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, Jan 5, 2017
AIRBAG B1382 SIDE AIRBAG FRONT PASSENGER RESISTANCE TOO HIGH
Steering, Jan 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL GROMET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Exterior lighting, Jan 5, 2017
REAR LIGHT CASING IS MELTING AND THE BULBS ARE BLOWING EVERY FEW WEEKS. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MY VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY LIGHT ON FIRE WHILE I'M DRIVING. I HAVE A FULL WARRANTY, AND THEY ARE SAYING THIS IS NOT COVERED. *TR
Suspension, Jan 4, 2017
FRACTURE OF BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN SUSPENSION. RESULTING IN DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH COILS COULD HAVE RUPTURED TIRES RESULTING IN DANGEROUS SITUATION. I RECOGNIZED ISSUE EARLY AND HAD BOTH FRONT COILS REPLACED AND SWAY BAR LINKS REPLACED AS WELL. I SEE THAT EARLIER SONATA MODELS FROM MY SAME YEAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS CONCERN. I BROUGHT THIS TO ATTENTION TO LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER - THEY STATED MY VIN SHOWED NO RECALL. OBVIOUSLY, RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MY MODEL (MADE IN NOV 2010 IN ALABAMA). *TR
Engine, Jan 4, 2017
DEC 29,2016 VEHICLE ENGINE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON RURAL HIGHWAY. ALL LIGHTS CAME ON AT ONCE AND I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO AN INTERSECTION AND PULL OVER. TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE. INITIALLY DIAGNOSED AS BURNT OUT STARTER, HOWEVER, ONCE REPLACED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. IT WAS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MYRTLE BEACH HYUNDAI ON JAN 3RD WHERE IT WILL BE TESTED. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE HYUNDAI RECALL REGARDING DEFECTIVE ENGINES WITH METAL SHAVINGS ALTHOUGH I HAD JUST HAD THE RECALL TESTS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ON DEC 16TH. I HAVE HAD A SERIES OF ISSUES WITH THE TURBO EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR WITH SERVICE RECORDS AT DEALERSHIPS IN BURLINGTON, NC AS WELL AS IN SHREWSBURY, NJ AND N. MYRTLE BEACH. ALL RECEIPTS ARE IN THE VEHICLE RIGHT NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT I CAN UPLOAD AT A FUTURE TIME. *TR
Steering, Jan 3, 2017
FOR OVER A YEAR, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS CLICKED AT THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT, EVEN ON FLAT HIGHWAY. IT VIBRATES HEAVILY AND CLICKS LOUDLY ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, AND FEELS LOOSE WHEN TURNING. I TOOK IT IN FOR OTHER RECALLS AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A STEERING COUPLER THAT WOULD COST $338. I KNOW THAT PART IS ONLY ABOUT $5 AND I JUST WATCHED A YOUTUBE VIDEO WHERE A GUY REPLACED IT IN LESS THAN AN HOUR. IT LOOKED SO EASY I'M TEMPTED TO TRY AND DO IT MYSELF. THERE ARE MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE THAN ANY OTHER OF THE MANY ISSUES THIS CAR HAS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Steering, Jan 2, 2017
DEALER WAS CHANGING OIL ON CAR AND TOLD ME THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH STEERING COUPLER. THEY CALMED IT WAS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF NOT FIXED. I AM EXPECTED TO PAY AS THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS. MANY, MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. WHY IS THERE NOT A SAFETY RECALL?
Other or unspecified, Dec 30, 2016
ACCESSORY POWER REMAINS ON IN PARK
Service brakes, Dec 30, 2016, crash
I WAS DRIVING DOWN FM 2410 IN HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS GOING ABOUT 50 MILES AN HOUR THE SPEED LIMIT. CAME UPON A CURVE AND STARTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. AS I WAS APPLYING MY BRAKES I HEARD A SCRAPPING SOUND AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED NOT TO BE FUNCTIONING AS REQUIRED. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP (AS EVIDENCE LOOKING AT THE SKID MARKS SOME 15 TO 20 FEET LONG) THE CAR SEEMED TO BE ACCELERATING INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN. AT THE SAME TIME, I WAS TRYING TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BREAK AND TURN MY STEERING WHEEL TO REGAIN TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE CAR TURN SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AS SHOWN BY THE SKID MARKS WENT OFF THE ROAD THRU THE DITCH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THRU A FIELD FENCE WITH BARB WIRE ON TOP AND INTO A CEDAR TREE AS SHOWN IN THE ENCLOSED PICTURES. *TR
Steering, Dec 30, 2016
BROUGHT MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TO JACKSON FIRESTONE BRYANT AUTOMOTIVE IN JACKSON, NJ TO SERVICE BRAKES. THE OWNER/TECHNICIAN OF THE SERVICE CENTER SAID HE OBSERVED A CLICK IN THE STEERING WHEN HE DROVE IT INTO THE SERVICE CENTER GARAGE. HE INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT "COUPLER" WAS NOT FASTENED OR TIGHTENED AS NECESSARY. HE WARNED ME (THE OWNER) THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR. HE PROCEEDED TO FIX THE BREAKS AND OFFERED TO REPAIR THE STEERING ISSUE BUT SUGGESTED I BRING IT A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. I BROUGHT THE SONATA TO FREEHOLD, NJ HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. I HAD THE STEERING FIXED AT FREEHOLD HYUNDAI AND WAS CHARGED $390.00.
