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.
Steering, Dec 26, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SHE SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER. LITHIA HYUNDAI OF ODESSA (5000 JOHN BEN SHEPPERD PKWY, ODESSA, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING) WAS RELEVANT TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Steering, Engine, Dec 22, 2017
MY CAR MODEL, HYUNDAI SONATA 2011, HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR ENGINE ISSUES. I CHECKED THE VIN NUMBER OF MY CAR AND MY CAR HAS BEEN AFFECTED. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME BECAUSE MY CAR IS NOT MAKING A CLICKING NOISE THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. I TOLD THEM THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED AND I WANT THEM TO TAKE CARE OF IT. THEY REFUSED IT BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THEM THEY DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING. RECENTLY MY CAR STARTED MAKING CLICKING NOISES WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL. IT SEEMS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. I CAN ESPECIALLY FEEL IT WHEN I GO THROUGH BUMPS. EVEN WHEN I AM STOPPED AND TURN THE WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE I CAN HEAR THE NOISE. I AM HOPING THAT WHEN I TAKE MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM AS I SAW A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE AS WELL. LOOKS LIKE THE DEALERSHIP ONLY WANTS TO FIX THE SMALLER TYPE OF RECALLS AND NOT THE MAJOR PRICY ONES.
Other or unspecified, Dec 22, 2017
STARTER PROBLEM, AND PROBLEMS WITH STARTER MOTOR LEVER, ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING, THIS CAR THERE WERE CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH IT STARTING AND NO ONE TOLD US ABOUT THIS AND CONTINUOUS PAYING FOR DIAGNOSTIC, UNTIL NOW THE CAR STARTED AND STOPPED STOPPED WHEN BACKING AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF FLOW OF TRAFFIC, AND FEARING FOR MY LIFE, AND HYUNDAI DIAGNOSTIC MACHINES ARE NOT WORKING, CORRECTLY THEY DON'T IDENTIFY EVERYTHING WRONG, YOU HAVE TO CONTINUESLY HAVE IT PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND YOU CONTINUE TO PAY, EACH TIME
Air bags, Dec 21, 2017
VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYS ON WHEN STARTING CAR ON 12/09/2017. PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR BLINKS. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THERE WAS NOTHING DONE TO THE CAR THAT SHOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS OR ANY SENSORS.
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 19, 2017
AIRBAG WARNING ON DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL COMPONENTS SUCH AS VOLUME, CRUISE CONTROL, RESET MILEAGE AND THE REST OF THE TABS DO NOT FUNCTION ON THE STEERING WHEEL, REAR LEFT SIDE BRAKE LIGHT BULB HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY FOUR MONTHS, FRONT RIGHT SIDE/DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LIGHT BULB WONT' COME ON AFTER REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB, INSIDE THE CAB THE ABOVE NIGHT/PASSENGER AND REAR GUEST LIGHTS WON'T COME ON, AFTER AN OVERALL TUNE UP SUCH AS OIL, FILTERS, LIQUIDS AND PLUGS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR TWO DAYS/48 HOURS. THE VEHICLE ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS NORMAL EVERY DAY. THE PROBLEM IS MORE ELECTRICAL BY THE ABOVE INFORMATION. THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WOULD LIKE FOR US TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO CHECK FOR THE PROBLEM. ABOUT A YEAR AGO OR LESS WE HAD A VEHICLE RECALL ON TWO SPECIFIC ITEMS. AFTER TAKING OUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE ABOUT THE TWO RECALLS. ONE OF THE RECALLS WAS LOOKED INTO AND FIXED. THE SECOND RECALL WAS NEVER FIXED AND THE CAR ENGINE WAS RUNNING IN THE WORST MANNER, THE ENGINE WOULD RUN AND STALL, AT A STOP LIGHT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE ENGINE WOULD MISFIRE. WE WERE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED US TO LEAVE OUR VEHICLE SO THAT IT COULD BE CHECKED BY THEIR TECHNICIANS WHILE IN THE PROCESS WE WERE TOLD THAT WE WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM OR VEHICLE MISFIRING/STALLING OF THE ENGINE. WE CALLED THE 888-327-4236 FOR ASSISTANCE AND OUR PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. BY HAVING YOUR GROUP CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVING OUR SECOND VEHICLE RECALL FIXED AND SOLVED. THAT'S THE MAIN REASON FOR NOT GOING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, APPARENTLY THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES IN TOWN. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. IF WE HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, WE'D GO BACK BUT ONLY WITH YOUR ASSISTANCE. THANK YOU. EMAIL [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 15, 2017
AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (AND STAYED ON) WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT ON 12/13/2017. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS RELATED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND NECESSARY REPAIRS COMPLETED. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE IN HYUNDAI SONATAS FOR ALL MODEL YEARS TO DATE. SEVERAL FORUMS DISCUSS THIS SAME ISSUE AND I SEE THAT SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NHTSA AS WELL. THIS ISSUE INVOLVES BOTH THE AIRBAGS AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (SENSORS; PASSENGER SEAT TRACK) AND POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I WAS ALLOWED TO BRING THE CAR HOME, IN ORDER TO WEIGH MY OPTIONS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR ONCE, AND CYCLED THE CAR ON AND OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE AIRBAG DASH INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE FEELS EXORBITANT, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE MORE RELATED TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I AM NOW STUCK PAYING $1500 OR FEELING COMPLETELY UNSAFE HAVING A PASSENGER RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT.
Air bags, Dec 14, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, HYUNDAI DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED AT A COST TO ME OF APPT $ 1,200.00.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 12, 2017
AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL DELAY ITS ACCELERATION, AS IF IT WAS GOING TO TURN OFF, THE AFTER 3-4 SECONDS IT ACCELERATES, IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME A DAY WHILE DRIVING.
Engine, Dec 12, 2017
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO METAL DEBRIS THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED DURING MANUFACTURING. LOUD AND IRREGULAR KNOCKING AND SQUEAKING NOISES FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 126 IN COLUMBIA SC MY CAR STARTED WITH THIS LOUD NOISE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE HAD TO MOVE OVER QUICKLY TO THE RIGHT LANE WHERE I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE MY CAR CUT OFF. VERY DANGEROUS TO BE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND HAVE YOUR CAR OUT OF NO WHERE MAKE A LOUD NOISE BEFORE YOUR CAR COMPLETELY TURNING OFF. ACCORDING TO THE INSPECTOR THE NHTSA ISSUED RECALL 15V568000 MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURED ON 8/27/10 WAS ONE OF THE UNITS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. HOWEVER HYUNDAI HAS NO RECORD OF A RECALL FOR MY MODEL YEAR 2011, PLEASE TELL ME WHY MY CAR IS NOT ON A LIST WITH A RECALL? I DO HAVE A COPY OF DOCUMENTATION
Engine, Dec 12, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON MY CAR'S DASHBOARD LIT UP ALL AT ONCE, AND SUDDENLY MY CAR STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED REPEATEDLY TO RESTART IT AND IT WOULDN'T START. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY MECHANIC SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR'S ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS IN DISBELIEF, SO THEN HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A HYUNDAI DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS INDEED GOING TO NEED A NEW ENGINE. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD RECEIVE NOTICE WITHIN 72 HOURS, AS TO WHETHER MY CAR'S ENGINE WOULD BE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI DUE TO A RECALL THAT AFFECTED MY CAR.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Dec 11, 2017
THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WILL RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL WORK FINE ONE TIME AND THEN THE NEXT I CAN'T HIT SET OR THE CANCEL BUTTON WILL BE THE CRUISE OR IT WILL FLIP THROUGH THE OTHER OPTIONS (TRIP BUTTON). IF I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THIS VICINITY IT WILL WORK CORRECTLY SOMETIMES. THE VOLUME BUTTON WILL EITHER MUTE, OR THE + WILL ACTUAL DECREASE THE VOLUME. THE BUTTON TO CHANGE THE STATION (PRESETS) WILL CHANGE THE MODE (AM, CD, SIRIUS...) SOMETIMES ONE DIRECTION (UP) WORKS AND THE OTHER DOES SOMETHING ELSE RANDOM. ALL OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS SEEM TO HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN AND DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY MOST DAYS VS SOME DAYS THE BUTTONS WORK FINE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING AND IT WORKED FINE. NEXT DAY, ISSUES AGAIN. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS BUT CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN WHEN I NEED IT TO. FRUSTRATING SINCE IT IS SAFER TO USE THESE CONTROLS THAT THE BUTTONS ON THE DASH.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 8, 2017
I HAVE NOTICED A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG THAT I HAD TO ROLL MY WINDOWS DOWN BECAUSE I WAS STARTING TO GET DIZZY.
