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.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE THERMOSTAT HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES IN SIX MONTHS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
Electrical system, Feb 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO START INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES, A PROBLEM THAT WOULD OCCUR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER YET THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED BUT DID NOT GENERATE ANY FAILURE CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RECEIVE A JUMP IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 958.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 7, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GAS FUMES MOST NOTICEABLE AT RED LIGHT AND SLOW SPEEDS. *LN
Steering, Feb 7, 2011
PURCHASED NEW 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T LIMITED. UPON INITIAL TEST DRIVE CAR SEEMED TO TRACK OKAY WITH LARGE MALE PASSENGER IN PASSENGER SEAT OF VEHICLE. I DID NOT REMOVE HANDS FROM THE WHEEL DURING TEST DRIVE. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE CAR LOT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT STEERING FELT LOPSIDED AND WAS SEEMINGLY A BIT HARDER TO TURN AND HOLD TO THE RIGHT THAN THE LEFT. THE FIRST TIME I LET MY HANDS FREE FROM THE WHEEL THE VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE NOW SEEMS TO CONSISTENTLY PULL ITSELF TO THE LEFT EXCEPT AT BEWILDERING TIMES WHEN CARRYING PASSENGERS OR GOING OVER SPECIFIC ROAD CROWN CONDITIONS AND PURPOSELY MANIPULATING THE STEERING WHEEL TO 'HOLD' ITSELF A BIT TO THE RIGHT. WHEEL ALWAYS REVERTS TO PULLING ITSELF BACK TO THE LEFT AND STAYING THERE. IT IS A VERY UNSTABLE FEELING TO HAVE TO FIGHT THIS PHENOMENON. TO ME IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR FOR ANY CAR, LET ALONE A BRAND NEW MODEL. ENTIRELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. REQUIRES ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF CONCENTRATION TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE PULL NOT TO MENTION ACTUAL PHYSICAL STRAIN THAT COMPOUNDS QUICKLY. ALSO CAR DOES NOT STRAIGHTEN ITSELF OUT AFTER INITIATING A TURN. CAR KEEPS TURNING TO THE LEFT FAR TOO MUCH. EVERY OTHER CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN HAS STRAIGHTENED THE WHEEL AND ITSELF OUT SIMPLY BY REMOVING HANDS FROM WHEEL. I THOUGHT THIS WAS EXPECTED ON ANY VEHICLE BUILT UNLESS EXPRESSLY DESIGNED AND SOLD OPENLY AS A NEW KIND OF LEFT TURNING CAR DESIGN. TIRE PRESSURE CHECKS OKAY. VEHICLE WILL GO INTO SERVICE FOR AN ALIGNMENT, BUT WAS ONLY BUILT 2 WEEKS AGO. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE OPEN A SERIOUS INVESTIGATION INTO THE 2011 SONATA ISSUE AND HELP US CONSUMERS OUT WHO ARE DRIVING UNSAFE VEHICLES. *LN
Steering, Feb 7, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET CONFIRMED WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V426000 (STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,700.
Power train, Feb 6, 2011
HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2011, 630 MILES. WHILE TRAVELING ON AN OPEN STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AT A STEADY SPEED OF 70MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD 'THUMP' SOUND. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY WITH SUDDEN DECELERATION AS IF IT HIT A SOLID OBJECT. DRIVER DID NOT SEE ANY OBSTRUCTION OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE ROAD PRIOR TO THE NOISE. DRIVER REALIZED THAT THE SPEED WAS ALMOST INSTANTLY REDUCED FROM 70MPH TO ~63MPH. RPMS WERE RACING UNUSUALLY HIGH, AROUND 3000 WHEN TYPICAL OPERATING RANGE IS 2000. DRIVER SHIFTED FROM AUTOMATIC 'DRIVE' GEAR TO SHIFTRONIC AND REALIZED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 4. NEITHER THE MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD CHANGE THE GEAR. DRIVER IMMEDIATELY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN GEAR 4, BUT TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO RESET THE TRANSMISSION BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING. BASED ON THE COMPUTERIZED ERROR CODES, DEALER REPLACED THE BODY VALVE HARNESS AND SOLENOID. *TR
Steering, Feb 4, 2011
