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, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Aug 24, 2016
MY STEERING COLUMN STARTED CLICKING AND GETTING MORE AND MORE PLAY IN IT. I TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI AND THEY ALREADY KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT BUT MY CAR WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST-SAME PROBLEM AS THE CARS THAT ARE ON THE LIST EXCEPT I HAVE TO PAY-PUT MY CAR ON THAT LIST AND GIVE MY MONEY BACK. PLEASE THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION
Steering, Aug 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WASHER LOCATED IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2016
I MADE A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT NHTSA # 10896943...I JUST WANTED TO CONFIRM WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE SHOP BECAUSE MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF WHICH CAUSED MY BATTERY TO DIE AND MULTIPLE OTHER PROBLEMS,THIS WAS ACTUALLY MY 4TH RECALL TO BE FIXED ON THIS CAR. THEY CONFIRMED THE RATTLING AND LOSE STEERING WHEEL IS BECAUSE THE STEELING COUPLER NEEDS REPLACED. THERE IS NO RECALL AND IT IS GOING TO COST OVER $300 TO GET IT FIXED. WHILE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP I FOUND OUT THERE WAS 2 OTHER RECALLS 6 TOTAL RECALLS SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. THE SHOP HAD TO ORDER PARTS FOR ONE OF THE RECALLS SO I AM HAVING TO TAKE MY CAR BACK WHEN THE PART ARRIVES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE COUPLER AS WELL, IF I DO NOT PAY TO HAVE THIS FIXED AND IT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING IT COULD CAUSE ME TO LOSE STEERING WHICH OBVIOUSLY IS NOT A SITUATION I WANT TO PUT MY FAMILY OR MYSELF IN!! THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED DUE TO ALL THESE FAILURES!!
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior lighting, Aug 23, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPAIRS, TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS AND STEERING COUPLER/COLUMN REPLACEMENTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE LOUD NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE, WHEN THE BRAKING. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN STAY ON WHICH CAUSED PROBLEM DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Power train, Aug 22, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED UPON ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HARNESS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILU *JSRE PERSISTED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWITCH INHIBITOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,667. UPDATED 03/21/17*LJ *TR *JS
Engine, Aug 22, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. AFTER STALLING, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V568000 (ENGINE) AND 15V759000 (BRAKE SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE CONTACT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Engine, Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILED AND THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 19, 2016
I STARTED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE EVERY TIME I WENT OVER ANY TYPE OF BUMP IN JULY 2016. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THE SWAY BAR END LINKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. MY WARRANTY WOULDN'T COVER IT SO IT TOOK ME A MONTH TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY TO FIX IT. TWO DAYS AGO RIGHT BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT TO GET THE END LINKS REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE SWAY BAR ENDED UP BREAKING OFF WHILE DRIVING. I NOTICED IT HANGING OFF WHEN I PARKED. I HAD IT FIXED YESTERDAY FOR $285. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR THIS MORNING NOW MY EPS LIGHT IS ON. WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Engine, Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR OVER EIGHT MONTHS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Aug 18, 2016
EVERY TIME I GO OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD EVEN A BUMP SO SMALL MOST PEOPLE DONT EVEN FEEL, A RATTLE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. WHILE IN THE SHOP FOR MULTIPLE OTHER RECALLS I ASK THEM TO LOOK AT THIS AND HE TELLS ME THE STERRING COUPLER HAS BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE AND PROBABLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT I WOULD NEED TO PAY TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON MANY OTHER 2011 THROUGH 2014 SONATAS. IT IS GOING TO COST OVER $300 TO GET IT FIXED. GIVEN THE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS PART, IT APPEARS TO BE ONE OF THE RECALLS. I LOVE MY CAR BUT THIS IS STARTING TO BE A BIT MUCH SEEING HOW I ONLY HAVE 67,000 MILES ON THE CAR. READY TO SALE IT AND GET SOMETHING ELSE IF HYUNDAI CANT PROVIDE A SAFE AND DECENT CARE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY!
Steering, Aug 18, 2016
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ERRATICALLY, DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING WHEEL COUPLER *SMD
Steering, Aug 16, 2016
61,149 MILES AND ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL START SHAKING WHEN I HIT ABOUT 65MPH, DROP TO AROUND 60 AND IT WOULD STOP. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES, ALIGNMENT OR SOMETHING ELSE BUT THEN I STARTED NOTICING THAT EVEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR SEWER LIDS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A KNOCKING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THIS WAS A RECALL AND SHOULD BE COVERED, WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID ITS NOT COVERED BECAUSE GENERAL WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED, CALLED AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE STEERING COUPLING, IT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND IT WOULD BE $427.00! EBAY HAS THE PART FOR $5.45! AFTER RESEARCHING AND READING THESE COMPLAINTS I AM GLAD THAT I AM NOT ALONE, HOWEVER A LOT OF US ARE UNFAIRLY OUT A LOT OF MONEY IF WE HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THIS RATHER THAN RISK OUR LIVES! WITH THE EPS RECALL AND THE OTHER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY RECALL, WHY ISN'T THIS PART OF IT AND WHY ISNT IT COVERED? SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS AND OWNERS HAVING THIS ISSUE, AND NOT ALL OF THEM HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS HERE. IT ALSO SEEM THAT THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY, 60K MILES?? IRONIC? THIS IS MY 2ND SONATA AND I AND THE 2ND TIME THAT RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, SOMETHING ALL OF A SUDDEN GOES WRONG. I HAVE PERSUADED OTHERS TO PURCHASE SONATA AND ELANTRA AND PLANNED ON PURCHASING ANOTHER SONATA BUT THIS IS REALLY LEAVING A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. A WEEK AFTER MY LAST SONATA WARRANTY EXPIRED I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS THAT WERE OF COURSE NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ALTHOUGHT WHEN IT WAS COVERED THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG YET AFTER WARRANTY THEY FOUND THE ISSUE? I ENDED UP SPENDING OVER 2K OUT OF POCKET AND THEN DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE 2011 SONATA. I REALLY HOPE THIS PROBLEM IS INVESTIGATED, CORRECTED AND ADDED TO THE RECALLS!
