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
3,376 reports, newest first.
Structure, Mar 8, 2015
PAINT STARTED PEELING AROUND TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF RUSTING. THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY REASON THAT THE PAINT SHOULD BE PEELING BACK TO THE METAL AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS. *TR
Engine, Mar 8, 2015
WAS TAKING LEFT HAND TURN ON MAJOR ROAD, AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIT UP INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE JUST DIED. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. I POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE, SO CHECKED THE OIL AND THERE WASN'T ANY ON THE DIPSTICK. HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO THE LAST PLACE I HAD THE OIL CHANGED. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP AND THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR $7000. NO CHECK OIL ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ALWAYS HAD OIL CHANGED ON REGULAR BASIS, BECAUSE I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING FOR WORK. *TR
Steering, Mar 4, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING A TURN FELT LIKE IT WAS COMING LOOSE AND IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEIR WAS NOT ANY RECALLS DUE TO ANY STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 4, 2015
I AM USING THE SAME KEY THAT I HAVE USED SINCE THE CAR WAS FIRST PURCHASED NEW. SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK, WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND SHIFT IT INTO PARK, I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT LOCKED, THE CAR WILL START FINE, AND THE CAR WILL RUN FINE---I AM JUST UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AN IN PARK. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Suspension, Mar 2, 2015
WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS I HEAR A LITTLE NOISE COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO PEP BOYS AND THEY SAID THAT I NEED TO REPLACE. FRONT STRUTS AND REAR SHOCKS AND SWAY BAR LINKS. NOW I NEED TO CHECK MY WARRANTY. *TR
Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 25, 2015
WENT TO LAKELAND AUTOMALL WHICH IS A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TO GET SOME RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. UPON ARRIVAL I GAVE THEM SOME RECALL PAPERWORK IN WHICH THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT AND SAID THAT THEY HAVE IT IN THEIR DATABASE. THE RECALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE "STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION" WAS NOT COMPLETE. WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK I CHECKED MY BRAKE LIGHTS AND THEY DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I TOLD THEM THAT WHEN I DRIVE IN CRUISE CONTROL MY CAR RELEASES IT AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ILLUMINATED AND MY ESC CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO ON OCASSION ONE OF MY TAIL BRAKE LIGHTS WORK BUT NOT THE OTHER. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY FIXED THIS PROBLEM LAST APRIL OF 2014 BUT APPARANTLY THE SAME PROBLEM IS REPLICATING. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT NEEDED A WHOLE TAILIGHT ASSEMBLY. *JS
Suspension, Feb 23, 2015
MODEL: HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 LIMITED ISSUE: RATTLING/CLUNKING/ KNOCKING SOUND FROM SUSPENSION YOU HAVE TO KNOW THIS ISSUE ABOUT SONATA 2011 LIMITED. SHOCK/STRUT KNOCKING AT LOW SPEEDS 1MPH TO 40MPH SOUNDS IS EASILY NOTICEABLE. I MOSTLY DRIVE ON FREEWAY/HIGHWAYS/TOLL AND 90% BUT THE SOUND HAS STARTED TO COME LOUD AND ANNOYING. I AM AFRAID OF MY DEAR LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR , SINCE AT SPEEDS 60 AND ABOVE THE STEERING TOO IS MAKING KNOCKING SOUND AND HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR AT WHILE ON TURNS.THIS IS COMMON ISSUE WHAT I FOUND FROM FORUMS ONLINE AND WANT THIS ISSUE TO BE BOUGHT TO HYUNDAI NOTICE TO ISSUE RECALL ON SUSPENSION THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION FOR ANY DRIVER WHO IS DRIVING THIS CAR SINCE I FEEL THE FRAME OR SUSPENSION WOULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING. HTTP://WWW.HYUNDAI-FORUMS.COM/YF-2011-SONATA-I45/162764-2011-HYUNDAI-SONATA-SE-2-4L-SUSPENSION-PROBLEM.HTML HTTP://WWW.HYUNDAI-FORUMS.COM/YF-2011-SONATA-I45/134299-2012-LOADED-SONATA-SE-NEEDS-NEW-AXLE.HTML. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 21, 2015
THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SMARTKEY. RECENTLY IT HAS DEVELOPED A STARTING PROBLEM THAT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR TEMP. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH AND THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. IT IS BELOW ZERO THIS MORNING (2/21/2015) JUST ONE DAY AFTER THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED, AND AGAIN THE CAR REFUSES TO START. WHEN THE START BUTTON IS DEPRESSED EVERYTHING LIGHTS UP ON THE DASH BOARD BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT EVEN TURN OVER, IT IS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE ENGINE IMOBILIZER LIGHT ALSO COMES ON AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DEPRESS! THE CAR WILL BE OUT OF WARRANTY SOON. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED. THE CAR HAS REFUSED TO START DOZENS OF TIMES WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUES. THE CAR HAS LEFT ME STRANDED (AT HOME TO DATE) NUMEROUS TIMES. WHEN IT WARMS UP OUTDOORS LATER IN THE DAY AND THE TEMP GOES UP TO 25 - 30 DEGREES THE CAR STARTS VIRTUALLY EVERY TIME AND WILL START WITHOUT A PROBLEM FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THIS WEBSITE AND OTHER WEBSITES AND PUSH BUTTON IGNITION PROBLEMS ARE VERY COMMON ON THIS CAR. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A PROPER FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS PEOPLE REPORT HAVING THE SAME SWITCHES REPLACED AS ON MY CAR THEIR PROBLEMS WERE NOT SOLVED EITHER. IT APPEARS THAT HYUNDAI HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO COME UP WITH A PROPER FIX FOR THIS ISSUE OR IT IS JUST TO COSTLY TO IMPLEMENT. THEY HAVE CONTINUALLY SWEPT IT UNDER THE RUG. *TR
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMITTENT SHAFT CONNECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Steering, Feb 19, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING COLUMN WILL MAKE A VERY AUDIBLE CLICKING NOISE AND ALSO EXHIBITS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF VIBRATION (ENOUGH TO AFFECT STEERING) ANY TIME THE STEERING WHEEL IS MANIPULATED EITHER CLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE. DRIVING OVER ROUGH AREAS IN THE ROAD, OR ANYTHING NOT ABSOLUTELY LEVEL (AKA FRESHLY PAVED SURFACES) RESULTS IN THE CLICKING NOISE AND VIBRATION AS NOTED ABOVE, EVEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT TURNED. THE VEHICLE FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND AFTER DOING A MODERATE AMOUNT OF INQUIRIES ON THE INTERNET THIS PROBLEM IS RATHER COMMON; THOUGH NO RECALL COVERS THE VIN ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR OR OTHERS THAT HAVE REPORTED THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS IS AN ENDURING PROBLEM AND THE CAR HAS SINCE BEEN PLACED IN A GARAGE AND IS NOW ONLY USED TWICE A MONTH. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE, PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Steering, Feb 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Engine, Feb 16, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 2/14/15 AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO TRAFFIC. AS I SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, MY CAR DIED. I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO STATED THAT MY STARTER HAD GONE BAD ON 2/14/15. I WAITED TO HEAR BACK ON MONDAY, 2/16/15 THAT THEY HAD FIXED THE STARTER, BUT INSTEAD THEY CALLED AND STATED THAT MY ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP AND I WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW ENGINE FOR $5600 (INCLUDING LABOR). I MADE REGULAR OIL CHANGES (I WAS NOT EXACTLY 8,000 MILES FOR EVERY OIL CHANGE THOUGH), I COMPLETED ALL RECALL REQUIREMENTS, I HAD MY OIL PAN REPLACED DEC 2013, I HAD THE CAR LOOKED OVER 100% DEC 2013 AND IT WAS FOUND TO BE IN GREAT WORKING CONDITION, & MY ENGINE ACTUALLY TURNED OVER WHEN IT DIED ON 2/14/15, SO THE STARTER MADE SENSE. I DID SOME RESEARCH, AND IT APPEARS THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR ~ 30 INCIDENTS WHERE THE HYUNDAI ENGINE SEIZED ON THIS YEAR, MAKE, & MODEL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR AN ENGINE THAT IS PRETTY MUCH WHAT THE CAR IS WORTH NOW, WHEN AN ENGINE SHOULD NOT SEIZE UP AFTER ONLY 120,000 MILES WHEN TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. THE FACT THAT IT STOPPED WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A WRECK. I BELIEVE THAT THE ENGINES ON THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. *TR
Power train, Air bags, Feb 12, 2015
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS ON 2ND RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF...UPDATED 02/12/15*BF
Engine, Feb 12, 2015
I WAS DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE 2ND TO LEFT LANE ABOUT 70 MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I PUSHED IT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR SEVERAL TIMES, NO PRESSURE, NO CONTROL AND OBVIOUSLY SLOWED DOWN. I MOVED OVER TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER TO STOP AND SEE WHAT IS THE ISSUE, LUCKILY THE BRAKES WORKED, BUT MANY CARS WERE DODGING ME TRYING NOT TO HIT ME. I DIDN'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT SURE CLOSE TO BEING IN ONE AND HIGH SPEEDS. FRIGHTENING TO SAY THE LEAST. I DID MAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND COME TO FIND IT IS AN EMISSION PART THAT FAILED THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO ACCELERATE. I DID GET IT FIXED BUT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND PAST THE FEDERAL EMISSION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM OF 8 YEARS OR 80K MILES. I HAD ABOUT 80,200-500 MILES ON THE CAR. COINCIDENCE, DON'T KNOW, I AM STILL CONCERNED DRIVING THE CAR, IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN! I AM JUST GLAD I DIDN'T GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. I DIDN'T GET REIMBURSED FOR THE PART THAT COST $1,500. BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED KNOWING THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE WITH EMISSION CONTROLS BY THE COMPUTER IN YOUR CAR. I TRIED TO BE PROACTIVE THEREFORE THE POST COMPLAINT FOR OTHERS. I GUESS IT TAKES COLLATERAL DAMAGE OF PEOPLE LOSING LIFE FOR CAR COMPANIES AND THE WONDERFUL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE NOTICE. BEWARE MOST NEW CARS HAVE THESE SYSTEMS FROM WHAT I AM TOLD. *TR
