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, Aug 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
Engine, Aug 10, 2016
UPON PURCHASING THE CAR FROM CONICELLI HYUNDAI IN CONSHOHOCKEN, PA THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE BATTERY DIED. TWO DAYS LATER I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK AGAIN FOR A GRINDING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THEY TOLD ME IT HAD AN AXEL ISSUE AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE IT. THEY GAVE IT BCK TO ME ABOUT 3 DAYS LATER I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT AND RIGHT BACK ON FOR THE SAME SOUND. THEY TOOK IT AGAIN AND A FEW DAYS LATER CALLED ME AND ASSURED ME THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY COULD DO. A FEW MONTHS LATER MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN MENTION AND IT STALLED ON HER IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. FIREMEN PASSING BY STOPPED TRAFFIC AND HELPED TO GET THE CAR TO SAFETY UNTIL THE TOW CAME. FURIOUS AIGHT THIS I CALLED CONICELLI HYUNDAI WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND THAT THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IT WAS A STARTER ISSUE AND REPLACED THE STARTER FOR ME. ONCE THAT WAS DONE THE CAR STILL WOULD NOT START. AFTER A FEW DAYS MY MECHANIC CALLED ME BACK TO TELL ME THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND IT WOULD COST ME $3,500 TO GET IT FIXED. I RELAYED THIS BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ONCE AGAIN THEY BRUSHED ME OFF. SO I WENT TO NEWS STATIONS, FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SPOKE WITH SEVERAL OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGENCIES TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE. NOTHING BUT A MEDIATION BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS REACHED AND THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AGAIN SAID THEY WERE GOING TO DO NOTHING. MY WIFE'S SAFETY WAS AT STAKE IN A CAR THAT WAS LATER RECALLED FOR ENGINE PROBLEM THAT WAS SOLD TO ME BY THIS DEALERSHIP. AFTER FIGHTING WITH ALL THESE PEOPLE AND NO SOLUTION BEING REACHED I DECIDED TO LET THE LOAN COMPANY TAKE THE VEHICLE WHICH IN TERM ENDED UP AS A NEGATIVE ON MY CREDIT.
Steering, Aug 9, 2016
MY STEERING HAD A POPPING SOUND IN IT AND I JUST GOT IT IN MARCH AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST A ONE OF THE SOUNDS NOW IT HAS GOT WORSE AND EVERYTIME I GO AT HIGH SPEED OR HIT A BUMP IT RATTLES AND JERKS OFF THE ROAD.
Steering, Aug 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Steering, Aug 9, 2016
CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED RIGHT OR LEFT. THE NOISE ALSO HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A ROUGH SPOT OR BUMP. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING A LARGE NUMBER OF OWNERS. HYUNDAI HAS FAILED TO ISSUE ANY REMEDY FOR THE COMPLAINTS.
Steering, Aug 9, 2016
HOW MANY MORE COMPLAINTS WILL IT TAKE FOR HYUNDAI TO RECALL THE STEERING COUPLER ISSUE. THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WITH EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TO THE POINT THAT I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ISSUE STARTED AT ABOUT 60, 000 MILES, OUT OF WARRANTY OF COURSE. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE CULPRIT IS A 4 DOLLAR RUBBER PART, SEE ATTACHED PIC, THAT WILL COST HUNDREDS TO REPAIR. ALONG WITH THE OTHER RECALLS RELATED TO STEERING, I'M HOPING NO ONE GETS KILLED BEFORE THIS GETS RECALLED.
Electrical system, Aug 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE PUSH TO START FAILED TO OPERATE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,469.
Steering, Aug 8, 2016
WHILE SITTING STILL, WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY TURNED TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING/POPPING NOISE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN TURNING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DRIVING AND HITTING A SLIGHT BUMP, THE CLICKING/POPPING IS SO BAD THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO BREAK INTO PIECES. THERE IS ALSO SOME "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Air bags, Aug 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 8, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 09/27/16*LJ *TR
Steering, Aug 7, 2016
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE STEERING BEGAN GETTING LOOSE, FREQUENT SHIMMY. WHEN BACKING UP AT A GAS STATION THE STEERING WAS MAKING CLUNKING SOUNDS AND HAD MORE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WENT TO A DEALERSHIP NEXT MORNING, THE POWER STEERING COUPLER WAS REPLACED.
Steering, Aug 6, 2016
HAVING A POPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.WHEN TURN TO LEFT OR RIGHT.
Engine, Aug 6, 2016
I HAVE A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE.
