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, Jan 13, 2011
I BOUGHT A 2011 HYUNDIA SONATA 2.0T IN NOV OF 2010 THAT WHEN I DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE A STRONG PULL TO THE LEFT. IF DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF AN INTERSTATE A FIRM GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS REQUIRED. AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE LEFT IS STILL NOTICEABLE BUT NOT AS STRONG. THIS CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR ALIGNMENT, TIRE PRESSURE CHECK, AND TIRE ROTATION WITHOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Jan 12, 2011
I HAVE A HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 LIMITED. THE CAR PULLS DANGEROUSLY TO THE LEFT DURING OPERATION AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS WHILE DRIVING IS TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT HALF OF AN INCH EVERY SO OFTEN DURING HIGHWAY OPERATION. IT SEEMS THE CAR REFUSES TO GO STRAIGHT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. *TR
Steering, Jan 11, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0T STEERING ISSUES - PULLS TO LEFT. VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLS TO LEFT REGARDLESS OF SLOPE OR CROWN OF ROAD OR TRAVELING SPEED. PULL IS EXTREMELY NOTICEABLE UNDER THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF ACCELERATION. PROBLEM IS EASILY DUPLICATED WITH ECO MODE ON OR OFF, AS WELL AS ECS TRACTION CONTROL ON OR OFF, OR REGARDLESS OF GEAR CAR IS IN. CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS CONSTANTLY EVERY DAY SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND DROVE IT HOME. TOOK BACK TO DEALER SERVICE AFTER A COUPLE DAYS, AND THEY ADMITTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, REALIGNED WHEELS, AND RESET ELECTRONIC STEERING, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROBLEM IS VERY SERIOUS AS IT CAUSES GREAT FATIGUE AND STRAIN ON CARPAL TUNNEL IN MY WRISTS AND ARMS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVING CAR TAKES A CONSTANT EFFORT TO HOLD WHEEL TO RIGHT JUST TO CORRECT THE STEERING AND KEEP CAR GOING STRAIGHT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. THERE ARE MANY MANY MANY SONATA OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SAME THING BUT HYUNDAI HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND ACTS AS IF THIS IS CONSIDERED "NORMAL". *TR
Steering, Jan 11, 2011
PURCHASED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T (LIMITED W/ NAV) IN NOVEMBER, 2010. FROM THE ONSET, THE STEERING HAD A DISTINCT AND SIGNIFICANT PULL TO THE LEFT. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALWAYS BE SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT. RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT MID DECEMBER TO BE CORRECTED. DEALER STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS ADJUSTED AND IT WAS CORRECTED. THE STEERING PROBLEM RETURNED IMMEDIATELY. RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP A SECOND TIME IN EARLY JANUARY. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT CORPORATE HYUNDAI ENGINEERS ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, BUT DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE STEERING ISSUE REQUIRES CONSTANT COMPENSATION TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM UNINTENTIONALLY MOVING TO THE LEFT. IT OCCURS MAINLY DURING ACCELERATION AND AT CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IT IS NOT AS NOTICEABLE DURING HARD ACCELERATION AS IT IS WITH A NORMAL LINEAR ACCELERATION. THE LEFT PULL IS REDUCED WHEN WEIGHTED WITH ADDITIONAL PEOPLE IN THE CAR. THE PULL, THOUGH CONSTANT, VARIES IN FORCE. AT TIMES, IT IS VERY STRONG AND OCCURS EVEN WHEN 'ROLLING' WITH WITHOUT ANY ACCELERATION, E.G., STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. BECAUSE THE STEERING ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, IT IS A PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. THE CAR SIGNIFICANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH POTENTIAL DANGER. *TR
Steering, Jan 8, 2011
I PURCHASED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE TURBO ON NOVEMBER 22, 2010. WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE DAYS OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLING TO THE LEFT. I NOTIFIED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FROM WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS OFF CENTERED AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO HAVE A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE. I HAD A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE AND THE SAME DAY THAT I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK, IT WAS STILL PULLING TO THE LEFT. I NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AGAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AT WHICH TIME ANOTHER ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. ONCE I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK THE VEHICLE WAS STILL PULLING SEVERELY TO THE LEFT AND NOW THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT IS A CONSTANT FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT PATH. SIMPLE THINGS SUCH AS USING ONE HAND TO TURN ON THE BLINKERS OR I.E. WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND FEEL AS THOUGH THIS PROBLEM NEED TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE HELP CONCERNED DRIVER.