Air bags, Feb 12, 2015
I HAVE HAD SO MUCH WARRANTY WORK DONE TO THIS CAR, THAT I WILL NEVER BUY HYUNDAI AGAIN! I WOULD ESTIMATE AROUND $10,000.00 WORTH OR WARRANTY AND RECALL WORK HAS BEEN DONE, NOT INCLUDING THE OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. MY AIRBAG PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH SO THE LIGHT IS ON, ON MY DASH. IT'S A $300 JOB AND THEN THERE IS SOME SENSOR FOR THE GAS THAT CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. THAT'S ANOTHER $200 TO GET FIXED. ALSO THE MOTOR IN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS GOING OUT. SEEMS LIKE THERE'S JUST ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. I'LL NEVER WILL BUY HYUNDAI AGAIN AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO TRADE THIS SONATA IN. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS PLAY IN IT AND IT ALSO MAKES A LOUD KNOCK WHEN TURNED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN IN MOTION AND NOT IN MOTION. I SPOKE TO A GUY AT THE DEALERSHIP AT CAPITAL HYUNDAI COLUMBIA SC AND AFTER I TOLD HIM WHAT THE CAR WAS DOING HE TOLD ME IT NEEDED A STEERING COUPLER AND IT WOULD COST AROUND $400 AND THEY DO A LOT OF THIS SERVICE FOR THE PARTICULAR CAR. BUT THE PART ONLY COST $5.
Steering, Feb 6, 2015
UPON REACHING THE 70 MPH SPEED LIMIT THE VEHICLE'S STEERING BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. RECENTLY HAD NEW TIRES AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE SO THAT PROBLEM IT IS NOT .IT APPEARS AS THOUGH IT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE STEERING NOW MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHETHER MOVING OR NOT. ALSO THERE APPEARS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS AND HYUNDAI HAS ISSUED A SAFETY ALERT, BUT NO RECALL. THIS INCIDENT WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INJURIES AND POSSIBLY FATALITIES IF NOT ADDRESSED. HOPEFULLY THE NHTSA WILL FORCE DEALERS TO REPLACE THESE FAULTY PARTS BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. *JS
Suspension, Power train, Feb 4, 2015
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, HE WAS NOTIFIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED WITH RESPECT TO CAMPAIGN 928. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD A SLIGHT ERRATIC PULL/DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE INVOICE STATED THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS STILL PRESENT. AFTER THE SECOND TIRE ROTATION AT 16, 000 MILES, A PULSATING SOUND DEVELOPED AS THE VEHICLE SLOWLY ACCELERATED. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AS CHOPPY INNER EDGES ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THEIR SOLUTION, WAS FOUR NEW TIRES AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BELIEVED THE CAMPAIGN WAS NOT COMPLETELY PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. *JB
Steering, Feb 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND IT FELT LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 31, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I HAVE BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, NO ONE HAS A FIX. DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME IT MY DRIVING STYLE THAT IS CAUSING THE ISSUE. DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THE TIRES ARE NOT BALANCED, AND ROTATED THE TIRES. DEALER HAS DONE ALIGNMENT, TOLD ME A SPECIAL TOOL WAS NEEDED TO FIX THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE, CLAIMED A RECALLED PART WAS THE ISSUE. AFTER RECALL WAS REPAIRED THE CAR STILL PULLS. I HAVE HAD 3 FULL SETS OF TIRES DONE, WORKING ON SET # 4 NOW - ALL PREVIOUS SETS WERE WORN OUT DUE TO CAMBER ISSUES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2015
FUEL GAUGE HAS STOPPED SHOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE CAR. CAR WAS FILLED AT A LOCAL STATION, ENTERED THE ROADWAY, LOW FUEL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. FUEL GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT IS NOT CONSIDERED A RECALL ITEM. REPAIR WAS QUOTED AT OVER $600 TO REPLACE THE FUEL MODULE. *TR
Power train, Jan 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND THE GEAR MESSAGE BOARD DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FIFTEEN TIMES WHERE THE FAILURES WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 24, 2015
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO--WHEN DRIVING, THE FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I AM REPLACING TIRES YEARLY. THE SHOP SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS, TURBO WHEN APPLIED SMELLS LIKE BURNING RUBBER. *TR