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, Sep 2, 2016
SEEMINGLY OUT OF THE BLUE, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO HAVE EXTRA GIVE WHEN TURNED EVEN SLIGHTLY. DAYS LATER, A RATTLING SOUND IN THE COLUMN STARTED, ESPECIALLY WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURNED CORNERS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A BROKEN COLUMN COUPLER.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 2, 2016, fire
TAKATA INFLATORS: HAD A CAR FIRE FROM FUEL LINE PER FIRE DEPT INFORMATION. I WAS ON THE 405 WEST BOUND FWY WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL GAS AND THE FRONT HOOD OF THE CAR I NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT. I GOT OUT OF THE FWY AND THEN PARKED THE CAR, WHEN SOMEONE DRIVING OF THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION YELLED FOR ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RAN OUT TO THE SIDE WALK WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR WHEN UP IN SMOKE AND THEN IT EXPLODED TWICE. PEOPLE FROM THE SURROUNDING BUSINESSES CAME OUT TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT. THE OWNER OF THE FLOWER NURSERY CAME OUT AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. THEY ARRIVED AND TURNED OUT THE FIRE.
Steering, Sep 2, 2016
I NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. I ALSO FELT LIKE THE FRONT TIRES AND STEERING WERE VERY LOOSE. DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POT HOLES THE WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE SHAKING EVEN THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HELD TIGHT AND NOT MOVING. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT DUE TO A POWER STEERING COUPLING GOING BAD. SONATA HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-ST-002-1 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ATTACHED THE TSB. THE PROBLEM BECAME NOTICEABLE 5 YEARS AND 1 MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE TSB SAYS THERE ARE "NO STEERING PERFORMANCE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION". I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT. THE DEGRADED COUPLE INTRODUCED PLAY OR WIGGLE ROOM IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT TIRES. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED, YOU CAN ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH TO HEAR THE CLUNKING NOISE. WHEN THIS IS DONE, YOU CAN TELL THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MOVING FURTHER THAN IT SHOULD WITHOUT THE WHEELS MOVING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. DURING MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALER TO FIX OTHER RECALLS, I PAID THE $275 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM. SINCE IT WAS OVER 5 YEARS, THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. THANKS, WYMAN
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE WITH SEVERE KNOCKING AND BANGING IN STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN.MY DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THIS AS STEERING COUPLER FAILURE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DESPITE HYUNDAI AND IT'S DEALERS DENYING THIS FACT. STEERING IS NOTABLY HARDER WITH LOW SPEED DRIVING AND FEELS UNCOMFORTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. MY SPOUSE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS IS REPAIRED. THIS ISSUE IS COMMON ON THESE EARLY MODEL SONATAS AS WELL AS THE KIA OPTIMA. THE DEALERSHIPS AVOID THIS ISSUE UNTIL AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD IS OVER, THEN THEY TELL CUSTOMER THAT IT'S NOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AT $400-600.00. THEY ARE EVEN TELLING CUSTOMERS THAT THERE IS STEERING COLUMN FAILURE AND CHARGING THEM THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPLACEMENT. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO IT BEING STEERING RELATED.
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE STEERING RECALL AND THEY TELL ME THE STEERING COUPLER IS BAD WILL COST $400 TO REPLACE AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I SEE NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE HAVING SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY PART. THE 2011 SONATA WITH 68,000 SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS ISSUE. WHY WASN'T THIS INCLUDED WITH THE RECENT STEERING RECALL
Steering, Sep 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 12/01/16*LJ THE POWER STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR COUPLING WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 12/19/16.8JB
Exterior lighting, Sep 1, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY THREADED STUDS EMBEDDED INTO BRITTLE, BADLY CRACKED PLASTIC. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES FELL UT OF THE BODY PANELS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED, IT WAS A RESULT OF POOR QUALITY PLASTIC OR OVER TIGHTENING THE NUTS ON THE STUDS AT THE FACTORY. *JB
Steering, Aug 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT WOULD DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHAFT JOINT WAS SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND A REPAIR WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 30, 2016, crash
NO ONE CAN FIX MY RECALLS - IM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD NEED PAYOFF AMOUNT TO I CAN BUY NEW CAR! NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 15V568000 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 SAFETY RISK: ENGINE FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE MANUFACTURER NOTES: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NAT'L HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236(TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV HTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 15V759000 RECALL DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2015 MY CAR ALMOST CRASHED ITSELF BECAUSE MY VEHICLE STALED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. ALSO - SOMETIMES MY BLINKER LINKS WILL NOT SWITCH OFF FOR NO REASON AND CARS ALMOST HIT ME BECAUSE THINKING IM GOING TO MERGE! I NEED OUT OF THIS CAR ITS NOT SAFE FOR MY 2 YEAR OLD TO DRIVE WITH ME!!! I AM ALREADY PRE-APPROVED FOR A LOAN BUT THIS CAR PUT ME IN A HOLE!!! PLEASE HELP ME
Steering, Aug 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A STEERING BOOST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING) WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,467.
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 30, 2016
TAKATA RECALL ISSUES WITH STEERING AFTER RECALL-STEERING COUPLER ISSUES WITH SEATBELT LAMP AFTER RECALL-CLOCKSPRING ISSUES WITH LIGHTING-INTERIOR MALFUNSTIONS ISSUES WITH TURBO FEED LINE ISSUES WITH A/C LINES LEAKING
Air bags, Aug 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,044.
Air bags, Aug 29, 2016
AIR BAGS
Steering, Aug 29, 2016
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS GIVING ME PROBLEMS
Exterior lighting, Aug 29, 2016
BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON.
