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.
Structure, May 20, 2018
TAKATA RECALL - MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAPPED IN THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK NOR WOULD IT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. THANK GOD THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR LIFE THREATING EVENT GOING ON OR WE WOULD HAVE HAD TO BREAK THE GLASS OUT. IT'S BEEN A WEEK AND THE DOOR STILL WON'T UNLOCK OR OPEN. I WAS TOLD THE DOOR ACTUATOR IS FAULTY AND NEEDS REPLACING BUT TO DO THE REPAIR THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE BROKEN OFF. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND UNFAIR AND VERY UNSAFE.
Electrical system, Structure, May 19, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON IT, THE BOLTS AND PLASTIC ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAVE SNAPPED WITHOUT DAMAGE TO ANY OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION, HOWEVER POSSIBILITY OF PROBLEM OCCURRING AT RANDOM MOMENTS MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO OTHER DRIVERS. LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS HELD ON BY A FEW SCREWS/BOLTS AND THE WIRES. ONCE SNAPPED THE WIRES HOLD IT ON.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 17, 2018
AFTER PUTTING GAS IN MY CAR THE GAS GAUGE IS EVERYWHERE. I CAN STOP AND RESTART MY CAR AFTER FILLING IT AND IT WILL SAY I'M EMPTY. WHETHER I'M ACTUALLY DRIVING AT THE MOMENT OR STATIONARY, THE GAUGE WILL CONSTANTLY MOVE UP AND DOWN. I HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON MY MILEAGE TO KNOW HOW MUCH I REALLY HAVE. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I'VE SEEN OTHER STORIES ONLINE OF MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
Engine, May 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, May 14, 2018
CONTACTED HYUNDAI USA CORP REGARDING RECALL # 10V070000. THIS RECALL CALLS FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LATCHES NOT LATCHING PROPERLY AND NOT RESPONDING WHEN TRYING TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE LATCH. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEIR RECALL WEBSITE AS WELL AS THEIR AUTOMATIC VOICE RECORDING AT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE DOES NOT HAVE THIS RECALL LISTED AS AN OPEN OR CLOSED CAMPAIGN. THE REP ADVISED HE DOES NOT SEE IT IN THEIR SYSTEM AND HE ALSO REACHED OUT TO HIS SUPERVISOR TO DISCUSSS THE ISSUE. THE REP ADVISED HIS SUPERVISOR STATES SINCE IT IS NOT SHOWING IN THEIR SYSTEM, THEN THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FULFILL THE RECALL ON THE DOOR LOCKS. I ADVISED THE CAMPAIGN OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION, WHERE PRODUCTION HALTED AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM TO THOSE NOT PUT OUT ON THE MARKET AND RECALLED OTHERS THAT WERE ALREADY OUT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. REP ADVISED SINCE THE CAMPAIGN WAS CLOSED THEY WOULD NOT FULFILL MY REQUEST. I ADVISED THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL CONCERN AND I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SUPERVISOR AND HAVE THEIR NAME BECAUSE I NEED TO REPORT THIS TO THE NHTSA. REP ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT COVER THIS SINCE IT IS NO LONGER IN THEIR SYSTEM AND REFUSED TO DO FURTHER RESEARCH. REP HUNG UP ON ME AND CALL ENDED.
Suspension, May 13, 2018
A PIECE OF ONE OF MY COILS SPRINGS BROKE OFF AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI, MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF CAMPAIGN 133. I LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS. THEY ARE INSISTING THAT I GO TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THE CAR IS ALREADY REPAIRED BY MY MECHANIC. MASSACHUSETTS HAS A RIGHT TO REPAIR LAW. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015.
Steering, May 12, 2018
WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND EPS LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED RESTARTING CAR STILL NO POWER STEERING AND LIGHTS. THE CAR CAN ONLY BE STEERED MANUALLY NOW WHICH IS NOT SAFE.
Steering, May 12, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED & I PURCHASED A USED CAR WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER BECAUSE IT ALREADY HAD MORE THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT & HAD TO GET MY ENGINE REPLACED BEFORE DRIVING 3000 MILES. BUT NOT LONG AFTER GETTING IT BACK, MY STEERING WAS MAKING A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE WHILE BEING STILL & WHILE IN MOTION & IT DOESN'T FILL SAFE. PRIOR TO REPLACING THE ENGINE, IT WAS NOT MAKING THIS NOISE. I BOUGHT IT USED ALREADY OVER 100,00 MILES & IT'S IN GETTING 3 RECALLS REPAIRED & I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI WARRANTY OR RECALL & WILL COST ME OVER $400 LIKE OTHERS & I CAN'T AFFORD $400+. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL ESPECIALLY AFTER THE # OF COMPLAINTS I'VE SEEN ON THIS. IT SOUNDS & FEELS LIKE MY STEERING WHEEL MAY COME OFF WHILE TURNING, GOING OVER BUMPS, ON A STREET, ON A HIGHWAY, WHILE DRIVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER & AGAIN, IT CLICKS/KNOCKS EVEN WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SITTING. I HAVE A VIDEO THAT CAPTURES THE SOUND WHEN NOT IN MOTION. IT STARTED IN APRIL 2018, NOT LONG AFTER I GOT MY ENGINE REPLACED IN MARCH 2018. THAT'S WHEN I LOOKED UP THE RECALLS BEFORE MAKING THE APPOINTMENT & LEARNED ABOUT THE STEERING, AIR BAGS & SEATBELTS. SINCE I CAN'T AFFORD IT BECAUSE I'M RETIRED DISABLED I'M GOING TO HAVE TO DRIVE FEELING UNSAFE UNTIL YOU DECIDE RECALLING THIS STEERING WHEEL INFRACTION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME THING WHO ARE ALSO WONDERING WHY THIS WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL LIKE YESTERDAY. I'M UPLOADING THE ESTIMATE I RECEIVED FROM THE HYUNDAI THAT DID MY RECALLS. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS ISN'T A RECALL. THANK YOU.
Exterior lighting, May 11, 2018
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 2011 SONATA WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY HAVE INDICATED THIS IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL HOWEVER I CAN NOT DRIVE MY CAR WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING PROPERLY. STATIONARY, IN MOTION AND ON A STREET AND HIGHWAY. THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF.
Steering, Suspension, Engine, May 9, 2018
ELECTRIC FAILURE AT FIRST, ALWAYS STUCK ON ROAD. ENGINE WAS REPLACED ON RECALL, CLUNKING SOUND UNDERNEATH, STRUTS REPLACED AND HAD TO PAY, THAT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, THEN THEY REPLACED COUPLING IN STEERING WHEEL, NOISE STILL HAPPENING WITH CLUNKING SOUND, WHICH ALSO IS WEARING OUT TIRES IN FRONT THST WERE REPLACED 3 X. DEALER DID NOT FIX PROBLEM, THEY DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS., CLUNKING IS WHILE DRIVING OVER A LITTLE BUMP OR WHILE STEERING CAR AND TURNING.
Air bags, May 8, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. I LOOKED UP MY CAR TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR IT AND THERE IS BUT THERE WAS NO REMEDY LISTED. CHECKED BACK AGAIN TODAY 5/8/2018 AND THERE STILL ISNT A SOLUTION. HOW LONG IS THIS SUPPOSED TO TAKE?? THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND I HAVE 2 YOUNG BOYS. I DONT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING BUT RIGHT NOW I HAVE NO CHIOCE.
Air bags, May 7, 2018
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT.
Air bags, Seat belts, May 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) WAS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (PLAZA HYUNDAI IN BROOKLYN, NY), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, May 3, 2018
WHEN CAR REACHES OVER 65 MPH OR HITS A BUMP, THERE IS A HORRIBLE TICKING NOISE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN THE CAR REACHES HIGH SPEEDS. A FEW OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW WITH HYUNDAI SONATA'S HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. A FEW MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR IN JUNE WITH 83,000 MILES ON IT , THATS WHEN THE TICKING NOISE STARTED. ITS THE WORST SOUND EVER.
Suspension, May 2, 2018
I LIVE IN MINNESOTA AND FOR QUITE SOME TIME I WAS HEARING AN INTERMITTENT RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY WHEEL WELL WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I FINALLY TOOK IT IN I WAS TOLD THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER 2011 SONATA'S HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD THE VEHICLES RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE COILS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK. I BELIEVE THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO OTHER 2011 SONATA'S
Air bags, May 2, 2018
FEB 27,2018 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER174 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER18V137000 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE MY VEHICLE IS LISTED AS PART OF THIS RECALL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. I VISITED HUDSON HYUNDAI FOR OTHER RECALLS AND MENTIONED THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND THE ASSOCIATED RECALL. THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE FOR THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS LISTED AND SAID, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THEM $130 FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 30, 2018, fire
TAKATA RECALL MY CAUGHT FIRE 4/20/2018, THE SMELL CAME FROM NEAR THE PASSENGER LOWER FOOT AREA, IT WAS A RUBBERY BURNING SMELL THAT QUICKLY BECAME WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE AREA. THE CAR BEGAN RUNNING VERY ROUGHLY ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, I DID AN OIL CHANGE. A MONTH LATER THE CAR WAS OVER 2 QUARTS LOW ON OIL, WHERE THE OIL WENT I HAVE NO IDEA. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP OVER AND OVER AND OVER FOR VARIOUS ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION AND FEEL THE CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WHY IS HYUNDAI PERFORMING THE INSPECTIONS ON THESE CARS WHEN CLEARLY THEY ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE. THE INPSECTIONS SHOULD BE DONE BY INDEPENDENT MECHANICS THAT WILL BE NON BIASED. MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS THAT OPERATE CORRECTLY EITHER THEY WORK SOMETIMES OR NOT AT ALL. IT JUST DEPENDS ON THE CONNECTIVITY OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AT THE TIME, I AM TOTALLY NOT SURE. THE CAR JUST BEGAN BEING ABLE TO START WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS JUST STARTED AND THE STOP PAD FOR THE BRAKE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. IT ISN'T JUST A STOP PAD ISSUE. THE ENTIRE CAR IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD WAITING TO HAPPEN I JUST PRAY I AM NOT IN MY CAR WHEN IT CATCHES FIRE AND NO ONE ELSE IS CAUSED ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY AS A RESULT OF IT.
