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.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE RECALL. EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED FOR A CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR THAT ILLUMINATED AND THE REMEDY WAS A FUEL INJECTION FLUSH. THE LOCAL DEALER (NORTH FREEWAY HYUNDAI, 20440 INTERSTATE 45 N, SPRING, TX, 77373) WAS CONTACTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10640136. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,943.
Air bags, Sep 28, 2017
THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF.
Steering, Engine, Sep 28, 2017
MY ENGINE IS KNOCKING AND CONSUMING OIL. IT WORSENS WITH INCREASED RPM. SOMETHING SOUNDS WRONG IN THE ENGINE AND IT HAS A HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION RATE YET THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES ALL SERVICE, ITS UNDER WARRANTY AND YET THEY HAVE NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AND PUT MY SAFETY AT RISK EITHER FROM A CRASH OR BEING STRANDED IN A DESERTED AREA.....ALSO HYUNDAI CHARGED ME LAST YEAR TO REPLACE A COUPLING IN THE STEERING WHICH WAS CAUSING THE ISSUE AND YET THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS COUPLING. BENTLEY HYUNDAI OF HUNTSVILLE, AL. THEY KEEP CHARGING ME MONEY FOR REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.....PLEASE HELP!
Seat belts, Sep 27, 2017, crash
VEHICLE IN MOTION AND INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT CAUSED ADDITIONAL INJURIES. CT SHOWS ACUTE LEFT ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIA. TORSO INJURIES INCLUDE THE CHEST AND ABDOMEN. SURGERY NEEDED FOR REPAIR OF TRAUMATIC LEFT FLANK HERNIA DUE TO SEAT BELT INJURY. BREAST TISSUE DAMAGE DUE TO SEAT BELT INJURY.
Steering, Sep 27, 2017
THE PLASTIC STEERING COUPLER IS DEFECTED IN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WHICH CAUSES A LOUD CLICKING SOUND OR NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHIFTED RIGHT OR LEFT.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Other or unspecified, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOWN, AND THE CONTROL BUTTON HAS MALFUNCTIONED. IT IS ALMOST AS IF A SPRING OPERATES IT, AND HAS WORN OUT. THE BUTTON HAS NO CONTROL OF ITSELF. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. I AM AFRAID OF IT FAILING ON ME, WHICH MEANS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPERATE THE WINDOW UP AND/OR DOWN.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED A RED LIGHT FLICKERING ON AND OFF ON MY DASHBOARD. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT. IT NOW STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, WHETHER IN MOTION OR NOT. NOT SURE WHAT THE ISSUE IS, AS MY AIRBAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. I AM AFRAID OF IT DEPLOYING WHILE DRIVING, BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT FROM ONE OF THE HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE REPS. IT WILL COST $112 JUST FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Suspension, Engine, Sep 26, 2017
VEHICLE IS MAKING A LOUD CLICKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT ITS A DOUBLE CLICKING LOUD SOUND. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT A STILL POSITION WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL YOU CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE BOTH RIGHT OR LEFT. IF YOU HIT A BUMP YOU CAN HEAR A LOUD ANNOYING SOUND LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE. IT GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER. YOU CAN HEAR IT OVER THE RADIO. THIS HAPPENS EITHER ON STREETS AND THE INTERSTATE AKA HIGHWAY
Engine, Sep 25, 2017
AFTER STARTING THE CAR ON THE STREET I PULLED THE CAR INTO THE DRIVEWAY TO WASH IT. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR, I TRIED TO START THE CAR TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. IT WOULD NO LONGER START. TURNS OUT THE STARTER HAD BURNED OUT. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP. THEY STATED THAT THE EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE STARTER, THE STARTER CONTINUES TO TRY TO START THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. THIS WILL CAUSE THE STARTER TO BURN OUT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER WITH 69K MILES ON THE CAR AND NOW HAVE BEEN WARNED THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT WILL BURNOUT THE NEW STARTER UNLESS I GET IT FIXED.
Steering, Sep 25, 2017
CLICKING NOISES AND VIBRATIONS FROM STEERING WHILE TURNING. HYUNDAI STATES IT KNOWS IT'S A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COUPLER.
Steering, Sep 23, 2017
MY STEERING SUDDENLY FELT LOOSE AS I WAS MOVING IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. IT CONTINUED THAT WAY. I TOOK IT TO MY REPAIR SHOP AND THEY IDENTIFIED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER HAD FAILED. THIS PART IS A SOFT RUBBER AND APPEARS CHEWED UP. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH WHAT WAS DESCRIBED TO ME AS A STURDIER VERSION. MY MECHANIC WOULDN'T EVEN ALLOW ME TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME FOR FEAR FOR MY SAFETY.
Steering, Sep 23, 2017
STEERING COLUMN MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE AND SHAKING WHILE DRIVING.
Steering, Sep 22, 2017
I HAD MY CAR IN FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM. MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINTS HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND I SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI ABOUT THE PROBLEM I HAVE 48,000 MILES ON THIS CAR AND MAINTAIN IT VERY WELL. I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT MAKE AND MODEL BUT MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED ON 9/30/11 WHICH WAS AFTER THE COVERAGE PERIOD. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL BUT WOULD REFER THE COMPLAINT TO THEIR RESEARCH DEPT. I NEVR HEARD ANY MORE. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE? IS IT POSSIBLE THAT CARS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE EARLIER SEPT. DATE COULD HAVE THE SAME DEFECT?
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 21, 2017
THE BUTTONS AND HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ANY OF THE BUTTONS. CRUISE CONTROL, ODOMITER RESET, TRIP BUTTON, VOLUME, BLUETOOTH, RADIO STATION CHANGE, AND HORN DO NOT WORK. THE HORN NOT WORKING IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, I CANNOT LET ANYONE KNOW I AM NEAR OR THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TO ME. WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARKED MODE
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 21, 2017
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO MY STEERING COLUMN IS CLICKING , THE LAST TIME THERE WORK ON MY VEHICLE THEY DISCONNECT MY CRUISE CONTROL AND MY BLUETOOTH, WILL NOT USE WEST BROAD HYUNDAI ANYMORE.
Suspension, Sep 20, 2017
TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A RECALL FOR UNDERBODY RUSTPROOFING FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 946. WHILE IN FOR THIS RECALL IT WAS FOUND BY THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A R/F SPRING THAT WAS BROKEN. IT REQUIRED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION - UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS QUOTED A PRICE FOR REPAIRS 220.00 DOLLARS. I INDICATED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT CARBONE HYUNDAI, 4975 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, YORKVILLE NY 13495, PHONE 315-736-8356, I THOUGHT THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THEY SAID NO IT WAS NOT COVERED. WENT HOME AND FOUND A PRIOR RECALL - RECALL 133 WHICH STATES "ROAD SALT MAY CORRODE THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE COIL SPRINGS FRACTURING. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, FREE OF CHARGE". SO WHY WON'T THE DEALERSHIP HONOR THIS PRIOR RECALL TO REPAIR MY COIL SPRING FREE OF CHARGE????
Engine, Sep 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE); 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SOUTHERN STATES HYUNDAI OF RALEIGH, 2511 WAKE FOREST RD, RALEIGH, NC 27609) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR THE NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-633-5151 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WAS NOT SURE WHY THE DEALER WAS NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALER, BUT HAD NOT AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Sep 19, 2017
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. I HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRIVING. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE CAREFUL OVER BUMPS. THAT IS HARD TO DO. IT MAKES NOISES WHEN TURNING.
Air bags, Sep 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (NIELSEN HYUNDAI, 4411 E. MICHIGAN BLVD, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. DUE TO THE REPAIR COST, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS CURRENTLY WAITING ON A CALL BACK. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000.
Engine, Sep 14, 2017
THE STARTER ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA IS INOPERABLE. IT DOESNT TURNOVER. IVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES. THERE IS NO CLICKING NOISE; IT'S SILENT. MY HYUNDAI ONLY HAS 67,281 MILES. I'VE KEPT UP WITH ALL RECALLS AND THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF MY VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE.
Steering, Sep 14, 2017
MY STEEEING COLUMN STARTED MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE AND STARTED SHAKING MADE ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE TO THE REST OF THE WAY HOME FROM CHURCH. THIS IS A SECONDARY ROAD THAT IS PAVED BUT HAS LOTS OF CURVES . IT ALSO FELT LOOSE
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 14, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF UNEXPECTALLY WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY MAIL ROAD WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS. THIS IINCIDENT OCCURRED MNTIPLE TIMES. I AM VERY CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY
Air bags, Sep 13, 2017
AIR BAG INFLATOR LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, WHETHER AT IDLE OR IN MOTION. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. NO BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED
Power train, Engine, Sep 12, 2017
TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR ENGINE RECALL CHECK IN 2016, WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS FINE ONLY TO HAVE THE ENGINE SEIZE 12 MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY NORTHTOWNE HYUNDAI IN KC, MO AND CAR WAS RETURNED AFTER 7 WEEKS. WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF DRIVING WITH THE NEW ENGINE I HEARD A DISTINCT WHINING AT ABOUT 2500 RPM AND NOTICED A STEADY LEAK DUE TO SPOTS ON MY DRIVEWAY. I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT THEY HAVE NO LIABILITY SINCE THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT DID NOT CAUSE THEM TO HAVE TO ACTUALLY TOUCH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE THE TWO SYSTEMS ARE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT OF ONE ANOTHER. CORPORATE HYUNDAI SAYS THAT THE POWERTRAIN (I.E. TRANSMISSION) IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR EXTENDED 120,000 MILE WARRANTY AND THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS GOING TO BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO ME.