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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE OIL CAN GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
Engine, Aug 6, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE JUNKYARD FOR INSPECTION BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A CASE NUMBER AND PROMISED A CALLBACK. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY AN EARLIER RECALL AND HAD 20,000 OF MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
Engine, Aug 4, 2019
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT FULLY SHUT OFF. IT HAD BEEN MAKING A LOUD NOISE FOR A WHILE AND BURNING OIL FREQUENTLY SO WE TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI FOR THE ENGINE RECALL AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. NOW THE CAR SHUTOFF ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE BAY AREA (RICHMOND PARKWAY) S AND NOW WON'T CRANK OR START. TOOK THE CAR TO MIDAS TO DO A ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC AND WASTED MONEY BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO THE FULL CHECK WITHOUT THE CAR CRANKING. MECHANIC THINKS A ROD OR PISTON IS THE CAUSE. CALLED HYUNDAI AND THEY ARE GIVING THE RUN AROUND AS TO SEEING ABOUT THE ISSUE. NEED HELP ASAP. I'M A MOTHER OF FOUR CHILDREN AND NEED HELP.
Steering, Aug 2, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND MY STEERING COLUMN STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A LOT OF PLAY IN IT. I WAS ONLY ABOUT TWO MILES FROM HOME, SO LUCKILY I MADE IT. UPON A GOOGLE SEARCH I REALIZE THERE WAS A RECALL OPEN ON THE STEERING COUPLING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT. WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF, I WAS NOTIFIED I WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL BECAUSE I WAS PAST THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY FOR THE COUPLING. IT'S EXTREMELY SAD THAT I HAD TO PAY $300 TO FIX A $5 PART THAT HYUNDAI KNOWS IS DEFECTIVE.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2019, fire
I HAD SMELLING A GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE VENTS ON FRIDAY JULY 19TH ANDI TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE FOR A NEW BATTERY AND A OIL CHANGE. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP BECAUSE FIRESTONE TOLD ME ABOUT A NEW RECALL FOR THE FIRE PRESSURE FUEL REGULATOR AND THEY HIGHLY SUGGESTED I TAKE IT INTO THEM. I CALLED HYUNDAI AND THEY SAID FOR ME TO BRING IT IN AND I DIDN'T NEED AN APPOINTMENT SO I TOLD THEM I WOULD BE THERE AROUND 3-4PM YESTERDAY. SO I LEFT WORK EARLY, PICKED UP MY CAR FROM FIRESTONE AND HEADED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS ABOUT 10 MILES AWAY. I GOT ON I-35 DOING ABOUT 40MPH OR SO BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR NEXT TO ME STARTS HONKING AND WAVING SAYING MY CARS OF FIRE. I TRY TO APPLY THE BREAK BUT THERE WAS NO PRESSURE. MY INSTRUMENT COLUMN LIT UP LIKE THE 4TH OF JULY AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY SMOKE STARTS COMING IN FROM THE VENTS, DASHBOARD AND FLOOR. SO MY ONLY OPTION IS TO TUCK AND ROLL DOING ABOUT 35-40MPH ON ONE OF THE BUSIEST HIGHWAYS IN AUSTIN. SO I TUCK AND ROLL, PEOPLE ARE STOPPED TO HELP. I SEE MY CAR CONTINUE TO ROLL INTO THE BARRIER AND WHILE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.
Engine, Jul 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) BY HAPPY HYUNDAI (9121 S CICERO AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 422-9300). SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 21, 2019
RECALL CODE 136, BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS DOES NOT SHOW UP IN MY HISTORY OF RECALLS FOR MY SONATA. THE VEHICLE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON AFTER FULL RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKE LIGHTS MAY SHOW OFF, CAR IS THEN SHUT OFF. 2 MINUTES LATER, THE CAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON (NOT ALL THE TIME, BUT FREQUENT ENOUGH). THIS IS A REOCCURRING EVENT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 18, 2019
THE BRAKE LIGHT EXPLODES EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS.
