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, Nov 19, 2018
ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE MAKING A CLATTERING SOUND FROM WITHIN THE ENGINE AS WE WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55 MIKES O'ER HOUR. LOCAL MECHANICS SAY IT IS IN THE LOWER PART IF THE ENGINE. THERE ARE ARTICLES IN THE INTERNET STATING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS BUT I CANNOT FIND THE ACTUAL RECALL.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAG, SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (BILLY NAVARRE HYUNDAI, 1280 E. COLLEGE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA) AND THE MANUFACTURER, WERE 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, Nov 18, 2018
STEERING AREA - CLANKING NOISE....SOUNDS LIKE PARTS MIGHT FALL OFF
Steering, Wheels, Nov 15, 2018
THIS IS INDEPENDENT OF CAMPAIGN 10V426000 WHICH INVOLVED "POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY". IN 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AGGRESSIVELY AT SPEEDS OF 60+. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND THAT YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL WHEN TURNING THE CORNER OR DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 35+. WHILE SITTING IDLE, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS EVEN SLIGHTLY MOVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL A KNOCKING/CLICKING SOUND. WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20+, ANY IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY CAUSES THIS "UNSTEADINESS" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CONTINUED KNOCKING NOISE. IN ALL CASES, IT ALMOST FEELS AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE TIRES ARE GOING TO DETACH FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND COULD BE LIFE THREATENING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. GIVEN THE VAST NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS, I'M CONCERNED THAT NHTSA HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION. PLEASE FIND BELOW THE ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER. THIS PROBLEM IS LIKELY IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS AS NOT EVERYONE WILL TAKE THE TIME TO WRITE A COMPLAINT. GIVEN THE PAST ISSUES WITH A "STEERING ISSUE' FOR THE HYUNDAI SONATA 2011, YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IN EXPEDITIOUSLY IDENTIFYING A POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. HYUNDAI HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE PUBLIC BUT HAS TAKEN NO ACTION ON THEIR OWN ACCORD. I HAVE ATTACHED EXAMPLES OF THE COMPLAINTS ONLINE CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW. HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2011/HYUNDAI/SONATA/STEERING/PROBLEM.ASPX HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HYUNDAI/SONATA/2011/STEERING/SHAKES_WOBBLES_AND_CLICKS.SHTML. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/HYUNDAI/SONATA/STEERING-WHEEL-VIBRATE-PROBLEMS.PHP
Steering, Nov 14, 2018
IN JULY OF 2108 WE TOOK OUT HYUNDAI SONATA GLS GAS 2.4L TO GRAHAM DEALERSHIP IN MANSFIELD, OH FOR AND ENGINE REPLACEMENT IN RECALL. ONE OF MANY RECALLS FOR THIS CAR. WHEN WE WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR I NOTICED THE STEERING HAS BECOME AN ISSUE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT THERE BEFORE THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TELL THEM OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY DIDNT CAUSE IT. WHICH THE STEERING IS UNDER RECALL TO ADD TO THE PROBLEM ALREADY. THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE RECALL SAYING ITS TOO LATE. THIS RECALL IS UNDER THE CAMPAIGN 097 RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS FIXED BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS SUCH AS AN ACCIDENT? I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT ONLINE WITH HYUNDAI BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. OUR CAR SET AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 1 1/2 MONTHS TO BE FIXED. AS WE ALSO HAVE BRAKES THAT WENT BAD FROM SITTING SO LONG.
Air bags, Nov 14, 2018
TAKATA RECALL...I RECEIVED A URGENT RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. I MADE MANY CALLS TO MY DEALERSHIP AND TO HYUNDAI CORPORATE OFFICES AND ALL I AM TOLD IS "THERE IS NO REMEDY YET". THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I BELIEVE THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD OFFER CAR RENTALS THAN TO HAVE CUSTOMER'S DRIVE IN A VEHICLE WITH AN UNSAFE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG!
Structure, Nov 14, 2018
MY TRUNK WILL NO LONGER OPEN USING THE FOB, KEY OR BUTTON ON THE DASH. THERE IS NO WAY TO PUT DOWN THE REAR SEATS FROM INSIDE THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, IF YOU WERE TO GET A FLAT TIRE THERE IS NO WAY OF GETTING IN THE TRUNK FOR THE SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $524.00 TO FIX IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. IT IS ALSO HAPPENING ON THE CURRENT MODEL YEARS.
