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 7, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD A SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A SOUND FROM THE ENGINE REV AS YOU ACCERATE. THEN AS I WAS ACCELERATING PULLING FROM MY DRIVE WAY THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. YOU CAN HEAR IT AFTER SLOWING DOWN UNDER 7-10MPH, THEN ACCELERATING AGAIN. NOW YOU CAN HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE AS THE VEHICLE IS WARMING UP IN THE MORNING. THE NOISE FADES AFTER 10MPH.
Power train, Aug 3, 2018
VEHICLE WILL WHEN GEAR SELECTOR PUT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WILL JERK VIOLENTLY. THEN CAR WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WILL DRIVE IN & OUT LOSING POWER OR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS?
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STOPPED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ED VOYLES HYUNDAI (2135 COBB PKWY SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080, 770-952-8881), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. *TT UPDATED 10/2/18*JB
Steering, Power train, Aug 1, 2018
MY CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS. MOST RECENTLY IT WAS MY STEERING WHEEL THAT WAS CLICKING AND FELT UNSTABLE... SO I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THAT IS HOW I FOUND OUT IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH ENOUGH CARS IN THIS YR/MODEL THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. I ALSO WAS GETTING JOLTED WHEN I SHIFTED GEARS. EVEN IF I WAS GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, I COULD BE SPONTANEOUSLY JARRED VERY VIOLENTLY. I HAD THAT REPAIRED AT A OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE AT THE DEALERSHIP. TODAY I SAW EVIDENCE ONLINE THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A RECALL AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOR NO FEE. ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED 2 DAYS AGO, SO I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THEY SEE NO NECESSARY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. YET, ONLINE IT SHOWS 1 RECALL ON MY CAR VIN# THAT IS OUTSTANDING BUT HAD "NO REMEDY YET" IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS NOTICE THAT AFFECTS THE AIRBAGS ON FRONT AND SIDE PLUS SEAT BELT RESTRAINING SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. SO I AM ESSENTIALLY DRIVING A VERY PRETTY COFFIN.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 1, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND THE FRONT END CRASHED INTO THE ROAD DIVIDER. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND THEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE ROAD DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND WAS HOSPITALIZED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER (BOB KING HYUNDAI, 1601 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, (336) 724-2861) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
Steering, Aug 1, 2018
PLAY IN STEERING WHEN MOVING STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. FEEL A SLIGHT CLUNKING WHEN TURNING.
Air bags, Jul 31, 2018
TAKATA RECALL HAS TAKEN A IMPACT IN MY LIFE BECAUSE KNOWING THAT THE LIGHT OF MY AIR BAG IS FLASHING IT MAKES ME FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR AROUND. THOUGH MY CAR WAS IN THE BOTCH HYUNDAI SHOP A MONTH BEFORE NO ONE INFORMED ME OF THE TAKATA RECALL THAT IS ON THE CAR. I DONT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE MY FAMILY AND MY SELF IN A CAR THAT GOD FORBID GET IN A CRASH AND THE AIRBAG WONT DEPLOY.
Engine, Jul 31, 2018
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH AND MY ACCELERATION STARTED TO DECREASE AND I COULD NOT PICK UP SPEED,AS I EXITED OFF THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND MY CAR DIED. I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP NAPLETON HYUNDAI, 649 DUNN RD, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 31, 2018
CAR KEPT SHUTTING DOWN NOT WANTING TO START DUE TO GAS PUMP. I WOULD BE DRIVING AND WOULD START STALLING WHILE DRIVE ALMOST CRASH. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHT FLINGER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN SWITCH THEM WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, EXTRA STEERING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FORT MILL HYUNDAI, 805 GOLD HILL RD, FORT MILL, SC 29708, (855)-548-9524) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Jul 30, 2018
THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON AS IF PRESSURE IS BEING APPLY TO THEM. CAR BE AT 60 PLUS MILES PER HOURS AND THE CAR COMES TO A SLOW STOP WHILE I'M APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS; HAVING OTHER DRIVERS ALMOST TO HIT ME IN THE BACK.
