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, Nov 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND THAT CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, MAKING TURNS, AND CHANGING LANES. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, AS IF SOMETHING WERE LOOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Steering, Nov 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND RATTLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V457000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Steering, Nov 12, 2015
NOTICED WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE STEERING HAD MAJOR PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL, IS NOTICEABLE SLOW SPEEDS BUT NOT AS MUCH PLAY AS TURNING INTO PARKING SPACE, AND SEEMS TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHILE GOING SLOW OR GOING OVER ROUGH ROAD LIKE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE. MAKES NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS WORN OUT AND IS METAL TO METAL. DRIVING FAST ON HIGHWAY I DO FEEL MUCH VIBRATION. I TOOK CAR TO HAVE ALL TIRES BALANCED AND NO HELP. SO I BELIEVE IS STILL PART OF SAME PROBLEM INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. SAD PART THERE IS RECALL FOR 2011 SONATA SE/LIMITED FOR SAME STEERING PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. BUT MY CAR AS ALL SAME PROBLEMS OF SONATA SE/LIMITED'S THAT WERE RECALLED. I SEE MANY OWNERS LIKE MYSELF THAT ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM ARE VENTING ON BLOGS, UTUBE AND INTERNET. IF VEHICLE OF SAME YEAR IS LEFT OUT OF RECALL THEN THERE WAS A POSITIVE FIX IMPLEMENTED EITHER AT FACTORY OR FROM RECALL. SEEMS TO ME WHAT EVER REASON SO MANY OTHER SONATA SE/LIMITED WERE LEFT OUT OF RECALL THE FIX OR CHANGE OF MATERIALS WAS NO FIX AT ALL.
Steering, Nov 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Steering, Nov 7, 2015
STEERING BECAME LOOSE, CAR MAKING SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN IN MOTION. THIS SOUND WAS EXTREMELY EVIDENT WHEN TURNING. THIS OCCURRED PRIMARILY ON CITY STREETS.
Steering, Nov 6, 2015
ANYTIME I DRIVE OVER 40 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE AND SHAKES HEAVILY. IT'S HARD TO CONTROL THE WHEEL IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CLICKING SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS VIBRATING SO HARD THAT IT BANGING ON SOMETHING. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC HE INFORMED ME HE REPLACED A FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN 2 2011 SONATAS WITHIN THE LAST 6 WKS. I LOOKED ONLINE ABOUT THE SPECIFIC ISSUE AND THOUNDSAND OF 2011 SONATA OWNERS WERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI OF FT. MILL DEALERSHIP IN FT MILL SC WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR TO EXPLAIN WHAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING. SERVICE REP LARRY V. SAID THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST SOME SONATAS MADE IN 2011 WHICH IS WHY HYUNDAI BUILD THE VEHICLE WITH A METAL COUPLING VS. A RUBBER ONE. HE SAID IT'S A DANGEROUS MATTER BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT FULLY ATTACHED AND THE CAR COULD LOSE CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AND THE FRAGMENT WEAR DOWN MORE AND MORE AS YOU DRIVE. HE INFORMED ME TO HAVE IT REPLACED ASAP AND IT CAN COST UP TO 300.
Steering, Nov 3, 2015
A DISTINCT 'CLICK' NOISE HEARD WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED ON EITHER DIRECTION. IT HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS EXCESSIVE STEERING PLAY. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY RECALL. I HAVE LEARNT THAT MANY 2011 SONATA OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUE.
Steering, Nov 3, 2015
CONSTANT RATTLING AND CLICKING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER SAYS STEERING COUPLER...$400
Steering, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Oct 29, 2015
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS LOOSE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP LAST YEAR AND THEY STATED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN DOOR LATCH RECALL. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE. CALLED N THEY STATED THIS IS NOT A RECALL. AS OF THIS PAST SUMMER, THE STEERING WHEEL CLICKS EVERY TIME I TURN IT. I'M GOING TO CALL THEM TOMORROW BECAUSE I READ WHERE THERE WERE RECALLS ON THAT, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION. I DRIVE 45 MINUTES TO WORK AND BACK MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND DO NOT WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE ON BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MY CAR SHOWS THE EXACT SAME SIGNS OF RECALLS BUT EVERY TIME I CALL OR TAKE IT THERE, MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.
Steering, Oct 29, 2015
MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS FIRST REPAIRED FOR FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY AND NOW I FEEL THAT IT'S HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I FIRST CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND FOUND ONE THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE A MATCH FOR MY CAR. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED, I EXPLAINED TO HIM WHAT I WAS EXPERIENCING WITH MY CAR AND THAT I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST, BUT THE SERVICE GENTLEMAN IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THAT IT WASN'T ON RECALL. I TOLD HIM THAT MY CAR WAS MAKING AWFUL NOISES TO THE POINT WHERE IT FEELS LIKE IT WAS GOING TO FALL APART. IT MAKES NOISE WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL, WHEN I HIT A POT WHOLE OR BUMP (TO THE POINT WHERE I GO VERY SLOW OR ALMOST STOP THE CAR IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS FALLING TO PIECES). MY CAR HAS LOTS OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SERVICE GUY TOLD ME OVER THE PHONE THAT IS WAS THE STEERING COUPLER THAT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 2-3 HOURS TO REPAIR AND COST $300. I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD SO MANY PEOPLE ARE POSSIBLY HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR CARS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN STEERING COUPLER AND STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS?
