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 8, 2011
CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT ALL THE TIME. *TR
Steering, Jun 6, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0 TURBO PULLS TO THE LEFT. DEALER DID A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PER THE TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THAT DID NOT FIX IT. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2010. *TR
Steering, May 29, 2011
BRAND NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T PULLS NOTICEABLY TO THE LEFT ON LEVEL ROADS. *TR
Steering, May 27, 2011
2011 SONATA TURBO LIMITED PULLS TO LEFT, DEMONSTRATED THIS TO SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER WHO SAYS IT IS THE WAY I AM DRIVING THE CAR. COMPLAINT FILED WITH HYUNDAI, BBB, ETC. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. LOANER CAR THAT THEY GAVE ME DID THE SAME THING. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM WITH 2011 SONATA AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES.
Steering, May 25, 2011
MY OCT. 8 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T IS A LEFT PULLER. I KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. MY DEALER WILL NOT ADMIT TO THE PROBLEM AND I AM GETTING TIRED OF DEALING WITH IT. SOME DAY SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS PULLING ISSUE. PLEASE HELP US SOLVE THIS. THANK YOU *TR
Steering, May 23, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO PULLS TO THE LEFT, SOMETIMES PRETTY HARD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES. ANY RELEASE OF TENSION ON THE STEERING WHEEL BY THE DRIVER RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TO THE LEFT. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE ROAD IS FLAT, IT DRIFTS; BUT IF THERE IS ANY TYPE OF CROWN, IT WILL SWERVE LEFT. I HAVE NOT EVER HAD IT PULL OR DRIFT TO THE RIGHT ON ANY ROAD CONDITION. THIS BECAME VERY NOTICEABLE EARLY ON. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 4,000 MILES ON IT, AND IS BEING TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS THIS WEEK. *TR
Steering, May 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE BALANCING OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS ALIGNED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500.
Steering, May 19, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED TURBO 2.0L, BOUGHT APRIL 2011, PULLS LEFT. ON LEFT-CANTED LEFT LANE CAR PULLS HARD TO LEFT, NEEDS CONSTANT CW (RIGHT) FORCE EXERTED ON STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT. ON RIGHT-CANTED RIGHT LANE CAR DRIVES STRAIGHT WITH NO DRIVER INTERACTION NEEDED. ON A FLAT ROAD CAR HAS SLIGHT PULL TO LEFT, NEEDING CONSTANT SLIGHT CW (RIGHT) PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN GOING STRAIGHT. HAD DEALER ALIGN FRONT-END . . NO CHANGE. *TR
Steering, May 18, 2011
I BOUGHT A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2 WEEKS AGO AND FOUND A LEFT PULL PLUS A SLIGHT DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE WHEN GOING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY BETWEEN 55-80 . IT TURNS WELL IN THE CORNERS EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT BUT AGAIN WHEN GOING STRAIGHT IT HAS A TENDENCY TO WONDER TO EITHER SIDE AND AT TIMES A SLIGHT PULL TO THE LEFT. AT THIS POINT IT IS JUST A BIT ANNOYING BUT I AM AFRAID OF IT GETTING WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. I AM PLACING A CALL IN THE AM WITH MY DEALER AND POSSIBLY TO HYUNDAI ASSISTANCE TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I FOUND THIS ISSUE WHEN I EASED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS IT WILL GO STRAIGHT THEN IT WILL GO IN EITHER DIRECTION ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. I FIND THAT WHEN I HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT IT WILL TRAVEL STRAIGHT FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN START VEERING OFF TO EITHER SIDE. MY INITIAL THOUGHTS AFTER READING SOME POSTS ON THE HYUNDAI FORUMS IS THAT IT IS A DISCONNECT WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL COMPUTER OR THE SOFTWARE FOR IT HAS A FLAW IN IT. MY CAR WAS BUILT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR AND I KNOW FROM