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.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 21, 2020
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE LEFT REAR LAMP HAS FAILED SHOWING SIGNS OF BURNING. THE LAMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED RECENTLY I WENT TO CHANGE THE BULB AND DISCOVERED THAT'S A SOCKET SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING BURNT AGAIN.
Air bags, Jan 17, 2020
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON
Engine, Jan 17, 2020
VEHICLE TURNED OFF A FEW MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WAITED A FEW MINUTES THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND NOTHING. A WEEK AGO I GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P0014. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM AND I BOUGHT THE PIECES AND REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED WITH THE SAME CODES. NOW THE DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ENGINE PROBLEM AND IT MIGHT BE REPLACED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE SEEN THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOT THIS CODE BEFORE WHEN THEIR ENGINE ON 2011-2012 SONATAS HAVE SEIZED OR STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ISN'T BEING COMPLIANT IN CHANGING OR FIXING ENGINE. I I BELIEVE THE ENGINE RECALL HAS AFFECTED MY VEHICLE AND IT PASSED INITIALLY BUT TWO YEARS LATER ONCE MY CAR IS OVER THE 65K LIMIT NOW IT IS BECOMING A PROBLEM.
Steering, Jan 15, 2020
STERRING COLUMM SHAKES WHEN IN MOTION AND STEERING WHEEL HAS PLAY ---LEFT TO RIGHT ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Structure, Jan 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD FRACTURED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG ENCLOSURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS 12 TO 16 INCHES IN LENGTH. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WOULD FAIL TO DEPLOY OR FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RICK CASE HYUNDAI DEALER, (3550 WESTON RD, DAVIE, FL 33331, (954) 994-2397) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OF SIMILAR YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,100. *DT ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
Engine, Jan 13, 2020
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CAR STALLED SHUT DOWN NO WARNING TRIED TO RESTART WHEN IT DID IT STARTED KNOCKING AND SHUT RIGHT BACK OFF WOULD NOT RESTART AGAIN. CALLED HOME AND THEY CAME TO WHERE I WAS CHECKED FLUIDS ALL FLUIDS WERE FINE. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO GRANDPARENTS HOME.
Steering, Jan 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND THERE WAS A HESITATION BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SIMILAR VEHICLES WERE SUBJECTED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING) AND 16V190000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Exterior lighting, Jan 6, 2020
TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS MELTS, THEN OVERHEATS BULBS AND MELTS THE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. SIDE EFFECT WAS THAT MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN USING A BLINKER AT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEED. NOT ONLY IS IT A FIRE HAZARD FROM THE WIRING MELTING / BULB OVERHEATING / MELTED TAIL LIGHT HOUSING, BUT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FROM THE LAKE OF HEADLIGHTS ON A TURN. HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR 2011-2013 SONATAS WITH THIS EXACT ISSUE. PAID $400 AT DEALERSHIP TO GET WIRING HARNESS AND HOUSING REPLACED, BUT IT IS ORIGINAL STOCK GEAR SO IT WILL LIKELY HAPPENA GAIN.
Exterior lighting, Jan 3, 2020
THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS AND REAR LAMPS REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF REPLACING THEM. THE SIGNALS LAMPS BURN OUT IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
Visibility/wiper, Dec 30, 2019
SUNGLASSES HOLDER DROPS DOWN DUE TO WEAR IN THE LATCHING MECHANISM, PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE PROBLEM INITIALLY OCCURRED WHEN IT WAS HOT, BUT BECAME MORE FREQUENT WITH MORE WEAR. APPEARS TO BE COMMON OCCURRENCE BASED ON INTERNET QUERY.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 30, 2019
I PARKED MY CAR AFTER COMING FROM WORK, WENT BACK OUT TO CHANGE MY BRAKE LIGHT THAT WAS OUT, AFTER I COULDN'T CHANGE MY BULB BECAUSE ITS TOASTED TO THE HARNESS, I TRIED STARTING UP MY CAR WHICH IT DID, BUT MY SHIFT LOCK WAS LOCKED ON ON PARK AND MY TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON AND I HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS.
Electrical system, Dec 30, 2019
MY RADIO HASN'T WORKED ALL YEAR. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE INFORMED ME THERE IS A RECALL ON IT AND THE COMPANY SHOULD FIX IT. OTHERWISE IT WOULD BE APPX $1000 JUST FOR THE RADIO. NEITHER OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE WORKING. INITIALLY, IT WAS JUST THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE REPLACED IT 4X THIS YR. A MECHANIC TOLD ME HE BELIEVES IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MY BROTHER INFORMED ME THIS WEEKEND THAT I HAVE ABSOLUTELY ZERO LIGHTS IN THE BACK. THIS IS DANGEROUS. *I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO CHECK MY RADIO WHEN I HAD MY CAR THERE FOR OTHER WORK (OIL CHANGE, ETC). THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THEY FORGOT. THE SECOND TIME THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME. I FEEL THEY KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE RADIO AND JUST AVOIDED CHECKING IT OUT.
Air bags, Dec 27, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID A CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE IN A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE FACE, MOUTH, CHIN, NECK, AND A BRUISED FOREHEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 2019-4834 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Exterior lighting, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 23, 2019
AT 1ST MY CAR MY CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL. I WAS GOING TO GET TOP OFF AT MY OIL PLACE EVERY WEEK. I TRIED TO TAKE IT TO MY NEARBY HYUNDAI, THEY TOLD ME THEY WANTED $350 TO DO A TEST. THEN MY CAR WAS NOT GASING THE WAY IT USUALLY DID. IT WAS STALLING, I HAD A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM MY ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR, HEATING SENSOR, PCV VALVE, HE DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH. IT STARTED TO WORK OK, AND I WAS DRIVING WITH MY DISABLED HUSBAND AND OUR 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHEN THE CAR ENGINE WENT OUT ON US ON THE HIGHWAY. WE GOT THE CAR TOW TO OUR MECHANIC AND ITS MORE PROBLEMS THEN SOLUTIONS . ITS NOW THE CADILLAC CONVERTER, THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE RECEIPTS OF THE REPAIRS, TOWING AND DAILY OIL INPUTS.
