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, Sep 12, 2016
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL IN THE POWER STEERING. A FEW DAYS LATER, THERE WAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN CAR WAS NOT INMOTION. ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN EXCEEDING SPEED OF 65MPH, MY STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHOOK AND FELT LIKE I WAS LOOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR. TOOK IT BACK TO HYUNDAI AND THEY SAID THIS WAS NOT BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WORK THEY DID AND A COINCIDENCE. I STRONGLY DISAGREE! THEY CHARGED ME $500.00 TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN/COUPLER.
Steering, Sep 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND REQUIRED FORCE TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,225.
Steering, Sep 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED A STEERING CORRECTION WAS PEFORMED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. UPDATED 11/01/16.*JB
Steering, Sep 11, 2016
CLUNKING IN STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS OR STOPPED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL
Steering, Sep 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT OR LEFT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR GREATER, THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE DETAILS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO SHAKE AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,200.
Steering, Sep 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK ABNORMALLY AND VIBRATED AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO PROVIDED AN ALIGNMENT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTOR FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ UPDATED 11/02/16.*JB
Steering, Sep 9, 2016
POWER STEERING RECALL NOTICE ISSUE AND STEERING COUPLER/COLUMN REPLACEMENTS. LOUD NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. WHICH CAUSED PROBLEM DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. WEARING OUT MY TIRES, ABSOLUTELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT AMAZES ME HOW MANY OTHER SONATA OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. HYUNDAI TAKE ACTION AND RESPONSIBILITY. THIS ISN'T FARE TO CONSUMERS
Steering, Air bags, Sep 8, 2016
AFTER HAVING A RECALL PERFORMED CAMPAIGN 143 I WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COUPLING AND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS BAD. I LEFT THE DEALER AND DROVE BACK IN BECAUSE I HEARD A NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE ENGINE ON. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE COUPLING. LOOKED ON THE WEB AT HOME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Steering, Sep 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COUPLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Steering, Sep 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Sep 8, 2016
WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CLICKS/KNOCKS TO THE POINT WHERE IT FEELS AS IF THE STEERING IS NOT ENGAGING FOR A MOMENT THEN REENGAGES. AT THE POINT OF THE CLICK/KNOCK, THERE IS NO RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN AS YOU CONTINUE TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNS.
Steering, Sep 7, 2016
I NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURING THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I FOUND THIS TO BE COMMON COMPLAINT DUE TO POWER STEERING COUPLING GOING BAD, SONATA HAS A TSB 14-ST-002-1 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THE TSB SAYS THERE IS NO STEERING PERFORMANCE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION. I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT. THE DEGRADED COUPLER INTRODUCED PLAY OR WIGGLE ROOM IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT TIRES. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED, YOU CAN ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK & FORTH TO HEAR THE CLUNKING NOISE. WHEN THIS IS DONE, YOU CAN TELL THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING FURTHER THAN IT SHOULD WITHOUT THE WHEELS MOVING. ALSO YOU HEAR AND FEEL THE CLUNKING SOUND AT LOW SPEEDS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. YOU CAN FEEL LOOSE PLAYING IN THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE THE TIRES MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. ALSO I FEEL THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE COLUMN SHAFT ECU REPLACEMENT SINCE IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM
Steering, Sep 6, 2016
I WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD OF A CLICKING SOUND IN APRIL OF 2016. I WAS NEVER ABLE TO HEAR THE SOUND UNTIL LATER ON. THAT CLICKING NOISE HAS TURNED INTO A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND A SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH RATTLING SOUND AT 65 MPH. I THOUGHT THE SHAKING WAS CAUSED DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT BEING NEEDED WHICH I HAD DONE TODAY 9/6/2016. I HEAR THIS SOUND WHEN BACKING OR PARKED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED WITH HYUNDAI 9/7/2016.
