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.
Air bags, Feb 3, 2017
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING WHEEL, OR SENSOR. AIRBAGS WILL NOT BE FUNCTIONAL WITH THIS PROBLEM. HYUNDAI WILL NOT COVER REPAIR COSTS.
Power train, Engine, Feb 2, 2017
SECOND TIME REACHING OUT AND I HAVE GOTTEN NO KIND OF HELP OR CONTACT. I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT BECAUSE I AM STATIONED OVERSEAS THAT I CAN'T BE HELPED. I AM ACTIVE DUTY ARMY SERVING OVERSEAS SO YOU WOULD THINK THAT THE LEAST THAT COULD GET DONE IS PUTTING MY SAFETY AS PRIORITY. THE ENGINE IS ON RECALL AND I'VE ALREADY ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT!!!! *TR
Steering, Jan 27, 2017
STARTED TO HEAR (AND FEEL) A "CLUNKING" WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT A PLASTIC COUPLING WAS WORN/BROKEN AND IT WILL COST $400 TO REPAIR (!!) THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 46K MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR ABUSED AND YET....I'M ON THE HOOK TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2017
MY INSIDE LIGHTS SEEM TO HAVE SOME SORT OF DEFECT. THEY HAVE STOPPED WORKING SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO TAKE THE COVERS OFF AND MOVE THE BULB AROUND TO GET IT TO WORK.
Engine, Jan 27, 2017
HYUNDAI RECALL 132 FOR METAL CHIPS ON CRANKSHAFT - DEALER SAYS CAR IS FINE EVEN THOUGH IT'S USING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 600-800 MILES NOW, AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. THE CAR USED ZERO OIL UNTIL AROUND 77K MILES, THEN THE RECALL CAME OUT AND IT SEEMS THE TYPICAL RESPONSE FROM HYUNDAI IS TO DENY ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM
Steering, Jan 26, 2017
STEERING IS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN COMPLETING TURNS. ALSO VIBRATES OVER BUMPS. COUPLER BETWEEN ELECTRONIC STEERING MOTOR AND SHAFT HAS GONE BAD. NOT SURE WHAT FURTHER DAMAGE OR CONTROLLABILITY ISSUES COULD RESULT.
Engine, Jan 25, 2017
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE I AM LOCATED OVERSEAS. I AM ACTIVE DUTY ARMY AND CURRENTLY ON MISSION SO MY CAR IS WITH ME. THE CAR WENT DEAD ON THE HIGHWAY AND I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE AND THEY STILL MADE NO EFFORT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Jan 23, 2017
MY 2011 SONATA HAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY HYUNDAI OF BOWIE ( MARYLAND ) THAT IT IS A PLASTIC/RUBBER BUSHING IN THE STEERING AND WOULD BE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE. THEY ACTUALLY HAVE OLD ONES SITTING AT THE SERVICE DESK TO SHOW CUSTOMERS, AS IT IS SO COMMON. THE DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES SAID HYUNDAI USED A POOR MATERIAL AND IT IS DEGRADING AWAY. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AS THE STEERING WILL JUST GET WORSE AND WORSE UNTIL CONTROL OF THE STEERING WILL BE GREATLY EFFECTED. MY SONATA HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND HAS NOW HAD MORE RECALLS DONE ON IT THAN OIL CHANGES. WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, WHILE STOPPED OR LOW SPEED, THERE IS NO REACTION BY THE STEERING, AND ONLY A CLUNK. ONCE THIS PIECE FAILS COMPLETELY, STEERING WILL BE GREATLY EFFECTED.
Steering, Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MOTOR COUPLER HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Steering, Jan 20, 2017
STEERING WHEEL MAKES TERRIBLE NOISE, PARTICULARLY WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY BUMP OR UNLEVEL AREA IN THE ROADWAY, AND STEERING IS BECOMING VERY LOOSE. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S THE STEERING WHEEL COUPLER THAT HAS BROKEN AND ADMITS IT IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PART IS PLASTIC. THE COST TO REPAIR IS $400. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Engine, Jan 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CONSUME LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Steering, Jan 19, 2017
I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THE UNSTABLE STEERING. THEY TOLD ME THAT COUPLER WAS BROKEN AND IT IS VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. BUT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. EVEN WHEN THE COUPLER WAS REPLACED, THE CAR IS STILL UNSTABLE WITH STEERING. THERE IS A RECALL ON HYUNDAI SONATA FOR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED, BUT I THINK MY CAR IS ALSO AFFECTED BY THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I THINK NHTSA SHOULD EXTEND THE EPS RECALL ON HYUNDAI SONATAS TO ALL 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA.