Air bags, Dec 23, 2019
MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF, I SEARCHED UP RECALLS AND IT'S NOT ON THERE BUT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY DISABLED CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE!
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Dec 21, 2019
SE AGRIET LA PARTE DE ARRIBA DEL DASH EN DOS REAS Y A LOS DAS PRENDI LA SEAL DE LAS BOLSAS DE AIRE, AUTO DUERME EN MARQUESINA.
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2019
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A TWO-WAY STREET, ALL OF THE SENSOR LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE CAME ON. I PULLED THE CAR OVER AND NOW IT WON'T CRANK. THE RADIO IS WORKING, BUT THE CAR IS NOT CRANKING. ALSO, WHENEVER I PLACE MY CAR INTO PARK, I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND START IT BACK IN ORDER TO SHIFT MY GEAR INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE.
Electrical system, Dec 19, 2019
MY SONATA WHEN I'M DRIVING TURNS OFF AND I HAVE TO BE PUSHING THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL I CAN TURN IT ON. I CHANGED THE SWITCH BATTERY AND IT STILL DOES.
Other or unspecified, Dec 15, 2019
THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH IS CUTTING MY HANDS WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. THE CHROME PAINT ON THE PLASTIC DOOR LATCH IS PEELING AND VERY SHARP.
Air bags, Dec 15, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Dec 12, 2019
THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS NOW. AND I HAVE DRIVEN AROUND SEEING MANY OTHER HYUNDAI SONATAS WITH HE SAME ISSUE. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OUT. I HAVE FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO GET THEM TO GO OUT (PULLING MY BRAKE UPWARDS WITH MY FOOT). THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY LIGHTS STAYING ON AND MY CAR DYING A FEW TIMES. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS OTHERS ARE NOT ABLE TO TELL WHEN I AM BRAKING BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WIHTOUT PUTTING MY FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE AND PULLING UP ON IT.
Engine, Dec 11, 2019
CAR WAS GOING DOWN ROAD WHEN ENGINE STALLED AND WOULDN'T TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE THE TYPICAL ISSUE THAT MOST 2011 SONATAS ARE HAVING WHERE THE ENGINE SEIZED. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE DID SEIZE WHILE DRIVING. THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL TO SWAP THE ENGINE IN ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. HYUNDAI SHOULD NOT JUST BE ALLOWED TO EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY AND HOPE IT DOESNT HAPPEN TO THE OTHERS.
Power train, Dec 10, 2019
MY CAR IS AT 77000 MILES IT SCARY DRIVING IT ANYMORE IT REVS UP AT A VERY LOW SPEED WON'T SHIFT AND THEN IT JUMPS SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOUR NECK IS GOING TO BREAK I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY DID A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IT GOT WORSE I TOOK IT BACK THEY DID ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FLUSH NOW IT'S TERRIBLE I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP I NOW NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION $4,500 FOR A REBUILD THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS IT'S NOT ONLY HAPPENING TO ME IT'S HAPPENING TO A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE I DON'T DRIVE ON THE FREEWAYS THIS IS JUST ON CITY STREETS
Engine, Dec 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HYUNDAI OF MORENO VALLEY (27500 EUCALYPTUS AVE, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555, (951) 383-3071) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 2, 2019, fire
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO IN 2015 PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED 15 RECALLS IN THE TIME I'VE OWNED IT MOST OF WHICH ARE LIFE THREATENING SAFETY ISSUES , COMPLETE MOTOR LOCK UP , SUDDEN LOSS OF FUEL AND STALLING.(BRAKE STOPPER PAD MALFUNCTION 3 TIMES), SEAT BELT ANCHOR FAILURE, COMPLETE SAFETY AIR BAG FAILURE, EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE LEAKS, MY WIFE AND I LIVE ON VERY LIMITED SOCIAL SECURITY MONTHLY BENEFITS AND NOT IN A POSITION TO AFFORD A NEW CAR OR REPEATEDLY HAVE TO SPEND 100'S OF DOLLARS EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR REPAIRS DUE TO MANUFACTURE ERROR / DAMAGE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN NEARLY KILLED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE MOTOR EITHER CEASES TO GET FUEL WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY OR ENTERING SUCH ON AN ONRAMP JUST AS A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER APPROACHED AT 70 MPH AND WE HAD NO FUEL ACCELERATION. ON YET ANOTHER NEAR FATAL SITUATION THE MOTOR LOCKED UP COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, WHICH IMMEDIATELY RESULTED IN A A FIRE UNDER OUR HOOD.........ALL CAUSED BY THE DEFICIENCY OF THE ENGINE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND WE WERE TOLD HAD BEEN ADDRESSED. THE FIRE DESTROYED MOST ALL OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, SOME AT OUR EXPENSE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AND WE HAD TO PAY $3500.00 TO REPAIR......FYI, WE LIVE ON 1700.00 PER MONTH SOCIAL SECURITY AND THIS CAUSED US A VERY EXTREME FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY FOR MONTHS THEREAFTER . THERE IS MORE TO OUR DISASTROUS EXPERIENCE AS A HYUNDAI SONATA PRODUCT OWNER AND WHAT WE'RE WISHING FOR IS THAT HYUNDAI MIGHT BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE AT FAIR PRICE SO THAT WE MAY FIND A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING STRANDED, INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR KILLED. OTHER SONATA OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES.*DT *DT*JB