Steering, Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING HAD NOT IMPROVED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,200.
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND STARTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Aug 16, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO FEEL VERY LOOSE AND MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THE IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE KNEW THAT IT WAS THE COUPLING. ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS ON THE LIST FOR THE STEERING RECALL, THEY COUPLING ISN'T A PART OF THE RECALL AND THEY WILL ONLY FIX IT FOR ALMOST $500.00.
Steering, Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Aug 15, 2016
I AM HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE SOME RECALLS AND I AM NOW CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL.WHERE THE HORN AND THE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING.
Steering, Aug 15, 2016
RUBBER STEERING COUPLING. POOR DESIGN USING A CHEAP PART WHICH WILL NOT HOLD UP. IT WILL BREAK AND IMPAIR STEERING ABILITY. PART COST $12. LABOR $380.
Steering, Aug 15, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING AND KNOCKING NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND REVERSING, I WAS TOLD BY THE HYUNDAI DEALER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT ITS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN CAN GET SEPARATED AND CAUSE A CRASH. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CAN DO THE REPAIR AT A COST TO ME. THE ISSUE AT HAND IS THAT IT IS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG HYUNDAI SONATAS AND THEREFORE I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR. IT SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL
Steering, Aug 15, 2016
STEERING COUPLING ON THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DETERIORATED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT DUE TO THIS BEING A SAFETY ISSUE FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES CREATING A UNSAFE CONDITION.
Engine, Aug 14, 2016
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, SO THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, MY SPEED LIMIT WAS AROUND 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR MADE A NOISE THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO CRASH INTO MY REAR END. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, I PANICKED TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR TO ATTEMPT TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY. THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AND I PULLED BACK ONTO THE ROAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN TOWARDS THE HIGHWAY, AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE PEOPLE IN THE CAR BEHIND ME GOT OUT OF THEIR VEHICLE TO CHECK ON ME. THE MAN STATED, "I CAN PUSH YOU OFF THE ROAD, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON WITH YOUR ENGINE OR PERHAPS SPARK PLUGS OR WIRES AND IT'S NOT STAYING CONNECTED OR FIRING OFF A CHARGE, I'M NOT SURE." I THANKED THE KIND STRANGER AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED HYNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE REP INFORMED ME ABOUT THE ENGINE RECALL NOTICE AND CONTACTED THE TOWING COMPANY TO LOCATE AND TOW MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING 1 HOUR AND A HALF, I CALLED THE 800 NUMBER THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME TO REFERENCE AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HAVING ME TOWED "FREE OF CHARGE." THE HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE REP DID NOT HAVE A RECORD THAT HYNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE PLACED A CALL TO THEM AT ALL AND FURTHER MORE THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER WAS NOW CLOSED. APPARENTLY, ON SUNDAY THEY CLOSE AT 3PM. MY CAR IS STILL SITTING WHERE IT STOPPED BECAUSE THE HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE NEEDS THE "APPROVAL" AND REFERENCE NUMBER TO TOW THE CAR ON HYUNDAI FOR FREE. HYUNDAI HAS BASICALLY PRODUCED A "LEMON" DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS HAD "SEVERAL" DANGEROUS RECALLS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2011. THEY SHOULD BE DEEMED UNSAFE AND TAKEN OFF THE ROADS COMPLETELY AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE GIVEN THEIR MONEY BACK.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Aug 12, 2016
MY CAR WOULD HAVE TROUBLE STARTING, I WOULD TURN ON THE CAR BUT THE ENGINE WOULDN'T START, THE LIGHTS AND RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND NOTHING. AFTER THE STARTER BEING INSTALLED ON 10/22/2014 THE CAR WAS FINE BUT THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS YEAR AND HAD THE STARTER REPLACED AGAIN. THEN IT HAPPENED LATER AGAIN AND FINALLY HAD THE NEUTRAL SAFETY START INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACED. MY AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING. I HAVE OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS CAR LIKE FOR EXAMPLE MY FRONT DRIVE AXELS BEING DEFORMED WHICH CAUSES A RATTLING NOSE WHEN I TURN WHILE DRIVING. I WOULD HEAR CLICKING NOSES ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND HAD THE STEERING COUPLING REPLACED. SO FAR AS OF 8/12/2016 I HAVE HAD 15 RECALLS AND I HAVE ONE TO DO NEXT WEEK. I'M DRIVING A DEATH TRAP.
Steering, Aug 11, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE'S SONATA, I FELT A DISTINCT "CLUNK" IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPED AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I AM CONFIDENT THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT DESERVES AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY RECALL RESPONSE. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS SPECIFIC STEERING COMPLAINT (COUPLER FAILURE) HAS BEEN REPORTED BY NUMEROUS SONATA OWNERS WITH NO REMEDY ISSUED BY NHTSA. WHY IS THAT? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE AND PARISH, BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN? PLEASE HELP...TOMBSTONE JUSTICE IS NOT THE ANSWER!!!
Steering, Aug 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.