Air bags, Jan 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,000. .....UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE. UPDATED 06/09/17 *JS
Air bags, Jan 17, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT COME UP ON THE RECALL LIST. I LIVE IN HOT CLIMATE, MIAMI, FL AND MY CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY VEHICLE MAY BE AT RISK. *TR
Steering, Jan 17, 2017
STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, IT MAKES A KNOCKING OR CLICKING NOISE. IT'S BEEN ANALYZED AS A STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLER, THAT WAS ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY INCORRECTLY OR A DEFECTIVE PART. THERE'S BEEN NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE'S BEEN DOZENS & DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER ADVISED THERE'S BEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS AT THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM, THE DEALER ADVISES IS $300 OR MORE. MY CONCERN IS IS THIS VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE? CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S BEEN NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Steering, Jan 14, 2017
STEERING COUPLING PROBLEM WHICH HAS SERIPUS SAFTY ISSUE. I WONDER WHY THIS PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY HYUNDAI AND HOW MANY OTHER FAULTY COUPLERS HAD BEEN FOUND WHILE PERFORMING THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP ASKED ME FOR 600$ TO FIX THIS ISSUE!!. I DO FEEL THAT THE COUPLER SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE RECALL
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 13, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, THE SUNROOF BUSTED OUT. GLASS WENT ALL UNSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. I ALMOST WRECKED THE VEHICLE AND THE GLASS SCRATCHED UP THE PAINT SOURROUNDING THE VEHICLE AND THE TRUNK.
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, Jan 12, 2017
THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 22,2016 ABOUT 7:30 AM HEADED TO WORK, SUDDENLY I HEAR SOMETHING SOUNDING LIKE A GUN SHOT NEAR MY HEAD!! MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED!! SCARED THE HECK OUT OF ME!! I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45-55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I DON'T KNOW HOW I DID NOT WRECK MY CAR!! *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 12, 2017
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LIGHTS ON, WHEN I TURN THE TURN SIGNAL ON, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF, COME BACK ON, AND FLICKER ON AND OFF, AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE NOT SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED JUST ONCE. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THEY MAY JUST GO OUT COMPLETELY AND SOMEBODY COULD CRASH INTO THE FRONT OF ME OR NOT SEE THAT I'M TRYING TO TURN THERE'S ALSO BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS ON BLOGS AND SUCH FORTH.
Steering, Jan 12, 2017
WHEN WHEELS ARE STRAIGHT AHEAD, EITHER STATIONARY OR MOVING, TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION CAUSES A THUMP AND A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE GARAGE THAT THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI'S BUT COULDN'T/WOULDN'T FIX IT. THE GENTLEMAN STATED THEY TOLD ALL HYUNDAI'S OWNERS TO TAKE THEIR CARS TO DEALERS. THE DEALER OBVIOUSLY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AS WITH NO HESITATION QUOTED A PRICE OF $205 TO REPAIR. IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND OBVIOUSLY IT'S WIDESPREAD, WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL TO FIX IT? THE LADY THIS PARTICULAR CAR BELONGS TO IS IN HER EIGHTIES AND IS LIVING ON A FIXED INCOME. *TR
Air bags, Jan 12, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON ALL THE SUDDEN AND WON'T TURN OFF ALSO PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS NON STOP UNLESS BELT IS LOCKED. LIGHT IS ON REGARDLESS OF STATIONARY, MOVING. *TR
Steering, Jan 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 9, 2017
ON THURSDAY 1/5/17, UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. TODAY, I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND WAS TOLD THE TURBO COMPONENT WAS NOT WORKING. MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000 MILES. I READ ONLINE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS WITH THE SAME MILEAGE. IS THERE ANOTHER RECALL?
Air bags, Jan 8, 2017, crash
WHILE ENTERING A DRIVEWAY ON 1/5/2017, MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT REAR. SPEED WAS 4-5 MPH, WITH NO FRONT COLLISION. HOWEVER, FRONT AIR BAG ACTIVATED AND INSTANTLY CAUGHT FIRE AND DEFLATED CAUSING HEAD TO STRIKE STEERING WHEEL. REAR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE ON EITHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BURN HOLE IN FRONT AIR BAG IS THE SIZE OF A SILVER DOLLAR.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RPMS INCREASED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND THEN DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.