Steering, Air bags, Engine, Nov 13, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER (NORTH TOWN HYUNDAI, 7420 TRANSIT ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY) CLEARED ALL THE RECALL CODES THAT WERE PENDING ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE AND AIR BAG INDICATOR FAILURES STILL PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,457.
Exterior lighting, Seat belts, Engine, Nov 12, 2018
TAIL LIGHT ALWAYS KEEP GOING OUT AND HEAD LIGHT ENGINES KEEP ACTING FUNNY MY SEATBELT DON'T LOCK OR KEEP ME IN PLACE
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 12, 2018
I NO LONGER HAVE FOG LIGHTS THAT ENTIRE AREA HAS MELTED. MY TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY TWO OR 3 WEEKS AND THE BULBS ARE BLACK. THERE IS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN OR PARKED ON. THE AC LINE THAT SHOULD BE COLD IS HOT. RECENTLY THE CAR WAS LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH THE ENGINE RECALL. MY ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING IN 2016 AND I HAD TO GET A ENGINE REPLACEMENT. AFTER THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT MY TURBO WENT OUT WHICH ONLY ALLOWED THE CAR TO DRIVE SLOW AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED THE WHOLE TIME DRIVING. IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHEN THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE.
Electrical system, Nov 11, 2018
A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT, THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT COME ON AND HAVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, AND THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON AS WELL.
Steering, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 10, 2018
I HAVE TAKING MY CAR IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP SAN TAN HUNDAI FOR RECALL ISSUES ONCE ON 10/20/2017 AND AGAIN ON 11/08/2018 THE FIRST TIME I TOLD THEM THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL THEY TOLD MY THEY WANTED 300.00 TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS PART OF THE RECALL ON 11/08/18 I TOOK IN MY CARE FOR RECALL AS MY EPS IS OUT AND THEIR IS A RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT WANTED 99.00 TO INSPECT IT AND DID NOT CRE ABOUT THE RECALL WHEN WE BROUGHT THIS CARE IT HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT BUT WE WERE STUCK AND NOW WE CANT GET IT FIXTED AND IM A HEART PATIENT AND NEED THIS CAR FIXTED
Engine, Nov 10, 2018
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND STARTED HEARING A TICKING, THEN CAR DIED. I BARELY GOT OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY. SAW SMOKE, HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. TOLD MY ENGINE LOCKED UP. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT A LOCAL STATION ROUTINELY.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 10, 2018
I BOUGHT A USED 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IN MARCH FOR MY BIRTHDAY, AND ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY ANY TIME I GOT TO 60MPH OR HIGHER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND OUT I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COUPLER. BEFORE IT GOT FIXED, MY DOME LIGHTS, AND ALL OF THE BUTTONS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL (TRIP, CRUISE CONTROL) STOPPED WORKING. AFTER BEING FIXED, NONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED THINGS WORK, BUT ALSO NOW,MY POWER LOCKS, DASH CLOCK AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER DRIVER A FEW DAYS AGO, AND DIDNT EVEN HAVE A HORN TO HONK!
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Nov 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE PUSH START BUTTON, THE ENGINE STARTED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRAFT HYUNDAI (2625 LAKESIDE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501, 434-455-7060) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 171,000.
Steering, Nov 9, 2018
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IS HAVING A POWER STEERING AND STEERING COLUMN ISSUES OF WHICH APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE STEERING COMPONENT(S) ISSUES CORRESPOND TO THAT DESCRIBED IN RECALLS: 10V457000 AND 16V190000 . HOWEVER, MY 2011 SONATA, VIN: [XXX] AND MANUFACTURE DATE OF: APRIL 27, 2011, DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE STATED MANUFACTURER DATE(S) FOR RECALLS 10V457000 OR 16V190000 ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES. IN DETAIL: THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE/ SLOPPY WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, FREQUENTLY WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY ONLY THE STEERING WHEEL WILL START TO SHAKE RAPIDLY ON AND OFF RANDOMLY MAKING A VERY UNEASY AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE DRIVE FOR MY SELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. THIS ISSUE DOES APPEAR TO BE PROGRESSING. THE STEERING COLUMN WILL ALSO MAKE A KNOCKING-LIKE NOISE WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, AT ALL SPEEDS AND WHEN IDLING. THIS ISSUE IS ALSO PROGRESSING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Air bags, Nov 8, 2018
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG BEING IN DANGER OF "ELECTRICAL OVERSTRESS" CAUSING OPERATION FAILURE. THE LETTER SAID THEY WERE WORKING ON A FIX. PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE LETTER FOR THE FIX, MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I CALLED MIKE BROWN HYUNDAI (GRANBURY, TX) AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO THE WARRANTY WORK. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND THEY SAID THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. HOWEVER MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ON. I FEEL THAT MY AIRBAG OVERHEATED PRIOR THE RECALL WORK THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT IT. THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS WOULD NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. I BELIEVE MY AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND IS UNSAFE.