Steering, Sep 6, 2016
I AM EXPERIENCING CLICKING NOISE AS I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL EITHER DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES & RATTLES WHEN I DRIVE OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT IN ADDITION STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHAKES HARD WHEN I REACH SPEEDS ABOVE 70MPH. THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR STEERING COUPLER FOR 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Steering, Sep 6, 2016
I PURCHASED MY HYUNDAI SONATA ON 12/31/2010. IT HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT NOW. HENDRICK HYUNDAI OF CHARLESTON SC HAS INFORMED ME THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND HAS QUOTED ME A REPAIR COST OF $243. I DECLINED THEIR OFFER OF REPAIR, BUT HAVE BECOME CONCERNED AS THE STEERING HAS BEGUN TO EXHIBIT AN INCREASINGLY LOOSE FEELING. FOLLOWING MY INQUIRY TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THEIR 5 YEAR 60,000 MILES WARRANTY, BUT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS BEYOND THE 5 YEAR PERIOD, THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. AS A RESULT OF MY INTERNET SEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THIS PART WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR VIN NUMBERS NOT INCLUDING MINE, AND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I SUSPECT THE FAULT WITH THE PART FAILURE LIES WITH HYUNDAI, AND I RESENT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH I NOW INTEND TO HAVE THE DEALER PERFORM BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK.. I FURTHER RESENT THAT HYUNDAI HAS NOT BEEN MORE PRO-ACTIVE ABOUT A REPAIR ISSUE THAT I SUSPECT COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD STEERING BE LOST AT HIGHWAY SPEED, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Steering, Sep 4, 2016
MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000 MILES. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THERE IS SEVERE LOOSENESS AND CLUNK THAT IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. EVEN IN PARK MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THE LOUD NOISE IS PRESENT.
Steering, Sep 3, 2016
MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THERE IS SEVERE LOOSENESS AND CLUNK THAT IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Steering, Sep 2, 2016
SEEMINGLY OUT OF THE BLUE, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO HAVE EXTRA GIVE WHEN TURNED EVEN SLIGHTLY. DAYS LATER, A RATTLING SOUND IN THE COLUMN STARTED, ESPECIALLY WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURNED CORNERS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A BROKEN COLUMN COUPLER.
Steering, Sep 2, 2016
I NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. I ALSO FELT LIKE THE FRONT TIRES AND STEERING WERE VERY LOOSE. DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POT HOLES THE WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE SHAKING EVEN THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD TIGHT AND NOT MOVING. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT DUE TO A POWER STEERING COUPLING GOING BAD. SONATA HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-ST-002-1 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ATTACHED THE TSB. THE PROBLEM BECAME NOTICEABLE 5 YEARS AND 1 MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE TSB SAYS THERE ARE "NO STEERING PERFORMANCE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION". I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT. THE DEGRADED COUPLE INTRODUCED PLAY OR WIGGLE ROOM IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT TIRES. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED, YOU CAN ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO HEAR THE CLUNKING NOISE. WHEN THIS IS DONE, YOU CAN TELL THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING FURTHER THAN IT SHOULD WITHOUT THE WHEELS MOVING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. DURING MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALER TO FIX OTHER RECALLS, I PAID THE $275 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM. SINCE IT WAS OVER 5 YEARS, THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. THANKS, WYMAN
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE WITH SEVERE KNOCKING AND BANGING IN STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN.MY DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THIS AS STEERING COUPLER FAILURE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DESPITE HYUNDAI AND IT'S DEALERS DENYING THIS FACT. STEERING IS NOTABLY HARDER WITH LOW SPEED DRIVING AND FEELS UNCOMFORTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. MY SPOUSE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS IS REPAIRED. THIS ISSUE IS COMMON ON THESE EARLY MODEL SONATAS AS WELL AS THE KIA OPTIMA. THE DEALERSHIPS AVOID THIS ISSUE UNTIL AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD IS OVER, THEN THEY TELL CUSTOMER THAT IT'S NOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AT $400-600.00. THEY ARE EVEN TELLING CUSTOMERS THAT THERE IS STEERING COLUMN FAILURE AND CHARGING THEM THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO IT BEING STEERING RELATED.
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE STEERING RECALL AND THEY TELL ME THE STEERING COUPLER IS BAD WILL COST $400 TO REPLACE AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I SEE NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE HAVING SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY PART. THE 2011 SONATA WITH 68,000 SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS ISSUE. WHY WASN'T THIS INCLUDED WITH THE RECENT STEERING RECALL
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 12/01/16*LJ THE POWER STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR COUPLING WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 12/19/16.8JB
Steering, Aug 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT WOULD DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHAFT JOINT WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND A REPAIR WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Steering, Aug 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A STEERING BOOST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING) WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,467.
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 30, 2016
TAKATA RECALL ISSUES WITH STEERING AFTER RECALL-STEERING COUPLER ISSUES WITH SEATBELT LAMP AFTER RECALL-CLOCKSPRING ISSUES WITH LIGHTING-INTERIOR MALFUNSTIONS ISSUES WITH TURBO FEED LINE ISSUES WITH A/C LINES LEAKING