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, Jun 21, 2016
EVERYTIME I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AND/OR SLIGHTLY MOVE IT IN ANY WAY, IT MAKES A VERY UNNERVING AND SCARY POPPING SOUND. AS IF IT WILL JUST COME RIGHT OFF OF THE HINGES. IT MAKES THE SAME POPPING SOUND WHILE DRIVING ON THESE TERRIBLE CALIFORNIA UNEVEN HIGHWAYS AND LOCAL STREETS. APPARENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NUMBER 16V19000 BUT THERE IS NO REMEDY....HOW CAN THAT BE? DO WE WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE HAS A ACCIDENT, THEN NOTIFY ALL THE CUSTOMERS?
Steering, Jun 21, 2016
EVERY TIME I GO OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, A RATTLE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE IS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN I GO TO TURN THE WHEEL. I HAD A PROFESSIONAL LOOK AT THIS AND HE TELLS ME THE STERRING COUPLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. 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 DEFECTIVE. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON ANY STREET, A RATTLE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I GO OVER THE SMALLEST BUMP.
Electrical system, Jun 21, 2016
DID SOME RESEARCH AND FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN READING MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2.4L IS AFFECTED BY THE "STARTER LEVER" RECALL. I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE OTHER DAY AND IT WOULDN'T TURN ON AND JUST MADE A HISSING SOUND AS I TURNED THE KEY. WENT TO THE AUTO PARTS STORE TO HAVE MY STARTER TESTED AND IT FAILED ON THE DIAGNOSTIC RIGHT AWAY. I NEED MY STARTED FIXED AND REPLACED SO MY CAR DOESN'T DIE ON THE FREEWAY! HAD TO TURN MY KEY AND TRY START THE CAR AT LEAST 10 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD CRANK OVER.
Power train, Jun 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF REVERSE OR INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,605.
Air bags, Jun 21, 2016
MY AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. MANY PEOPLE ON LINE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS A RECALL. IT STAYS ON THE DASHBOARD. MANYCAR OWNERS OF SONATA ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 20, 2016
IN THE BEGINNING OF MAY, 2016 AT 105K, I STARTED THE CAR AND I MADE IT DOWN THE STREET AND THE CAR STALLED IN FRONT OF A STOP SIGN. THE ENGINE, OIL, BATTERY, AND ESC LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TRIED TO TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WOULDN'T START. I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS GOING TO COST $1000 TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SO I TOOK TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED IT WITH AN AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP FOR $375. GOT IT BACK AND IT RAN GREAT. 2 WEEKS LATER, ON MY WAY TO WORK I HAD A FULL TANK AND I DROVE ABOUT 10 MILES AND MY FULL TANK WENT TO A HALF TANK AND IT WAS SAYING I HAD 289 MILES LEFT THEN SAID I HAD 270 AND THEN WENT TO 290 MILES LEFT IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. I GOT OFF OF WORK AND THE CAR STARTED, BUT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT. I GOT IT TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THERE WAS SOMETHING LOOSE ON THE FUEL PUMP. A WEEK LATER, IT BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A CAR WASH. I HAD TO GET IT PULLED OUT AND TOWED AGAIN. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AGAIN. A WEEK AND HALF LATER, THE FUEL INDICATOR KEPT GOING UP AND DOWN AND THEN SAID I HAD NO MORE GAS WHEN I KNEW I HAD QUARTER OF A TANK SO I BROUGHT IT HOME AND FILLED IT UP AT A LOCAL GAS STATION. IT RAN WELL AFTER THE FILL UP. DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR A WEEK BECAUSE I WENT ON VACATION. THE DAY AFTER I CAME BACK I WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IT DROVE FINE, BUT AFTER IT SAT IN THE PARKING LOT FOR 15 MINUTES, IT WOULDN'T START. I LET IT SIT FOR 6 HOURS AND CAME BACK LATER THAT NIGHT TO TRY AGAIN. IT TOOK 4 TRIES FOR THE CAR TO START AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME, PARANOID THINKING THAT IT WAS GOING TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS.
Steering, Jun 20, 2016
I STARTED NOTICING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY VEHICLE. ANY TIME I WOULD TURN LEFT, RIGHT OR GO OVER A BUMP, A LARGE RATTLE WOULD COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP THAT INDICATED THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI SONATA'S AND THAT IT'S DUE TO A FAULTY STEERING COUPLER. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY REPLACE CLOSE TO 2 OR 3 A WEEK. I FIND THIS TO BE COMPLETELY DISTURBING CONSIDERING A DRIVE MY CHILDREN AROUND IN THIS VEHICLE YET HYUNDAI HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR A PROBLEM THEM OBVIOUSLY KNOW THEY HAVE.
