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The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the engine. The dealer (gurley leep hyundai, 5302 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 258-7700) was notified of the failure and diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact experienced the failure related to the unknown manufacturer's engine recall, but the dealer refused to provide a solution because the vehicle was excluded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag could inadvertently deploy or not deploy in the event of a crash. The contact stated that a diagnostic testing appointment was scheduled with carlsbad county hyundai (5285 car county dr., carlsbad, ca 92008). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,900.
My engine light has been on for 6 months and i had the timer sensor replaced twice. And it is still on. My car steering wheel vibrates at times. The steering wheel makes a cracking noise while parking or pulling out. Also my airbag light has been on continuous for 6 months over the steering wheel. Keep taking it to the shop and told to check recalls but my car is never listed.
I started my car one day and notice that the airbag light was on and wouldn't go off. I wasn't involved in a wreck or hit no bump, just started it and it was on.
There is a recall from feb. 2018-hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.there is still no remedy for this issue-8 months later! my airbag light has come on- in addition to this being a safety issue - whether my airbags will deploy in an accident- my vehicle will not pass the mandatory annual state rmv inspection required. How am i to pass inspection so that i can continue to drive this car?
The air bag light came on
Air bag light stays on constantly was diagnosed as a clock spring.was also told until fixed the air bags will not deploy
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated following a recall repair for the steering column. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the illumination was due to a disconnected part. The technician stated that there would be a charge to reconnect the part. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
The airbag light illuminated one day and not turn off when the car is on. The light just stays on and will not turn off - the code that came bak was faulty dba, faulty clock spring, faulty srscm- there appears to be over 100 complaints about this online and apparently this means that the airbag will not deploy if a vehicle accident occurs which is a huge safety concern. See: http://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/seat_belts_air_bags/air_bags.shtml
Hello, i'm not sure if this qualifies, but this vehicle has a major defect in the compressor kicking on for air conditioning (per my own experience and examining forums of other users).the a/c does not come on intermittently, especially when the car hasn't been turned on for 3 or 4 hours. This can be a major safety concern in warm areas.
I have taking my car in twice to the dealership san tan hundaifor recall issues once on 10/20/2017 and again on 11/08/2018 the first time i told them that mysteering wheel was not working correctly and that their was a recall they told my they wanted 300.00 to fix it even though my car was part of the recall on 11/08/18 i took in my care for recall as my eps is out and their is a recall and they said that wanted 99.00 to inspect it and did not cre about the recall when we brought this care it had so many problems with it but we were stuck and now we cant get it fixted and im a heart patient and need this car fixted
When i get in my car to crank it up, i noticed my airbag light would come on and then go off and then come back on and stay on. It does not matter if i am driving or sitting in my car while in park. God forbid if i get into an accident, my airbag might not go off. Also i have read other complaints for the same year vehicle as mine dealing with the same issue. There need to be a recall on the airbags. It could be a faulty sensor or something.
Takata recallmy airbag light is on.my vin number does not come up on the recall list.i live in hot climate, miami, fl and my car is 6 years old.i am concerned that my vehicle may be at risk.
The air bag light came illuminated on the instrument cluster,and i wasn't in an accident.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that none of the components on the steering wheel worked. The horn was damaged and would not sound and the phone console components failed. In addition, the seat belt warning indicator did not illuminate. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 17v617000 (seat belts). The contact planned on calling lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (866) 647-4751) regarding the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,886.
Airbag light remains on at all times.
The same bulbs go out in my tailight and headlight 3x a year and the dealership keeps telling me it's not electrical it's just bulbs don't always lay long. My srs light pops on
Airbag light suddenly came on and will not go off, stays on continuslely. Car is up for inspection in a few months and will not pass a safety inspection. Have researched this online and found over 100 complaints for this problem.this is a major safety issue as if i am in an accident the airbag will not deploy.(or worse may happen)
Feb 27,2018manufacturer recall number174 nhtsa recall number18v137000 recall statusrecall incompletemy vehicle is listed as part of this recall. My airbag light is also on. I visited hudson hyundai for other recalls and mentioned the airbag light and the associated recall. They refused to look at the vehicle for the recall even though my car is listed and said, i would have to pay them $130 for diagnostics. The issue still exists.
I am appalled at the conditions i've had to endure with my sonata. I've never seen or owned a more unsafe vehicle. My steering column broke, the engine was replaced twice, i've dealt with electrical problems, now it's involved in the airbag failure recall and i've needed to take my car in due to the 13 recalls. My sonata is one of the first made. It's from the alabama plant. I would like to hear why the nhtsa has not made hyundai buy these vehicles back? i don't have the option of just going out and buying a new vehicle. I've raised my granddaughters and am now afraid to take them anywhere in my car. I'm begging that you make hyundai get these cars off the road. It sickens me to know i've owned several hyundai's. Given them my trust and dedication to only feel they've turned their backs on me and the safety of my family. I'd really like to be contacted. I have records of all my work done. The only thing i could not get was receipts for warranty items they determined i didn't need receipts for. Even after i complained and demanded them. My vehicle was purchased and serviced at superior hyundai north in fairfield oh. I have so many records, even recordings, that i can't possibly upload them all on here.
Takata recall notice, steering control box,seat belt tensioer, dip stick, engine metal in crankcase, six recall to date, 12/25/2018, and the safety recalls have not been repaired due to "part not available" per dealer. Note-steering control box is irradical and loose. 130 miles rt to dealer and rental car while waiting ovenight for under carriage coating to cure.this car is a lemon, bought @ hart motors, dalhart, tx, 2015. Dealer put me into wells fargo finance at 8% (credit score 810) other banks charge 4% atm. This veteran got screwed and still paying.amarillo tx dealer does not have parts to repair safety equipment. How long can this go on? not safe to drive! 100usd/mo insurance wasted but required by dealer. Possible wreck damage indicated by wheel alignment. Et al in motion . Docs available on request.
Airbag warning light stays on.
My air bag keeps getting real hot per dealer there's no recall but your air bag should not be hot
I was exiting one interstate highway onto another. Exit ramp direction was misjudged and car hit a guard rail. There was a frontal area crash causing in excess of $14,000 damage to the vehicle. Not any of the air bags deployed during the accident.
Airbag light is remaining on, despite not being in an accident.
I was rear ended while at a stop by a large truck that was going 40 mph. My airbags didn't deploy, which didn't surprise me, but my seatbelt did not properly engage. When i was rearended, i went forward and my head hit something, possible the steering wheel. The seatbelt finally engaged and strapped me back to the seat. Due to the failure of engagement, and my head hitting an object, i sustained a substantial concussion due to the head trauma and have post concussion syndrome which is greatly effecting me at home and at work.
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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 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.there is no fix, but they would like to put a sticker on my seatbelt.....
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated and a clicking noise was heard from the steering column. The dealer (north town hyundai, 7420 transit road, williamsville, ny) cleared all the recall codes that were pending on the vehicle, but the clicking noise and air bag indicator failures still persisted. In addition, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,457.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 46,000.updated 01/05/17*ljthe consumer stated the dealer repaired the air bag on december 13, 2016. The consumer had to pay for the repairs. Updated 01/12/17.
My car has 110,000 miles and suddenly the air bag light will not go off. I know i hadrecall #174 that was serviced in july of 2019.less then a year later the dealer is suggesting i make an appointment for a $125.00 diagnostic check!!!!
I had a warning light turned on my display and when taken to the dealership, they charged me 240$ for the repair. Now i see that the part they replaced was on the recall campaign which started 4 months prior to my servicing. Are they supposed to charge for the parts which are in the recall?
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to airbag control unit safety recall. *ld
Airbag light on vehicle is on. The light is one when in park and in operation of vehicle. Dealership wants $130 simply to diagnose problem. Understand that airbag issues plague other hyundai vehicles that have been subject to recall.
I collided with another car which was caused by another driver zig zagging across i 95.my airbag deployed, as it should, but the pain in my chest was so bad that it hurt to breathe.now they say that i have blood clots in my leg & lungs, & water around my heart .i never had anything like that until the accident.my car was totaled & i am in the hospital at this time.
Air bag light is on and does not go off. I went to the hyundai dealership to fix it, but they said they have to replace two parts and it will cost me about $1200. I googled it and i found out there are many people who drive sonata have same issue. If it happens before 60000 miles, warranty covers it, unfortunately my sonata runs about 73000 miles. There are many sonata owners have same issue so i believe there is something wrong with sonata since they were made. Please fix this problem, so many sonata owners do not have to pay their money for it.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bag deployed and injured the contact's chest. Medical attention was required. The other driver sustained neck injuries that also required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
My airbag light stays on
Vehicle airbag light went on and stays on when starting car on 12/09/2017.passenger airbag indicator blinks.vehicle has never been involved in a crash.there was nothing done to the car that should have caused an issue with the airbags or any sensors.
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.
My airbag light stays on. Also my horn does not work. I've changed fuses with what i thougt could be burnt out associated with the horn but still does not work. I was in driving mode when i noticed both the airbag light on and the horn not working.
The airbag warning light will not go off. I read a number of other hyundai owners with the same complaint
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.
Airbag light on it is a safety issue and many others reporting same issue same vehicle year and model
At approximately 112000 miles the air bag sensor light came on and has remained on.
Airbag light on all the time.
Air bags light turned on all of a sudden and stayed on. Never had any accident.
