2011 Hyundai Sonata
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 3,376 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Sonata model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 116 involved a crash and 112 involved a fire. 85 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineDec 28, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Campaign 18V934000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerFeb 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Campaign 18V137000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerOct 4, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Campaign 17V617000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageMar 8, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Campaign 17V152000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemApr 5, 2016
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.
Campaign 16V190000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchNov 16, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.
Campaign 15V759000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, springs, coil springsOct 7, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
Campaign 15V629000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineSep 10, 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.
Campaign 15V568000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.
Campaign 14V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.
If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.
Campaign 14V433000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box, shaft sectorOct 1, 2010
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-787-999-3333.
Campaign 10V457000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box, shaft sectorSep 20, 2010
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE. IN ADDITION DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWER STEERING SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 10V426000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 2, 2010
HYUNDAI-KIA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010. THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR LOCK SWITCH CAN REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION.
THE DOOR MAY NOT BE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER.
HYUNDAI-KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPLACING LATCHES AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 10V070000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
3,376 reports, newest first.
Steering, Oct 31, 2016
THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING (PART # 56315-2K000) FAILED. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO LACK OF STEERING CONTROL. HYUNDAI REFUSES TO WARRANTY OR RECALL THE PART EVEN THOUGH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE POSTED THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THIS WEBSITE. $260 REPAIR FOR A $6.00 PART ($253.00 LABOR). THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE ON THEIR PART TO NOT WARRANTY OR RECALL A DEFECTIVE PART.
Power train, Air bags, Service brakes, Oct 31, 2016
I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THIS RECALL AND NOW MONTHS LATER THE AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATES A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT SEAT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR $1200. THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 31, 2016, fire
OUR 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2.4 ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AS MY WIFE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM TAKING OUR SON TO SCHOOL. MY WIFE SMELLED GASOLINE AND THEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THIS WAS THE SECOND REPLACEMENT ENGINE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAD LESS THAN 6000 MILES ON IT. HYUNDAI MALL OF GEORGIA HAS PERFORMED ALL WARRANTY SERVICE WORK ON THIS VEHICLE. AFTER THE SECOND ENGINE AND MANY OTHER WARRANTY REPAIRS TRIED TO ENVOKE THE LEMON LAW BUT WAS DENIED BY HYUNDIA CASE #9412898.
Engine, Oct 30, 2016
ON 10/25/2017, I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC IN LEFT HAND TURN LANE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. WHEN LIGHT CHANGE I STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND FELT A SHUTTER IN THE CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR BEFORE MAKING THE LEFT TO ENTER INTO THE INTERSECTION AND ALL OF THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS DEAD. TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO NO EFFECT. IF I DID NOT STOP AT THE CAR I WOULD HAVE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOUR LANE ROAD (THE INTERSECTION OF RT 1 & SOUTHAMPTON RD) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE STARTER WAS MELTED.