Steering, Jan 8, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED PULLS TO THE LEFT. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY CLAIMED IT WAS ALIGNED, TOE IN CHECKED AND IT STILL PULLED TO THE LEFT. THEN THEY ROTATED THE TIRES AND CLAIM IT IS FIXED. IT STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT ALMOST ALL THE TIME. I BOUGHT THE CAR THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER. 26.1K SPENT AND I HAVE TO HOLD PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT SO THE CAR WILL TRACK STRAIGHT. *LN
Steering, Jan 8, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 LIMITED SINCE DEC 31ST 2010. I HAVE EXPERIENCE THE PULLING LEFT ISSUE SINCE DAY 2. THIS ISSUE IS WHEN DRIVING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF A TWO-LANE STREET, IF I PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL CENTERED AND THEN LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL, MY CAR WILL DRIFT COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STREET. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE AS I AM CONSTANTLY COUNTERING THE LEFT PULL OF THE CAR. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHAT CAN OWNER OF SUCH AN ISSUE CAN EXPECT FROM DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. THANKS. *LN
Steering, Jan 7, 2011
PURCHASED HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED ON DECEMBER 30TH. PRIOR TO PURCHASING I MENTIONED TO THE SALESMAN THAT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO PULL TO THE LEFT.SINCE IT WAS FRIDAY I BROUGHT VEHICLE IN ON MONDAY JAN 3. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PUT IT ON THE ALIGNMENT RACK BUT HAD TROUBLE GETTING IT INTO SPECIFICATIONS AS EVIDENCED BY THE INVOICE NOTES. PICKED IT UP JAN 4TH. WITH ASSURANCE THAT IT WAS HANDLED. PROBLEM PERSISTED. BROUGHT IT BACK ON 5TH. WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEEL STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT ON ALL SURFACES AND YOU HAVE TO APPLY CONSTANT PRESSURE ON WHEEL TO KEEP VEHICLE RUNNING STRAIGHT. PICKED UP AGAIN FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 6TH. DROVE OFF OF THE LOT AND PROBLEM STILL APPARENT. THE CAR HAS ONLY 378 MILES ON IT. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IN SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE WAS "NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO FOR ME." I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF THIS. IF YOU RELEASE THE WHEEL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THE VEHICLE DRIFTS INTO THE LANE LEFT OF ME. *TR
Steering, Jan 7, 2011
SINCE DAY ONE, MY NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED TURBO HAS PULLED SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR ALIGNMENTS, STEERING AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENTS, NONE OF WHICH CORRECTED THE ISSUE. I HAVE FORMALLY REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HYUNDAI AND THE DEALER HAS CONSULTED THEM ON THE REPAIRS. THEY ARE AWARE. EVERY LOANER VEHICLE I WAS GIVEN, ALL 2011 SONATAS, ALL PULL SEVERELY TO THE LEFT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. DRIVERS HAVE MANY DISTRACTIONS, PHONES, RADIOS, DROPPING THINGS, KIDS, PETS, PUTTING MAKE-UP ON, ETC. THAT YOU MUST BE ALLOWED TO REMOVE THEIR HANDS FROM THE WHEEL FOR A FEW SECONDS WITHOUT THE CAR PULLED OUT OF THE LANE. HYUNDAI MUST BE MADE TO ADDRESS THIS WIDESPREAD ISSUE ON THE 2011 SONATAS IMMEDIATELY. IF THEY CAN'T FIX IT AS IT WOULD SEEM, THEN THEY NEED TO BUY THEM BACK. *TR
Steering, Jan 7, 2011
I PURCHASED A 2011 SONATA ON 12/24/2010. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR 600 MILES AND NOW THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT AFTER TURNING RIGHT. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. AT 60MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY THE VEERS TO LEFT AS IF I AM GOING TO CRASH INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP (1/6/2011) AND THE SAID THEY PERFORMED SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD AND THE CAR IS FIXED. DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP ON THE EXPRESSWAY THE CAR AGAIN VEERED OF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT. (THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CASH THE CAR) I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP (1/7/2011) THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE VEHICLE. I ASKED IF THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE AND THEY SAID NO AFTER THE RECALL ON A LOOSE STEERING COLUMN. MY PROBLEM DOES NOT HAVE TO DO WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FACT THE CAR MAGICALLY DRIVES TO THE LEFT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON MY OWN IT LOOKS AS THOUGH I AM ONE OF MANY EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2011 SONATA. AFTER MY EXPERIENCE I AM TRULY AFRAID THAT THIS CAR MAY KILL ME WHEN DRIVING. TO ME THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR. *TR
Steering, Jan 6, 2011
