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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Apr 13, 2016
TO START WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. ADDITIONALLY NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WILL WORK AT ALL. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND THESE SEEM TO BE A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH THE 2011 MODEL.
Steering, Apr 12, 2016
THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY SONATA'S STEERING. I HAVE READ A TON OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME PART FAILURE, BUT AM UNABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE RUBBER COUPLER THAT CONNECTS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING TO THE ACTUAL STEERING COLUMN. I STARTED HEARING A CLICKING NOISE IN MY STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION FROM CENTER. IT DID NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF THE CAR WAS MOVING OR AT STOP. THE NOISE CONTINUED GETTING WORSE OVER A 3 MONTH TIME FRAME AND IS NOW MORE OF A THUD NOISE. THE NOISE ITSELF IS NOT THE SAFETY PROBLEM, ONLY A SIDE EFFECT. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT THE SAME PART THAT IS FAILING CAUSING THE NOISE HAS NOW STARTED TO CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE BACK AND FORTH ANYTIME THE CAR GOES FASTER THAN 55-60MPH. HOW CAN SOMEONE MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING SO BADLY, AND HOW EXACTLY IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? IT IS SCARY TO DRIVE TO SAY THE LEAST, BUT I HAVE TO DRIVE 80 MILES ROUND TRIP DAILY FOR WORK. MY ARMS ARE ALMOST NUMB BY THE TIME I MAKE IT TO WORK OR BACK HOME FROM BEING SHAKING ALMOST THE ENTIRE WAY. IT IS NOT LIKE I CAN DRIVE THE CAR SLOW ENOUGH ON THE FREEWAYS HERE IN THE DFW AREA, THAT WOULD BE A HOLE OTHER SAFETY TOPIC. I GUESS I'M GOING TO HAVE TO FORK OUT THE $3-400 TO FIX IT. WHY CAN'T NHTSA JUST ADD THIS PART TO THE EPS RECALL #143 THAT COVERS THE EPS CONTROL UNIT? IF THE DEALER HAS TO TAKE IT A PART TO REPLACE THE EPS CONTROL UNIT, WHY WOULD THEY NOT INSTALL A NEW COUPLER? ITS, FUNNY THOUGH, YOU KNOW HYUNDAI IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE, THEY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE COUPLER FROM A RUBBER ONE TO A METAL ONE ON THE NEWER MODELS, BUT HAVE YET TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEIR POOR DESIGN OR EARLIER MODEL YEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS ON THIS CAR THAT WERE NOT AS SEVERE AS THIS ISSUE IS, SO I'M HOPPING NHTSA ISSUE THE RECALL.
Steering, Apr 12, 2016
STEERING IS VERY LOOSE, SHAKES, AND VIBRATES VERY BAD DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY AND SIDE STREET SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL AT ANY MOMENT!! I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE FLEX COUPLER! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ISSUED! I'VE SEEN THIS ISSUE A LOT ON THE HYUNDAI FORUMS!!
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Apr 11, 2016
WHEN I PLACE MY CAR IN PARK THE CAR IS,TELLING ME TO SHIFT TO PARK BUT I'M ALREADY IN PARK. MY CAR WILL TURN OFF BUT MY NAVIGATION SCREEN STAYS ON. ALSO THE ENGINE PUSH TO START/STOP LIGHT WON'T TURN OFF. IN ADDITION I AM UNABLE TO USE MY FAVORITE TO LOCK THE DOORS BECAUSE IT THINKS MY KEYS ARE STILL IN THE VEHICLE SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK IT. THE CAR SEEMS TO STALL OCCASIONALLY AND I HAVE TO GAS IT TO PICK UP SPEEDS AND I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO MONTHS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 11, 2016
AFTER LOSING POWER AND GETTING HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE, I TOOK CAR INTO DEALER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WASTE GATE FOR THE TURBO AND THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED WITH MY WRAP AROUND COVERAGE THAT I PAID EXTRA FOR. WITH THIS COMES THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRS AS THE CAR WILL HEAT UP BECAUSE THE AIR CAN NOT ESCAPE. HYUNDAI SHOULD COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY AND AFTER READING ALL THE OTHER STORIES THE SAME AS MINE, A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HYUNDAI!!!
Exterior lighting, Apr 11, 2016
WITH HEADLIGHTS ENGAGED AT NIGHT (WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AUTO OR MANUAL) THE DASH LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND HEADLIGHTS WILL MOMENTARILY GO OUT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ENGAGED. THE LIGHTS WILL ALSO FLICKER OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT HAVING TURN SIGNAL ENGAGED. THE PARKING LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND STAY ON AFTER IGNITION IS TURNED OFF WITH HEADLAMP SWITCH IN AUTOMATIC MODE WHILE CAR IS PARKED.
Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 10, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS CRUNK AND WILL NOT GO OFF. HAS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS. NO CAR ACCIDENTS EITHER.
