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.
Air bags, Feb 13, 2019
BEFORE NOV 6,2018, WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH OUR AIR BAG CONTROL SYSTEM. ON NOV 6, 2018, WE TOOK OUR SONATA INTO PARMA HYUNDAI ON BROOKPARK RD IN OHIO AND HAD THEM PERFORM THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT RECALL. THEY SAID IT WAS COMPLETE DESPITE THE NHTSA'S WEBSITE SAYING THE RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. A FEW WEEKS AFTER SAID RECALL WAS COMPLETED BY HYUNDAI OUR AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND HAS STAYED ON. WE TOOK IT BACK TO HYUNDAI AND THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT WITHOUT PAYING $100 SOMETHING DIAGNOSIS FEE. WE NEVER HAD ANY AIRBAG ISSUES WITH OUR CAR UNTIL THEY DID THIS RECALL. HYUNDAI COMPLETEING SAID RECALL CAUSED THE REASON FOR THE RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 13, 2019, fire
TAKATA RECALL .ON 2/2/2019 MY CAR STALLED OUT WHY I WAS DRIVING AND WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD IT'S WAS A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE MOTOR I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE TOW DRIVER ALSO SAID HE SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING. ELECTRICAL WAS BURNING I WAS COMING OFF A MAIN HIGHWAY TO GET AN A CITY STREET HAD A FRIEND CHECK OUT THE STARTER WHICH HE REPLACED, AND I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW BATTERY.AND MY FRIEND SAID THE MOTOR IS LOCKED
Air bags, Feb 8, 2019
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON
Steering, Air bags, Feb 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER STEERING WHEEL CAP THAT SECURED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VALISE HYUNDAI (683 EAST COLUMBUS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA) WHO INDICATED THE POSITION OF THE CAP WAS NORMAL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *BF. COMSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY 2019 AND ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019 HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AND CONSUMER INSPECTED THE AIRBAG COVER IMMEDIATELY . THE CIRCULAR OBJECT THAT WAS VISIBLE IN THE FIRST SET OF PICTURES FROM JAN 28,2019, WAS NO LONGER VISIBLE TO THE EYE. CONSUMER STATED STEERING WHEEL WAS TAMPERED WITH. POLICE OFFICER WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND OFFICER TOLD CONSUMER SHE NEEDED TO FILE A CIVIL COMPLAINT.*JB
Air bags, Feb 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (JONES JUNCTION HYUNDAI, 1713 HARFORD RD, FALLSTON, MD), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Engine, Feb 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULDN'T START, I WAS BLESSED NOT TO GET FROM BEHIND. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. ALSO MY STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN MAKING THIS RATTLING/KNOCKING SOUND ANYTIME I TRY TO STEER IT AT ALL TIMES. I HAVE CALL IN EVERY RECALL NOTICE I'VE GOTTEN AND I'M ALWAYS TOLD MY CAR WASN'T IN THE RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2019
TAMARA RECALL, MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY CUTTING OFF WHEN I'M ATTEMPTING TO STOP, HOWEVER IT WILL START UP BUT THEN CUTS OFF AND SLOW TO ACCLERATE
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY SILENT THEN EVENTUALLY STOPPING. CAR WOULD NOT CRANK BACK UP AGAIN, LIGHTS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL, HORN WORKS, BUT THE CAR JUST WON'T CRANK.