Engine, Aug 5, 2016
RECALL 15-01-048 , RECALL CAMPAIGN 132, STATES ON PAGE ONE 'DEALERS MUST PERFORM THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. ' THEY KEY WORD IS 'WHENEVER'. THE DEALER DID THE CHECK ONCE ONLY. WHENEVER MEANS EVERY TIME THAT THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED. AND THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SAME DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHECKS FOR THE RECALL. NOVCHECKSVMEAN THAT THERE IS NOT THE SLIGHTEST OF PREEMPTIVE ACTIONS THAT COULD PROTECT ME FROM SERIOUS INJURY. MY CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD. TO BE EFFECTIVE 'WHENEVER' MUST BE IMPLEMENTED.
Air bags, Aug 5, 2016
MY SRS AIRBAG NOTIFICATION CAME ON OUT OF THE BLUE. IT HAS NOT GONE OFF AS OF YET.
Engine, Aug 4, 2016
THE STARTER MOTOR CONTAINS A PLASTIC LEVER THAT ENGAGES THE STARTER MOTOR WITH THE ENGINE. THIS PLASTIC PART FAILED AT 53,429 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP NEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT PART HAD FAILED BASED UPON MY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM (CAN HEAR STARTER MOTOR RUNNING BUT IT WAS NOT ENGAGING WITH THE ENGINE). THEY KNEW THE COST OF THE REPAIR OFF THE TOP OF THEIR HEADS AND THE PARTS DEPARTMENT HAD A SUPPLY OF THE PART IN A DRAWER AT THE REGISTER. NOT SURE HOW OFTEN THIS OCCURS BUT IT MUST BE QUITE FREQUENT BASED UPON THE DEALERS FAMILAIRITY WITH THE PROBLEM
Air bags, Aug 4, 2016
TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER SAYS IT'S A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND WILL COST $340 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THIS CAN BE DEADLY IF IN A CRASH AND AIR BAGS DON'T DEPLOY!
Steering, Aug 4, 2016
THE STEERING ON MY 2011 SONATA MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY. WHEN DRIVING IT SOUNDS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO SEPARATE FROM THE REST OF THE CAR WHEN I DRIVE OVER ANY POTHOLES, BUMPS, OR SEAMS IN THE THE ROAD. I AM FEARFUL THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SEPARATE FROM THE CAR AT SPEED. THIS OCCURS CONSISTENTLY WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR.
Steering, Aug 4, 2016
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL 5 PERCENT IN EITHER DIRECTION L OR R, THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND. THE BEARING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED THE CAR IN QUESTION ONLY HAS 43,000 MILES AND IS 4 MONTHS PAST ITS WARRANTY, COST ID $350.00
Steering, Aug 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COLUMN COUPLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
Steering, Aug 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND VEERING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLICKING NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Air bags, Engine, Aug 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING WAS NOT FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Steering, Aug 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA . THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V190000 (STEERING) AND WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING TURNS OR WHILE DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,100. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ UPDATED 09/29/16.*JB
Steering, Aug 3, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I PURCHASED A HYUNDAI SONTATA IN AUG OF 2015 AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED IN JAN OF 2016 AND AFTER I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED CLICKING. THE STEERING CLICKING IS AT ITS WORST WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVING OVER 60MPH. THE STEERING COUPLER IS DAMAGED AND THE DEALERSHIP IS STATING THAT 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 AMONGST HYUNDAI SONATAS AND THEREFORE I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR. THIS WILL BE THE LAST HYUNDAI THAT I PURCHASE. THE MECHANIC EVEN TOLD ME WELL IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT REPAIRED YOUR STEERING WHEEL COULD POTENTIAL COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Steering, Aug 2, 2016
WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE PARKING OR DRIVING, THERE IS A CLUNKY FEELING AND NOISE. I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR A SHIFT GEAR RECALL, AND WHEN THE SERVICE TECH PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE AREA, HE GOT OUT AND (WITHOUT ME MENTIONING THE ISSUE) SAID, THAT CLUNKING IS YOUR "COUPLER", BUT IT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, THE COST TO FIX THAT IS $350. BECAUSE HE KNEW OFF-HAND WHAT IT WAS, THAT LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE WERE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I WANTED TO DO SOME RESEARCH SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT A COUPLER WAS, AND IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE A FEW FORUMS WITH HYUNDAI OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS TO ME IF THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING TO DISASSEMBLE, THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2011/HYUNDAI/SONATA/STEERING/PROBLEM.ASPX HTTP://WWW.SONATAFORUMS.COM/FORUM/HYUNDAI-SONATA-DIY-SECTION/18449-STEERING-COLUMN-RUBBER-COUPLER-REPLACEMENT.HTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HYUNDAI/SONATA/2011/STEERING/STEERING.SHTML HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL BE LOOKED INTO SOON, AND A RECALL ISSUED. THIS 2011 HYUNDAI IS A PIECE OF JUNK--I ALONE HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR 5 RECALLS. I CALLED HYUNDAI TO LET THEM KNOW, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOTE MY CURRENT ISSUE(CASE NUMBER #9468705).