My main airbag light has came on and now stays on as if there is a problem with the air bags or sensor. As soon as i turned my car on and my husband and i were driving down the street to get the kids, the light came on for short while then went offand came back on not too long after, and since then will not go off at all. I have read many complaints online regarding issues with the air bags or air bag sensors. Some reports ended in a crash and air bags not functioning properly since their light came on. To me this is a safety issue, should not be held reliable for such an important part of safety within a vehicle. The air bag issue really needs to be looked into.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regard safety recall notice and the dealerships inability to perform the recall repair on the vehicle.*as
Exhibiting exact same issue as described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-070 hyundai dealer said my car was built in march and will not make the repair.also exhibiting issues described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-457 and dealer refused to make repair. The excessive shaking in the steering wheel has caused my srs (safety restraint system) to kick a code that says my steering wheel air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Srs lite stays on.hyundai dealer refused to make repair on nhtsa campaign number 13v-113. I currently have a piece of folded cardboard zip tied to my brake switch. Car exhibiting issues relating to nhtsa campaign number 14v-434 even after having the dealer use their (clip) remedy.
About a week ago the airbag light came on when i started the car and as soon i began to drive it blinked for a few seconds and now will not go off. The vehicle odometer reads aproximately 116,000 miles.
Air bag lights on all the time the passenger side seat belt light always flashes the over head dome light is burning out and i have also had the front sway bar links replaced 2 times in 2 years in less than 10000 miles
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
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle reversed and struck the front of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was referred to a local body shop to have the body damages repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,176.
When i accelerate on the freeway, engine stalls. Goes from 55 to zero and when i pump vigoursly in the gas to make it go faster, it will not. I almost was slammed in the rear from other cars in the freeway. Plus air bag light will not go off. Plus knock knock noise heard in the engine.
Air bag light illuminated for no reason and car has not been in any accidents.took it in to dealer and paid &100. For them to diagnose codeb1346 driver airbag resistance too high.monitor current data and resistance on driver airbag is at 10 ohms and when moving steering wheel it goes into fail mode.recommend new clock spring a's step one of repair.to complete step one will cost and additional $331.i have read about hundreds of clock spring being faulty on this model and would appreciate an investigation.
I bought this car in 2013 for the hyundai dealership in gurnee il. Since then i have had nothing but recalls, and issues. All of the recalls for this year and affected my car as in the warning they way may happen actually happen to me. My engine seized up while i was driving with 2 kids in the car on a busy street and i was almost re ended as a result only to have the dealership tell me it wasn't the recall! then later they had to fix it after i work to corporate because it was the 132 campaign recall. The 3 dealership i have dealt with are all rude none want to actually fix your car or help you because its recall work not actually work that they make money off of. Now as of today my airbag light has come on after the "fixed" the newest safety recall, when i called the dealership they informed me they fixed the issue so i will be charged $139.99 for them to even look at it. When will hyundai be actually held responsible for all of these car issues they are all safety. So far the recalls have been for the engine, seat belts, brakes, air bags, body corrosion, and so on! i thought there waslemon law in place to remedy this, hyundai product faulty vehicles with the model year 2011 and the consumer if the one lose and spending out of pocket. I had even called corporate before this to try and remedy the issue myself and was told they are sorry some will call in 3-5 days. At this point i am a mother driving around with children in a vehicle that may or may not pop the air bags whenever it feels like or they will not deploy if i do get in an accident.something needs to be done with these cars they are not safe to be driving at any given time another recall can cause a major safety related crash or death at this point. I have had way to many close call with myself or my kids lives at risk due to hyundai lack of care for their consumers.
Upon repairing a recall by the dealer to the steering in february 2017, the airbag light is on all the time and the vehicle has never been in an accident
Vehicle rollover crash occurred monday, 1/20/2020 while driving approx 45 mph after missing a curve in the road.no airbags deployed (driver, passenger, nor side) nor did the seat belts properly restrain occupants (driver nor 3 passengers).
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
2011 hyundai sonata. My headlights and interior started blinking off and on by themselves while i was driving at night for about a 30 or 40 second interval. Took to dealership and had it diagnosed and they found that the there was an intermittent internal fault with the multi-functional switch. Just got it back so i've only driven it about 50 miles at night so far no problem but it's too early to say for sure if this fixed the problem to my satisfaction. The problem only happened about 3 times but it is unpreditcable when the problem occurs but when it does happen and it's dark, it's not safe so we took it in right away on the third time because this was the longest period of time that the problem lasted.if you're having any problem like this, i suggest you get it looked at right away, very dangerous. It cost me $209 to have it fixed. The vehicle was moving about 55mph when this occurred. Date was 10-17-2019.
Have a 2011andthe air bag light stays on wont go offi
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.updated 6/8/15the consumer also stated a month after getting an oil change, the oil was low and she had to add more oil. Updated 06/11/15
Takata recall air bag light stays on. Dealer says it's a faulty clock spring and will cost $340 for parts and labor. This can be deadly if in a crash and air bags don't deploy!
Air bag light on all steering controls not working
Air bag light won't go off - serviced regularly - brought this to two separate dealers not covered they said clock spring timer and it is not on recall list - they did say it is unsafe if airbags deploy if you should hit a bump - extended warranty doesn't touch airbags...
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and back that required medical attention. The contact was not aware if the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (888) 375-9159) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and opened case number: 11446468. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
"airbag light recall"i have an airbag light on in my car now and it seems like a ton of other people are having or have had the same issue!this light popped on about a month ago while i was driving down the road.i haven't had any accidents, nothing else changed the light just popped on.i am requesting that this be turned into a recall because this is not due to anything that i have done.
Tuvo un accidente y fue declarado perdida total ,las bolsas no explotaron
I am having issues with my airbag light also my steering column is clicking , the last time there work on my vehicle they disconnect my cruise control and my bluetooth, will not use west broad hyundai anymore.
Air bag warning light is on and will not turn off.common problem due to clock spring in steering wheel, or sensor.airbags will not be functional with this problem.hyundai will not cover repair costs.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified and provided no specific diagnosis. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition, the low beams shorted, and the dealer replaced the housing for the brake lights. There were additional repairs due to the multiple failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no solution. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 77,786.
Airbag b1382 side airbag front passenger resistance too high
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 mph, the contact crashed head on into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an insurance company. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 102,000.
The air bag lite is illuminated and it won't turn off. I have not been in any accident so i don't know why this lite is on.
2011 hyundai sonata -recalled 2/2018 do to seatbelts/ airbag malfunctioning. Still no solution.customer is advised to keep driving (unsafe) vehicle while waiting. However, also advised to take straight to dealership as soon is there is a solution.
Airbag light is on, hyundai dealer inspected and said replacement was required at a cost to me of appt $ 1,200.00.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. The driver was traveling between 35-40 mph when the vehicle was crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Four passengers were injured in the crash. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected for the cause of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 700.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
Takata recall.as of 6/30/2018 i have yet to be notified on how hyundai will remedy this problem. I recieved a letter about this problem months ago.
Airbag warning on dashboard, steering wheel components such as volume, cruise control, reset mileage and the rest of the tabs do not function on the steering wheel, rear left side brake light bulb has to be replaced every four months, front right side/driver's side head light bulb wont' come on after replacing the light bulb, inside the cab the above night/passenger and rear guest lights won't come on, after an overall tune up such as oil, filters, liquids and plugs the engine warning light comes on for two days/48 hours.the vehicle engine starts and runs normal every day.the problem is more electrical by the above information. The local hyundai dealership would like for us to take the vehicle in to check for the problem. About a year ago or less we had a vehicle recall on two specific items. After taking our vehicle to the dealership to see about the two recalls. One of the recalls was looked into and fixed. The second recall was never fixed and the carengine was running in the worst manner, the engine would run and stall, at a stop light while the engine was running, the engine would misfire. We were at the dealership and they wanted us to leave our vehicle so that it could be checked by their technicians while in the process we were told that we were responsible for the problem or vehicle misfiring/stalling of the engine. We called the 888-327-4236 for assistance and our problem was solved. By having your group contacting the dealership and having our second vehicle recall fixed and solved. That's the main reason for not going back to the dealership, apparently they are the only ones in town. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. If we have to go back to the dealership, we'd go back but only with your assistance. Thank you. Email [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Clock spring assembly inside steering column to deploy airbags is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced in order for airbags to deploy.
This vehicle has a manufactured defect and has been rejected by a state certified state inspector.it was failed due to the air bag light continued to show on the dash board. The state inspector indicated that this vehicle would not pass inspection until the air bag situation has been resolved.i am not concerned if other hyundai vehicles are recalled or not.my primary concern at this present time is my 2011 hyundai sonata limited is taken care of in accordance with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act.i have asked hyundai to repair this vehicle.however,i was told that the warranty has run out on this vehicle.i indicated that this is a manufactured defect and should resolved immediately.
The light for both the driver and passenger seatbelt not functioning properly will not turn off. The passenger seatbelt light stays at seatbelt off and the driver's will not turn off after the vehicle has started. Both stay on the entire time the vehicle is on.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bags could deploy. The contact called doral hyundai at (305) 722-6094 (located at 10285 nw 12th st, doral, fl 33172) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belt, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer opened case number: 11529231. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
About a year ago, my airbag light lit up on my dashboard. It stayed on every time i had my car on. Hyundai fixed it for me. They said that they replaced the clock spring assist, reset the codes and it was fixed. Now the light is back on again. Its not even a year later.
Before nov 6,2018, we did not have any issues with our air bag control system. On nov 6, 2018, we took our sonata into parma hyundai on brookpark rd in ohio and had them perform the airbag control unit recall. They said it was complete despite the nhtsa's website saying the recall is incomplete. A few weeks after said recall was completed by hyundai our airbag light has come on and has stayed on. We took it back to hyundai and they refused to look at it without paying $100 something diagnosis fee. We never had any airbag issues with our car until they did this recall. Hyundai completeing said recall caused the reason for the recall in the first place.
Pin problem and dealer says no recall.
Airbag sensor has been illuminated stating that there is an error with the airbags. Concerned that airbag wont function in case of an accident.