Steering, Oct 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V457000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Steering, Oct 29, 2015
KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL EITHER DIRECTION AND DELAYED TURN REACTION FROM FRONT WHEELS. NOISE OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING.
Steering, Oct 28, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS PLAY AND A KNOCKING NOISE IN IT. IT ALSO CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICK ON AND OFF WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT IS ENGAGED. I HAVE LOOKED UP RECALLS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM BUT SUPPOSEDLY IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT COST APPROX. $1500.00 TO FIX.
Steering, Oct 27, 2015
EXPERIENCED LOUD VIBRATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR WHILE GOING OVER ROUGH ROAD. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT PAST CENTER. TOOK TO DEALER TO INVESTIGATE, WAS TOLD A BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 77,000 MILES, WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Oct 27, 2015
STEERING HAS "DEAD" AREA IN CENTER ... STEERING WHEEL TURNS A LITTLE BUT WHEELS DON'T. THEN THERE'S A LITTLE "CLUNK" AND THE POWER STEERING ENGAGES. I SEE ON INTERNET THERE'S LOTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, BUT DEALER SAYS THERE'S NO RECALL AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. I THINK IT'S A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS STEERING SYSTEM.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 26, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE AND MAKING A CLICKING NOISE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.
Steering, Oct 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART RELATED TO THE THE STEERING COLUMN PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Steering, Oct 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V457000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Steering, Oct 25, 2015
STEERING COLUMN RATTLING STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE IT IS VERY LOUD, I HAVE CALLED HYUNDAI MANUFACTURER, THIS WAS A RECALL LAST YEAR ON THIS VEHICLE BUT I WAS TOLD ACCORDING TO THE VIN.NUMBER THAT MY CAR WASN'T ONE THAT WAS RECALLED FOR THE DEFECTED STEERING COLUMN, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM IS WHAT WAS RECALLED LAST YEAR, NO WAY SHOULD A 2011 CAR SOUND LIKE A HUNK OF JUNK WHEN JUST DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 30MPH.WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Steering, Oct 22, 2015
STEERING COLUMN CLICKS LOUDLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE STATIONARY OR MOVING. STEERING COLUMN MAKES A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHEN WHEN GOING OVER ANY BUMPS OR IF AT A HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 1 MONTH AFTER A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME ISSUE AT THE SAME MANUFACTURING FACILITY BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES.
Steering, Oct 22, 2015
WHEN MAKING A MODERATE TO SLOW TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION THERE IS A KNOCKING/THUD/CLICKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, WITH A SLIGHT JERK. ALSO, DURING ACCELERATION ONTO A HIGHWAY I EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AND JERK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I AM SCHEDULED FOR A SERVICE AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP TOMORROW.
Steering, Oct 21, 2015
EVERY TIME I HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD MY STEERING MAKES A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. EVEN IF MY CAR IS SITTING STILL, IF I TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT I FEEL NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Steering, Oct 21, 2015
LOUD CLICKING COMING FROM MY STEERING COLUMN WHEN VEHICLE REACHES BETWEEN 65 AND 75 MPH. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AS WELL.
Steering, Oct 21, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL CLICK AND RATTLES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE RATTLING NOISE IS EXTREMELY LOUD AND WHEN TURNING THE CLICKS ARE CONSISTENLY HAPPENING.
Steering, Oct 20, 2015
ON A TWO LANE SURFACE STREET DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT COURSE AT 35 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH SO VIOLENTLY THAT I COULD BARELY HANG ON AND KEEP THE CAR ON THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO STOP ON THE ROAD'S SHOULDER. IT CONTINUED TO SHUDDER UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON PROCEEDING AT ABOUT 20 MPH TO A PHONE TO CALL FOR A TOW TO A DEALER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND JERKED THE CAR INTO THE ONCOMING OPPOSITE LANE. IT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY AT ANY SPEED. IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME WHEN LOADING THE CAR ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. THE VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED WELL AFTER THE ENGINE WAS POWERED OFF. THE DEALER'S SERVICE MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THIS VIOLENT SHAKING CONDITION IN THEIR SHOP WITH THE ENGINE BOTH RUNNING AND WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THEY SUBMITTED A VIDEO ON IT TO HYUNDAI ENGINEERS. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS "INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP /MODULE THAT IS BUILT INTO THE STEERING COLUMN." A REPLACEMENT MODULE WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED IN ABOUT FOUR DAYS AND $1033.92.