Steering, Jun 20, 2016
CONSTANT CLICKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHETHER I AM DRIVING OR SITTING STILL. WHILE IN PARK, IF I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD CLICKING. ON THE INTERSTATE A VERY BAD VIBRATION AND CLICKING AT 60MPH. THIS ONLY STARTED HAPPENING AFTER HAVING SEVERAL RECALLS COMPLETED ON 02/05/16. CAMPAIGN 132 - COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, CAMPAIGN 122 AND 123.
Steering, Jun 19, 2016
WHENEVER YOU HIT A BUMP OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CLICK AND RATTLES.
Engine, Jun 18, 2016
FORK IN STATER MOTOR THAT MOVES THE PINION GEAR GEAR TO ENGAGE SNAPPED. HYUNDAI HAS A TSB AND THIS IS A COMMON REPORT ON THE INTERNET. BELIEVE USING PLASTIC FOR THIS PART WAS A POOR DECISION GUARANTEEING FAILURE.
Steering, Jun 18, 2016
ONE DAY DRIVING, THIS CLICKING NOISE, STARTED TO COME FROM STEERING COLUMN EVERY TIME I MADE A TURN AND ALSO WHEN I DROVE OVER A SLIGHT BUMP IN ROAD. THIS NOISE HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. NOW I CAN HEAR IT ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING. I TOOK CAR IN FOR OTHER RECALLS AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID THIS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. COST OF 375.00! I FEEL BECAUSE THIS HAS BEEN NOTED ON WEBSITES FROM MANY UPON MANY OF SONATA OWNERS THAT THIS PARTICULAR STEERING COUPLER IS FAULTY. HENCE, THE RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH THE AUTO MAKER AND NOT THE CAR OWNER TO ABSORB THE COST OF REPAIRS. TO MAKE RIGHT, THIS DANGEROUS WRONG. THANK YOU
Steering, Jun 17, 2016
THERE IS AN ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COUPLING ON MY 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 50000 MILES AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT COULD FALL OF AT ANY MOMENT IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN STOPPING AND ALSO WHEN GOING OVER 60 MILES AND HOUR. THE SMALLEST BUMPS IN THE ROAD CAUSE A VIOLENT SHAKING AS WELL. THIS PART THE COUPLING IS LITERALLY A PIECE OF RUBBER THE SIZE OF A QUARTER IT COST 15 DOLLARS AT THE PART STORE AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTS 200 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. I KNOW SEVERAL OTHER SONATA OWNERS THAT ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND EVERY WEBSITE I'VE FOUND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE MAN I SPOKE TO NEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG AND HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO FIX. HE ALSO SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2011 SONATA. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL!!!!!
Steering, Jun 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BACK IN MOTION, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Engine, Jun 16, 2016
CAR STILL IDLES BUT DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHILE IN MOTION WHILE DRIVING IN THE DARK (ONLY) MY TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON. DURING THIS TIME, WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE. IT WILL LOSE ALL MOMENTUM. THE CAR NEVER SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND REAPPLY IT, FOR THE CAR TO CORRECT ITSELF. VERY SCARY. I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY EVERYDAY TO AND FROM WORK. SOMETIMES IT DOES IT REPEATEDLY, GIVING MY CAR A "HOPPING" FEELING. IT DOES NOT DO IT EVERY MORNING BUT AT LEAST 3-5 TIMES A WEEK. SOME DAYS I AM WORRIED I WILL NOT MAKE IT TO WORK OR WORSE GET HIT FROM LOSING SPEED. MY CAR ALSO MAKES A CLANKING NOISE WHILE I AM REVERSING. I HAVE HAD IT SHUT OFF ON ME ONCE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. SAT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR WOULD START AGAIN. I RECEIVED LETTERS IN THE MAIL ABOUT A RECALL AND TOOK IT ON FEBRUARY 4, 2016 TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. WAS THERE FOR ALMOST 3 HOURS. THEY FIXED MY BRAKE STOPPING PAD AND SOME HANDLES ON THE DOORS BUT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE..... I AM NOT SURE IF THEY WERE HONEST OR NOT AFTER READING SOME OF THE COMMENTS ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM.
Air bags, Jun 15, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASH RANDOMLY CAME ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. THE CAR WAS NEVER HIT, NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR INVOLVED IN ANY INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE LIGHT HAS REMAINED ON FOR 2 MONTHS NOW AND WILL NOT TURN OFF, MEANING IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY.
