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, Dec 4, 2015
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROBLEM(RECALL CAMPAIGN 097)
Suspension, Dec 4, 2015
NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT OF CAR DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS "RACK AND PINION HOUSING WORN OUT" SLIGHT VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN GOING OVER BUMPS.
Engine, Dec 4, 2015
FOR THE LAST 2.2 YEARS MY SONATA LIMITED HAS NOT KEPT A STABLE COOLANT LEVEL. WE FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN ON A TRIP IN ARIZONA WHEN WE CHECKED THE OIL JUST TO BE SAFE. I WAS ABOUT 1K FROM NEEDING AN OIL CHANGE. WE ADDED 50/50 COOLANT AND DROVE HOME AND IMMEDIATELY MADE AN APPT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM AND SENT ME AWAY. THIS ISSUE CONTINUED, COOLANT WOULD BE LOW OR GONE BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (3K MILES). I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK AT LEAST 4 TIMES AND ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE "FIXED" A COUPLE OF POTENTIAL ISSUES, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE LIVED IN EXTREMELY WARM CLIMATES ALL OF MY LIFE AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR WHERE THE COOLANT SEEMED TO VANISH FOR NO REASON AND NOT LEAVE A TRACE. I AM NOW AT 52,370 MILES AND AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY BE DAMAGE AND I WILL NOT HAVE A WARRANTY SOON. I AM CONSIDERING THE SONG-BEVERLY WARRANTY RIGHTS. PLEASE HELP!
Steering, Dec 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLINK NOISE AND THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLEX COUPLING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Engine, Dec 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Exterior lighting, Dec 4, 2015
I HAVE REPLACED ALL MY EXTERNAL LIGHTS BULBS TWO TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WITH THE LAST TIME ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I KEEP ON HAVING INTERMITTENT EXTERNAL LIGHTS GO OUT, THEN COME BACK ON. IN GENERAL, WHEN THEY TEMPORARILY GO OFF ITS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE END. THEY TEND TO PERMANENTLY BURN OUT. I ALWAYS HAVE REPLACED ALL LIGHT BULBS WHEN THE FIRST ONE GOES OUT, BECAUSE THE REST USUALLY START GOING OUT. I HAVE TWICE REPLACED ALL THE BULBS AT THE SAME TIME, BUT KEEPING HAVING ISSUES. ALSO, MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS HANGING OFF THE CAR BY THE WIRE HARNESS. SOMEHOW THE PLASTIC PART BROKE THAT KEEPS IT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 3, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 1/2 YEARS AND IT IS MY EVERYDAY VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE TO MY DESTINATION. AS I WAS TRAVELING, ACCELERATION FELT NORMAL. I WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND CONTINUING ON. UPON COMING TO THE NEXT INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT TURNED RED SO I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AS I DID, I LOOKED ACROSS THE DASHBOARD AND NOTICED SUDDENLY EVERY POSSIBLE INDICATION SIGNAL WAS LIT. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ATTEMPTED TO USE THE GAS PEDAL TO START DRIVING FORWARD ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD SUDDENLY GONE STIFF AND IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF. I WAS FORCED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, RETURN THE KEY TO ITS STARTING POSITION AND RESTART THE CAR ENTIRELY. I THEN CONTINUED ON MY WAY BUT VERY CAUTIOUSLY LEERY AFTER THIS EPISODE. I CONTINUED ON FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MILES AND AS I SAW TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME I BEGAN TO SLOWLY ENGAGE THE PARKING BREAK TO START DECELERATING SLOWLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF AGAIN, THIS TIME WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL TRAVELING! I DESPERATELY USED ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO PRESS ON THE AGAIN STIFF BREAK PEDAL WHILE FINALLY THINKING TO USE MY OTHER FOOT TO ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BREAK AS THE CAR WAS STILL IN MOTION AND CARS WERE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP JUST AHEAD OF ME! HYUNDAI HAS STATED RECENTLY THAT THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL INVOLVING SIMILAR MALFUNCTIONS BUT TELLS ME THAT IT IS NOT "FINALIZED" AND THE "VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DRIVABLE WHILE THEY WORK ON THIS" AND I WAS ADVISED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO EVEN HAVE THE INSPECTION DONE AT THIS TIME.