Steering, Oct 30, 2016
WHAT I THOUGHT WAS JUST NORMAL 'SOUND' COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN HAS PROGRESSED TO LOUD NOISE IE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL; GOING OVER POTHOLES/BUMPS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, BUT VERY PROGRESSIVE IN LOW SPEEDS [CITY DRIVING]. THIS LOUD NOISE SEEMED TO REVERBERATE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION. IT'S LIKE THERE'S 'PLAY' WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE IT ENGAGES. 'CLICKING' SOUND IS VERY PRONOUNCED WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL FROM A STOP OR WHEN BACKING UP, THE FIRST TIME I TURN THE WHEEL. OR EVEN IF THE CAR IS STOPPED, TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT I CAN HEAR A PRONOUNCED 'CLICKING' SOUND, LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THERE. IS THIS WHY THE CAR SOMETIMES VEER LEFT?I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL BUT SHOULD MORE VIN BE COVERED WITH THIS. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP IT IN POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE HALT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Steering, Oct 28, 2016
POWER STEERING COUPLER IS FAILING. SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO HAVE THIS REPLACED. FROM READING THE VAST NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, IT IS APPARENT THAT THE PART IN QUESTION IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART? HYUNDAI APPEARS TO BE KNOWINGLY PUTTING THE LIVES OF ITS CUSTOMERS IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. *TR
Visibility, Oct 28, 2016
DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE SUN/MOONROOF SHATTERED. NO DEBRIS STRUCK THE ROOF. *TR
Steering, Oct 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AFTER A RECALL REPAIR FOR THE STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE STEERING WHEEL MADE ABNORMAL NOISES WHEN IT WAS TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Steering, Oct 26, 2016
THE HYUNDAI DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COUPLER ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA ON OCTOBER 26, 2016. HE SAID WHEN DRIVING THE CAR INTO THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE, HE HEARD THE STEERING COUPLER MAKING NOISE, CHECKED IT, AND FOUND THAT IT WAS FAULTY AND WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAR HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT AND IS DRIVEN MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS IN CITY TRAFFIC. IN VIEW OF THE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND LIMITED MILEAGE, I WONDER IF THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING COUPLER SUGGESTS A DESIGN FLAW. *TR
Steering, Oct 25, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE ONE DAY AFTER COMING HOME FROM WORK. THEN MY WIFE USED THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT SHE NOTICED THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WASN'T RESPONDING ON THE TURNS LIKE USUAL? SO WE HAD THE CAR LIKE THIS FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT GOT USED TO THIS PROBLEM AND THOUGHT IT WAS JUST WEAR AND TEAR. WELL ONE DAY I HAD TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS CREEPING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND COULDN'T SEE ME, AND WHEN I MADE THAT SUDDEN QUICK HALF TURN TO THE LEFT THE CAR KEPT ON DRIVING STRAIGHT SO I BRAKED HARD LOCKED UP THE WHEELS AND SKIDDED ABOUT 4 FEET OR SO! WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE SONATA IN TO GET IT CHECKED AND WE WERE THEN TOLD THAT WE WERE PRETTY LUCKY BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT HELD ON BY THE STEERING FLEX COUPLER, HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS BEING TOLD. BUT LATER I WAS TOLD BY A FLEET MEMBER THERE THAT I WAS PRETTY LUCKY TO NEVER HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE MAKING A TURN OR BRAKING HARD... WOW! I JUST STARTED WONDERING HOW MANY SONATAS HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF SOMETHING RELATED TO THIS? I JUST FEEL THAT THIS PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEVER SHOULD OF HAD ANY PROBLEM WITH MY STEERING COLUMN. $474.96 COST FOR THIS REPAIR. *TR
Air bags, Oct 25, 2016
MY AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY TIME I TURN MY CAR ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF! THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER IT HAD REPAIRS ON ALL THE OTHER RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING HAVING MY ENGINE TOTALLY REPLACED. I SEE SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AIR BAG LIGHTS NOT GOING OFF WHY HAS THIS ISSUE NOT BEEN RECALLED YET?? *TR
Steering, Oct 24, 2016
THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER IS CLANKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED PER HYUNDAI DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Steering, Oct 24, 2016
THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMS LOOSE AND EVERY TIME I RUN OVER A BUMP WHETHER SMALL OR BIG THERE IS A RATTLE THAT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SECTION. AND IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. IT IS ACTUALLY DESCRIBED IN A RECALL FROM 10/2010. SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THERE. I HAVE SEEN THAT IT'S MORE RECENT TO IN THE COMPLAINTS. CAN THE CLOSED RECALL BE REOPENED?
Engine, Oct 22, 2016
THE ENGINE JUST DIED WHILE CROSSING THE RFK BRIDGE, NYC. I NOTICED AS THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN AND I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GAIN SPEED. NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS LIT UP WITH WARNINGS. I THEN PUT IT ON NEUTRAL AND LIGHTLY PRESSED ON THE BREAKS TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN, NOTHING HAPPENED. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST POWER STEERING AND BREAKS. AFTER THE INITIAL STOP IN A DANGEROUS POSITION, I WAS ABLE TO ROLL THE CAR TO A NEARBY CONSTRUCTION SITE (OFF RAMP TO HARLEM RIVER DRIVE SHOULDER) BEHIND SOME TRAFFIC BARRELS BUT SCRAPED UP AGAINST THE CONCRETE BARRIER AS THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND BREAKS AND WAS HARD TO MANEUVER. I TRIED STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT IT WOULD NOT. I ALSO OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP. I HAVE INCLUDED THE SERVICE INTAKE FORM IN THE ATTACHMENTS.