The vehicle was driving down a rural highway (340 stuarts draft, va) at no more than 35mph, no bumps or jarring when the air bag light came on. Received a recall notice for the air bag sensor on my car which said "if your light remains illuminated, please see your local dealership". So i took the car in today and they said there is no fix for the issue recalled. I asked them to tell me what it would cost for me to repair it and they said they have no part, good or bad to put in it. Hyundai took all of the sensors back for defects, didn't give replacements and will only "back order" a new part until one is made. My air bag light remains illuminated and will fail inspection soon. Then i'll have a car payment, full coverage insurance and a car that i can not legally drive. When i asked what i should do next, the answer was hope there was a fix before my next inspection.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration.the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused an accident. The airbags did not deploy.
Horn cover presses down on airbag connector causing the airbag to light to come on. This could cause the airbag to fail to inflate in a crash.
I purchased my car new 2011 sonata in dec. 2010 and now my airbag light stays on.i have not been in any accidents.......what!!!!
Driver-side air bag light is illuminated at all times showing that there is a problem, but no solution presented.no matter what we do, the warning light is engaged.concerned that the airbag system will not work properly in accident, or that the airbag may deploy while driving.
Months ago, i received notice from manufacturer of side air bag defect with statement that "no remedy"yetavailable. I've waited patiently, driving car as seldom as possible. I am increasingly frustrated and get no assurance from dealer. What is the manufacturer's responsibility here?
Well, very simply i was merging onto a parkway and pushing down on the accelerator, car was speeding up then i noticed that it seemed like i wasn't getting any acceleration. Looked at the dashboard and saw that it seemed all the lights were on and realized that the engine had shut itself down. Pulled off to the shoulder and tried to restart it (head kind of a whirring noise), but it wouldn't start.
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!!!!
The airbag light comes on when the car is crunk and will not go off. Has been on for months. No car accidents either.
The airbag light turned on and doesn't go away i have kids and i don't feel safe driving with this light on.
Air bag light went on and won't go off.after a gas station fill up the light went on when we started to move
Takata recall has taken a impact in my life because knowing that the light of my air bag is flashing it makes me feel unsafe to drive my car around. Though my car was in the botch hyundai shop a month before no one informed me of the takata recall that is on the car. I dont feel safe to drive my family and my self in a car that god forbid get in a crash and the airbag wont deploy.
Airbag and engine light on
Front passenger side dashboardsuddenly has a large crack directly above the passenger airbag.
Takata recall received notice of recall; recommended service location (dave marston motors, minocqua wisconsin usa)told me that parts were unavailable at this time and that i should register to be contacted when parts became available.vehicle is stationary at this moment.
While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner.minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg.my foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurredwithout warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin.the consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission.the consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15.
"takata recall"i believe that i owned a defected vehicle.since day 1 there was one electrical problem after the other.my radio comes on and off by itself, hyundai fairfax found no problem after three visits, until i just gave up.i replace 7 - 8 blubs in my car, a airbag, and now a socket for my brake light because my came on and off, like other items in my car.it's like i have a shortage or electrical problem with my vehicle.after, they replaced the clock sensor in the steering wheel for the airbag, now my passenger door locks and unlock sometimes.every time i complain to fairfax hyundai, they deny that anything could be wrong with my vehicle.i understand that hyundai desire is to meet safety regulation and customer satisfaction by providing good product. Unfortunately, things sometimes happen. It's when a corporation takes the complaints seriously and addresses the customer concerns, is what grows a business.i have yet had anyone contact me of my concerns since i had this vehicle, after making many complaints.i will appreciate someone taking this situation and my concerns seriously by contacting me with a resolution.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel moved while attempting to drive the vehicle. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
Takata recall - my fiancee was driving my car in a parking lot, then stopped and accidentally took her foot off of the brake when she put her jacket on the seat and it fell on the floor.soon after, she hit a building at less than 5 mph since the car slowly accelerated with the foot off of the brake.the airbag deployed and the trip & reset buttons that were on the steering wheel were broken off and became shrapnel that went right past her face.luckily she only sustained burns and bruising due to the airbag, but it could have been much worse if that shrapnel hit her in the face or chest.i would like to formally make a complaint stating that the airbag should not have gone off when the vehicle is under 5 mph and furthermore the steering wheel should not have shrapnel being created when the airbag deploys.
Found out i had a recall on my airbag and there's a recall on my steering column called the company and they say there's nothing they can do for me for the steering
"takata recall"air bags did not deploy.neither any of family members nor myself will be allowed to drive this vehicle until the repair is complete.i have no vehicle that i can drive and the hyundai is not safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to his chest when the seat belt retractedduring the collision. Medical attention was received as the contact was transported by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was leaving the hyundai dealer when the collision occurred after getting the steering wheel and a flat tire repaired, but the dealer was not aware of the collision. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Was driving about 30 mph when the car began accelerating without me applying pressure to the gas. I was coming to a light to make a red turn and when i applied the brakes they would not slow down my vehicle so my speed increased. The steering wheel then locked and before i knew it a car had collided with me crossing in front of me. My car was totalled.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,633.
Airbag control unit recallto whom it may concern,i believe the dealer hyundai has failed or unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time.
Sonata 2011 recall was announced more than a year ago and nothing has been done:hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.
While driving my car on saturday i came to a stop and then notice after hitting my brakes my airbag light came on. This can be scary that i don't know if my airbags are going to come out anytime while i'm driving or hitting my brakes for no reason.
Front passenger weight classification sensor failure. Dealership says the only why to fix it is to replace seat for 1800.00. Dealership cannot tell me if srs will work when needed. After doing so research online this looks like a big problem with hyundal cars throughout many model years. Hyundai has failed to remit this problem and is selling vehicles to the public with faulty air bag systems.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over train tracks, the steering wheel shook and made a clicking noise. In addition, when making right or left turns, the steering wheel continued to make the clicking noise even when the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called king hyundai at (954) 421-333-1399 (deerfield beach, fl 33441) and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was later notified that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags), which indicated that parts were unavailable. In addition, the vehicle was included in the following manufacturer extended warranty extension campaigns: txx3-apr 29, 2016 (engine "short block"), txx7-feb 27, 2017 (motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling), and txxa-apr 05, 2017 (clock spring). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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 dealer (fort mill hyundai, 805 gold hill rd, fort mill, sc 29708, (855)-548-9524) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
On friday the 13th of february while driving on a main intersection my car just stopped in the middle of the road. There was traffic on both sides of the road and of course people didn't have any patience and i was stuck and placed my blinkers on. And waited for aaa to arrive. The car was in motion and then stationary.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed and then remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
Sensors cause air system light to illuminate.system needs to be reset at dealership to clear. Technician said airbag won't deploy while this fault occurs.i have had this issue 4or 5 times.when i google hyundai sonata airbag issues i see many similar experiences with other people.this could be a potential safety hazard.i was told it was caused by a seat sensor.yet under warranty they did not replace. No car is out of warranty.
My air bag light illuminates every time i turn my car on and will not go off! this happened right after it had repairs on all the other recalls on this vehicle including having my engine totally replaced.i see so many other complaints about the air bag lights not going offwhy has this issue not been recalled yet??
Accelerationproblemscar stop on me i got my car towed no codes or nothingshowed up try to start car at shop smelled a burningsmell needs new starter new starter repaired. Couple of days later i stop for a update entire enginegone will call hyundai tomorrowi have two kids and this is horrible
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,044.
Airbag problem error code is b1346 . It should be a recal for this issue .
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the center steering wheel cap that secured the driver side air bag was not properly secured. The vehicle was taken to valise hyundai (683 east columbus ave, springfield, ma) who indicated the position of the cap was normal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000. .comsumer received recall notice in january 2019 and on february 6, 2019 had the vehicle serviced and consumer inspected the airbag cover immediately . The circular object that was visible in the first set of pictures from jan 28,2019, was no longer visible to the eye. Consumer stated steering wheel was tampered with. Police officer was called to the scene and officer told consumer she needed to file a civil complaint.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact called the college park hyundai dealer located at 9500 baltimore ave, college park, md 20740, and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the service charge fee. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle may be included in a recall for the air bags (perhaps pertaining to the clockspring). If so, the manufacturer advised the contact to call them and they would send someone to the dealer. Case number: 10207834 was provided. The nhtsa campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was 59,900.
Tonight i was rear ended by a woman in an suv, who's brakes did not work in her durango, she said. There were no skid marks indicating an attempted stop. Her impact on my vehicle was severe. Police officer guessed she was going 40 mph when she hit my car. My car was shoved forward into the car in front of mine, that car then hit the car in front of it. There were 3 cars, mine last in line, sitting at a red light. We were all stopped. Then there was a 4th car that hit mine from behind. The matter im reporting is that the airbags in my hyundai sonata se 2011 car did not deploy when i then hit the car in front of me. The impact was great enough to cause that car to then hit another car and that caused a crack in the radiator of the car in front of mine. Also, after i hit that car in front of me, i then bounced back about 10 feet. More evidence of impact. Why no airbags? i did not see very much damage to the front of my car nor the back of the car that was directly in front of mine, while the back of my car was bad enough that i expect to be told it is not repairable.. Im reporting just in case you receive any other reports indicating there is something faulty concerning airbags in the hyundai. I know airbags are not to deploy in rear end collision but since i then hit another car frontally, i would think the airbags would deploy. My husband was in the passenger, front seat and in order to brace himself, he put his hand up at the windshield. The glass was broken in an area the size of a cantaloupe from the impact against his hand. Im thinking the impact must have been moderate to severe. On the up side, my sonata took that hit and sustained the damage to the outside and up into the air at the trunk rather than into the cab of the car. My father and son were in the backseat and were not killed, i think because the car is a good, safe vehicle in a crash.
Air bag light stays on , car was never hit.