AT 40 MPH AND HIGHER, VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT TO KEEP IN OWN LANE. THIS IS THE SECOND SONATA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. SOFTWARE PERFORMED, NOT A FIX. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY FOR FEAR OF VEHICLE CHANGING LANES. HYUNDAI IS IGNORING PROBLEM. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN EXTREMELY STRONG TOXIC ODOR EMITTING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR DID NOT SUBSIDE AT ANY TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BY PLACING COFFEE GROUNDS IN THE TRUNK, ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEATS AS WELL AS THE DRIVERS SEAT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER OFFERED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ADHERE TO THE AGREEMENT. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF A POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2011
THERE HAS BEEN AN ODOR OF GASOLINE ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED IT STARTED AT MY LAST GAS FILL UP. I DID NOT TOP OFF THE TANK. THE PUMP SHUT OFF WHEN FULL, AND I STOPPED PUMPING. THIS ODOR STARTS WHEN SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AND STAYS IN THE CABIN UNTIL I'M MOVING AGAIN. I THOUGHT IT ONLY STARTED WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND SAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES, HOWEVER WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME IN A BLIZZARD YESTERDAY AT SLOW SPEEDS (15-25 MPH) CONTINUOUS, THE SMELL WAS CONSTANT. LATELY IT IS SO BAD I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW. ONE TIME, I ALMOST PULLED OVER AT THE ROADSIDE, AND WAS GOING TO GET OUT OF MY CAR TO GET FRESH AIR, BUT THERE WAS TOO MUCH TRAFFIC. THERE ARE NO FUEL LEAKS THAT I CAN FIND. NO STANDING FUEL UNDER THE CAR AFTER I PARK. IT HAS DONE THIS MOST TIMES I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR TO MORE OR LESS DEGREES, BUT NOT EVERYTIME - MOST TIMES. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO A DEALER YET, BUT I WILL BE TAKING IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED. APPARENTLY THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR WHO HAVE NOTICED THIS SAME THING BASED ON A HYUNDAI INTERNET FORUM. I READ IT PREVIOUSLY IN THIS FORUM, BUT I DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL LATELY. I CAN'T IMAGINE THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE GAS ODOR. NOT ONLY ARE PASSENGERS HAVING TO INHALE THESE FUMES, BUT I'M WONDERING IF IT COULD BE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF FIRE/EXPLOSION. HERE IS A LINK TO THE FORUM WHERE PEOPLE ARE CLAIMING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M NOT SO SURE THESE ARE JUST VERY FEW, ISOLATED INCIDENTS. I SEE A PROBLEM STARTING TO EMERGE. CERTAINLY, I WILL NOT DRIVE A CAR THAT I HAVE TO SMELL GAS FUMES NEARLY EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT, NOT EVEN TO MENTION THE PROFOUND SAFETY PROBLEM THIS MAY CAUSE. HTTP://WWW.HYUNDAI-FORUMS.COM/INDEX.PHP?SHOWTOPIC=54148&HL=GASOLINE+ODOR. *TR
Steering, Feb 1, 2011
2011 HYUNDAI 2.0T NOTICED IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE IT PULLED TO THE LEFT. RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE ON ALIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS OUT AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. SEEMED OKAY DRIVING HOME. THE VERY NEXT TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO PULL LEFT ONCE AGAIN. IF I DIDN'T HANG ON TO THE WHEEL SO TIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WOULD LOSE CONTROL VERY QUICKLY. CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE SINCE TOLD MY DEALERSHIP I WOULD LIKE A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS RESOLVED AS THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR THE ROAD. *LN
Steering, Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE LEFT. THIS FAILURE DOES NOT OCCUR AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE STRING MODULE AND STRUTS, BUT THAT DID NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER LOOKED THROUGH THEIR INVENTORY AND FOUND AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1700.
Steering, Jan 31, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE HE DROVE AT ANY SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 500.