Steering, Jul 18, 2019
SONATA RECALL. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEELS MAKES THIA CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND ON ROUGH ROADS. THERE IS A CLAMP THE SNAPPED AND MY MECHANIC FIXES THOSE ALL THE TIME. I WAS DRIVING AND OT NOW SOUNDS LIKE MY STEERING WHEEL IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jul 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC HYUNDAI (193 SUNRISE HWY NORTH SERVICE RD, WEST ISLIP, NY 11795, (631) 587-0700) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V934000 (ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE REMEDY FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN. IN ADDITION, THE TAIL LIGHTS SHORTED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE BULBS WERE REPLACED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAULTY ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jul 17, 2019
DRIVING ON A BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH AND MOTOR SEIZED WITH NO WARNING. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A MOTOR RECALL AND WAS BROUGHT TO A AUTHORIZED DEALER IN 2016 FOR AN INSPECTION AFTER WE RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE. WE WERE TOLD THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS FINE AND NO REPAIRS WERE DONE AT THAT TIME. WE RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE A FEW MONTHS AGO STATING THAT HYUNDAI WAS EXTENDING THE WARRANTEE FOR THE MOTOR BECAUSE OF THE SAME MOTOR ISSUE IT WAS CHECKED FOR IN 2016. WE ARE OVER THE EXTENDED WARRANTEE MILEAGE AS THIS VEHICLE IS USED DAILY AS A COMMUTER VEHICLE TRAVELING THE TURNPIKE DAILY AT 70 MPH HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE TURNPIKE THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD AS MOST VEHICLES TRAVELING THE TURNPIKE ARE TRAVELING AT GREATER SPEEDS THAN 70 MPH. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS MOTOR ISSUE REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE IT IS A TRUE DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Air bags, Structure, Jul 17, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 3 WEEK AGO WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AND HAVE NOT COME OFF SINCE THEN. I HAVE ALSO LOOKED AT THE CAR HISTORY AND HAVE NOTICED 14 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS. WHILE IN MOTION, MY DOORS UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. LASTLY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT GEAR SOMETIMES DISAPPEAR FROM THE DASHBOARD AS WELL AS THE SHIFT GEAR WHICH IN MOST CASE THE CAR WOULDNT START OR JERKS WHEN IT DISAPPEAR WHILE IN MOTION
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. SOUTH CHARLOTTE HYUNDAI (8525 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, 980-224-5870) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 15, 2019
THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OUT. IT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WE BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON. I'M CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY. NOT SURE WHAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS TRYING TO WARN.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 15, 2019
VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SOUNDS. THE ENGINE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. ENGINE STARTS UP AGAIN BUT WILL AGAIN SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. NO CODES WILL COME UP ON THE ECM WHEN SCANNED AT A MECHANIC SHOP. NO WAY TO TELL WHAT IS GOING ON. HYUNDAI DEALER HAS NO ANSWERS FOR ME.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 14, 2019
7/19 BOUGHT MY 2011 SONATA THEN TWO DAYS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAID GAS CAP WAS LOOSE AND IF IT CAME BACK ON TO BRING BACK IN. 2 WEEKS LATER WENT TO GAS STATION, CAME BACK OUT CAR WOULDNT START. NO CLICK OR ANYTHING. ALL POWER WORKED AS WELL. WALKED HOME STARTED RESEARCHING, OTHER OWNERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. WALKED BACK DETERMINED TO TRY SOME THINGS I READ ABOUT. CAR STARTED WITHOUT ME DOING ANYTHING. NO CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. NEXT DAY DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THATS WHEN I TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP. OF COURSE IT STARTED UP WHENEVER THEY TRIED IT SO THEY WROTE COULD NOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN. THEY RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND THEY SAID PURGE VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE SHORTNED INTERNALLY. CODE P0455. 500 BUCKS LATER BECAUSE NO WARRANTY (AS IS VEHICLE) NOT EVEN A MONTH OFF THE DAM LOT...MY INSTRUCTIONS WERE WHEN FILLING UP WITH FUEL DO NOT TOP OFF BEYOND WHEN THE FUEL PUMP SHUTS OFF. FUEL COULD ENTER THE PURGE VALVE/CANISTER VIA VENT TUBES. WTF....THEY WOULDNT COVER EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERSHIP PUT THE GAS IN WHEN I BOUGHT IT SO IT WASNT ME....LUCKY ME :(
Exterior lighting, Jul 12, 2019
THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED CONSTANTLY AND HAVE GOTTEN SO HOT AS TO MELT THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
Steering, Suspension, Jul 12, 2019
SINCE,I HAVE OWNED THE CAR I HAVE,NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FEELING LOOSE. OVER,THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLABLE RATTLING AND INCREASED SHAKING. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BE LOOKED AT AND 3 DIFFERENT SHOPS TOLD ME MY STEERING RACK WAS ABOUT TO GO. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON MY MAKE AND MODEL, IT IS DETERMINED THAT SOME 2011 SONATAS MADE BETWEEN CERTAIN DATES HAD FAULTY STEERING RACKS FROM THE START. THE CAR IS ALMOST UNDRIVEABLE AND HYUNDAI CONTINUES TO IGNORE THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT SHOULD GO INTO RECALL. THERE ARE OVER 1100 COMPLAINTS TO THE SAME ISSUE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HANLEES HILLTOP HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 3285 AUTO PLAZA, RICHMOND, CA 94806, (510) 222-8882) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,727.
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Engine, Jul 9, 2019
TAKATA RECALL IT STARTED LIKE 3 WEEKS AGO SOUNDS LIKE THE MOTOR IS KNOCKING. THEN A WEEK AGO MY AIRBAG LIKE WONT GO OFF.
Engine, Jul 9, 2019
ENGINE FAILURE
Air bags, Jul 9, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAILURE. HYUUNDAI REPLACED ENGINE BUT NOW HAVE AIR BAG PROBLEM. CAR WAS MOVING WHEN LIGHT CAME ON.
Engine, Jul 7, 2019
CAR USES 1 QUART OF OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 500 MILES
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 6, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE HORN PLAYS WHILE DRIVING. YET WHEN YOU PRESS THE HORN IT DOESN'T PLAYS.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 5, 2019
CAR RANDOMLY WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND CAR CAME TO A STOP AND JUST WOULD NOT CUT BACK ON. THERE IS A ENGINE RECALL ON MY CAR