Power train, Aug 29, 2016
WHEN STARTING AND MOVING INTO A DRIVE GEAR FROM PARK, OR WHILE AT A STOP IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY LOSE ITS DRIVE LETTER DISPLAY AND WILL FEEL LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS IS STILL OCCURRING AFTER THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY. AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THEN ON, THE DRIVE LETTER DISPLAY REAPPEARS WITH THE DRIVE LETTER THAT I MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER TO. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS MOVED TO REVERSE, THE DRIVE LETTER DISAPPEARS AGAIN. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES IMMEDIATELY IN A ROW. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE IN DRIVE AT A STOP AND HAS REQUIRED THAT I TURN OFF THE ENGINE THEN TURN IT ON AGAIN TO SEE THE DRIVE LETTERS.
Steering, Aug 29, 2016
STEERING NOT PRECISE ON ROAD (LARGER PLAY IN WHEEL) AND LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK TO DEALER AND IT WAS A STEERING WHEEL COUPLER THAT NEEDING CHANGING. ORIGINAL WAS RIGID AND THEY CHANGED THE DESIGN ON LATER MODELS. ISSUE ON PLAY THE N WHEEL AND NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS, HOWEVER FELT MORE DANGEROUS ON FREEWAY. CAR WAS 5.5 YEARS OLD AND 86K MILES OF MAINLY FREEWAY DRIVING.
Steering, Aug 29, 2016
STEERING HAS BECOME "LOOSE". IT STARTED OUT A MONTH AGO WITH JUST SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING, NOW WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, WHEEL CLICKS AND SHIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES CLANGING NOISE.
Steering, Aug 28, 2016
WHEN TURNING, A POPPING NOISE IS HEARD AND ALSO FELT IN THE STEERING. ALSO, WHEN TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. IN ADDITION, WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE BACKING THE CAR THE POPPING NOISE IS ALSO HEARD AND FELT SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG, PLEASE HELP!
Engine, Aug 27, 2016
I HAVE HAD THIS 2011 SONATA FOR JUST 4 MONTH IT HAS 77.000 MILES AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE CAR HAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM WHAT I THINK IS THE ENGINE SPECIALLY AT LOW SPEED THE SOUND BECOMES LOUDER AND AT TIMES THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WILL FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED AND CAN'T FIND ANYTHING I AM VERY SCARED THAT THIS IS A MAYOR ISSUE AND WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THAT YEAR BUT IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE THAT A CAR WILL DO THAT FOR NO REASON. I DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE TO CONTACT, I DID BUY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.
Steering, Aug 26, 2016
HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS THIS MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE STEERING I AS WELL HAD A RATTLE IN THE STEERING WHEN I WENT OVER A BUMP OR TURNED MY WHEELS IT WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE IN MY HOMETOWN THEY HAD AN ELANTRA THAT SOMETHING IN STEERING BROKE AND CAUSED THEM TO BRAKE SO I WAS REALLY PARANOID THEN. I CALLED THE DEALER TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS AS SOON AS I TOLD HIM HOW IT WAS DOING AND THAT'S A $200 FIX I SAID THIS MUST HAPPEN A LOT REPLY WAS YES IN SONATAS AND ELANTRAS WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL MY CAR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 58,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. ONCE DROVE ONE FOR 15 YEARS NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM!!
Steering, Aug 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AND BECAME LOUDER WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COUPLING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Air bags, Aug 25, 2016
WHEN I GET IN MY CAR TO CRANK IT UP, I NOTICED MY AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF AND THEN COME BACK ON AND STAY ON. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM DRIVING OR SITTING IN MY CAR WHILE IN PARK. GOD FORBID IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, MY AIRBAG MIGHT NOT GO OFF. ALSO I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AS MINE DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE NEED TO BE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. IT COULD BE A FAULTY SENSOR OR SOMETHING.
Steering, Aug 25, 2016
AFTER RECALL REPAIR ON STEERING THE STEERING STARTED A HARSH BUMPING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY OR STOPPED . THE STEERING WENT FROM NO PROBLEM TO A SEVERE PROBLEM SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL. HYUNDAI SERVICE SAID THE RELATIONSHIP TO THE RECALL WAS PUIRELY COINCIDENTAL. PROBLEMS LIKE THIS USUALLY OCCUR GRADUALLY. THE SERVICE AGENT STATED THAT HE HAD SEEN HUNDREDS OF HYUNDAIS WITH THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS A POSSIBLE RECALL.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 24, 2016
I BOUGHT MY HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2011, IN 2010, AND SINCE THEN THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS ON IT. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH, AND HAVE FOUND THAT A MANUFACTURER MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, OR SUPPLY A NEW VEHICLE TO THE OWNER WHEN A RECALL IS MANDATED. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR EACH RECALL, AND WHAT THEY DO IS INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND IN MOST CASES, TELL ME MY CAR DOESN'T APPLY TO THE RECALL AS THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG. I AM DISTURBED BY THIS BECAUSE AGAIN, EVERYTHING I HAVE READ, EVERYONE I HAVE TALKED TO, ETC ... TELLS ME THAT THE DEALER MUST DO SOMETHING IN ORDER FOR THE RECALL TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE. I AM DRIVING AROUND IN A VEHICLE WITH THINGS WRONG WITH IT, TRANSPORTING A TODDLER, AND AM STUCK WITH FINDING RESOLUTION ON MY OWN. HOW IS THIS FAIR TO THE CONSUMER? THE MANUFACTURER HAS ALL OF ITS MONEY, AS MY CAR IS PAID OFF, AND MY CAR ISN'T WORTH ANYTHING FOR TRADE OR RESELL DUE TO NEGLIGENCE. IF I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY FILING A COMPLAINT, AND POSSIBLY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE, I AM WILLING TO TRY EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING IN MY POWER TO DO SO.