This is a continuation of a few minutes ago.when the airbag deployed there was a big black hole in the middle of it & a lot of smoke came out.when i first got to the hospital, they said i had pneumonia , i guess from the smoke, & from there they said i had all these blood clots.
I have had so much warranty work done to this car, that i will never buy hyundai again! i would estimate around $10,000.00 worth or warranty and recall work has been done, not including the other issues that are not under warranty. My airbag pressure is too high so the light is on, on my dash. It's a $300 job and then there is some sensor for the gas that causes the check engine light to stay on. That's another $200 to get fixed. Also the motor in my driver side window is going out. Seems like there's just one problem after another. I'll never will buy hyundai again and can't wait until i can afford to trade this sonata in.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine compartment. The dealer (seidel hyundai, 9 parkside ave, reading, pa 19607, (610) 775-5100) indicated that the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was at the dealer for over two months. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when she heard a knocking sound and the air bags light illuminated. Hyundai brunswick (5400 altama ave #2, brunswick, ga 31525) was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
My car changed to cruise control on its own. I couldn't get out of it until i parked. My lights don't work the constantly flick on and off while i'm driving. The dealership also failed to replace my airbag deployment sensor after i reported that they never fixed it. They put it in the database that it was repaired but i was still waiting on a part i never received
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently jerked to the right and clipped a semi truck. The contact's vehicle was pulled under the semi and dragged for 100 yards. Prior to the failure, the esc and tpms indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
My airbag light is on and also it says airbag off. This came on sept. 2nd 2020 approximately 10:00am while driving to the grocery store a few miles from my house. It has remained on ever since that date and time. I don't feel safe. If something happens my airbag will not deploy. This is dangerous and i feel it is a default of the manufacturer hyundai. This light came on for no reason. This occurred on a city street.
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?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. Porter hyundai (located at 392 e cleveland avenue, newark, de) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The steering column is rattling and shaking when braking and or reaching a speed of 60. It is causing the balancing of tires worn, and the air bag light has come on and tire pressure light.
The airbag light has been on and the steering has slowly gotten really loose and making clicking sounds.it now almost hitches when you turn it and our mechanic said it was unsafe to drive.the buttons on the steering wheel do not work either.we had our personal mechanic look at it and he found the extended warranty info from old recalls.he also called the dealer and they confirmed the extended warranty info on both the steering and the airbag.we then took it from our personal mechanic to the dealer and the dealer said it was not covered under the extended warranty due to the incorrect code during diagnostics.the charge is going to be $1950.00 to fix it as it needs a whole new steering column and coupler and something else.we have had so many recalls fixed on this car that it's getting ridiculous.i love how they "recall" and pay for the little things, but not this big things that is serious and dangerous.we have received a letter stating that the engine could seize so just waiting for that to happen ....not a very happy hyundai customer at the moment.we will not pay the $1950.00 and i will for sure keep fighting this battle.hyundai should stand behind their products and it's obvious something is wrong as so many people have documented the same problems.they need to make this right and fix it before someone gets seriously injured.
Airbag warning light is illuminated.
Takata recall it started like 3 weeks ago sounds like the motor is knocking. Then a week ago my airbag like wont go off.
Takata recall...i received a urgent recall notice about the driver side airbag not deploying in an accident.i made many calls to my dealership and to hyundai corporate offices and all i am told is "there is no remedy yet".this is unacceptable.i believe that hyundai should offer car rentals than to have customer's drive in a vehicle with an unsafe driver's side airbag!
Airbag light stays on.
Air bag light stayed on on dashboard and dealer said it was a clock spring but i have never had an issue with an air bag in any car i have ever driven and feelit was defective
My srs airbag notification came on out of the blue. It has not gone off as of yet.
Not sure if my car has the "takata recall" but it should due to the fact my airbag light came one day i get in my car to start my day and its been on every since.
Airbag indicator light is lit up on dashboard indicating a fault with the air bag.
Hyundai issued this recall on feb. 27, 2018. There is still no remedy. Wonder what is taking so long. Here is the recall: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front end crashed into the road divider. The vehicle spun around and then the rear of the vehicle struck the road divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and was hospitalized. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) prior to the failure. The dealer (bob king hyundai, 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 724-2861) stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 164,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. Hyundai village of danvers (24 commonwealth ave, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 646-8890) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall, my vehicle was in motion when my airbag warning light came on 3 week ago while driving on city street and have not come off since then. I have also looked at the car history and have noticed 14 recalls on this vehicle including the airbags.while in motion, my doors unlock by themselves. Lastly, the transmission shift gear sometimes disappear from the dashboard as well as the shift gear which in most case the car wouldnt start or jerks when it disappear while in motion
Back lights always going out not working during braking, air bag light won't go off, fuel gauge doesn't work, noted rattling noise under the front end, always having to replace tires.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired for the sensor. After leaving the dealer, the light illuminated again.in addition, the vehicle refused to start on one occasion and the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they advised him that the ground cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the ground cable. The contact also stated that the front driver side window was open and could not be closed. The window failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
The air bag warning has become constant randomly and doesn't go away after seatbelt are buckled
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.
My air bag light is on and will not go off, i searched up recalls and it's not on there but i do not feel safe driving my disabled children in this vehicle!
"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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags); 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *
Thankfully, my situation doesn't yet include any type of accident. My airbag light came on around august, 2014. I purchased the car used in january of that same year from a hyundai dealership.it wasonly 3 years old, so i didn't think the indicator light was anything serious, maybe just a sensor. I serviced the car on sept. 17, 2014 for a different problem, and the tech noted the airbag light was on.i declined to do repairs or diagnostics because i had just paid several hundred dollars that day.when i serviced the car september, the following year (sep 17, 2015)i requested they check the airbag. They kept the car overnight, unable to establish the source of the problem -- in fact they had to consult a hyundai expert out-of-house.eventually they told me the whole driver side airbag assembly needed replacement - $1,100. The paperwork lists "airbag b1102 bat voltage low, b1346 resistance too high, needs new air bag assy."my concern is that a car only 3 years old needs a new air bag.until i'm able to afford a new one, mine still doesn't work.given the other electrical issues in the car, i have to wonder if other hyundai owners have had similar problems. I hope this information is helpful, and perhaps prevents serious injury due to faulty air bag assembly units.
Air bag sensor is on horn stopped working
The airbag light turns on and will not go off.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side window failed to go up and down when the function button was pressed on the door. The contact had to apply force to the area near the window to get it to slowly go up and down. In addition, a chime was heard each time the front driver and passenger seat belts were secured, and a warning indicator illuminated for the seat belts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) as well as service campaign number: 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
Air bag light on so air bags wont deploy. Engine lock up
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, which then struck a third vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were a total of four injuries. None of the injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to superior hyundai south (238 w mitchell ave, cincinnati, oh 45232, (513) 598-8700) where it was declared totaled and towed to a salvage yard. The contact called the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags), but they rejected the contact's claim for a recall repair. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Airbag light illuminated and stay on, took the car to the dealer and i was to it needs new airbags .car is never being into accident, and it never had any problems related to airbag befor. This car is not safe as airbags can just go off with out any aparent reason. ,my other problem of this car is, when i accelerate there's pigging noiseand car almost losses power this happen in middle of hiway once and lost power other times on street.took it to the dealerwas not given clear answer to why the car does this.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While parking the vehicle, it felt as if the brakes did not hold and, suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building without warning. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and the front passenger were uninjured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Hi i have had an issue with hyundai on my 2011 hyundai sonata. I had a recall on my car over a year ago and was told that my mechanic could fix the recall and i'd be reimbursed as long as i have the paperwork of the repair and at the point that i did the repair they said they didn't have a remedy yet. Hyundai told me that i could do this repair at my mechanic and i'd be reimbursed. It has been over a year and countless phone calls and several documents sent to hyundai and they have refused to compensate me for the repair. If i knew the remedy would have been sent out 6 months later and that i wouldn't have been reimbursed i would have let hyundai do this repair but the dealership said i'd be reimbursed and i have tried for almost 1.5 years to get a reimbursement and they always give me the run around. The dealership said they'd reimbursed me if i had my paperwork and file a reimbursement claim. But they failed to pay me still to this day and have not allowed me to talk to anyone to help me get compensated for this recall. So i contacted y'all to file this complaint. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have been in contact with dealership that i bought my car from expressing about the air bag recall and my air bag light being on. I travel for work and if an accident was to occur the air bag may not work properly. Every time i call, they say that the manufacture haven't sent in the part yet to fix it. This have been going on for several months.
I bought my vehicle from a local dealership a week ago. The horn and none of the features on the steering wheel work. The front panel of the steering wheel feels lose. I also smell gas often and my left muffler smokes and i sometimes smell burning rubber. Navigation does not work as it should and my xm features don't work because of a bad xm antenna (shark fin.) there is vibration in the steering when braking. My tire pressure light blinks and then stays on. The key doesn't operate the locks sometimes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags, seat belts) over four months ago. The contact spoke with an unknown dealer and was informed that the part was unavailable for the repair. The dealer stated that the contact would be notified when the part became available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
This started in july 2018. Airbag light on. Took to dealer scanned for error for front impact sensor. Rescanned to repair and no error code so reset light. Drove less than 5 miles and light back on. Took again to dealer march 2019. Scanned for error front impact sensor. Ordered part and replaced so far have over $400 invested. Next day returned to dealer as light back on. Rescanned need to replacesrscm airbag module assembly at $779 to fix maybe. Frustrated contacted hyundai opened case 15629286. Basically was told out of warranty so they can do nothing,take up with dealer. So since then afraid to transport front passenger since was told that airbag may not deploy in a crash. I find it difficult to believe that hyundai will not stand behind their product with all the bad press and recalls regarding airbag issues.i have diligently kept up with the numerous recalls on this car.
