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, Mar 17, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND PERFORMED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON FOUR OCCASIONS; YET, THE REMEDY DID NOT WORK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,150.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 17, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI - DRAGGING TO BOTH SIDES, MAINLY TO THE RIGHT, STEERING IS ROCKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, CAR FEELS LIKE ITS GOING BE BLOWN OF THE ROAD, STEERING IS TWISTED EVEN WHEN WHEEL IS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT, EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN TO THE LEFT. *TR
Steering, Mar 16, 2011
OFF THE LOT OUR NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED TURBO CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE DEALER ORIGINALLY REPORTED A "BULLETIN" ON THE FRONT STRUTS AND REPLACED THE LEFT ONE. AFTER THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM A "FRONT-END ALIGNMENT". NO BETTER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED DRIVING FOR 1K MILES TO SEE IF IT RESOLVED ITSELF----THAT DIDN'T WORK EITHER. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM---COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MEANWHILE I HAVE A BRAND NEW CAR THAT WON'T HANDLE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOTIFIED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE WITHOUT A SERIOUS RESPONSE. WILL DO IT AGAIN!! *TR
Steering, Mar 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE/LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT OPTED TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT STRUTS AND PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AS A REMEDY WHICH FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2900.
Steering, Mar 13, 2011
THE CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT. DID SO STRAIGHT OFF THE LOT. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AS WELL AS SWITCHING THE LEFT FOR THE RIGHT TIRES. CAR STILL PULLS LEFT, MOST NOTIBLY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Steering, Mar 13, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0 TURBO, STEERING PULLS TO LEFT EXTREMELY HARD. HAS TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALER THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. *TR
Steering, Mar 11, 2011
THIS CAR HAS PULLED TO THE LEFT FROM THE VERY TIME WE DROVE OFF THE LOT. *TR
Steering, Mar 11, 2011
2011 SONATA 2.0T LIMITED PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Steering, Mar 9, 2011
ONE DAY AFTER PURCHASING A NEW HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 NOTICED THAT CAR CONSISTENTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT IRRESPECTIVE OF ROAD CROWN ETC. RETURNED TO DEALER WHO DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT. PROMPTLY RETURNED CAR AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES FROM SERVICE FACILITY AS THE LEFT PULL WAS STILL PROMINENT. DRIVING A SONATA 2011 LOANER AND ALSO NOTICING A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Steering, Mar 8, 2011
BRAND NEW VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AT ALMOST ALL TIMES AND AT ALL SPEEDS. IT IS MORE APPARENT THE FASTER THE CAR IS MOVING. E.G. IF THE CAR IS MOVING AT 70MPH UNDER CRUISE CONTROL AND IS POINTED SLIGHTLY RIGHT, LETTING GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITHIN 5 SECONDS. THIS OCCURS ON ALL ROADS IN ALL LANES AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE AFFECTED BY THE CROWN OF THE ROAD. AT THESE SPEEDS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL VISIBLY POINTED TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER OR IF YOU LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AN ACCIDENT WILL QUICKLY OCCUR. *TR
Steering, Mar 7, 2011
2011 SONATA 2.0T LIMITED (200MILES ON ODO) - MY CAR HAS A LEFT PULL AT ALL TIMES AND IS INCREDIBLY PRONOUNCED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. IF YOU LOOSEN YOUR GRIP ON THE WHEEL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT TAKES NO MORE THAN 2-3 SECONDS TO COMPLETELY LEAVE THE ROADWAY. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE ISSUE ONCE ALREADY AND THEY SAID IT WAS "FIXED". THEY ROTATED FRONT TIRES, CHECKED ALIGNMENT, FLASHED NEW ECM SOFTWARE AND ADJUSTED SOME SOFTWARE PARAMETERS. THE ISSUE IS JUST AS BAD AS BEFORE THE "FIX". HUGE SAFETY RISK. *TR
Steering, Mar 7, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED PURCHASED 01/17/2011 DRIFTS/PULLS TO THE LEFT. AT TIMES THE DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT. THE BEHAVIOR IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE IF YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT RIGHT. WHEN THE STEERING CORRECTS ITSELF IT DRIFTS TO THE LEFT QUICKLY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ON BOTH CROWNED AND FLAT ROADS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *TR
Steering, Mar 7, 2011
NO CRASHES OR INJURIES BUT THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR THEM IF THIS ISSUE ISN'T SOLVED. IN ALL CASES MY (AND A LOT OF OTHERS) 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WILL PULL LEFT PRETTY BADLY. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ON THE CAR EVER SINCE I PICKED IT UP WITH AROUND 200 MILES ON IT. THE PULL NEVER GOES AWAY AND IT DOESN'T MATTER THE ROAD SURFACE YOU'RE ON. I'M NOT SURE HOW TO REPAIR IT BUT I'D ASSUME IT'S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SUSPENSION OR STEERING. EITHER WAY, THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE BECAUSE EVEN TAKING YOUR HAND OFF THE WHEEL FOR A SPLIT SECOND WILL RESULT IN THE WHEEL TURNING LEFT AND THE CAR TO START TRACKING INTO ONCOMING. *TR
Steering, Mar 7, 2011
I OWN A NEW HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 LIMITED. MY CAR PULLS LEFT AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. INITIALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE BANKING BUT ON LONGER TRIPS MY WRIST STARTS TO HURT FROM CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Mar 7, 2011
I LEASED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA FEB 11 AND SINCE THE FIRST DAY THE CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT. THEY DID ALIGNMENT AND CHANGED THE STRUT ASSEMBLY BUT AFTER 3 TIMES AT THE SERVICE THE CAR STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT. LAST WEEK THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY ARE GOING TO CALL IN COUPLE DAYS. TODAY I CALLED THEM THEY SAID THEY STILL DIDN'T GET THE CALL FROM HYUNDAI . IN MEAN TIME I'M STILL DRIVING DANGEROUS CAR. PLEASE DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO BE KILLED BEFORE THEY START THE RECALL. THANK YOU. *TR
Steering, Mar 4, 2011
CAR PULLS TO LEFT 90% OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING, SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO FIX IT AS EVERYTHING IS ALIGNED CORRECTLY. IT IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF YOU TAKE YOU HAND OF THE WHEEL WITHIN 3 SECONDS YOU WILL BE IN THE NEXT LANE TO YOUR LEFT OR OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Steering, Mar 2, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS PULLING TO THE LEFT. *TR
Steering, Mar 1, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A CONSTANT STEERING PULL TO THE LEFT. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S THE NATURE OF THE BEAST. IT IS CLEARLY NOT! HAS ME WORRIED FOR SAFETY! *TR
Steering, Feb 25, 2011
2011 SONATA GLS DRIFTS TO LEFT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS STEERING WHEEL IS CONSTANTLY HELD/STEERED TO RIGHT. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AT APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES, THEY ALIGNED ALL 4 WHEELS. CAR IS STILL DRIFTING LEFT, WILL RETURN TO DEALER FOR FURTHER ACTION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!
Steering, Feb 24, 2011
I BOUGHT BRAND NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED ON 02/23/2011. WHENEVER I DRIVE IT,I CAN FEEL THE PULL TO THE LEFT,MOSTLY ON HIGHWAYS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PUT EFFORT TO BRING STEERING TO THE CENTER. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AT A TIME WHEN VEHICLE IS NEXT TO YOU OR WHEN YOU ARE CHANGING THE LANE OR WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING ON LEFT MOST LANE. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2011
I PURCHASED A HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 ON 6/27/10. THIS CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING ON A DAILY BASIS. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO DRIVE STRAIGHT & NOT DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. AFTER MANY SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, I HAVE HAD 2 NEW TIRES & 4 ALIGNMENTS, NONE OF WHICH HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY DEALT WITH THE HYUNDAI DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WHO HAS DONE NOTHING FOR ME. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED - STEERS/PULLS LEFT IN ALL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE SEVERITY OF THE PULL GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. *TR
Steering, Feb 23, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0T. PULLS LEFT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO KNOWN FIX. PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURTS!!! *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2011
PURCHASED A 2011 SONATA OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. FIRST DAY OF DRIVING NOTICED THE VEHICLE DRIFTED NOTICEABLY TO THE LEFT NO MATTER WHERE THE CROWN IN THE ROAD WAS. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY WORKED ON IT AND SAID IT WAS FINE. MY WIFE PICKED UP THE CAR AND CALLED ME AND TOLD ME IT WAS STILL DRIFTING LEFT. I HAD HER RETURN THE VEHICLE AND THEY KEPT IT FOR A WEEK AND THEN STATED IT WAS FIXED. I PICKED UP THE CAR AND DROVE IT A FEW DAYS AND IT WAS BETTER BUT STILL DRIFTED, AFTER A WEEK IT GOT BACK TO WHERE IT WAS, RETURNED THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR FOR A THIRD TIME, DEALER KEPT CAR FOR OVER A WEEK AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS IT WAS BETTER, SHORTLY AFTER FOR THE FORTH TIME ITS HAS STARTED AGAIN. *TR
Steering, Feb 22, 2011
ORDERED & PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2011 SONATA SE TURBO IN RADIANT SILVER VIA HYUNDAI OF NANUET WHO SWAPPED MY VEHICLE OUT FROM GLICK, HYUNDAI OF MONTICELLO, NY. SINCE THE FIRST DRIVE HOME, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN OFF CENTER & CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF ROADWAY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS MORE PRONOUNCED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED DEFECT AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF EXACT COMPLAINTS & GROWING FOR THIS MODEL YEAR NEW CAR. A FACTORY RECALL ON THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE ORDERED AFTER DETERMINING THE ROOT PROBLEM & A EFFECTIVE SOLUTION. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING, WE ALL CAN'T BE WRONG! *TR