT! I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND TODAY THE NOISE GOT NOTICEABLY LOUDER AND THE STEERING IS A LITTLE LOOSER. I TOOK A VIDEO BUT I'M NOT SURE I CAN UPLOAD IT HERE. *TR
Steering, Dec 18, 2016
THIS CAR JUST RUN 57000 MAILS, THE POWER STEERING GOT "CLICK NOISE". HYUNDAI DEALER ASK $340 TO FIX IT, SAID IT IS "STEERING COUPLER" PROBLEM, A PIECE OF RUBBER PART DEFECTIVE. I SAW THERE BUNCH OF COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, SAID MORE THAN 1800, WE THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM TO FIX THEIR FAULT.
Steering, Dec 16, 2016
THERE IS A CLICKING AND RATTLING GOING WHEN TURNING (OR WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR DRIVING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD). THERE IS ALSO A SLIGHT PULL FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AT CERTAIN DEGREES OF ITS ROTATION, AND THE ALIGNMENT IS ALWAYS OFF (EVEN AFTER HAVING IT REALIGNED). THIS IS DEFINITELY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD BY MY PERSONAL MECHANIC AND A MECHANIC AT HYUNDAI THAT IT ORIGINATES WITH THE STEERING COUPLER. I HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF ONLINE RESEARCH AND EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE FOUND SHOWS THIS TO BE A WIDESPREAD KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR. THE PART SHOWS TO BE NO MORE THAN $5 BUT, TO GET THE PART REPLACED I HAVE BEEN QUOTED BY HYUNDAI A PRICE OF ALMOST $500. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ISSUED YET? CURIOUS, HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKES FOR THIS TO FINALLY GET FIXED? *TR
Steering, Dec 10, 2016
STEERING WHEEL COUPLER GOING BAD PER DEALER. HAD NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL CLUNKING WHILE TURNING. PER DEALER NO CAMPAIGN AND OVER $400 TO REPLACE. THE VEHICLE HAS 84,000 MILES.
Steering, Engine, Dec 9, 2016
I UNFORTUNATLEY HAVE THE SONORA WITH THE ENGINE RECALL WHICH TO ME IS ASKING WHY HYUNDAI JUST ISN'T REPLACING ENGINES REGARDLESS OF FAILURE? THERE IS NO RESALE IN A CAR WITH THIS OPEN RECALL .MY OTHER ISSUE I NEED TO HAVE ADDRESSED IS MY STEERING WAS UPGRADED AND APPROXIMATLEY A MONTH OR SO AFTER I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE, I CALLED MY DEALER ( HYUNDAI 112 IN MEDFORD ,N.Y ) AND IT WAS ALMOST SCRIPTED ,I WAS TOLD IT'S A BUSHING OR SOMETHING HE SAID AND IT'S NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS. IF YOU CHECK ONLINE YOU WILL SEE IT'S A MAJOR FAILURE ,WHY IT WOULD BE SUCH A FLIMSY PLASTIC GEAR IN STEERING ? I HOPE YOU CAN REMEDY THIS AS A RECALL. MY CAR HAD NO NOISE UNTIL THE STEERING WAS QUOTE UPGRADED BY HYUNDAI , AGAIN PLASTIC PIECE IN A STEERING MOTOR?
Steering, Dec 9, 2016
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, IT MAKES A THUD WITH EACH TURN. HAPPENS ON ALL OCCASIONS. AFTER CHECKING COMPLAINTS, I NOTED THE SAME COMPLAINT WAS MADE ON 12/06/2016 AND 12/07/2016. PLEASE TAKE THIS PROBLEM SERIOUSLY AND NOTIFY MANUFACTURER.
Steering, Dec 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Steering, Dec 7, 2016
STEERING WHEEL IN 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA STARTED CLICKING WHEN TURNED SIDE TO SIDE. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A PLASTIC POWER STEERING COUPLER/BUSHING THAT NEEDED REPLACING. IF BROKEN/WORN DOWN ENOUGH, THE STEERING COULD SEIZE UP. ACCORDING TO SOME YOUTUBE VIEWS, THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. PART IS ONLY A COUPLE OF DOLLARS, BUT LABOR IS SEVERAL HUNDRED. NOT SURE WHY THEY USED PLASTIC, AND WHY NO RECALL, AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Steering, Dec 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Steering, Dec 6, 2016
THERE IS A CLICKING AND RATTELING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING (OR WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP). AND THERE IS A SLIGHT GRIP OR PULL FROM THE COLUMN ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT CERTAIN DEGREES OF ITS ROTATION. DEFINITELY A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT ORIGINATES WITH THE STEERING COUPLER. ONLINE SEARCH REVEALS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE MODEL, HOWEVER THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL.
Steering, Dec 5, 2016
RECENTLY I HAVE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAN FEEL THIS KNOCKING AS WELL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE CLOSET HYUNDAI DEALER FOR LOOKING AT AND REPAIR, THEY DESCRIBE IT AS THE STEERING COUPLER THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AND WAS VERY COSTLY FOR REPAIR. THIS NOISE AND FEELING APPEARS BELOW 5 MPH AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT.
Steering, Dec 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE UNTIL A DEALER COMPLETED A RECALL REPAIR FOR THE STEERING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE REMEDY CAUSED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/23/2017*CT UPDATED 7/12/18*JB *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2016
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO HYUNDAI 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIR ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE CLICKING AND CHUNKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOW MY KEY WILL NOT RELEASE. I WAS TOLD THIS TIME BY HYUNDAI THAT IT WOULD COST ME 150.00 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THOUSANDS IF IT ISNT A RELATED ISSUE. THIS CAR IS A LEMON, AND IM STUCK WITH IT.
Steering, Engine, Nov 25, 2016
CAR STALLED AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE TRYING TO CROSS OVER A 4 LANE HIGHWAY CAME WITHIN 5 FEET OF A MAJOR COLLISION WITH 2 APPROACHING VEHICLES THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. HYUNDAI CHOSE TO USE A PLASTIC BUSHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AT 65000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIPS, 2 SEPARATE ONES, STATE THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE MULTIPLE OTHER RECALLS WITH THE STEERING. THE BUSHING IS HARD PLASTIC, ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL AND COSTS 2.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP. BUT THEY WANT 300.00 LABOR TO INSTALL IT
Steering, Suspension, Nov 21, 2016
I HAVE EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND MY STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHILE I DRIVE THE AT HIGH SPEEDS OR CHANGING LANES. ALSO MY SUSPENSION FEELS LOOSE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPY ROADS.