PURCHASED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO LIMITED AND TOOK DELIVERY ON DEC 28, 2010. RETURNED CAR DEC 29, 2011 BECAUSE OF EXTREME PULL TO LEFT. DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NEED CONSTANT CORRECTION TO THE RIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. DEALER ATTEMPTED ALIGNMENT AND PULL TO LEFT STILL EXISTED, LEFT CAR WITH DEALER. DEALER CONTACTED HYUNDAI ENGINEERING AND A "CAMBER KIT" WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED. RECEIVED CAR ON JANUARY 5, 2011 AFTER "REPAIR"TOOK CAR FOR TEST DRIVE AND WHILE LESSENED TO SOME DEGREE, CAR STILL PULLED TO THE LEFT. TOOK TEST RIDE WITH SERVICE MANAGER AND HE STATED THAT IN HIS OPINION THE THERE WAS NO PULL. TOOK CAR HOME TO MONITOR LEFT PULL. ON VARYING ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, LEFT PULLED STILL EXISTS. NOTE THAT SERVICE MANAGER SAID "CAMBER ADJUSTMENT WAS IN SPEC AND FURTHER ADJUSTMENT WOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR". CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FILED COMPLAINT. ALSO AT DAY OF DELIVERY OF VEHICLE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED. DEALER TOOK CAR TO BODY SHOP TO CORRECT ALIGNMENT. THE COMPLAINANT SAID HIS DEALER MADE ADDITIONAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS (ECCENTRIC CAMBER BOLTS TO EXTEND SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT RANGE, REPLACED FRONT LEFT MCPHERSON STRUT, SUBFRAME ALIGNMENT) BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. HE SAYS THE CAR CONSTANTLY WANTS TO TURN LEFT WHETHER CRUISING, ACCELERATING OR BRAKING AND THAT HE HAS TO CONTINUALLY APPLY ABOUT 5 DEGREES OF RIGHT STEERING CORRECTION AND THAT THIS ISSUE IS MOST PREVALENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HE ALSO SAYS THE ISSUE IS DIMINISHED WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIES THE FRONT SEAT. *TR
Steering, Jan 4, 2011
STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN "RATTLES" WHEN GOING 15-20 MPH OVER ROUGH ROAD. STEERING HAS A LOOSE FEEL IN THESE INSTANCES. *TR
Steering, Jan 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO ABNORMALLY PULL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE DEALER PERFORMED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE THIRD TIME, THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE VEHICLE TO BE VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800.
Steering, Dec 30, 2010
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0T THE VEHICLE HAS A CONSISTENT PULL TO THE LEFT THAT IS ALWAYS PRESENT; IT IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45MPH. THE PULL TO THE LEFT IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE LANES QUICKLY AND DANGEROUSLY IF THE WHEEL IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR A FEW SECONDS. CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO TURN THE WHEEL RIGHT IS ALWAYS NEEDED TO COUNTERACT THIS TENDENCY TO PULL LEFT. TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT REQUIRES SIGNIFICANTLY LESS EFFORT THAN TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THIS ISSUE OCCURS ON ALL ROADS, REGARDLESS OF THE TRAVEL LANE, CROWN, OR PAVEMENT TYPE. THE ISSUE OCCURS UNDER CONSTANT SPEED, ACCELERATION, AND DECELERATION (WITH OR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES). ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE PERFECTLY CENTERED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT PATH, IT APPEARS SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES. ARM FATIGUE SETS IN AFTER LONG TRIPS OF FIGHTING THE WHEEL, ESPECIALLY IN THE LEFT LANE WHERE THE ROAD IS SLOPED FOR DRAINAGE, THE PROBLEM IS EXAGGERATED. *TR
Steering, Dec 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. HE STATED THAT THE STEERING FEELS LIGHT WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT AND HEAVY WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. HE STATED THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR THREE WEEKS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,200.
Steering, Dec 28, 2010
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT ON ANY ROAD SURFACE WHEN GOING OVER 40 MPH. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS HELD TO CENTER, THE CAR DRIFTS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHIN A FEW SECONDS (2 OR 3). THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ISSUE ONE MUST CONSTANTLY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. OVER LONG DRIVES THIS CAUSES MAJOR ARM FATIGUE DUE TO CONSTANT READJUSTMENT. AFTER REVIEWING OTHER USER REPORTS THIS PROBLEM SEEMS WIDESPREAD AND IS NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY HYUNDAI AS AN ISSUE. MANY VEHICLES ARE BEING RETURNED TO CUSTOMERS WITH A BLANKET STATEMENT OF, "WE'VE DONE ALL WE CAN DO." THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Steering, Dec 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABNORMALLY AND ABRUPTLY PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND RESET THE ELECTRONIC STEERING BOX TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,335.