Steering, Jan 28, 2011
JAN 28,2011 I DRIVE A HYUNDAI 2.0 TURBO BOUGHT ABOUT A MONTH AGO. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO ON THE FREEWAY I WAS MAKING A LANE CHANGE, I HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN CORRECTION DUE TO ME NOTICING A CAR IN MY BLIND SPOT. THERE WAS ALMOST LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING VARIOUS CARS FROM VW GTI TO GMS AND FORDS FOR 32 YRS. CAR HAS 1100 MILES ON IT! 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA WARNING: IT WAS MY MOST DANGEROUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE! 100% TRUE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 28, 2011
COMING OUT OF SIDE STREET, GOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. DEPRESSED BRAKE TO STOP/SLOWDOWN AND CAR (2011 HYUNDAI SONATA PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2010) JUST KEPT ON GOING INTO INTERSECTION AND UP THE ROAD. KEPT PRESSING PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND CAR STILL KEPT GOING UNTIL IT GLIDED TO A STOPPED. TRAVELED ABOUT 100-150 FEET WITH NO BRAKES AND HAD USE HORN A FEW TIMES TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS. AFTER THIS I MOVED AGAIN AND BRAKES WORKED FINE. VERY SCARY... WENT OUT INTO A VERY,VERY BUSY STREET. FORTUNATELY I HIT NO ONE AND NO OTHER CARS HIT ME. WILL CALL DEALER TO REPORT IT AND ASK FOR FURTHER ADVICE. PERHAPS ICE, SNOW, SAND, ETC. GOT INTO PADS/CYLINDERS AND TEMPORARILY SEIZED THE BRAKES? DON'T HAVE VIN WITH ME WILL REPORT IT LATER. *TR
Steering, Jan 26, 2011
PURCHASED 2011 SONATA TURBO AND THE CAR CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY ESPECIALLY IF IN THE LEFT LANE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 25, 2011
FOR THE THIRD TIME I HAVE GOTTEN IN MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE AND IT WILL NOT START (PUSH TO START). THE SCREEN WILL EITHER SAY THE KEY IS NOT IN THE VEHICLE OR IT WILL SAY PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO START (THE KEY IS CERTAINLY IN THE VEHICLE, HOW ELSE DID I GET IN WITH IT LOCKED). AFTER REPEATEDLY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, LOCKING AND UNLOCKING PRESSING THE BREAK PADS, TRYING EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR THE VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT START. THIS IS THE FOURTH HYUNDAI I HAVE PURCHASED, SECOND BRAND NEW AND I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS BEFORE BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR IT ONLINE (WHAT SOURCES ARE THEY USING, GOOGLE TURNS UP PLENTY OF INFORMATION). THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN A DARK, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AREA UNABLE TO START MY BRAND NEW CAR THAT HAS ALREADY HAD A RECALL. I EXPECT MORE THAN THIS.I WILL DROP IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND AFTER THAT I AM GOING TO INVOKE THE LEMON LAW. ONE RECALL IS BAD ENOUGH I WOULD AT LEAST LIKE TO BE ABLE TO START MY VEHICLE. THE BATTERY IS FINE BOTH IN THE CAR AND THE REMOTE. AT 8,000 I SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES! *TR
Steering, Jan 24, 2011
CAR CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN MY LANE ENDANGERING ME AND OTHERS AROUND ME. *TR
Steering, Jan 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTALLED TWO NEW TIRES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED A SALES REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT HIM WITHIN A DAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,700.
Steering, Jan 24, 2011
TEST DROVE A 2011 SONATA LIMITED TURBO AND WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR PULLED TO LEFT CONSTANTLY! YOU HAD TO KEEP A GOOD GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. YOU COULD LITERALLY FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL FIGHTING YOU TO GO TO THE LEFT! NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE DID NOT BUY THE CAR. *TR
Steering, Jan 22, 2011
CAR PULLS DANGEROUSLY TO THE LEFT, PREDOMINANTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HOWEVER CAN OCCUR AT LESSER SPEEDS. IF WHEEL IS LET GO AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAR WILL IMMEDIATELY DART TOWARDS THE MEDIAN FROM ANY ORIGINATING LANE. TWO ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT ISSUE AT DEALER HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM. DEALER STATED HE HAS SEEN SAME PROBLEM IN ANOTHER SONATA TURBO, BUT HAS NO FIX. FIRST CALL TO HYUNDAI REGIONAL OFFICE RESULTED IN DELIVERY OF A "SPECIAL TOOL" TO FIX SUPPOSED ALIGNMENT PROBLEM TO DEALER WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. THREE SUBSEQUENT CALLS TO HYUNDAI HAVE TO THIS POINT GONE UNRETURNED. HYUNDAI IS PLAYING "DUMB" TO THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Steering, Jan 21, 2011
WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE CENTER, THE CAR WILL NOT GO STRAIGHT FORWARD. INSTEAD IT PULLS TO LEFT ITSELF. THIS IS NOT SAFE, I HOPE THE GOVERNMENT CAN CHECK THIS OR LET HYUNDAI CHECK IT.
Steering, Jan 21, 2011
CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
Steering, Jan 21, 2011
CAR HAS SIGNIFICANT PULL TO THE LEFT, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR WILL GO INTO ADJACENT LANES OR MEDIAN WITHIN 2 TO 3 SECONDS. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD AND EVENTUALLY WILL LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Steering, Jan 21, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIFT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.
Steering, Jan 17, 2011
VEHICLE STEERING PULLS TO LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS AND REQUIRES A HEAVIER THEN NORMAL PRESSURE TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT.