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.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 27, 2017, fire
MY SONATA COULD HAVE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED ME AND EVERY PASSENGER THAT SAT IN IT. IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS I HAD TO REPLACE A HEADLIGHT AND A TAILIGHT ALREADY AND THE A/C WOULD HAVE TO BE VACUUMED AND RECHARGED WHICH WAS ABOUT A $250 JOB. FIXED. IN SEPTEMBER I NOTICED MY STEERING COLUMN WOULD MAKE AN AWFUL RACKET WHEN DRIVING OVER NEARLY ANYTHING ON THE ROAD. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I DISCOVERED THERE WERE SIX OPEN RECALLS DATING BACK TO AT LEAST 2014. THESE RANGED FROM FAULTY DOOR HANDLES TO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL THAT COULD CAUSE STALLING AND/OR DANGEROUS SUDDEN SHUTTING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. OCTOBER 5TH I TOOK THE CAR TO CRAIN HYUNDAI OF BENTONVILLE, IN BENTONVILLE, AR. AFTER 5 HOURS, THEY SAID I WAS GOOD TO GO ON THE RECALLS AND AFTER $300 THE COUPLER WAS FIXED. FAST FORWARD TO DECEMBER 2ND, 2016. EARLIER IN THE DAY, WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS GETTING LIGHTER AND DARKER. AT ABOUT 6PM THAT EVENING MY BOYFRIEND NOTICED THE CAR MAKING A "KNOCKING" NOISE SO HE PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE OIL AND WAITED AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE SOMEONE COULD BRING HIM SOME, GIVING THE CAR PLENTY OF TIME TO COOL AND BE GOOD TO GO. HE GOT GOING DOWN THE ROAD ONLY AT ABOUT 25MPH AND GOT ABOUT 500 YARDS WHEN THE CAR MADE A "WHOOSH" SOUND AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. HE COASTED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND MINUTES LATER THE CAR WAS IN FLAMES. AFTER UNLOADING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CUTTING OPEN THE TRUNK TO COMPLETELY DROWN OUT THE FIRE. IT IS NOW FEBRUARY 26TH, 2017, I CALLED HYUNDAI CLAIMS ON DECEMBER 3RD AND HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THE RESULTS OF THEIR INVESTIGATION SINCE. THEY HAVE HAD THE FINDINGS FROM THE INSPECTOR FOR 6 WEEKS NOW AND STILL NO ANSWER. I STRONGLY URGE EVERYONE I KNOW TO DO THEIR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING WITH A HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA EMBLEM.
Steering, Feb 26, 2017
WHEN DRIVING STEERING COLUMN RATTLES AND SHAKES WHEN BRAKING OR GOING OVER BUMP OR POT-HOLES.IT ALSO MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL AT RESTS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE.
Steering, Feb 26, 2017
I NOTICED QUITE A BIT OF PLAY AND A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING OF MY SON'S CAR. UPON TAKING IT TO MY WONDERFUL MECHANIC, LEARNED HE'S SEEN AT LEAST 4 HYUNDAI SONATAS IN THE PAST MONTH WITH THE SAME ISSUE. HE SAID HE BELIEVED IT WAS A RECALL SO I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. WHEN TALKING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP, HE WAS ALMOST CERTAIN OF THE PROBLEM AS HE'S SEEN MORE OF THE SAME THAN MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT'S NOT A RECALL AND I WAS MISINFORMED (BUT KUDOS TO MY HONEST AND FORTHRIGHT MECHANIC FOR NOT BEING GREEDY). THE PROBLEM, BOTH OF THEM TOLD ME, A WEARING OF THE PICTURED RUBBER GEAR DEEP INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. MY MECHANIC SHOWED MELD THE OLD AND NEW PARTS NOTING IF THIS HAD BEEN LEFT AND CONTINUE TO WEAR, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE TURNED BUT THE TIRES WOULD NOT HAVE! I AM SICKENED THIS RECALL HAS NOT COME TO FRUITION. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO EXPEDITE THE ISSUE OF A RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED AND/OR KILLED.
Steering, Feb 25, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING COLUMN AREA RATTLES AND MAKES NOISES. WHILE STEERING ON A TURN AT A STREET OR GENTLY AT A SLOW SPEED (LIKE IN MY DRIVEWAY), THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT FEEL LIKE IT USED TO AND IT CLICKS. IN 25 YEARS OF DRIVING VEHICLES, I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS DEFECT OR SAFETY ISSUE.
Air bags, Seats, Feb 24, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR UPWARDS OF $900. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS CRITICAL PART OF SAFETY SYSTEMS. HYUNDAI DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THESE SAFETY SYSTEMS.
Steering, Feb 24, 2017
RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM LEFT FRONT AREA OF CAR WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY OVER BUMPS. DEALER SAYS COUPLING IN STEERING SHAFT IS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. STEERING FEELS TOO LOOSE. CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS PART SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THIS POINT.
Steering, Feb 22, 2017
TAKATA RECALL FOR AN ISSUE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. STEERING FEELS LOOSE, MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND VIBRATES WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED OR EVEN WHEN YOU JUST HIT A BUMP . VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH ANYONE WHO HAS A SONATA. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IT IS NOT A RECALL YET AS THE RUBBER COUPLER WEARS OUT.
Steering, Feb 21, 2017
CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, THAT GETS REALLY BAD WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND MAKES THE CAR HARD TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THEY ADVISED THEY BELIEVE A RECALL WILL HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE SO MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY ITS THE RUBBER STEERING COUPLER.
Engine, Feb 21, 2017
ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY - WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS NOT ABLE TO JUMP IT - TOWED 50 + MILES BACK HOME -
Exterior lighting, Feb 19, 2017
BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT, OPENED BREAK LIGHT COMPARTMENT , LIGHT BULB WAS MELTED INSIDE OF SOCKET, TOOK TO DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. HOW CAN THIS BE NORMAL? ? COULD THIS HAVE STARTED A FIRE, WAS TOLD NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY, 250.00 LATER
Steering, Feb 17, 2017
HYUNDAI NEED TO RECALL THE STEERING COLUMN I SPOKE WITH A EMPLOYEE AT HYUNDAI AND THEY EXPLAINED THIS IS A CHEAP PART HYUNDAI KNOWS IS TEARING UP AND IT MAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AT 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER ISSUES. HYUNDAI SAID PART COST LIKE 10.00 BUT WE HAVE TO PAY $400 TO HAVE PART CHANGED. AND AT THE TIME I WAS SPEAKING TO A EMPLOYEE HE INFORMED ME HE WAS PUTTING ONE ON AT THAT PRESENT MOMENT. CERTAIN MODELS ARE NOT COVERED AND THUS ISN'T FAIR IF THIS HAPPENS TO ALL HYUNDAI SONATAS
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 16, 2017
BRAKE LIGHTS-MY BACK BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T WORK..WIRING PROBLEM? STEERING WHEEL-MY STEERING ASSEMBLY IS LOOSE AND MAKES A LOUD CLICKING SOUND ..THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A GEAR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED .. AIR BAGS- I WAS IN A WRECK AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED..WASBHIT HARD..ALSO NOW A DEFAULT AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON?
Power train, Feb 16, 2017
ENGINE IS BAD 100,923, ENGINE SIEZED LIKE ALL THE OTHERS
Engine, Feb 15, 2017
DRIVING TO THE MOVIE THEATER IN MY 2011 SONATA 2.4 GLS, 113K MILES, TRAVELING THROUGH 40MPH AND ACCELERATING ON AN ACCESS ROAD AND THE ENGINE QUIT. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS, IT JUST STOPPED. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND TRIED TO RESTART. IT WOULDN'T TURN, SO I TRIED JUMPING IT - NO LUCK. BOUGHT/INSTALLED A BATTERY FROM A WALMART THAT WAS NEAR THE PARKING LOT - NO LUCK. SO, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEARBY AUTOTIRE REPAIR SHOP. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION, THEY CALLED ME AND STATED THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED. AWESOME. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON LINE, I FOUND OUT IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM, NECESSITATING A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND THEY TOWED IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER IN ST CHARLES, MO. SO FAR, I'M IN FOR $180 FOR THE TWO TOWS, $165 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, AND $671 FOR THE RENTAL CAR. HAVE MY LAWYER AT THE READY IF HYUNDAI TRIES TO WEASEL OUT OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO FIX THIS KNOWN DEFECT. MORE TO FOLLOW.
Steering, Feb 15, 2017
KNOCKING OR CLICKING OR RATTLING SOUND IS HEARD ANY TIME I DRIVE OVER 50 MPH AND ESPECIALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IN WHICH CASE THE NOISE BECOMES VERY LOUD AND THE STEERING COLUMN PHYSICALLY SHAKES. I FEEL ENDANGERED WHENEVER I DRIVE THIS CAR. IT IS A HAZARD AND A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING DEFECT. I PUT TODAY'S DATE BUT THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS AND IS NOW STARTING IN MY WIFE'S CAR (SAME MAKE MODEL YEAR) AS WELL.
