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, Mar 30, 2016
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT. INITIALLY WHEN I WOULD START MY CAR UP THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON BUT THEN IT WOULD GO OFF AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. NOW IT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. IT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE AND SEEING A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT. IS SOMETHING GOING TO BE DONE CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM?
Engine, Mar 29, 2016
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE 405 FREEWAY THE CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OFF THE FREEWAY BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, HE SAID IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE. I LOOKED UP THE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR AND SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM OTHERS HAVE HAD. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO FIX OR GET ANOTHER CAR?
Steering, Mar 29, 2016
THE STEERING WAS HAVING MORE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAN NORMAL BOTH WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THERE WAS ALSO A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD. WE BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COUPLER. THE ORIGINAL PART WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND BROKE APART (PICTURE ATTACHED). THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NEW PART IS MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN THE ORIGINAL.
Suspension, Mar 28, 2016
HYUNDAI RECALL 133: ON FRIDAY, MARCH 25, I WAS DRIVING AND IN MOTION WHEN I HEARD A METALIC, CLANKY SOUND WHEN I DROVE OVER A FEW BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I FINISHED MY TRIP AND AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE WAY BACK TO MY HOME, I HEARD IT AGAIN AND HEARD METAL DROP ON THE ROAD UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I LOOKED OUT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW A METAL PIECE BOUNCING AND THEN COME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER AND PICKED UP THE PART. I HAD MY HUSBAND INSPECT IT AND HE SAID IT MAY BE FROM THE FRONT COIL SPRING. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO OUR LOCAL MECHANIC AND HAD THEM INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE FRONT SPRING COIL THAT HAD ERODED AND FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE SPRING WAS UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, WHEN I INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL, HYUNDAI MOTORS OF AMERICA INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL NOTICE 133. I HAVE AN OPEN CASE WITH HYUNDAI MOTORS OF AMERICA (CASE # 8968274).
Suspension, Mar 25, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I HEARD A METALLIC NOISE WHEN I HIT SMALL BUMPS/CRACKS IN THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD I HEARD A BANG/POP AND A CLUNK. I THEN SAW A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE CAR. I TURNED AROUND AND FOUND THE PIECE IN QUESTION. IT IS A PART OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT HYUNDAI HAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR DID NOT FALL UNDER THIS PARTICULAR RECALL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 4/28/10 AND THE CARS BEING RECALLED WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 12/11/09 AND 02/28/10. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $529.00. I WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF MY MANUFACTURE DATE, THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED. I ASKED HIM IF THE SPRINGS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL WERE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONES IN MY CAR? HE SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW. IF THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE SPRINGS BREAKING AT WHAT POINT DID HYUNDAI SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT SPRING? MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED WITHIN 2 MONTH OF THE EFFECTED VEHICLES, MY ASSUMPTION IS THE SPRING IN MY CAR IS THE SAME SPRING THAT IS IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES. HYUNDAI DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE SPRING UNTIL 10/2014..... HOW MANY VEHICLES HAVE THE EXACT SAME SPRING INSTALLED AS THE "OFFICIAL" RECALLED VEHICLES? THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HYUNDAI HAS A CURRENT RECALL FOR IT, MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER THE SAME RECALL, I'M SURE IT HAS THE SAME BROKEN SPRING AS THE OTHERS.
Steering, Mar 24, 2016
I HAVE EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY OR SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT UPPER AND/OR LOWER UNIVERSAL JOINT CROSS SHAFT/YOKE; MISSING, LOOSE OR DAMAGED UNIVERSAL JOINT PINCH BOLTS; IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS WITH MISALIGNED SPLINES OR INSUFFICIENT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT PREVENTING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT PINCH BOLT FROM BEING SECURED IN THE RETAINING GROOVE WHEN FASTENED. THIS WAS RECALL 097. A INVESTIGATION WAS ALSO CONDUCTED INVESTIGATION #PE10035. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AND WHEN MECHANIC CALLED ABOUT RECALL, THEY STATED MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS BASED ON VIN NUMBER. IF THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2011 SONATA'S THEN IT SHOULD NOT MATTER. ACCORDING TO THE INVESTIGATION 119,383 SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SERVICED UNDER THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN AND 58 SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE RECEIVED REPLACEMENT PARTS AS A RESULT. THIS CAMPAIGN RECALL SHOULD BE REOPENED AND THOSE AFFECTED SHOULD RECEIVED THE SAME BECAUSE I PURCHASED MINE AS A USED VEHICLE IN 2012. WHO IS TO SAY THAT PREVIOUS OWNER KNEW OF THE ISSUE CONCERNING THIS VEHICLE AND DECIDED TO TRADE IT IN.
Steering, Mar 23, 2016
I TOOK MY 2011 SONATA FOR AN OIL CHANGE LAST WEEK AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COUPLING WAS LOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST ME AROUND $350. AFTER DOING SOME RESERCH I FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF 2011 SONATA OWNERS WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME OF THE SONATAS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. WHY NOT MINE? THEY'RE OBVIOUSLY AWARE OF THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Engine, Mar 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, A WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED "CRITICAL ERROR" AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). ONE WEEK LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STARTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR SEVEN CONSECUTIVE MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Steering, Mar 21, 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!!