Engine, Dec 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S AUTO SHOP. HERITAGE HYUNDAI TOWSON IN TOWSON, MARYLAND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS CONTESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS INDEED OIL IN THE VEHICLE. THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,097.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 5, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CAR WAS IN MOTION IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. RIGHT BEFORE STARTED HEARING NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. TOOK CAR TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC DONE, 11/29/17 NOTHING . WAS SENT ON MY WAY 12/02/17 CAR SEIZED AT BUSY INTERSECTION. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. MECHANIC STATES THE BEARINGS ARE BAD AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE HAD RECALLS AND ISSUES SINCE PURCHASED DATE 03/05/15.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. AFTER REACHING HER DESTINATION, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
Engine, Dec 3, 2017
THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE THEN SHUT OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER AND ABSENCE OF BRAKING ASSIST, WHICH MADE THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE CAR DID START AGAIN, BUT MADE A LOUD BANGING/CLUNKING NOISE. I DROVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN, AND THE CLUNKING BECAME LOUDER. IT APPEARS TO HAVE SPUN A BEARING JUDGING FROM THE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND THE NOISE (OIL LEVEL CHECKS OUT FINE). THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON BUSY ROADWAY LIKE THE ONE THAT I TRAVEL TO AND FROM WORK. THIS OCCURRED WITH APPROXIMATELY 115,300 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAD THE RECALL 132 INSPECTION DONE ON THIS CAR AT 110,485 MILES, AND IT PASSED AT THAT TIME. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DANGEROUS FAILURE IS STILL HAPPENING AFTER THE RECALL INSPECTION IS PERFORMED. THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO DIAGNOSE THIS ISSUE.
Power train, Engine, Dec 1, 2017
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND AS SOON AS I GOT OFF I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE SO I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND IT SAID THEIR IS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE FOR THAT VERY PROBLEM
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 30, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND SEATBELT LIGHT BLINKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE
Air bags, Nov 30, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A YEAR AND THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. IT REMAINS ON AND NEVER GOES OUT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN BLOOMINGTON,IN FIVE YEARS AGO I'VE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING FUEL TO PUMP INTO THIS CAR. I CAN'T EVEN PUT IT ON THE LOWEST GAS PUMP SETTING AND IT WILL DISENGAGE THE PUMP OVER AN OVER AGAIN. LITERALLY, MOST TIMES ONLY BEING ABLE TO PUT 5$ IN AT A TIME VERY, VERY SLOWLY, WITH SOME GAS STATIONS LEAVING ME UNABLE TO PUMP AT ALL. I'VE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT OVER THE PHONE FOR YEARS. AFTER GOING THROUGH CANCER TREATMENTS, I FINALLY WENT TO THE TERRE HAUTE DEALERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME INSTEAD OF BLOOMINGTON, ALSO FOR MORE RECALL ISSUES. THEY FOUND THE GAS PUMPING PROBLEM AND SAID IT'S THE CANISTER AND VALVE NEAR THE GAS TANK THAT NEEDS REPLACED QUOTING ME $548.65. OF COURSE THERE'S NO WARRANTY NOW AT 140,000 MILES. ONCE AGAIN LEFT TO DO THE WORK MYSELF, AS THE PART IS REALLY CHEAP AN EASY TO FIX. I DON'T KNOW HOW ONE CAN JUSTIFY THAT PRICE.. TIRED OF ALL THE CRAZY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE
Steering, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES NOW.. NOT SURE WHY. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NO ANSWER EITHER. FIRST TIME REPLACED AT 81,000 MILES, THEN AT 112,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 139,000 MILES. THIS LAST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS READY TO BREAK OFF. ONE WOULD THINK THESE PARTS WOULD LAST LONGER THAN THIS.