Engine, Apr 10, 2016
ON THIRD ENGINE THAT IS FINALLY RECALLED WITH CAMPAIGN 132 BUT HOW DO I KNOW IF THE CURRENT ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE OR NOT? TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT 'PASSED' THE ONE TIME RECALL CHECK. THIS IS A JOKE. FIRST ENGINE FAILED AT 96K AND SECOND AT 10 MILES AND NOW WHO KNOWS WHEN THIRD WILL FAIL OR NOT? CAN'T GET HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE NOR DEALERSHIP TO TAKE THE TIME TO TELL ME WHEN THE CURRENT ENGINE WAS MADE. HAVE 119K ON CAR NOW. I AM FRUSTRATED AND CAN'T GET ANSWERS... CAN YOU HELP ME?
Steering, Apr 10, 2016
MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WASN'T AS LOUD WHEN IT BEGAN, THEN THE MORE I DROVE MY CAR THE LOUDER IT BECAME. I DO NOT KNOW WHY MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE THESE TYPES OF NOISE, I JUST STARTED MY CAR AND I STARTED TO DRIVE AND THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS MAKING NOISES. I TOOK IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY CAR. THE COST TO REPAIR IT WAS WAY OVER MY BUDGET. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE CAR AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS FROM CAR OWNERS THAT WERE GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. IF THIS PROBLEM CAN BE LIFE THREATENING THEN WHY IS IT NOT MENTIONED AS A RECALL. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM AND THERE ARE LOTS OF PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION. NOW I CAN'T DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE IF I DRIVE 60MPH OR ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND I HAVE TO DECREASE MY SPEED JUST TO CONTROL THE SHAKE. NOW THE NOISE IS LOUDER THEN EVER. MY CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR ANYTIME I WANT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO RISK ANYTHING DRIVING THE CAR.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2016
CRUISE CONTROL WONT ENGAGE. BUTTONS FOR CRUSE CONTROL INTERMENTLY WORK. WHEN AND IF CRUISE CONTROL DOES ENGAGE BUTTONS CANCEL,SET, +/- SPEED MAY OR MAY NOT OPERATE. SETTING CRUISE CONTROL AND INCREASING OR DECREASING ACCELERATOR SPEED MAY OR MAY NOT ENGAGE. MAY HAVE NO CONTROL IF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION HAPENS. NO CONTROL OF SPEED AND SETTINGS. NUMEROUS SONATA OWNWERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. GOOGLE PROBLEM AND ITS WELL KNOW. WHAT IS HYUNDAI DOING TO PREVENT OR FIX THE PROBLEM IF AND WHEN UNINTENDED ACCLERATION OCCURS. OR IS HYUNDAI GOING TO WAIT UNTILL SOMEONE MENTIONS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT LIKE IN THE REPLACEMENT OF SONATA ENGINES.....
Steering, Apr 7, 2016
STEERING WHEEL HAS BEGUN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AND MAKES A KNOCKING/POPPING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, YOU CAN TURN THE WHEEL AND HEAR AND FEEL THE POPPING. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL BUT I AM GUESSING MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. MAYBE THE RECALL NEEDS TO EXTEND FURTHER THAN INITIALLY THOUGHT.
Exterior lighting, Apr 7, 2016
BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON THE CAR ON BOTH SIDES ARE DETERIORATED/MELTED. AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. THEY GO ON AND OFF. THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE "WORN " ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP AND NEED REPLACED AT A WOPPING 600 DOLLARS. THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND THEIR DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP IS THE RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THIS UNDER WARRENTY. THEY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 85,000 ISH MILES ON IT AND THERE IS ON WAY THIS ASSEMBLY SHOULD HAVE PROBLEMS.DUE TO THEM JUST PUTTING A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER AND HAVING IT FIXED TODAY I AM SURE THIS IS ALL LINKED TOGETHER SOMEHOW. IF I HIT A BUMP THE BREAKLIGHTS STOP WORKING THEN I WIGGLE THE BULB AND IT STARTS WORKING AGAIN. THEIR ARE SEVERAL OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS THE INTERNET. THIS SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE RECALL LIST TOO. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND THE POOR QUALITY OF CHEAP PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Air bags, Engine, Apr 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000.