READING POSTS FROM BACK IN EARLY 2010 THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE. I DON'T THINK IT IS A FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEM BECAUSE WHEN YOU STOP THE CAR IT GOES STRAIGHT. I'M NOT SURE IF TIRES COULD BE THE ISSUE EITHER AS MANY POSTED THAT THEY HAD ALL THE TIRES CHECKED AND REPLACED, STRUTS CHANGED, WHEEL BEARINGS CHANGED, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR RECALIBRATED AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I CAN LIVE WITH THE ISSUE FOR NOW BUT IF IT GETS WORSE COULD BECOME A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIFE DRIVES THIS CAR WITH MY DAUGHTER WHO HAS A DISABILITY. MY CONCERN IS FOR THEM GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. OR WORSE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHICH CLAIMS LIVES. AGAIN I WILL GO BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BUT I AM NOT CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I HAVE READ THAT HYUNDAI ENGINEERS HAVE NOT BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. IT'S A SHAME I LIKE THE CAR. PLEASE GET HYUNDAI TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Steering, May 18, 2011
PICKED UP MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LAST NIGHT WITH 8 MILES ON IT. PULLED OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT. DEALER SAYS THIS IS THE ELECTRONIC STEERING, BUT IT'S DANGEROUS! THERE HAS TO BE A FURTHER PROBLEM. I GOT THIS VEHICLE FOR SAFETY WITH A CHILD ON THE WAY. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. IF I EVEN LIFT MY HANDS OFF THE WHEEL FOR 2 SECONDS, THE CAR WOULD VEER INTO THE MEDIAN. OUT OF PROBABLY 1000 COMPLAINTS I READ ONLINE, THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND HYUNDAI HAS NOT ADMITTED TO ANY ISSUES. *TR
Steering, May 16, 2011
PURCHASED NEW HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.0T. FROM THE TIME OF DELIVERY, STEERING PULLS LEFT, ESPECIALLY IN THE CENTER AND LEFT LANES ON 3-LANE ROADS (IE. INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS). *TR
Steering, May 9, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO STEERING ISSUE - HARD LEFT PULL. DEALER TRIED ALIGNMENT, REPLACED THE STRAP AND THEN DID ALIGNMENT AGAIN. THE ISSUE IS STILL PRESENT. SONATA PULLS HARD LEFT, ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CAR FEELS UNSAFE. *TR
Steering, May 7, 2011
SINCE MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE TURBOS HAS BEEN NEW IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. SO BAD THAT IF I TAKE MY HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL FOR 1.5 SECONDS AT 55MPH MY CAR DRIFTS COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT LANE . THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT AN WORKED ON IT 4 TIMES,REPLACE TIRES, REBALANCED TIRES, REPLACED STRUTS, REALIGNED CAR, EVEN DID A ROAD FORCE WHEEL BALANCE, NOTHING HELPS AND THE FACTORY SENT AN ENGINEER WHO CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WITH HIS STATEMENT IS THAT IS THAT I HAVE SEVERAL VIDEO TAPES AND WITNESSES OF IT DOING IT AND I TOOK THE SERVICE MANGER FOR A RIDE SO HE CAN EXPERIENCE IT. I CURRENTLY JUST STARTED A LEMON LAW CASE ON IT. WANT THIS FIXED OR A SONATA THAT DOESN'T DO THIS. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN CARS BUILT IN A CERTAIN TIME FRAME. THEY WON'T ADMIT THAT BUT I FOUND THAT OUT FROM RELIABLE INSIDE INFO. HAVE OWNED ABOUT 10 NEW CARS IN MY LIFE AND NONE OF THEM EVER DID THIS. *TR
Steering, May 2, 2011
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT...FELT IT AT RIGHT AWAY BUT WAS UNSURE IF IT WAS THE VEHICLE OR THE ROADS MAKING IT PULL...I HAD THE VEHICLE 2 WEEKS WHEN I WAS POSITIVE IT WAS THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALIGNMENT WAS IN "SPECS". VEHICLE CONTINUES TO PULL. WAITING ON HYUNDAI TECH SUPPORT TO LOOK AT VEHICLE AGAIN. ROAD CONDITIONS MAKE NO DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PULL TO THE LEFT. *TR