Air bag dashboard light came on. I see there is a recall #174 for 2011 hyundai, nhtsa campaign # 18v137000, but i don't see my car's vin as part of the campaign.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was informed of an air bag recall, but had not received a recall notice. The contact called major hyundai at (570) 972-2578 (1534 n 9th st, stroudsburg, pa 18360) and was informed that the vehicle did not need servicing because the air bag warning indicator was not illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a local dealer. The vin and nhtsa campaign information were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The srs light comes on and will not go off.
Airbag light is on.
Se agriet la parte de arriba del dash en dos reas y a los das prendi la seal de las bolsas de aire, auto duerme en marquesina.
Airbag light stays on while driving. Intermittently goes off and comes back on. No accidents to vehicle. No abuse to vehicle. Car was driven several times the day it started staying on. Worked fine until the last time it was driven that day. Car was parked in my carport. Drove out of driveway and light was on. Stopped at a drive thru. Light went off but came right back on. Remained on for remainder of drive down highway.
I was notified that i have faulty airbags in my car and i should contact my dealership. When i called the dealership i was told they don't have parts and have no idea when they will get them. Faulty airbags is very serious and with winter approaching there is a greater chance for an accident. This is unacceptable. The website referenced in the recall letter, www.airbagrecall.com, said to contact this website if the issue was not addressed
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving unknown speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and then turned off, which was a safety concern. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Brought car in to empire hyundai for air bag light and my recall paper. They told me that it was going to cost me$115 to check it out if it's not the clock spring. The recall paper says, i will not be charged regardless of the cause.
Air bag light came on at 66700 miles.took to local hyundai dealer for maintenance and to check air baglight 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!!!!!
Recall for the air bag control unit still has not be completed. The recall was issued in february of 2018 and still no remedy available.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. It is unacceptable that a solution has not be found at this time. Hyundai should have to buy back all 2011-2014 sonata's as they are a danger to the owners.
Takata recall. I recently received mail regarding possible recall of the airbag on my driver's side. I checked the site and it stated there are no active recalls for my vehicle hiwever, i have noticed for a couple weeks that the airbag light on my dashboard has been on. How do i handle this?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to crenshaw hyundai (330 huffman mill rd, burlington, nc 27215, (336) 584-1144) for routine service and a diagnostic testing was completed on the air bags. The contact was informed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer informed the contact that the part was not available for the repair and opened case number: 11401169. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000(seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Airbag light illuminated, dealership says sensor needs replacing which requires replacement of front passenger seat track assembly. Sensor is part of assembly and can't be replaced separately. Cost with tax will be $975. Another code came up along with this one. One on steering column was covered by hyundai so can't understand why this one shouldn't be as well. Seems asinine to have sensor integrated into seat track and not replaceable on its own.
Airbag dash light stays on
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the seat belt became unlatched. The air bags also failed to deploy.the contact sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The vin was not available.updated 3/13/15updated 03/26/15
Steering wheel started to make a small "clunk" noise, which has now progressed to a large "clunk" noise and rattling of the wheel.this began some time ago, perhaps 4 months, and has just gotten worse.i took it in to a certified hyundai dealership to get it looked at and review for recalls.well, after having to pay them $100.00 without previously having agreed to, they tell me the part costs about $3.00, but with labor would total $310.00!!!!this should fall under a recall.i have seen so many people post online about the issue.i see where some people got it fixed for free, and others who had to pay!i emailed hyundai too, prior to taking it in to the shop, and they told me that i had to go to the shop to have it looked at.no help at all.i continue to drive my car, which i paid full price for, with the constant clunking!mind you, i have children in the car and am terrified i will eventually loose control of the wheel and crash.
Owned car for a year now and on he 25th of august i returned to my vehicle and started it upstill in park position all lights illuminated and all except the airbag light on the dash went off. I turned the car off waited a minute and tried to turn it on again and the light still stayed on it has been on ever since.the next morning i called the dealership and my main concern was that the airbags were still working but the person working told me the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident . I am very worried this is not the only issue i have with this vehicle and i am a single mother with 2 young children anything can happen i do not feel safe in this vehicle.
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!
Takata recallissues with steering after recall-steering couplerissues with seatbelt lamp after recall-clockspring issues with lighting-interior malfunstionsissues with turbo feed lineissues with a/c lines leaking
Airbag light came on in the dashboard several days ago, and it stays on. It won't go off. Car has never been in an accident, and light came on when i started the car several days ago and it has been on ever since. Based on research online, it seems like this is not uncommon for this model.
Hyundai announced a recall in february 2018.to date there has been no communication whatsoever from hyundai on the remedy or repair for this recall.
Airbag light wont shut off. No collision involved
About 6 months ago my airbag light came on and is still on. The light is constantly on the entire time i am driving the car. It was looked at by a professional and was told that there is a problem with the air bag clock spring and it needs to be replaced. I have read several forums where other hyundai sonata owners are having the same problem.
Air bag light came on about 2 weeks ago. I looked up my car to see if there was a recall for it and there is but there wasno remedy listed. Checked back again today 5/8/2018 and there still isnt a solution. How long is this supposed to take?? this is my only means of transportation and i have 2 young boys. I dont feel comfortable driving but right now i have no chioce.
I recently was driving my vehicle 'hyundai sonata 2011' on interstate 95 highway, and then randomly the car stopped on me while accelerating.
My car would have trouble starting, i would turn on the car but the engine wouldn't start, the lights and radio would turn on and nothing. After the starter being installed on 10/22/2014 the car was fine but then it happened again this year and had the starter replaced again. Then it happened later again and finally had the neutral safety start inhibitor switch replaced. My airbag light turns on and now i have to replace the clockspring. I have other issues with this car like for example my front drive axels being deformed which causes a rattling nose when i turn while driving. I would hear clicking noses on the steering column and had the steering coupling replaced. So far as of 8/12/2016 i have had 15 recalls and i have one to do next week. I'm driving a death trap.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the driver swerved to the right to avoid a crash. As a result, the vehicle drove in a ditch. The vehicle was driven out of the ditch and crashed into a pole. The driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered injuries to the face, mouth, chin, neck, and a bruised forehead. Medical attention was received. Police report number: 2019-4834 was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
I bought this car in march of 2018. They never told me about the 20 plus recalls that were never fixed. I recently had my engine replaced due to a recall. I also have about 20 recalls on this car that were not fixed. After my engine was replaced the hyundai dealership cleared out all of my recalls as if they were fixed. They were not fixed or replaced, only the engine and fuel pump. They are telling me i have to pay out of pocket for other recalls on the car. They changed the wording to "extended warranty" when the part is on the recall list. Please look into this seeing they commited a fradulent act on me in the past on another car i bought from them.
Airbag indicator light is on, seen on instrument cluster panel. Dealership diagnostic determined the issue is a faulty clock spring. Car has not been in any accidents. Car receives routine maintenance.
Hyundai recall / sonata 2011 june 2018 : no remedy has still be announced , am still on "stand by" for a " possible remedy". Was recommended to continue my safety recalled car by hyundai consumer affairs , by brandon r. In huntington beach. And also andrew in corporate. After patiently waiting and requesting a loaner vehicle and manufactures refund, ive been directed to corporate to wait for this . We cannot just walk into a dealership and request a loaner vehicle. After waiting 2 months still no remedy, i am legally obligated to a refund or replacement which has still not implemented. After emailing the director of hyundais manufactures, jim trainor says he will try and help me due to the severity of my situation and relaying multiple reports of my model catching fire (non-collision) after denying my request for a refundand/or replacement in result of a loaner vehicle since no remedy has been found long after the notice described one by april 2018. This can simply be resolved if matters were taken seriously as we are told.. The manufactuers get away with too much. Instead of being greedy.. My vehicle will be in stationary and have a airbag warning light on. Electrical safety and airbag saftey make this vehicle unfit to drive. I am demanding a refund and replacement .
Airbag light turned on, and passenger dashboard cracked.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags) was received in march of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (jones junction hyundai, 1713 harford rd, fallston, md), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
"takata recall" ... On march 16th 2019 my wife was driving with a passenger our 2011 hyundai sonata limited when an accident occurred at a high speed the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not hold them back both were severely injured the brakes also failed to stop the vehicle. I am attaching a picture of the vehicle after the accident i do have the police report however the officer did not mention on the police report to my knowledge about the airbags but when you contact me i can give you the number of the shop that has the vehicle and they can verify that the airbags did not deploy.
To start with the airbag light on the drivers side will not go off even though the vehicle has never been in an accident. Additionallynone 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.
The airbag warning lights stays on.
Shifting of gears started slipping around 100k miles
Passenger seat belt light is on suspension engine making a rattling noisewhile driving
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 of2011 sonatas over the past 5 years. This needs to be a recall from the manufacturer! please help the consumers and their families.
Passenger seat airbag light is on all the time. According to the manual it needs to be repaired as soon as possible because if there is an accident the airbags will not deploy. I was browsing the internet and found that many hyundai sonatas are having the same problem on old and new models. My car is a 2011 sonata.
"takata recall"summary:hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.safety risk: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. My airbag light is on. I am afraid to drive the car but need it for work.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the horn functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Airbag light illuminated. Dealership claims that passenger seat track assembly needs to be replaced for upwards of $900. Car is out of warranty, but this is critical part of safety systems. Hyundai does not stand behind these safety systems.
My 2011 hyundai sonata had the air bag light come on.it was diagnosed as a bad sensor in the passenger seat.to buy this sensor you have to buy an entire seat track assembly at a cost of $1259.00 plus labor to install it.after looking this up on the internet, i see many hyundai vehicles have had this issue.this should be covered in a recall as it is a safety issue and been a problem with many vehicles.
While entering a driveway on 1/5/2017, my vehicle was struck on the right rear.speed was 4-5 mph, with no front collision.however, front air bag activated and instantly caught fire and deflated causing head to strike steering wheel.rear passenger air bags did not activate on either side of vehicle.burn hole in front air bag is the size of a silver dollar.