Steering, Jan 31, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RUBBER COUPLING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 30, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE THE CONTACT PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). PUGI HOUND (1866 OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, (630) 964-9500) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. *DT*JB
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 29, 2019
NEW ENGINE AND STARTER UNDER RECALL BY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN MONTGOMERY, AL. I PICK MY CAR UP NO ONE IN SERVICE IS IN MY RADIO BLUETOOTH AC WON'T WORK AND THEY ALL WORKED PRIOR! CAR KEPT CUTTING OFF FELT LIKE WHEELS WAS GONNA FALL OFF DROVE HORRIBLE! PLUG PHONE IN USB START SMELLING BURNT SMELL, UNPLUG IT SMOKE IS COMING OUT, IT'S EXTREMELY HOT AND CORDS BURNT. GET HOME LOOK AT PAPERWORK SAYS 'TIRE SEPARATED NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION' NO ONE TOLD ME LET ME DRIVE ON IT. I HAD NO CLUE MY TIRES ARE FAIRLY NEW. TIRE EXPLODED LEAVING DENT IN MY CAR. I ASK ABOUT TIRE HE SAID 'OH I FORGOT TO TELL YOU' (AS NO BIG DEAL) IN FACT WAS! ASK WHICH TIRE HE DIDN'T REMEMBER! CALL CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVISED TO TAKE BACK. DEALT WITH SERVICE MANAGER RUDE AND DENIED ANY FAULT BEFORE EVER LOOKING AT CAR INSISTING THEY WEREN'T TO BLAME. HOW WOULD HE KNOW IF HE HASN'T EVER EVEN LOOKED AT IT? ASK WHY LIGHTS ON DASH AND WHY'D IT NOT RUN PROPERLY? BLAMED ON MY TIRE. SOLD ME TIRE $88 BUT HE'D GIVE ME DISCOUNT FOR MY TROUBLE, HE DIDN'T I PAID $114. CALLS CARS READY. I ASK IF EVERYTHINGS FIXED AND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT? HE SAID NO AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT BUT IT WASN'T ANYTHING THEY DONE! HONESTLY DON'T THINK HE CHECKED HE DENIED BLAME BEFORE LOOKING AT IT AND SAID IT'D BE READY IN COUPLE HOURS TIME TO PUT TIRE ON. SAID TO TAKE TO STERO SHOP AND THEY CAN PULL RADIO OUT AND MIGHT FIND RESET SWITCH BEHIND IT TO RESET RADIO, HE SHOULD'VE. ASK ABOUT USB HE SAID 'PLUGGED ONE IN IT WORKED ASK IF HE LEFT IN LEAST 10 MINUTES AS I DID HE SAID 'DON'T GOT ONE TO' CAN'T USE ONE USED TO TEST IT ASK IF ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNT WHEN ENGINE SEIZED AS STARTER DID, SAYS NO LIGHTS BE ON IN DASH, THEY ARE, BLAMED IT ON TIRES. 3 MECHANICS SAID ELECTRICAL WASN'T HOOKED BACK UP PROPERLY AND/OR ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNT WHEN ENGINE SEIZED. CAR WONT START PROBLEMS CYCLOIDS NOT FIRING AND FUEL INJECTOR TOO!
Other or unspecified, Jan 25, 2019
THE SMELL OF FUEL/GASOLINE WHILE CAR IS IDLING
Engine, Jan 25, 2019
WAS TOLD ENGINE IS ABOUT DONE. KEPTED UP WITH OIL CHANGES.
Engine, Jan 24, 2019
TURBO
Exterior lighting, Jan 24, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS WERE FRACTURED AND MELTED, AND THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED SEVERAL REPLACEMENT BULBS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLLER HYUNDAI (1150 N ORLANDO AVE, WINTER PARK, FL 32789, (407) 628-4343), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,283.
Electrical system, Jan 22, 2019
THE CAR HAS A MAJOR ELECTRICAL FLAW, I KEEP GETTING RECALL LETTERS BUT THE ONE THING NO ONE HAS MENTIONED IS THE GROUNDING. AFTER NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I RAN A PARASITIC DRAW TEST ON THE SYSTEM. THE GROUNDS ARE NON EXISTENT. THE CAR HAS NO GOOD GROUNDS AT EVERY POINT OF GROUND THERE'S NO METAL. THEY GROUNDED THE CAR TO PAINTED SURFACES. THIS IS A MAJOR FLAW THAT IS CAUSING I WOULD GUESS THE MAJORITY OF THE ISSUES IN ELECTRICAL FAILURES. MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. EVER. NO MATTER IF THE THE CAR WAS OFF OR ON. THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE BY HYUNDAI AND WHEN I CONTACTED THEM TO PLEAD WITH THEM TO PLEASE RECHECK IT THEY FLAT OUT REFUSED SAYING THE WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. I WAS LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND DETERMINE THE ISSUE. MY CAR STARTED WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES. I COULD SHIFT AND OUT OF PARK AND REVERSE WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKES. I DROVE AROUND WITH MY BRAKES ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME. THEN THEY JUST QUIT WORKING SINCE THE BULBS BURNT OUT WHEN THE HOUSING FOR THE BULBS MELTED. THE CAR SUFFERED THE KNOWN ENGINE FAILURE ISSUE BUT THE ELECTRICAL STARTED LONG BEFORE THIS. THE GROUNDING IS NOT SUFFICIENT. PERIOD THESE CARS ARE A MAJOR HAZARD AND SHOULD ALL BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OFF THE ELECTRICAL BULB HOLDERS THAT MELTED. I'VE INCLUDED PHOTOS OF THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO LOOK AND THE MELTED ONE. THE ONE BULB WAS SO BURNT I HAD TO BREAK IT OUT OF THE HOLDER.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 22, 2019
HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WILL NOT WORK, PUT IN BRAND NEW BULBS, THEY LIGHT UP FOR ABOUT FIVE MINS. THEN STOP WORKING, CANNOT GET A BULB TO WORK, IT SEEMS THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS IS BRINGING ME A LOT OF PROBLEMS, COPS PULL ME OVER FOR NO BRAKE LIGHTS, BUT I CAN'T GET THEM TO WORK>>>>>
Engine, Jan 21, 2019
THE CAR STATED TO RUN HOT AS THE OIL WAS RUNNING INTO THE ANTI FREEZE POT THROUGH THE MOTOR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Engine, Jan 19, 2019
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IT MADE A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WON'T START THE ENGINE HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 18, 2019
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE, THEY HAD REPLACED THE ENGIE DUE TO,THE RECALL, THEY HAD TO,REPLACE MY FUAL SENSORS, STEERING COLUMN PIECE, AND ANOTHER PART. BUT SINCE THEY REPLACED MY ENGINE, MY ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR IS,MEVER ACCURATE. SPEED SENSOER IS WRONG, THE RADIO SHORTS ALL THE TIME, AND MY CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THE PROBLEMS COUNTNIUE TO GET WORSE ESPECIALLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR HAS COSTED ME 1000'S OF DOLLARS AND IT JUST COUNTNIUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO HYUNDAI IN REDLANDS CA. THEY HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION ON THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Jan 17, 2019
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES CLUNKING NOISES. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER FOR RECALL ISSUES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SINCE WE TOOK THE CAR IN DURING THE INITIAL RECALL AND IT WAS "FIXED" (WE CHALLENGE THAT THE "FIX" WORKED), THAT WE WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR FIXED, THAT WE NEED TO HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. THE ESTIMATE GIVEN ON 1/28/2018 WAS APPROX. $1,900. WE FEEL THAT HYUNDAI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE BEEN HAVING FOR QUITE SOME TIME, DUE TO THE RECALL. THE NOISE IS VERY OBVIOUS, AND WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN IS GOING TO COMPLETELY BREAK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM LISTING THE DATE AS TODAY, THOUGH IT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR WELL OVER A YEAR.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 17, 2019
DRIVING ONE DAY AND STARTED SMELLING GAS. SEEMED LIKE GAS WAS INSIDE THE CAR BECAUSE THE SMELL WAS SO BAD. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR WENT BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED COSTING ME OVER $1100.00. I WOULD LIKE RESEARCH DONE TO SEE IF THIS IS INDEED A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THE REPLACED MY ENGINE WHEN IT SUDDENLY CUT OFF ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE I WAS GOING 65MPH! THEY PAID FOR THAT REPAIR BUT I STILL FEEL LIKE THIS LAST ONE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE AS WELL. SINCE IT'S BEEN FIXED I STILL HAVE THAT LINGERING ODOR OF FUEL IN MY CAR! I COULD HAVE BLOWN UP IN IT EXCEPT THAT I REFUSED TO DRIVE IT UNTIL I COULD GET IT REPAIRED.
Suspension, Jan 17, 2019
THE FRONT DRIVER'S SUSPENSION SPRING BROKE OFF AT LOW SPEED, BUCKLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED AS THE BODY CAME AND REMAINED IN CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL. IT COULD HAVE LED TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE TIRE COULD HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED IF IT WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED. THERE IS A RELEVANT RECALL: 15V629000 (ON 2011 ELANTRAS AND SONATAS, FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS COULD CORRODE AND SNAP IN COLD REGIONS), BUT HYUNDAI SAID THAT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MANY VIN#S MIGHT HAVE BEEN MISSED IN THIS RECALL NOTICE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, THAT RECALL# ONLY INSTALLS TUBING AROUND THE SPRINGS SO THAT IN THE CASE OF SPRING FAILURE(SNAPPING), THE BODY WILL NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE WHEELS OR PUNCTURE TIRES. THAT IS, THE RECALL WORK STILL ALLOWS THE SPRINGS TO SNAP. BUT, IS THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION SUFFICIENT FOR A SAFETY RECALL THAT IS THIS SERIOUS IN NATURE? TAKE CAUTION AS MANY 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRAS AND SONATAS COULD RUN INTO THIS SUDDEN FAILURE.
Structure, Jan 16, 2019
CRACKS ON THE DASH BOARD BECAUSE OF POORLY MADE MATERIALS THAT HYUNDAI FAIL TO FIX I HAVE NEVER SEEN THOS HAPPEN TO ANY OTHER CARS.
Engine, Jan 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. BALISE HYUNDAI OF CAPE COD (556 YARMOUTH RD, HYANNIS, MA 02601, (508) 778-0500) PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF THE CONTACT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE LEFT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS MADE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.