Air bags, Jul 26, 2018, crash
I WAS RECENTLY REAR-ENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN SOMEONE RAN INTO ME. THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TURNED ON AFTER THE ACCIDENT. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE RESET BUT IT WAS NOT DUE TO THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY IF YOU ARE HIT FROM BEHIND. THEY SAID IT SOMETIMES JUST FAILS ON ITS OWN. THIS CANNOT BE, IT IS EITHER DEFECTIVE OR IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO ISSUES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN APRIL IN LAKEWOOD, CO. CASE REPORT NUMBER 18-100159 WITH LAKEWOOD PD.
Air bags, Jul 26, 2018
FAULTY AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER THE PARTS TO REPAIR ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2018
VEHICLE IS HESITANT TO CRANK. I HAVE TO HOLD SWITCH A FEW SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL START. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A NEW FUEL PUMP AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE TYPES OF CAR.
Air bags, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2018
MY CAR HAS BEEN BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. I SEEN THERE HAS BEEN ALOT OF RECALL ISSUES ON THE HYUNDAI. I GOT A LETTER INFORMING THE RECALL OF THE AIR BAGS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN SEPTEMBER 2017. I DONT KNOW IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE ISSUE FIXED ON THE RECALLS ABOUT THE ENGINE, BRAKES, AND SEAT BELTS.
Air bags, Jul 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,778.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 25, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE IF THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LEHMAN HYUNDAI (21400 NW 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33169, (888) 375-9159) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 11446468. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 24, 2018
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT, WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE ENGAGED INTERMITTENLY THE CABIN LIGHTING, INCLUDING THE GAGE CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY TURN OFF. WHEN THE AUTO FUNCTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS OFTEN COMPLETELY TURN OFF ALONG WITH THE INTERIOR CABIN LIGHTS AND GAUGE CLUSTER LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ENGAGED AND ALSO WHEN THEY'RE NOT. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO MOSTLY BE LINKED TO THE USE OF TURN SIGNALS, BUT DOES ALSO HAPPEN WHEN THEY'RE NOT USED.
Air bags, Jul 20, 2018
MY CAR HAS THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON, IT CAME ON WITH OUT ANY REASON; BECAUSE OF THIS MY CAR IS NOT BEING USED.
Air bags, Engine, Jul 18, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT ON SO AIR BAGS WONT DEPLOY. ENGINE LOCK UP
Air bags, Jul 18, 2018
HYUNDAI ANNOUNCED THE MOST RECENT RECALL FOR THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018. TO DATE THERE IS NO ANNOUNCEMENT ON ANY REMEDY. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE, OR RATHER NOT, IS HYUNDAI BEING TOLD THAT THIS KIND OF DELAY IS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY RECALLS ON THIS MODEL.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 17, 2018
I'VE BEEN REPLACING THE LIGHT BULBS IN MY VEHICLE EVERY FEW WEEKS... I'M CONSTANTLY BEING PULLED BY THE POLICE FOR HAVING A BLOWER LIGHT. ALSO, MY LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF.. THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD AS WELL AS THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY GAS METER DOESN'T DISPLAY THE CORRECT AMOUNTS OF GAS IT MIGHT SAY 309 UNTIL EMPTY THEN IT WILL SAY 62 UNTIL EMPTY FIVE SECONDS LATER AND IT CONTINUOUSLY CHANGES
Air bags, Jul 16, 2018
SONATA 2011 RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED MORE THAN A YEAR AGO AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA (HYUNDAI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 SONATA 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.
Engine, Jul 15, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WITH NO PULLING POWER, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, THEN IT JUST CUT OFF IN MOVING TRAFFIC. TRIED TO RESTART IT, NO LUCK. THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING METAL. PUT ON HAZARD SIGNAL. HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF TRAFFIC BY ANOTHER DRIVER. CHECKED FLUIDS AND THERE WAS NO OIL FLOW. (WASN'T DUE FOR OIL CHANGE) DIP STICK WAS DRY. THERE WASN'T A INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD FOR LOW OIL. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST.( TEST WILL BE DONE ON7/17/18) EARLIEST APPOINTMENT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 14, 2018
DRIVING CAR AND LOST ALL POWER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED NOTHING BY MY MECHANIC AFTER HYUNDAI TOLD ME CAR VIN NOT ON RECALL DURING ON VACATION ENGINE DIED HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO MY FROM MARYLAND WAS GARAGE SAID ENGINE BEARING BROKE WILL COST ME 7000 TO MY MECHANIC