Engine, Dec 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Dec 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE). HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT UNTIL A REMEDY WAS DETERMINED THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Dec 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD DELAY IN MAKING THE TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
Steering, Engine, Dec 2, 2015
CALLED HYUNDAI TO FIND OUT STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. EMPLOYEE THEN TOLD ME HE WASN'T SURE WHY A RECALL HASN'T BEEN ISSUED. HE WAS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A STEERING COLUMN FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY VEHICLE. ENGINE HAS RECALL WAITING ON FINAL RESULTS. ENGINE STALLED AND IS LOUD.
Engine, Dec 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V56800 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Steering, Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V462000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Engine, Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Nov 30, 2015
HAVING SEVERE SHAKING FEEDBACK IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WHEN HITTING BUMPS. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING WHEEL HAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT A STOP AND AT WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS THE STEERING COUPLER WHICH WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND SAID THERE IS A SEVERE NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF THESE PARTS. MADE 2 APPOINTMENTS TO REPLACE, BOTH TIMES PART WAS SAID NOT BE IN STOCK EVEN THOUGH THEY CALLED ME AND SAID IT WAS IN FOR MY REPAIR. SEVERE FEEDBACK GETTING WORSE QUICKLY, ALSO WORRY ABOUT RELATED DAMAGE IT IS CAUSING WITH THE DEFECTIVE COUPLER BEING BAD. I WORK AS A AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR, AND HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND IN MECHANICAL ISSUES.
Steering, Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND MADE NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DECLINED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,642.
Engine, Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Engine, Nov 28, 2015
FIRST THIS IS APART OF THE CAMPAIGN 133 RECALL. A REMEDY IS NOT AVAILABLE YET I AM NOT WILLING TO PAY TO CORRECT A DESIGN FLAW. REGARDING THE RECOIL SPRING ISSUE. SECOND SEPARATE ISSUE ALL FOUR OXYGEN SENSORS WENT BAD AT THE SAME TIME HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE.
Engine, Nov 27, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. VIN TOOLS CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Engine, Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS MALFUNCTIONING AFTER BEING REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,042.
Engine, Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Nov 23, 2015
TWICE NOW I TRIED TO CRANK MY AUTO AND IT "TURNED OVER" BUT WOULD NOT CRANK. CAME BACK TO IT ABOUT AN HOUR LATER AND IT CRANKED.
Engine, Nov 23, 2015, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITH A CLICKING NOISE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, BLACK SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO LARGE FLAMES. THE ENGINE DETACHED TO THE GROUND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE SALVAGE FACILITY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V568000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,510.
Steering, Nov 22, 2015
BADLY CLICKING TURNING OR MOVING STEERING WHEEL TO SHIFT LANES. STEERING WHEEL MILDLY SHAKES WHILE DRIVIN. SOUNDS LIKE THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAKES.
Steering, Nov 21, 2015
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER ON PARKING OR WHILE DRIVING, IT MAKES A POPPING/CLICKING NOISE. DURING DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE AND DOESN'T PROVIDE A FULL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE CAR GOES OVER A HOLE ON THE ROAD OR A BUMP IT MAKES A WORST NOISE. IF FEELS LIKE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE. DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE PROBLEM IS NOT VERY NOTICEABLE UNTIL I NEED TO SWITCH LANES OR MAKE A SUDDEN MOVEMENT. THE CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE PULLS TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE A CORRECTION TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS CONDITION AND THAT I'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLEX COUPLING WHICH IS NOT CHEAP. I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT OTHER DRIVERS HAD TO REPAIR THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN/MECHANISM.