Steering, Feb 13, 2017
MY VEHICLE'S STEERING MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THE COST TO REPAIR AS SOON AS I MENTIONED THE SYMPTOMS. THE PROBLEM IS A STEERING COUPLER. THE CSR WAS SURPRISED THAT HYUNDAI HAD NOT MADE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SINCE HE HAD SEEN QUITE A FEW CARS OF THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COUPLER IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WEARS DOWN OVER TIME. MY CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD AND NOW HAS ABOUT 88,000 MILES ON IT. THE REPAIR QUOTED WAS $404. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS MAY BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER COMPLAINT AND LOGGED CASE NUMBER 9975977.
Steering, Feb 13, 2017
THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A CLANKING NOISE WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION OR HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AS IT WAS MADE AFTER THE CARS IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A PLASTIC GEAR THAT CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO FAIL. WHY NOT IN THE RECALL?
Steering, Feb 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 03/21/17*LJ *CN
Electrical system, Feb 9, 2017
WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY HEADING TO THE STORE THE CAR JUST SHUTS RIGHT OFF AND STARTS SMOKING I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT STILL WOULDN'T START SO I INSTALLED NEW BATTERY TRIED TO RESTART AGAIN ,BUT WHEN I DID I SAW SMOKE COME OUT FROM THE ENGINE AGAIN,THE SMOKE SMELLED ELECTRICAL SO BELIEVE IT WAS A BAD (STARTER)PART MADE OUT OF PLASTIC
Steering, Feb 8, 2017
THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND EVERY SINGLE BUMP OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD RESULTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN CLICKING AND RATTLING. DOESN'T MATTER WHAT U BARELY GO OVER BUT IT CLICKS CONSTANTLY AND RATTLES CONSTANTLY. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS! IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY PREVALENT PROBLEM IN HYUNDAI OWNERS OF THE SONATA.
Engine, Feb 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BETWEEN 4 AND 8 TIMES PER YEAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER REPLACED THE OIL MEASURING STICK AND THE VEHICLE PASSED THE EVALUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR A SECOND. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE PISTONS WAS FAILING AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,600.
Engine, Feb 6, 2017
CAR JUST STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND WOULDN'T TURN OVER AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO JUMP START STILL NOTHING. THOUGHT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM TILL THE ELECTRICAL SHOP I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A ELECTRICAL REPAIR NEAR MY HOME AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FROZEN OR SEIZED. MY CAR IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTAINED WITH THE NECESSARY LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS AND HAD BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 132 RECENTLY BUT TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. A COUPLE MONTHS PRIOR I HAD A VALVE JOB DONE AT GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIVE BECAUSE THE CAR STARTED TO BARELY EVEN HOLD AN IDLE BECAUSE PART OF A VALVE HAD BROKE OFF SENDING A PIECE OF METAL THRU THE TURBOCHARGER WHICH THAN ALSO NEEDED REPLACEMENT FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $4,500 FOR VALVE JOB AND NEW TURBOCHARGER.
Steering, Feb 6, 2017
THE STEERING COLUMN IS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I DRIVE AND OR HIT BUMPS, THERE WAS A RECALL #10V457000 OCT 2010 FOR STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY TO BE REPLACED- THIS RECALL FALLS UNDER TEH PRODUCTION TIME OF MY CAR HOWEVER I HAD NOT PURCHASED THE CAR WHEN TEH RECALL CAME OUT SO WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND NOW I HAVE THE PROBLEM AND AM VERY CONCERNED THAT I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT IF THE STERRING COLUMN FAILS- THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME$800 TO REPLACE SOME PART THAT THEY HAVE HEARD OF SAME COMPLAINTS- HYUNDAI SHOULD COVER MY CAR FOR THIS RECALL HOW DO I GET THAT TO HAPPEN
Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2017
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FOR ABOUT A WEEK WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE OR PARK. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. IT DOES NOT LOCK UNLESS I MANUALLY LOCK IT. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY REASON BUT WHEN I CHECKED MY VIN IT DOESN'T COME UP. HOW CAN I GET THIS REPAIRED AS PART OF THAT RECALL?
Steering, Feb 3, 2017
CLUNKING NOISE IN STEERING WHEEL. RESEARCH INDICATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. A PLASTIC COUPLER FAILS IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR LOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT UNDERNEATH THE DASH. DEALER REPLACED THE $3.72 PART AND LABOR WAS $371.42. HYUNDAI IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND STATED IT WAS A COMMON ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW AND THE MILEAGE WHEN REPAIRED ON FEB. 1, 2017 WAS 42892.