Engine, Nov 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65 TO 75 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND THE DEALER (BUTLER HYUNDAI, 5000 CRATER LAKE AVE, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 245-5335). THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE OIL MAY HAVE BEEN OVERFILLED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS STATED THAT THE OIL LEAK COULD BE DUE TO AN INTERNAL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,015.
Steering, Nov 7, 2018
PERIODICALLY THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING. THIS HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AT SLOW SPEEDS AND POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON SOME SONOTAS BUT DEALER STILL REFUSES TO REMEDY PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN MANY INCIDENTS WHERE THERE HAS ALMOST BEEN MAJOR ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY LIFE THREATENING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF LIFE OR PERMANENT INJURY. WE HAVE DOCUMENTED ALL OCCASIONS SO ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN IF THAT OCCURS. SIMPLY WANT IT FIXED TO PREVENT SUCH AN INCIDENT. MAYBE THEY DID NOT GET ALL VEHICLES LISTED ON THE FIRST RECALL AS WE CHECKED IF OURS WAS ON IT. HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO OUR MODEL AS WELL. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED AS WE WOULD BE DEVASTATED IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED INJURING OURSELVES OR OTHER INNOCENT PEOPLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER
Electrical system, Seat belts, Engine, Nov 7, 2018
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TURNED OFF AND STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNED PLASTIC. THE CAR DID NOT TURNED BACK ON AND HAD IT TOWED BACK TO MY HOUSE.
Engine, Nov 7, 2018
MY ENGINE COMPLETELY SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO OIL LIGHT. NOTHING
Engine, Nov 7, 2018
MY CAR GOES THROUGH AT LEAST 5 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH . WHEN I GET AN OIL CHANGE IT TURNS DARK RIGHT AWAY. THERE IS NO VISUAL LEAK SEEN ON GROUND FROM VEHICAL.
Other or unspecified, Nov 5, 2018
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT. IF YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE ICON DISAPPEARS OFF THE HOME SCREEN AND THE VEHICLE WONT DRIVE OR GO INTO REVERSE. YOU WILL HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND THEN RESTART. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I CONTACT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP THEY CLAIM THE ISSUE WAS FIXED PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE CAR AND REFUSE TO INSPECT THE CAR AND REFUSE TO REPAIR THE CAR. THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO PAY I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SOMEONE HAVING TO PAY FOR A RECALL. THIS WAS AT THE HERITAGE HYUNDAI TOWSON MD
Engine, Nov 4, 2018
MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE , WHEN ACCELERATING, GOING UP HILLS, OR SPEED LIMIT GOING UP. MAKES KNOCKING ANYTIME FOOT IS ON THE GAS PEDAL. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THIS ISSUE. BUT ACCORDING TO RECORDS THE ISSUE WAS ONLY INSPECTED. I HAVE LOSS OF POWER WHEN GOING UPHILL. MY CAR HESITATES TO START. I HAVE COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES OF THIS KNOCKING ISSUE. BUT THEY SAID THEY COULDNT FIND IT. IT STARTED GETTING REALLY BAD 2 DAYS AGO, SO I STOPPED AT A MECHANIC WHO SAID ITS DEFINITELY THE ENGINE KNOCKING. AND IF IT WAS ONLY INSPECTED AT THE RECALL, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI. BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ISSUES. AND THAT HYUNDAI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE. WHEN IT CLEARLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. EVEN THOUGH IT MAY HAVE SEEMED OK WHEN THEY " INSPECTED " IT. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN . AND EXPECT THIS TO BE RECTIFIED. AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE FIRST PLACE. NOT JUST LOOKED AT AND BEING LIED TO. I ALSO SEE THERE IS A LAWSUIT AGAINST HYUNDAI FOR NOT WANTED TO REPLACE THE ENGINES, KNOWING THEY WERE BAD. THE NOISE HAPPENS ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. IT DOESNT STOP. THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAS #132.