Steering, Air bags, Apr 6, 2016
STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT, AND SHAKES AND RATTLES VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP (WHETHER IT BE A SMALL BUMP ON THE ROAD OR SPEED BUMP). ALSO SHAKES AND RATTLES WHEN I BRAKE. AFTER ONE SHAKE AND RATTLE INCIDENT, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. NONE OF MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (VOLUME, BLUETOOTH, PHONE, CRUISE CONTROL, ETC.) WORK. MY HORN NO LONGER WORKS ALSO. TOOK MY CAR TO HYUNDAI DEALER AND HAD TO PAY $118 JUST TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED! REALLY?!? I HAD TO PAY IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THE SHAKING/RATTLING PROBLEM WAS THE FLEX COUPLER ASSY, WHICH THEY QUOTED ME WAS $475 TO FIX! THEN THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ME ANOTHER $225 TO FIX MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROL ISSUE! COME TO FIND OUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT I'M HAVING. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE I WENT OVER MY WARRANTY MILEAGE LIMIT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES, I FEEL LIKE IT'S GONNA FALL OFF. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING A CAR THAT VIOLENTLY SHAKES. CONSIDERING SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HYUNDAI ISN'T TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM WITH SO MAY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES! I'M NOT PAYING ANOTHER $700 TO FIX MY CAR WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS HYUNDAI USED CHEAP ($2.00) PART THAT ARE BREAKING DOWN ON THEIR CONSUMERS. I ALREADY PAID $118 JUST TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS! HYUNDAI NEEDS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE IT GETS WORSE AND/OR FATAL! THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED!
Steering, Apr 6, 2016
STEERING WHEEL CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNED. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT WOULD BECOME DANGEROUS TO STEER AS THE PART ( A RUBBER PART THE SIZE OF A 50 CENT COIN ) DETERIORATED. THE PART REPLACED WAS 1-56315-2K000-FFF- FLEXIBLE COUPLING. IT COST AROUND $300.00 TO REPLACE A $2.52 PART, THAT IS CONSIDERED AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL YET, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MANY OF THESE PARTS.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 5, 2016
ECM COMPUTER FAILED. NOTHING WILL WORK. NOT ONLY UNDRIVABLE, IT IS UNSTARTABLE! HAD TO BE TOWED FROM OUR DRIVEWAY. (MANY SYSTEMS ON THIS CAR HAVE FAILED PREVIOUSLY!!) CANNOT GET LOCAL DEALER TO REPAIR IT. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. HYUNDAIS ARE A JOKE!!
Engine, Apr 2, 2016
BRIEFLY, 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA TO DEALER FOR ENGINE RECALL 132 CAMPAIGN ON 3/24/16. NOTIFIED DEALER THAT CAR HAD STALLED ON HIGHWAY 2 DAYS PRIOR. ACCORDING TO DEALER, CAR "PASSED" RECALL. ON 3/26/16, ENGINE SEIZED ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. THANKFULLY, NO INJURIES. CAR TOWED TO DEALER ON 3/29/16. HYUNDAI APPROVES NEW ENGINE ON 3/30/16. TO BE CONTINUED...
Steering, Apr 1, 2016
WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP OR ROUGH ROAD OR MY SPEED GETS OVER 60 MPH MY STEERING WHEEL RATTLES, SHAKES AND MAKES POPPING NOISE. I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2010 BUT I NEVER RECEIVED IT I GUESS MY CAR WAS AFTER THE MADE DATES OF PREVIOUS CARS WITH THE PROBLEM BUT IT SOUNDLIKE THE SAME PROBLEM. I'VE BEEN ON SOME OTHER SITES BY GOOGLING AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE APPARENTLY.
Service brakes, Engine, Apr 1, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED. THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SALVAGE YARD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Steering, Mar 31, 2016
I TOOK CAR FOR SERVICING, WAS TOLD THE MDPS COUPLING IN THE STEERING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL. THE STEERING IS "LOOSE" AND NOT PRECISE. I WORRY THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE PART SHOWN TO ME FROM ANOTHER CAR WAS PLASTIC AND HAD BEEN WORN DOWN. HYUNDAI SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THIS IS A PRETTY SERIOUS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE EXAMINED.
Engine, Mar 31, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Engine, Mar 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Steering, Mar 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 30, 2016
WHEN I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WITH TWO BARS LEFT ON THE GAS GAUGE (DASHBOARD SAID DISTANCE TO EMPTY: 80 MILES) , THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR, I NOTICED THAT IT WAS OUT OF GAS. I PUT A GALLON OF TANK AND IT WORKED. HOPING THAT IT WAS JUST ONE TIME PROBLEM, I WAS DRIVING IT CAREFULLY FILLING GAS WHEN IT HAD THREE BARS LEFT ON THE GAUGE. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THERE WERE 4 BARS (130MILES TO EMPTY ON THE DASH). TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME BE REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FOR $1,000 WHICH I DECLINED AT THE MOMENT. I HAD 63,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY SONATA 2011 ARE HAVING THE SIMILAR PROBLEM.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 30, 2016, fire
I WAS TRAVELING TO RETURN MY VEHICLE TO SOUTHERN STATES HYUNDAI ON STATE HIGHWAY 70 IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA WHEN SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY VEHICLE EXPLODED. AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 M.P.H. NOT ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND UNABLE TO BREATH BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE, I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND JUMPED FROM THE CAR.