Steering, Oct 22, 2016
MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA RECENTLY BEGAN HAVING PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. IT HAS 91,853 MILES ON IT NOW BUT STARTED ABOUT 1,500 MILES AGO. WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS MOVEMENT BEFORE THE ACTUAL WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ENGAGED. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY GET WORSE OR EVEN FAIL. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS MODEL CAR MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED AT THIS TIME.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Oct 22, 2016
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN SOUTH FLORIDA. AFTER "REPAIRING" THE AIR BAG SIGNAL, IT HAS REAPPEARED ON AT LEAST FOUR TRIPS TO THE DEALER. AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIR (INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLES) THE FOLLOWING ISSUES STILL OCCUR; 1) THE OIL INDICATOR LIGHTS AND THE TACHOMETER LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY, 2) THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OFF, THE COMES BACK AGAIN IN FEW MINUTES, 3) THE LOW AIR LIGHT COMES FOR MY TIRES, 4) ENGINE LIGHT, AND 5) SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR WENT UP AND DOWN WITH THE VEHICLE TRAVELING AT THE SAME SPEED. THE VEHICLE IS CLOSE TO 76,000 MILES. THE ABOVE INDICATED EVENTS OCCURRED PRIMARILY WHILE DRIVING IN CITY STREETS. HOWEVER, SOME OF THEM WERE EXPERIENCED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.
Steering, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLEX COUPLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPAIRED THE AIR BAG ON DECEMBER 13, 2016. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. UPDATED 01/12/17.*JB
Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING A RECALL REPAIR FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ILLUMINATION WAS DUE TO A DISCONNECTED PART. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO RECONNECT THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS EVERYONE ELSE. THE SOUND OF SOMETHING LOOSE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND CLUNKING NOISE HAS BECOME HORRIBLE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR AT A STAND STILL, I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEAR THE NOISE. I CHECKED THE YEAR OF PRODUCTION OF MY VEHICLE AND IT DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL; HOWEVER, IT SEEMS A LITTLE IRRESPONSIBLE OF HYUNDAI TO NOT RECALL ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT JUST A NUISANCE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND HAS ONLY BECOME WORSE WITH TIME. I WILL BE CONTACTING HYUNDAI TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE. IN THE INSTANCE THEY REFUSE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE CURRENT WARRANTY I WILL BE CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY. SAFETY HAZARDS CANNOT BE IGNORED. *TR
Steering, Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 19, 2016
CRUSIE CONTROL BRAKE LIGHTS PARKING STEERING ENGINE ALL RECORDS I HAVE WITH THE DEALERSHIP SHOW THE MAJOR PROBLEMS IVE HAVE AND ITS YET TO BE FIXED ALONG WITH THE MANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE
Air bags, Oct 18, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF, STAYS ON CONTINUSLELY. CAR IS UP FOR INSPECTION IN A FEW MONTHS AND WILL NOT PASS A SAFETY INSPECTION. HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.(OR WORSE MAY HAPPEN)
Steering, Oct 18, 2016
CAR MAKES POPPING OR CLICKING SOUND PARTICULARLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND TURNING THE WHEEL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING COUPLER THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. QUOTED $293.16. WAS TOLD THIS COULD BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT CAN AFFECT STEERING AND ABS FUNCTION. SEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND IT LOOKS LIKE A FAIRLY COMMON ISSUE. MY CAR HAS JUST UNDER 74,000 MILES. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL SINCE IT CLEARLY ISN'T NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
Steering, Oct 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATED RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING OR MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COUPLING WAS LOOSELY CONNECTED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC WAS TO PROVIDE FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V190000 (STEERING), 10V457000 (STEERING), AND 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.