Air bags, Jun 15, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL". THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER STARTING CAR. TOOK THE CAR TO JENKINS HYUNDAI OF LEESBURG FL. AFTER ABOUT 35-45 MINUTES LATER THE SERVICE MAN CAME BACK AND SAID THE PROBLEM IS A CLOCK SPRING THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY SAID IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD COST US $350 TO FIX IT. HE SAID THAT IF IT IS NOT FIXED THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY DURING A CRASH. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX A PART THAT IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAGS OVER THE YEARS. TAKATA AIRBAGS HAVE CAUSED MANY INJURIES AND DEATHS BECAUSE OF DEFECTS. WHY HYUNDAI EVEN USES TAKATA AIRBAGS IS BEYOND ME (UNLESS THEY MANUFACTURE THEM). I AM NOT IN A FINANCIAL POSITION TO FIX THE PROBLEM RIGHT NOW OR BUY ANOTHER CAR. IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND I AM IN A CRASH, I MIGHT NOT SURVIVE BECAUSE OF HYUNDAI'S REFUSAL TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING A PART THAT WAS MORE THAN LIKELY DEFECTIVE WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT. THERE IS NO WAY THAT I CAN BELIEVE IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE PART, THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. PLEASE EXPEDITE THIS COMPLAINT AS I AM NOW DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT I FEEL IS UNSAFE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 15, 2016
AFTER THE VEHICLE GETS HOT (IN SUMMER) OR IS DROVE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINS, THE ABS AND TRACTION SENSOR LIGHTS COME ON AND MAKE DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT. THE LOW TIRE LIGHT STAYS ON SINCE WE PURCHASED IT.
Exterior lighting, Jun 15, 2016
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A SHORT IN THEM AND WHEN BLENKER IS USED THE LIGHT GO COMPLETELY OUT. THE LEFT HEADLIGHT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND WILL STILL NOT WORK EITHER. CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AFTER DARK!
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN ENGINE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Steering, Jun 14, 2016
STEERING WHEEL FLAWS, WHEN TURNING TO LEFT YOU WILL HEAR A NOISE AND PULL. GOING OVER BUMPS OR ANY TYPE OF SURFACE THAT IS NOT FLAT ROAD HEAR A VERY NOTICEABLE CLANGING NOISE. STEERING WHEEL RATTLES AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH. LIKE OTHER NOTIFICATIONS HERE, THE DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BUT WANTS TO CHARGE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND IS WELL MAINTAINED.
Air bags, Jun 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SRS AND "PASSENGER OFF" LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Steering, Jun 13, 2016
CLICKING IN STEERING WHEEL. SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT 60 MPH. NOISE COMES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN U HIT A BUMP. DEALER KNEW EXACTLY THE PROBLEM AND THE COST BEFORE I COULD EVEN EXPLAIN. EVIDENTLY, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI THAT NEED TO BE FIXED FOR FREE AND NOT $350 LATER.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Jun 12, 2016
PURCHASED CAR ON 3/8/2016, THE CAR MADE NOISES WHILE TURNING. BOTH SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED, PARTS $749.70, LABOR $150.00. OUR DAUGHTER WAS GIVEN THE CAR ON 3/12/2016, ON 3/16/2016 WHILE DRIVING THE EPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, POWER STEERING WAS LOSS. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY, COST $1701.18. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS COME OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA PUSHED IT BACK IN. ON 6/11/2016, PASSENGER AIRBAG CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. (HUSBAND PUSHED IT BACK IN, HOWEVER, I DON'T FEEL OUR DAUGHTER AND HER PASSENGERS ARE SAFE). ON 6/11/2016, WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE THE CAR, PUT THE GEAR INTO D AND THE CAR MOVED BACKWARDS. TURN THE CAR OFF AND SHIFTED INTO D(IT WORKED). THIS ACCORDING TO OUR DAUGHTER, THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. INTERIOR LIGHTING HAS TO BE MANUALLY MANIPULATED TO TURN THEM OFF.
Engine, Jun 9, 2016
THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CAR/ENGINE. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AND STATES THAT THE RECALL IS CLOSED; HOWEVER, ON JUNE 2, 2016 TO PRESENT IS HAS BEEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. SPECIFICALLY, CYCLICAL ENGINE KNOCKING, TAPPING. CONFIRMED WITH INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.
Air bags, Jun 9, 2016
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS STAYS ON.