Steering, Apr 30, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0T PULLS TO THE LEFT EVEN WHEN DRIVER STEERS TO THE RIGHT. ON A FLAT SURFACE, THIS VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT AND IF NOT CORRECTED WILL CROSS INTO ANOTHER LANE WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO. MY VEHICLE IS 2 WEEKS OLD AND HAS HAD THE ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT RE-ALIGNED THE VEHICLE AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE YET TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION. THIS ISSUE IS CONSTANT FROM THE MOMENT I APPLY POWER TO THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE COMES TO A REST. I TESTED THIS BY CROSSING INTO THE RIGHT LANE ON THE HIGHWAY AND BRIEFLY LETTING GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL; THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO THE LEFT LANE ON ITS OWN. *TR
Steering, Apr 27, 2011
BEFORE AND AFTER A DEALER COMPLETED ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNS PAST CENTER AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN. IT ALSO PULLS LEFT WHEN NEW AND AFTER ANY CORRECTION. *TR
Steering, Apr 26, 2011
NEW HYUNDAI SONATA STEERING ISSUE WHERE CAR PULLS STRONGLY AND CONTINUOUS TO THE LEFT. SO FAR TWO SERVICE VISITS TO PUGI HYUNDAI IN DOWNERS GROVE, IL HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. HYUNDAI HAS REPLACED A STRUT AND ALIGNED. *TR
Steering, Apr 25, 2011
CAR PULLS LEFT. WORSENS WITH SPEED. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. FIRST ATTEMPT WAS AN ALIGNMENT. SECOND ATTEMPT WAS A REPLACED STRUT. STILL NOT FIXED AND THE ISSUE IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. LEMON LAW PAPERWORK HAS BEEN FILED. *TR
Steering, Apr 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VEER TOWARDS THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INDEPENDENTLY TURN ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AS IF SHE HAD REMOVED HER HANDS FROM THE WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,077. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/13/11 *BF UPDATED 2/8/12 *CN
Steering, Apr 25, 2011
2011 SONATA PULLS HARD LEFT. *TR
Steering, Apr 23, 2011
CAR PULLED LEFT FIRST TIME I DROVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD DEALER WORK IT FOUR TIMES SINCE BUYING THE CAR IN MAY, 2010. TWICE THE PERFORMANCE APPEARED TO IMPROVE, BUT THEN IT WOULD GET WORSE AFTER I HAD IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION. DEALER SUGGESTED IT 1) HAD TO DO WITH ME DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE AND 2) THESE SPORTY SUSPENSIONS ARE JUST MORE SENSITIVE - THEY DON'T HANDLE LIKE A "COMFORT CAR". I'VE DRIVEN SPORT SUSPENSIONS BEFORE & NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS.
Steering, Apr 23, 2011
HYUNDAI SONATA LTD TURBO PULLS TO THE LEFT. *TR
Steering, Apr 22, 2011
VEHICLE ALWAYS PULLS LEFT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. PROBLEM NOTICED DAY AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE & STILL PULLS LEFT. *TR
Steering, Apr 20, 2011
MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED PULLS TO THE LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS (NOT TORQUE STEER). THE CAR REQUIRES CONSTANT CLOCKWISE PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO KEEP THE CAR FROM VEERING TO THE LEFT. THE PULL OCCURS IN ALL LANES, BUT IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN THE LEFT LANE WHERE IT WILL LEAVE THE ROAD IN APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WITHOUT A STEERING CORRECTION. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR THE LEFT PULL ISSUE FIVE TIMES NOW, AND THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY CONCERN, THE TIRES WILL WEAR PREMATURELY AND IN AN UNEVEN FASHION. SINCE THEIR ENGINEERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIABLE SOLUTION, HYUNDAI SHOULD REALLY THINK ABOUT A RECALL AT THIS POINT IN TIME.
Steering, Apr 20, 2011
BOUGHT A HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 MODEL 2.0TURBO IN DECEMBER 2010. CAR PULLS HEAVILY TO THE LEFT RESULTING IN CONSTANT PRESSURE THAT NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO STEERING WHEEL SO THE CAR WON'T CHANGE LANE BY ITSELF. AT LOW SPEED (35MPH ND UNDER) NOT AN ISSUE, BUT ABOVE 45MPH THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES ALREADY, THEY CHANGED CAMBER BOLTS THEN PUT A NEW STRUT BUT NONE OF THESE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *TR