Suspension, Apr 29, 2018
FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY ON TO THE MAIN ROAD WHEN THE SPRING BROKE AND CONTACTED THE TIRE MAKING A HORRENDOUS GRINDING NOISE THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND I HAD TO STOP IN THE STREET. MY CAR WAS AFFECTED BY A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WAS SEEN BY A DEALER ON MARCH 14, 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :15V-629. IT SEEMS THE RECALL WASN'T ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE COIL SPRING FROM FRACTURING A PUNCTURING MY TIRE. I AM GLAD THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE I WAS ON INTERSTATE AT 75MPH.
Other or unspecified, Apr 28, 2018
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF TRAVEL THE CAR LOST POWER. BRAKE SPRING HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. PARKED TURNED CAR OFF AND WAS FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN LIGHT CANE ON AGAIN AND CAR LOST POWER. THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE AS WELL AS TRABELONG AT A LOWER RATE OF SPEED IN THE CITY.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 27, 2018
I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS WITH MY SONATA AS IT RELATES TO BRAKES AND TAIL LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPPER AS IT WAS MAKING THE CAR RANDOMLY SLOW DOWN IN WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH .. WHEN THIS WAS HAPPENING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALSO REMAINED ON IN THE DASHBOARD. I ALSO HAD BRAKE CALIBERS THAT WERE LOCKED IN PLACE ON MY FRONT BRAKES CAUSING AN ISSUE HAVING METAL AGAINST METAL. AT THIS SAME TIME, MY TAIL LIGHTS WERE REMAINING ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. THE STOPPER FIXED THIS ISSUE BUT I WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR LIGHT MODULE BECAUSE THE WIRES HAD MELTED TOGETHER THIS TIME IT WAS THE LEFT SIDE. IN OCTOBER I RELAXED THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE REAR LIGHTING MODULE BECAUSE THE WIRES HAD MELTED TOGETHER IN THAT LIGHT TOO! ALL OF THESE REPAIRS TOOK PLACE WITHIN A YEARS TIMEFRAME. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION BUT NOT WITH ME RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT. ALL OF THESE SCENARIOS ARE PRETTY SCARY AND PUT ME AND MY SON AT RISK. NOT TOO MENTION MY CAR IS CURRENTLY UNDER AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BECAUS WE HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE ENGINE OIL IS GOING. THE CAR HAS 140,000 MILES
Air bags, Apr 27, 2018
THERE IS A RECALL SAYING MY AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT MAY NOT WORK IN A CRASH BUT THERE IS NO REMEDY. THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL SINCE FEB 27TH. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED A "TIMELY" MANNER FOR HYUNDAI TO RESPOND BUT I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING MY CAR WITHOUT GETTING THIS FIXED YET I CAN'T BECAUSE HYUNDAI DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
Engine, Apr 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND THE ENGINE SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ONTARIO HYUNDAI, 1307 KETTERING DR, A, ONTARIO, CA 91761) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Air bags, Apr 24, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS NOT IN A ACCIDENT OR I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING I TOOK IT TO THE DEAL THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING GOT THAT REPLACED AND LIGHT IS STILL ON WE HAVE TRID EVERYTHING I ALSO SEE ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS CAUSE THERE SHOULD BE IF EVERUONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM
Air bags, Seat belts, Apr 23, 2018
MONTHS AGO, I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER OF SIDE AIR BAG DEFECT WITH STATEMENT THAT "NO REMEDY"YET AVAILABLE. I'VE WAITED PATIENTLY, DRIVING CAR AS SELDOM AS POSSIBLE. I AM INCREASINGLY FRUSTRATED AND GET NO ASSURANCE FROM DEALER. WHAT IS THE MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY HERE?
Steering, Apr 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VERY AGGRESSIVELY AND MADE A SLOW, RATTLING SOUND. THE CONTACT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND THE RATTLING SOUND AND SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (GLICK GMC, 48 BRIDGEVILLE RD, MONTICELLO, NY 12701) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.