Drivers side air bag light will not extinguish.air bag light remains on.this web site has reported 97 complaints in regards to the air bag light.http://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/seat_belts_air_bags/air_bags.shtmldo not know if this is a takata airbag system or not.either way this should be a recall due to safety concerns.apparently with the light on in this model, the bags will not deploy in an accident.this is a huge safety concern especially since this is my 19 year old daughters car.this light remains on at all times, all conditions on all roads.weather conditions have been very dry for a couple of weeks.light come on 9/18/2016
The airbag indicator light is on in my vehicle and will not shut off. I took the vehicle to see about the service light indicator, but they will not service this indicator light. This is a safety issue if the airbag will not deploy with this light on!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact's daughter took the vehicle to lakeland hyundai (1500 w memorial blvd, lakeland, fl 33815, (863) 682-1100) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and wanted to charge her for the repairs, claiming that the parts were available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (nielsen hyundai, 4411 e. Michigan blvd, michigan city, in 46360) where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Due to the repair cost, the vehicle would not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was currently waiting on a call back. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags, seat belts). The dealer (south point hyundai, 4610 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, 877-824-3142) was contacted and stated that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and did not know when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2011 hyundai sonata' recalled engine seized while driving and was replaced by hyundai motors america free of charge in august 2018, no one was injured. However, in less then 2 months the newly replaced engine once again seized up but this time on the freeway causing the vehicle to be hit by another driver traveling at 80 mph. The airbags, also recalled did not deploy. Fortunately, for myself, i was not drivingthe vehicle when the second engine seize up. The driver at 6'4 and 220 lbs suffered 10 fractured ribs, stitches in both front & back of the head as, well as, possible future back related issues. The drivers ribs and head hit the steering wheel at full force, myself at 5'7 and 145 lbs surely would have slammed my face into the steering wheel with such force, leaving little chance of survival. Hyundai motors america needs to be held accountable for replacing their faulty recalled engine with another of the same (faulty engine), failing to remedy the recalled airbags at the time of repair, removing these "death traps" off of the streets immediately, as well as, full compensation for the vehicle. Currently the other driver was found at fault for driving to fast and the vehicle has been stored and is being examined by all parties involved, insurance companies, as well as, several attorneys. I hope that this will help to ensure that this will never happen to another motorist, again. Thank you for your time. Pictures attached
2011 hyundai sonata was on 2nd recall for transmission. The air bag light came on and would not turn off...updated 02/12/15
Takata recalli have contacted two hyundai dealers plus hertz sales and none say they replace/repair takata airbags in hyundai sonatas even though i received a postcard saying that i'm identified as a current owner of a vehicle with a takata manufactured "psan inflator".
The steering wheel is loose and making a clicking noise.the airbag light is on.
Airbag light on dash came on all the sudden and won't turn off also passenger airbag light blinks non stop unless belt is locked. Light is on regardless of stationary, moving.
My airbag light came on with no reason. I did not hit my car, nor got into any accident at all. I took to dealership who charged me $165.00 for diagnostics and advised that my front passenger seat airbag module / sensor is bad and will cost $980.00 if i wanted to get it fixed. I have received recall notice from tk holding that states my car is part of the airbag fix / recall but dealer refuses to fix without almost thousand dollar.
Air bag light stays on. Dealer says it's a faulty clock spring and will cost $450 for parts and labor. This can be deadly if in a crash and air bags don't deploy!
While driving, i noticed a red light flickering on and off on my dashboard.i noticed that it was the driver side air bag indicator light.it now stays on constantly, whether in motion or not.not sure what the issue is, as my airbag has never been deployed.i am afraid of it deploying while driving, but was told that it would not from one of the hyundai dealer service reps.it will cost $112 just for a diagnosis of the problem.
Drivers side airbag light stays on
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 two months. I went to 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?
The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. My car has not been in a crash or accident and has approx 99k miles.
Air bag light remains on all the time.
Airbag light on instrument cluster came on during vehicle startup, while stationary, during its built-in test.mileage on vehicle was approximately 96,000 miles.took to dealer for diagnosis.result was, "...not covered under warranty, but we can fix it for $1,000".research indicates this is a systemic problem for this vehicle.
There is no remedy for the air bags and when i call hyundai about the other recalls they say they have already been repaired .. There is alsoa recall on the engine short block assembly. My car was in motion and just stopped in the middle oftraffic and becasue of the airbag issue i am afraid to drive it
Air bag light on safety issue being charged to look at and find out why
Airbag light came on and i was not in a accident or i did not hit anything i took it to the deal they said it was the clock spring got that replaced and light is still on we have trid everything i also see alot of other people with the same car have the same problem is there a recall for this cause there should be if everuone is having the same problem
Air bag warning light came on while in motion on city street on 6/7/2018 and has stayed on.
On multiple occasions my vehicle has been serviced by a hyundai dealership in south florida. After "repairing" the air bag signal, it has reappeared on at least four trips to the dealer. After multiple repair (including the replacement of the cables) the following issues still occur; 1) the oil indicator lights and the tachometer lights go on and off periodically, 2) the air conditioner goes off, the comes back again in few minutes, 3) the low air light comes for my tires, 4) engine light, and 5) speedometer indicator went up and down with the vehicle traveling at the same speed.the vehicle is close to 76,000 miles. The above indicated events occurred primarily while driving in city streets.however, some of them were experienced in highway traffic.
Sensor for airbag is on and i don't know why.airbag has never deployed or tampered with.
My airbag light has been illuminated for almost a year now.i was told by my hyundai dealer that this situation is under recall review..."your vehicle is affected by the sonata airbag control unit recall. The remedy is not yet available. We are currently making preparations to implement the recall."i was also told that they can fix the problem for approx $2,500.i cannot afford to pay that and it has been close to a year now that hyundai corporation has been trying to come up with a recall remedy.this is totally unacceptable and obviously unsafe.my complaint is on the hyundai corporation for moving entirely too slowly on this recall campaign.mine and my family's safety is at stake! [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
Air bag light stays on,never had an accident. Had the engine replaced because of failure. Hyuundai replaced engine but now have air bag problem.car was moving when light came on.
The airbag light went on somehow and never goes off. I have had any accidents before. This is a huge safety concern as the airbag may fail to work when a accident happens.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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 contact called a local dealer (williamsburg hyundai, 7277 richmond rd, williamsburg, va 23188, (757) 564-9700) and was informed that the remedy was not available and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Brake lights-my back brake lights won't work..wiring problem?steering wheel-my steering assembly is loose and makes a loud clicking sound ..the dealership said it was a gear that needs to be replaced ..air bags- i was in a wreck and the air bags never deployed..wasbhit hard..also now a default air bag light is on?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) was issued in february of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (plaza hyundai in brooklyn, ny), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My car has the air bag light on, it came on with out any reason; because of this my car is not being used.
The airbags have been disabled for an unknown reason.the warning light will not turn off.the car has not been involved in an accident.this began in approximately of june 2019 and the car had approximately 110,000 miles.another issue is the seat belt locking mechanism does not latch properly to secure the seat belt.it usually requires multiple efforts to be secured.additionally, the seat belt does not retract properly either.that also takes several efforts to get it retracted.this began when the car had approximately 32,000 miles on it.i had an extended warranty on the vehicle and due to personal circumstances, was unable to bring it to the dealer until the car had approximately 37,000 miles.the dealer refused to address the issue under the warranty.the first issue occurs when the car is started and the airbag light stays on until the car is turned off.the seat belt issue occurs when putting the seat belt on and taking it off.
My air bag light will not turn off.
After purchasing this car in 2018, i learned this vehicle had many recalls. After disagreements and arguments hyundai, supposedly installed a brand new engine. I was then notified that i would have to pay out of pocket for the other 'recalls' on this vehicle. After more debates and arguments they cleared out all of the 'recalls' on this vehicle as if they were fixed, and they were not fixed. This is a safety hazard and needs to be investigated. I still have many issues with the 'so-called' recalls such as airbags, driver seatbelt and steering column.
Clicking in steering wheel dealer stated needed new coupler cost 4.00, labor 334.00. Alsoairbag light remains on, dealer stated clockspring repair 372.00. Mileage 69000. Checked hyundai websites, numerous repairs for these sames issues onthe 2011 sonata, both issues should be a recall issues. With so many of these cars having the same issues, these wld appear to be defects in the manufactured with the cars.
I received a recall notice from hyundai that there was a problem with the airbag being in danger of "electrical overstress" causing operation failure.the letter said they were working on a fix.prior to receiving the letter for the fix, my airbag warning light came on while i was driving.i called mike brown hyundai (granbury, tx) and they said they could do the warranty work.i took my car in and they said they did the recall work.however my airbag warning light is still on.i feel that my airbag overheated prior the recall work that is supposed to prevent it.the dealer wanted to charge me for a diagnosis and hyundai consumer affairs would not offer assistance.i believe my airbag system has a catastrophic failure and is unsafe.
Air bag light comes on without car being in any type of accident.dealer wants to replace the entire control module.when researching this online, a tremendous amount of hyundai owners are having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called hyundai serramonte (1500 collins ave, colma, ca 94014, (650) 550-7250) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
"power assist recall/air bag recall"the electrical power steering in my car has created a problem when driving on the interstate. The cost to repair the car is in excess of $1200 new and $600 or more used. The electrical panel in the car is not completely functional either. I have problems with power windows and locks. There have been a total of more than 10 recalls on this particular model vehicle. I cannot afford to repair or purchase another vehicle. When i investigated further this was the latest issue listed. Steering:electric power assist system recallsummary: 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.in addition there are several air bag recalls on the vehicle. Including the following: 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.