Air bags, Mar 21, 2016
AIRBIG LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT, LARGE OR SMALL, NOR ANY OTHER CONDITIONS (IE ELECTRICAL) TO CAUSE IT TO REMAIN ON
Electrical system, Mar 21, 2016
HAND BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T STAY ON. IF THE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED THE DASHBOARD DOESN'T INDICATE THAT IT'S ON. THE CAR STILL DRIVES AND DRIVER UNAWARE THAT THE HAND BRAKE IS ON APPLIES BRAKE CAUSING SEVERE SHARING AND LOOSING CONTROL OF CAR. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON STREET FOR 8 MILES WITH HAND BRAKE ON.
Air bags, Mar 21, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I AM WORRIED THAT IF I'M IN A CAR ACCIDENT MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP.
Suspension, Mar 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V629000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Steering, Mar 19, 2016
PLAY IN THE STEERING AND RATTLE IN COLUMN WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. SITTING STILL THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE COLUMN MAKES RATTLE NOISE.
Steering, Mar 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V426000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS ONGOING AND ANY FAILURE WOULD BE REPAIRED FOR FREE. THE DEALER DECLINED TO DO THE REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGING FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,088.
Steering, Mar 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V759000 (STEERING) AND 15V568000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 15V568000 (ENGINE), AND 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER AN HOUR OF ATTEMPTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Air bags, Mar 17, 2016
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 37,000 MILEAGE WHILE THE CAR WAS ON BUT NOT MOVING. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER TO CHECK THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND WAS TOLD THAT AIRBAG CONTROLLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THIS IS MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT POSES A THREAT OF THE CONSUMER'S SAFETY AS IT CAN BE DEADLY THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED! THIS CAN BE FATAL. ADDITIONALLY, IT SEEMS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS OF 2011 SONATAS OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER! PLEASE HELP THE CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Steering, Mar 17, 2016
THIS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES PRIOR TO ME REPORTING THIS AND I'M SURE I'VE REPORTED THIS IN THE PAST. THE CAR MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN I TURNTHE WHEEL. IT COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND HAPPENS ON OCCASION. IT'S HARD TO RECREATE WHERE THE NOISE IS COMING FROM. WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY ARE UNABLE TO RECREATE THE NOISE. I'VE BEEN READING OTHER COMPLAINTS AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH 2011 SONATAS WITH THE VIN STARTING 5NPEC4... ODD. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS.
Air bags, Mar 17, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT AND WHEN THE VEHICULE IS NOT IN MOTION. THIS MEANS THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES AND/OR DEATH! IT SEEMS THIS IS A PERSISTENT ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI SONATAS SINCE 2006.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 17, 2016
A CLUNKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING. REPLACED OEM STRUTS, 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, FRONT ROTORS TURNED & RESURFACED, TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. STILL CLUNKING IN STEERING.
Air bags, Seats, Mar 16, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 66700 MILES. TOOK TO LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE AND TO CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT AND WAS TOLD PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM AND TRACK NEEDED REPLACED. WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY 850 DOLLARS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I HAVE KIDS AND CAN'T EVEN TRUST DRIVING THIS CAR DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS LIKELY NOT DEPLOYING!!!!! THIS NEEDS RECALLED!!!! I NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRUST MY CARS SAFETY. ESPECIALLY WITH MY 3 KIDS. RECALL THIS ASAP PLEASE....... I HAVE READ THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MOST 2011 HYUNDAI SONATAS FROM PEOPLE'S COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT AND A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE!!!!!
Air bags, Seats, Mar 16, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 66800 MILES. TOOK CAR TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP BEING TOLD DRIVER SEAT NEEDS REPLACED BECAUSE SENSOR WENT BAD!!!! SAYS IT WILL BE LIKE 800 DOLLARS TO GET A NEW SEAT. SO AIRBAGS WON'T WORK UNLESS I BUY A NEW SEAT. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL DONE ON THESE 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED WITH THIS PROBLEM!!!! I HAVE READ THAT LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THESE CARS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!
Steering, Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Engine, Mar 16, 2016
ENGINE SEIZED AND I HAD IT REPLACED AT A COST OF$3,620.04. AS PER THE AGREEMENT THEY MADE REGARDING THE ENGINE FAILING DUE TO METAL OBJECTS BEING IN THE ENGINE THAT WAS THEIR FAULT, THEY WOULD REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THIS COST. I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS AND WHEN I CALLED, THEY STALLED BY REQUESTING ME TO PROVE I OWNED THE VEHICLE BY SUBMITTING MY REGISTRATION OR INSURANCE FOR THE VEHICLE. I TRADED IN THE VEHICLE LAST FALL AND DO NOT HAVE THE ITEMS ANYMORE . MY NAME IS ON THE BILL I PAID FOR THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WAY THEY CAN TRY TO NOT PAY EVEN THEY AGREED TO PAY.THE ENGINE FAILED AT THE SAVANNAH AIRPORT. *TR