Steering, Dec 29, 2016
ANY SLIGHT TURNING OF MY STEERING WHEEL RESULTS IN A HARSH CLICKING SOUND WHETHER I GO LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO IF THERE'S A SLIGHT UNEVENNESS TO THE PAVEMENT, THERE'S A VERY SCARY RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE, BUT HEARD THE ORIGINAL RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A HORRIBLE SIGN AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE OCCURS IN MOTION STATIONARY ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY. IT IS ALL THE TIME AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Dec 28, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN THE CAR ACTS AS IF YOUR ON ICE OR LIKE I'M LOOSING CONTROL OF STEERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS ADVISED BY DISCOUNT TIRE THAT THE FROM SUSPENSION ISSUE ARE CAUSING MY INNER TIRES TO WEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS ONLY TRYING TO SALE ME TIRES FOR $600 AND DID NOT MENTION ANY ISSUES WITH THE INNER TIRE ON THAT THE TREAD WAS A LITTLE LOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SURFACE STREETS WHEN THE STEERING PROBLEMS OCCUR. *TR
Other or unspecified, Dec 28, 2016
WHILE PUTTING MY CAR IN DRIVE AND IN PARK, THERE IS RESISTANCE IN SHIFTING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I SHIFT MY TRANSMISSION FROM PARK, TO DRIVE AND FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THIS ISSUE OCCURS. I CONTACTED MY DEALER TO GET THIS REPAIRED, AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT WILL COST BETWEEN $500-$700 TO REPAIR. THIS IS MY SOLE VEHICLE THAT I DEPEND ON TO TAKE ME TO AND FROM WORK, SO I HAVE TO GET IT REPAIRED FOR MY SAFETY EVEN THOUGH IT WILL CREATE A FINANCIAL BURDEN.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
LIKE MANY OTHER REPORTED COMPLAINTS ON THE 2011 SONATA, I HAVE EXPERIENCED LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. TOOK TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $125 TO TELL ME WHAT I ALREADY KNEW - THE STEERING COUPLER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INDICATED IT WAS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. FOR $365. CLEARLY, THERE IS A WELL ESTABLISHED PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
STEERING COLUMN MAKES CLICKING NOISE WHEN WHEEL TURNS. MALLOY SERVICE SAYS THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL. PLASTIC COUPLER IS FAULTY. COST TO REPAIR $350. CAR HAS UNDER 50K MILES.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM A STEERING COLUMN OR COUPLER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Steering, Dec 28, 2016
THE STEERING ON MY CAR IS MAKING NOISE. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN I TURN OR WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A POT HOLE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME THE STEERING COUPLING PROBABLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, TO GO TO HYUNDAI THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HYUNDAI TOLD ME IT'S ONLY A SERVICE BULLETIN NOT A RECALL. BOTH SEEM TO AGREE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR I COULD LOSE MY ABILITY TO STEER THE CAR AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO RECALL 10V426000 BUT I DON'T THINK MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. *TR
Steering, Dec 27, 2016
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AND MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A LOUD CLATTERING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TR
Structure, Dec 24, 2016
CAR STATIONARY IN GARAGE WHILE I WAS CHECKING OIL. HOOD SUPPORT STRUTS ABRUPTLY COLLAPSED, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL RAPIDLY, HITTING ME ON THE ARM. (FORTUNATELY, ONLY ABRASION AND BRUISE). STRUTS WILL NOW NO LONGER SUPPORT THE HOOD.