Airbag indicator light stays on leaving the system inoperable. Safety hazard
After taking my car to a dealer for oil change and tire rotation, the passenger side airbag light came on and it's remained on for several weeks.
2011 sonata, car burns oil to black immediately. Took car in on warranty service for front knocking noise that appeared to generate from steering wheel. Replaced left transaxle, still noise took it back they replaced right transaxle. The issues with electrical still exist they've replaced the left side buttons on steering wheel even though i complained none worked correctly. Now cruise control is nonexistent. The airbag light came on at 73000 miles. Seat doesn't go all the way down. There is a definitive rattle originating from the engine and at times the rear end seems to have drag and shake. They inspected car for recall and of course they said my vehicle is unaffected but who knows how thorough their inspection actually is. I mean they represent hyundai so why would they want to say it was bad prior to any breakdown. Right. I feel like this severe of an issue should have an independent inspection.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags), but the contact felt that the failure may be related to the recall campaign. South charlotte hyundai (8525 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, 980-224-5870) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Air bags did not deploy.i was involved in a severe car accident on highway i-64 in virginia 6 miles from richmond, va. My car was hit on the rear-left side, i was sent to the er to receive ct and other examination for head injuries following the car crash.the adjuster and police at the scene were surprised that the air bags did not deployadditional information in geico claim 0379313090101155
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to secure the contact properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). Pugi hound (1866 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, (630) 964-9500) performed the recall repair. After the repair, while driving 15 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. *dt
Air bag light is constantly on and car has not been in any accidents. Concerned that airbag will not properly function if needed. Hyundai wants between $ 400 and $ 900 to fix issue. This is a major safety issue and several other 2011 hyundai sonata owners have the same problem.
One day my airbag light just popped on and will not go off and i never be in a accident and it's kind of freaking me out a little
Steering lock loose and rattles when turning and when driving 70+mph. (started 2015)airbag light recently turned on and stays on. (started sept 18/2018)
My airbag light went on at around 90k miles. I replaced the clock spring on the steering wheel but it did not fix it. I found that there are hundreds of complaints about the airbag light for the same 2011 hyundai sonata (see websitehttp://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2011/hyundai/sonata/airbag). The dealer says that it is not under warranty and that there are no recalls for it. I am afraid that the airbag will not deploy in an accident. Please help.
The air bag warning light remained lit after starting the vehicle.don moore hyundai dealership advised me that my air bag will not deploy if a front end crash were to occur but they did not have the part necessary to replace it in stock. This is the driver side airbag.the vehicle is only 5 yrs old and has been maintenanced regularly. The 2011 model is the only year that is not included in air bag recall.safety is expected for more than 5 yrs or 60,000 miles. I was advised that the part is a coil or spring behind the airbag allowing it to deploy.
Complaint in regards to nhtsa recall number 18v137000hyundai has failed to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner.campaign 174 is dated feb. 27, 2018. I called hyundai recall hotline at 855-371-9460 on may 2, 2018.i requested a rental car until remedy is provided. I was told nothing can be done, and i should contact my local dealership. Local dealership said they have no information or remedy and told me to call the hotline. Dealership said if i wanted a rental car, i could rent one myself, as nothing would be provided for me. Recall remains incomplete as of june 29, 2018.this recall is a serious safety concern and places myself and my family at a great risk of injury or death.hyundai has acted in bad faith by providing no remedy or solution to my requests over this matter in a timely fashion.while there are no airbag warning lights active on my vehicle, you won't know the airbags and seat belts properly function until you crash.that's unacceptable.i have a case number from my initial contact with hyundai regarding my concerns over the vehicle.case # 11225055. Honda provided free rental cars for their airbag recalls.how can hyundai sit idle and offer nothing?i am requesting nhtsa to please pursue this complaint to help expedite a remedy from hyundai for this recall.
Horn has been replaced three times in the last year and a half and has gone out again.also airbag indicator light on dash board is lit, hyundai states faulty indicator light and no safety issue. The horn and the airbag are all located in the same place,there has to be an issue.
Air bag light is on and will not turn off. I was advised by the dealership that i have to pay $450 toreplace a spring inside the steering column for the air bags to deploy. I have never been in an accident. This is frustrating and should be considered a manufacture defect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 mph, the contact crashed into a median. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver and passenger sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to all star toyota of baton rouge (9150 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815, (225) 925-2525) where the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the details were unknown. The contact also heard an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to all star hyundai of baton rouge (10313 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816, (225) 274-0071) where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 11577274. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The airbag sign is always on.and sounds from the handle.
Airbag engine light on. This happened while i was driving on the city street.
Takata recall for suspension feel like we are bouncing up in down or the vehicle is going to fall apart. I notice the light on for the passenger airbag and the seat belt keep getting stuck or sometime want lock. This is concern for me because we take road trips and have to drive a long distance to get to work myself and husband would like to feel safe. I really feel that the frontal air bags seat belt pretensioners and side air bags are disabled and thesuspension is a risk for many people lives. I subject you get these vehicle in the shop asap before something terrible happen. Please make sure that each shop have an experience mechanic last mechanic we had for a recall we had to come back several time and the vehicle still run like crap. Maybe you should refund people the remainder of there loan.istill have a balance of 6,000 which comes to all the trip and time consuming. I also called every dealer in minnesota trying to make appointment could someone contact me asap to let me know that the parts are in. Myself and husband is taking a road trip and would like for the problem to be taken care before the end of june. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,778.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. .....updated 03/08/17the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge. Updated 06/09/17
My vehicle hyndai sonata 2011, crashed into a parked construction in a parking lot at the speeds of up to 30 mph. The crash damaged basically the whole front side of the driver side and damaged the front two wheels. The front windshield was damaged as well with cracks on the shield and it also knocked out the rearview mirrors. I was in the driver seat when the crash happened and my head crashed up against the steering wheel, which left a little soreness. What i was wondering is with such an impact and such damage, how did the airbags not go off?. My head slammed pretty good up against the steering wheel and a little more impact i could've been severely hurt. So i just want to ask why did the airbags not work?
Takata recall iva conduciendo y al frenar en una luz se me dispar la bolsa de aire y el cinturn de seguridadse qued trabado esto me ocurri en la ciudad que vivo que es hialeah 33018 el da 24 de diciembre
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact was approaching a yellow traffic light, the preceding vehicle accelerated and then made a sudden stop. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle while driving 55 mph. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel upon impact. The contact sustained pain to the knees, elbows, and minor bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The insurance company repaired the collision damages, but there was no investigation as to why the air bags failed to deploy. Months later, the air bag indicator illuminated and, a few days later, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The dealer was to schedule an appointment and indicated that the contact would need to have a diagnosis prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was later notified of the crash and recently stated that the notice was received after the crash; therefore, the contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would assist. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Manufacturer recall campaign 174 open since february 27, 2018 is still not resolved. 18v13700nhtsa recall number. This is a serious issue that should not take 6 months to develop a repair.please research and advise when repair will be implemented by hyundai.hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.
Airbag light comes on randomly and will go off and come back on again randomly, worried that airbag will randomly deploy
Airbag warning light came on and will not go off.
My fuel sending unit has failed. My "miles to empty" meter is never accurate or steady. It's always moving sporadically. I have to constantly keep my tank fill in fear of not knowing how much gas is actually in my car. Also, my airbag light is on. It just randomly came on when i was driving. I'm not sure if this has anything to do my seat belt or a faulty sensor. Both of these issues both happen when the vehicle is or isn't in motion.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
Airbag light on dash board turned on few months ago, the car has never involved in any kind of accident. It is 2011 sonata and has never been in an accident. The dash board light turned on few months ago after 5 1/2 years of owning the car. I took to the dealer and they ask for $160 for diagnostic and that amount will apply to the cost of fixing the problem if i decides to go ahead of fixing the airbag lighting problem, the dealer gave a rough estimate between $900 to $1200 to fix this airbag issues. They also said the the airbag only warranty for 6 years or 60,000 miles. I though the airbag should be 10 years and 100,000 miles as hyundai always advertised that. I searched on the web and there are a recall on airbag for elantra but not sonata. It is definitely a manufacture defected because this is the original airbag and the car has never been in any kind of accident as i mentioned above.i seemed like the 10/100,000 warranty is just for advertisement purpose and they are not really stand behind their product or quality.btw - i exchanged some email with hyundai corporation but it did not go anywhere.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when he drove over a patch of ice, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was available. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the air bag failure. The contact was awaiting the results of an investigation by the insurance company. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
While driving my 2001 sonata, airbag light came on for the third time...going to the dealer to see if they can locate the problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed. The cause of the check engine warning light illuminating was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
The red airbag warning light came back on again and stayed on at all speeds and when parked.we have completed all previous recalls reference the airbags and i am beginning to believe this vehicle is not a top rated safe vehicle but is a flawed vehicle unsafe at any speed.
Airbag light is on, vehicle was under normal use conditions.
Airbag light is on and won't go off
The airbag light in my 2011 hyundai sonata came on while i was driving one day. The car has not been in any accidents. The airbag light has been on for several months now and i've been told by different mechanics that this may be the result of problems in the electrical steering system.i've checked numerous blogs and found that many other people are having the exact same issue with their 2011 hyundai sonatas.
Airbag light is on and won't go off!!!
The airbag light stays on. I am worried that if i'm in a car accident my airbags will not deploy. Please help.