Electrical system, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. BACKUP CAMERA STARTED GOING IN AN OUT AT 80,000 MILES. AT 85,000 MILES IT BECAME A BLANK BLUE SCREEN AND HASN'T WORKED SINCE. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AT 118,000 MILES. AND NOW THE BUTTONS TO THE RADIO SOMETIMES STOP WORKING.. ALWAYS SOMETHING WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Engine, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EATING THROUGH 2 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC VALVOLINE 5W20 OIL EVERY COUPLE WEEKS. THE DIPSTICK ALWAYS HAS BLACK TAR LIKE OIL ON THE TIP. THERE'S NO LEAKS UNDERNEATH AS I KEEP A PIECE OF CARD BOARD UNDER IT WHILE PARKED. I BEGAN NOTICING THIS AT AROUND 82,000 MILES BECAUSE WHEN GETTING IT CHANGED AROUND EVERY 2500 MILES, THE MECHANIC ALWAYS STATING, "YOUR REALLY LOW ON OIL." SO, NOW I CHECK MY OIL EVERY OTHER DAY.. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. AND, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT AROUND 112,000 MILES. I JUST HAD THE ENGINE RECALL TEST DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP IN TERRE HAUTE, IN. THEY STATED IT PASSED THE INSPECTION TEST AND STILL COULDN'T TELL ME WHY IT GOES THROUGH SO MUCH OIL OR WHY IT'S KNOCKING SO LOUD. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON.. AND, NOW I'M AT 140,000 MILES. ALSO, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER SELONOID LEVER 4 TIMES NOW! IT'S A CHEAP 8 DOLLAR PLASTIC PART THAT KEEPS BREAKING INSIDE THE STARTER. AND, WILL PASS THE STARTER TEST IF U TAKE IT IN. LEFT ME STRANDED EACH TIME. DEALER WANTED $800 TO FIX PLUS TOW FEE.. I DID THE JOB MYSELF INSTEAD.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 30, 2017
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.4L. LEFT BRAKE LIGHT OUT FOR THE FORTH TIME.. BUT, THIS TIME THE NEW BULB REPLACEMENT WOULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE ALL THE RECALLS FIXED, SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP AN HOUR AWAY IN TERRE HAUTE, IN. THE VERY NEXT DAY. AFTER THEY FIXED ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY HAD TO RESCHEDULE ME FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO DO ALL THE REST, AS THEY STATED IT WOULD TAKE MOST OF THE DAY TO DO. SO, THE NEXT DAY MY PARTNER FOLLOWING BEHIND ME NOTICED THAT NOW BOTH MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT! WE AGAIN REPORTED THE BRAKE LIGHT SITUATION TO THE DEALERSHIP UPON ARRIVING AT 8AM AND DROPPED OFF THE CAR. AT 5PM THAT DAY WE CALLED TO CHECK ON THEIR PROGRESS AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE FINISHING UP ON THE RECALLS BUT THAT THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD ALL MELTED TOGETHER ON BOTH SIDES! AND, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX IT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. UGH.. THEN, QUOTED ME $523.23 TO FIX IT! I'VE READ COUNTLESS PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME ISSUE AND WONDER HOW MANY ACCIDENTS THIS HAS CAUSED. DANGEROUS AND ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS! THIS SHOULD BE COVERED IN A RECALL.
Exterior lighting, Nov 29, 2017
HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON INTERSTATE 126.