Steering, Dec 20, 2016
MY HYUNDAI STARTED WITH A CLICKING WHEN I WOULD HIT ANY BUMPS BUT THEN STARTED MAKING MORE LOAD NOISES WHEN I WOULD TURN THE WHEEL. THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT STARTED RAPIDLY SHAKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 50. IT IS A DRIVING HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT'S ABSOLUTELY CRAZY THAT THIS CAR IS ALLOWED ON THE ROAD LIKE THIS. YOU HAVE NO CONTROL WHEN IT STARTS SHAKING. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED IT FOR OVER $300. ITS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND IT IS DOING THE EXACT THING BUT NOW THEY ARE SAYING THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING RACK FOR OVER $1180. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR FOR STEERING, IT SHOULD ALL BE COVERED. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. *TR
Exterior lighting, Dec 19, 2016
THE TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BURNING UP. IT STARTED 3 YEARS AGO AND THE ISSUE WAS ONCE IN AWHILE. BUT THIS YEAR IT SEEMS THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE BULBS TWICE A MONTH AND IS EITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE.
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 19, 2016
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING ON DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND I LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. *TR
Steering, Dec 19, 2016
WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED, I NOTICED A TICKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS NOISE IS GETTING LOUDER AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST FEELS LOOSE! AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT A FEW HUNDRED OTHERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND HAD TO HAVE THE STEERING COUPLING REPLACED! WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS CAR? I'M NERVOUS DRIVING IT! I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND TODAY THE NOISE GOT NOTICEABLY LOUDER AND THE STEERING IS A LITTLE LOOSER. I TOOK A VIDEO BUT I'M NOT SURE I CAN UPLOAD IT HERE. *TR
Steering, Dec 18, 2016
THIS CAR JUST RUN 57000 MAILS, THE POWER STEERING GOT "CLICK NOISE". HYUNDAI DEALER ASK $340 TO FIX IT, SAID IT IS "STEERING COUPLER" PROBLEM, A PIECE OF RUBBER PART DEFECTIVE. I SAW THERE BUNCH OF COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, SAID MORE THAN 1800, WE THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM TO FIX THEIR FAULT.
Power train, Dec 18, 2016
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW 11/1/10 AND HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEM ("THE PROBLEM") WHICH I HAVE REPORTED TO LOCAL DEALERS AND BROUGHT TO THEIR SHOPS AND JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN IDENTIFIED EXACTLY AS TS-12-AT-018: "AFTER VEHICLE IS SHIFTED TO PARK, THE BUTTON OR IGNITION KEY BUTTON IS TURNED OFF, THE ACCESSORY POWER REMAINS ON." CHRONOLOGY - 2/21/12; 26,995 MILES, LIA OF HARTFORD - SHIFT KNOB REPLACEMENT (STILL HAD THE PROBLEM AFTERWARD); 10/21/14, 74,730 MI, LIA, ECLIP ON SHIFTER (STILL HAD THE PROBLEM AFTERWARD); 2/10/16; 94,814 MI KEY OF MANCHESTER, (RECALLS: ENGINE SHAVINGS, BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER, FRONT RIGHT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE) - THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO NO REPAIR MADE; 11/29/16, 107,014 MI - KEY MANCH, THEY IDENTIFIED NOTED TSB ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM EVEN STATING CAR MANUFACTURE DATE IN RANGE FOR THE PROBLEM - BUT AFTER ASKING, MANUFACTURER WON'T COVER COST OR EVEN PORTION - AND I HAD TO PAY DIAGNOSIS CHARGE OF $62.50 (WHICH THEY SAID THEY REDUCED BY 50% - AND ALSO RECOMMENDED REPLACING MY TIMING BELT, BUT I BELIEVE CAR HAS A CHAIN WHICH DOESN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED). I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 10 REPAIRS DONE TO MY CAR THAT WERE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER, INCLUDING ONE FOR A TSB AFTER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED (THE ECLIP). IN ADDITION, I HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS THAT I THINK SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED (A NEW STARTER DUE TO A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH AN INTERNAL PLASTIC LEVER, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE INSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE - NOTING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE INSIDE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WAS PAID FOR 2 YEARS LATER). MY REQUEST - REPAIR THIS ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT AND REQUIRES ME TO REPEATEDLY TURN THE CAR BACK ON, MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK, UNTIL I CAN COMPLETELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE PROBLEM MAY BE A SAFE ISSUE, SINCE I HEAR A LOAD CLICK WHEN IT FINALLY DOES GO INTO PARK AND I CAN TURN OFF CAR. *TR