Steering, Dec 21, 2010
PURCHASED NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE FROM OXMOOR HYUNDAI IN LOUISVILLE, KY ON 10/26/10. NOTICED VEHICLE PULLING LEFT ON DRIVE HOME FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER PURCHASE. NOTIFIED DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE VEHICLE SCHEDULED TO BE LOOKED AT BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 11/1/10 AND THEY PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RETURNED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITH VEHICLE ON 11/3/10. TIRE AIR PRESSURE CHECKED, ALIGNMENT CHECKED AGAIN AND TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT VEHICLE STILL PULLED LEFT. ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP TO RETURN WITH VEHICLE TO HAVE HYUNDAI FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE INVOLVED WITH CASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP SINCE 11/7/10. SERVICE REP SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED LEFT SIDE CONTROL ARM AND STRUT, AND ARE CURRENTLY GETTING READY TO INSTALL CAMBER BOLT AND RE-ALIGN VEHICLE. VEHICLE, SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT, PULLS TO THE LEFT FREQUENTLY, BUT INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAS YET TO HAVE PROBLEM CORRECTED AFTER 3 VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. *TR
Steering, Dec 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WHILE THIS HAPPENED THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE STEERING FAILURE. THE DEALER SUSPECTED THAT THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENTS FOUR TIMES WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE STEERING AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL SEND A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Steering, Dec 16, 2010
I STARTED THE CAR IN THE PARKING GARAGE AND A HIGH PITCHED WHINE WAS PRODUCED WHILE THE ESP LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I TURNED THE MOTOR OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE ISSUE WENT AWAY, LATER THAT EVENING AFTER LEAVING A RESTAURANT I STARTED THE CAR AND THE LOUD HIGH PITCH WHINE STARTED AGAIN WITH THE ESP LIGHT FLASHING. OF GREAT CONCERN WAS THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE SO I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT STOP SHAKING AND DID SO FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE LOUD NOISE ALSO STOPPED. I CALLED HYUNDAI ASSISTANCE AND IT WAS GOING TO BE MORNING BEFORE I COULD GET IT TOWED. I HAVE HAD CARS GIVE TROUBLE IN THE PAST BUT NOT LIKE THIS WHERE I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY. *TR
Steering, Dec 15, 2010
VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO THE AUTO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE & CHECK OF STEERING RECALL ON OCT.13,2010. ON SUBSEQUENT DATES OF OCT. 19, NOV. 4, AND NOV.11,2010 I BROUGHT IT BACK BECAUSE THE STEERING WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. IT WOULD APPEAR TO BE FIXED ON EACH OF THESE DATES, BUT THE PULLING WOULD RETURN. ON DEC. 6 I CALLED THE DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENGINEER WAS ON SITE AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS SELF CORRECTING & NO FURTHER WORK WOULD BE DONE ON MY CAR. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO SERVICE MGR., HE WAS SYMPATHETIC AND GAVE ME TEL. # HYUNDAI CUSTOMER AFFAIRS. I CALLED AND WAS GIVEN A CAE #4208898. ON DEC. 8 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM CHET CONNER, WHO RELATED TO ME THAT AN ENGINEER & D'ARCY MTRS. SERVICE MGR. CHECKED OUT MY CAR ON DEC. 6 AND DETERMINED THAT THE" STEERING WAS PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD" ( ON THAT DATE MY CAR WAS WITH ME-NOT AT THE DEALER). WHEN I INFORMED HIM THAT THE STEERING WAS STILL PULLING TO THE LEFT, HE REPEATED THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT AND TERMINATED THE CONVERSATION. NEVER HAD A STEERING PROBLEM UNTIL THEY INITIALLY CHECKED THE CAR RELATIVE TO STEERING RECALL
Steering, Dec 15, 2010
CAR CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN HANDS ARE OFF STEERING WHEEL. WHEN HANDS ARE ON STEERING WHEEL, I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY FIGHT IT.
Steering, Dec 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A STEERING PROBLEM AND PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON BUT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT UP ON AN ALIGNMENT RACK BUT IT COULD NOT BE STRAIGHTENED. AN ENGINEER FROM THE MANUFACTURER DROVE THE VEHICLE AND ACKNOWLEDGED BUT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 900.
Steering, Dec 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL INTO THE LEFT DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE ELECTRONIC STEERING OR THE STEERING CRADLE. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY FOR THE STEERING FAILURE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE FOR A RESOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 40.
Steering, Dec 12, 2010
2011 SONATA 2.0T LIMITED PULLS TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS MUCH MORE APPARENT WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAYS, BUT IS PRESENT WHEN DRIVING SLOWER ON SIDE STREETS AND COUNTY ROADS. THE DEGREE OF PULL VARIES. AT TIMES YOU CAN'T FEEL IT PULLING, BUT IF YOU TAKE PRESSURE OFF THE STEERING WHEEL THE VEHICLE DRIFTS LEFT. AT OTHER TIMES YOU CAN FEEL THE LEFT PULL AND HAVE TO CORRECT VIA PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. A FRONT AND REAR ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. I TEST DROVE THE ONLY OTHER 2011 SONATA 2.0T AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND IT PULLED LEFT THE SAME AS MINE. *TR