My steering wheel shakes and my radio blew out and the airbag light is on and won't go out. I'm
Takata recall. I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata last year in march of 2018. I was unaware of the many recalls it had, but figured the dealership wohld have notified me, which they did not. January of 2019 i had my engine replaced, which was on the recall list. Before i had brought the car in they told me they would fix all recalls. They never did. There is a recall on the "cupler" which is in the steering wheel compartment, which i was told they would fix before bringing it in. When i picked the car up it was not fixed and when i asked why not, they told me i was over the limited mileage by 1,000 miles. They now tell me i have to pay $300 for that part. Also, when checked on this website about my recalls it said they have all been repaired, which is a complete lie. Out of the 20 recalls they fixed 2. The engine and the fuel pump which was affected by the motor issue. I have dealt with them in the past, with my 2003 elantra when i needed a radiator, which i paid full price, but they never gave me a new radiator like they told me they were putting in my car. I found out when i later sold my car, years later. I feel this company is fradulent. Hyundai of watertown, ct.
After having a recall performed campaign 143 i was told that the steering coupling and the clock spring was bad. I left the dealer and drove back in because i heard a noise when i turned the steering wheel with the engine on. Was told it was the coupling. Looked on the web at home. This is a common problem. Should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop, two other vehicles were involved in a crash. As a result, one of those vehicles crashed head-on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that later required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was damaged and towed to a body shop. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired by the other driver's insurance company. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to folsom lake hyundai (916-293-4760, located at 12530 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630) where the recall repair was completed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The airbag light will not go out.it came on while i was driving on a city street. My daughter was in the front passenger seat.we both had our seatbelts on.i'm concerned for our safety.not sure what the airbag light is trying to warn.
The air bag light stays on and won't go off. We've had it in the dealership at minimum 3 times in the past 5 years for this and they have never been able to correct it, just cleared the code. Car has not been into any accident or crash.
The air bag light won't turn off. Started the car and was driving when it came on and it has been on and it won't turn off check out there is a faulty code that is showing up and the light doesn't turn off.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact called lafontaine hyundai at 866-568-6530 (located at 1847 s telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air bag dash light is on at all times that the engine is running.
I was driving south bound on i-355 in dupage county when i was about to switch over from the 3rd from right lane onto the 4th from right lane to exit when the left back of my car got hit causing me to do a 180 spin into the middle of lane two from left hitting another vehicle but no air bags deployed out. Idk if it's ruled a total lost or not. Insurance have to get back to me. Me and my 2yr daughter was in the car
Airbag failed to deploy.after hitting a pole.
Rear seat, seatbelt/air bag indicator lightstays on. Rear seat heater switches are on the armrests, passengers turn them on thinking that they are for the windows. Seat heaters are left on , and drivers don't know it. Causing seat belt indicator switches not to operate properly." rear seat heaters are constantly operating.".
Air bag light is on indicating something is wrong, this is a safety issue not an wear and tear problem.i have replace several bulbs in my vehicle each year for five years.every bulb that i have went out indicating a electrical problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver's side of the vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured right hand due to the impact of the driver's air bag. Also, the contact's left forearm was burned by the sensation of the air bag deployment. The contact stated that the air bag did not deflate after deployment. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to a body shop. It was not confirmed if the vehicle was destroyed. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the crash. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.*dt
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The hyundai dealer (route 60 hyundai, 8575 20th st, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The airbag light in my 2011 hyundai sonata- limited came on when i was in motion on a city street for no apparent reason. I had some sensor work done about 2 months ago and couldn't start the car. Now, airbag light on. I feel so unsafe and just upset that this light is illuminated while i'm driving. These sensor issues costs hundreds of dollars to fix, and its unfair that the consumer has to cover these faulty sensor issues.
My car has been blowing out white smoke out of the exhaust. I seen there has been alot of recall issues on the hyundai. I got a letter informing the recall of the air bags. I bought this car in september 2017. I dont know if the previous owner had the issue fixed on the recalls about the engine, brakes, and seat belts.
I am the original owner of a 2011 sonata sport. It now has 41,634 miles on it and is extremely well maintained by me. The air bag indicator on the dash shows a sign that there is an air bag problem. When a passenger is in the front seat, the digital words say no passenger air bag on. Dealer says it isn't covered by repair and that it is a costly investigation and repair. I have another newer santa fee also.the indicator comes on while parked and moving
My air bag light stays on after i start my engine, i have no one else in the vehicle only a light jacket or lunch bag on the passenger seat. It startedthree days ago.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact observed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The light for airbag is on the dashbborad
The air bags are under a safety recall but no fix has been created for it, but the car will not pass state inspection due to the air bags.is there any recourse?
Airbag indicator light came on (and stayed on) when i started the vehicle in a parking lot on 12/13/2017. I immediately brought the vehicle to the dealership and the dealership said it was related to the passenger side and that the passenger side airbag would not deploy until the problem was found and necessary repairs completed. Research shows that this is a pervasive issue in hyundai sonatas for all model years to date. Several forums discuss this same issue and i see that several complaints have been submitted through the nhtsa as well. This issue involves both the airbags and the electrical system (sensors; passenger seat track) and poses a major safety risk. I was allowed to bring the car home, in order to weigh my options. I have driven the car once, and cycled the car on and off in my driveway. The airbag dash indicator remains illuminated.the cost to repair this issue feels exorbitant, especially since it appears to be more related to manufacturer defect that normal wear and tear. I am now stuck paying $1500 or feeling completely unsafe having a passenger ride in my front seat.
On sunday 03/13/2016 at 1957 hours a collision occurred between a 2011 hyundai sonata and2000 ford expedition.the collision resulted in the death of the driver of the hyundai.the collision was head on in nature at and speeds greater than 40 mph.the airbags in the sonata failed to deploy.this is an on going felony investigation.[xxx]my name if[xxx] and i am an accident re-constructionist with the omaha police department in omaha, nebraska.i would like someone to contact me[xxx] (cell).i can also be reached via email at[xxx]'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The drivers side door is loose. Took it to dealership last year and they stated that my car was not included in door latch recall. Airbag light came on out of nowhere. Called n they stated this is not a recall. As of this past summer, the steering wheel clicks every time i turn it.i'm going to call them tomorrow because i read where there were recalls on that, but i never received notification.i drive 45 minutes to work and back monday through friday and do not want to take a chance on being in an accident.i don't understand how my car shows the exact same signs of recalls but every time i call or take it there, my vin number was not included.
The airbag light on the dashboard remains illuminated. The car was not involved in an accident prior to the light turning on. The airbags may not deploy in the event of a collision.
Srs indicator light is illuminated on instrument cluster.srs may be disabled
Airbag light is illuminated and seatbelt light blinks on the passenger side
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated as he stopped at a red light another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle and he then into a vehicle in front of him. Both the driver and front passenger door opened simultaneously. No one fell out of the vehicle since they both were wearing seat belts. There was extensive damage to the front and back of the vehicle. Three people were transported to the hospital with head, chest and back injuries,they were treated and released. None of the air bags deployed. The warning light illuminated indicating that the air bags malfunctioned. The police was notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was driven to his residence. The insurance company and the dealer were notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 10,550. Updated 09/27/11*ljupdated 2/23/12
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.
My air bag light came on. Several months ago i went to the dealership because i received a recall notice. I had one of the serviceman look it up and he said he had to order the part. When it comes in he was going to give me a call. I never received a call and the dealership been shut down because of title fraud. I tried to get another dealership to look into it but they are saying they don't have me in a recall list. I believe the fraud dealership took my car off the list before fixing the problem. I just want my car fix so my son and i can drive safe.please help a single mother!!!
Faulty air bag control module, air bag warning lamp illuminated, took to dealer for service, was told there is a recall for this issue.however the parts to repair are not available at this time. Very concerned about driving a vehicle with a faulty air bag system.
Passenger airbag lite is on "airbag off", expensive repair and many people have reported the same problem
Hyundai announced the most recent recall for the 2011 hyundai sonata on february 27, 2018.to date there is no announcement on any remedy.this is a safety feature, or rather not, is hyundai being told that this kind of delay is unacceptable.there have been so many recalls on this model.
There is a recall saying my airbags and seat belt may not work in a crash but there is no remedy. This has been a recall since feb 27th. I don't know what is considered a "timely" manner for hyundai to respond but i am uncomfortable driving my car without getting this fixed yet i can't because hyundai doesn't know what to do.
#1today 9/18/2016 while i was driving down the road my airbag light came on. When i made my first stop the light when off. When i began to drive again the light came on and will not go off.#2 i had to pay over three hundred dollars to have my sterling coupler replaced it started with a little clicking noise when i turn to the right and afterwards began to progress and get louder. While driving the car the steering wheel will shake and vibrate until it felt as if the steering wheel will shake a lose.#3 the lights on my car will flicker on and off while driving it's very obvious at night it is a scary situation. One night they flicker and didn't want to come back on right away until i had to pull over on the side of the road until they came back on. I called my hyundai dealer and was told that it will be an 118 service charged to look at it because my warranty is up. I then contacted hyundai usa when they finally contacted me back they pretty much told me the same thing the hyundai dealer said. The problem with my lights began in 2012 but every time it took the car in the problem could not be detected so they would say and this was when i was under my warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving in the rain, the contact lost control of the vehicle. She attempted to regain control, but the steering wheel would not stop shaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be installed and the air bag was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata for my local dealership in bangor maine and the ingin ight came so the fixed is said it was a small leak. I didn't have the car for a week because work was done to it. I was told it was a trade in. Now the trasmion light is on a and a light day passage air bag is off. I haven't have the vehicle in my position for more then 4 days since march 18th 2019 when i bought it. I have been told many recalls have been on this make a model. I don't know if this vehicle has been serviced or repaired.
The airbag lights come on when going around a corner or hitting a bump in the road. Goes on and off randomly
I brought my car in for this recall and now months later the airbag light indicates a problem.i was told that seat would need to be replaced for $1200.this car has been nothing but problems
The airbag light is on and does not go off.
Air bag inflator light stays on continuously after starting vehicle,whether at idle or in motion. Vehicle has not been in any type of accident.no bags have been deployed
The light for the air bag is lit up on my dashboard
The air bag light will not go off. I have seen lots of complaints about this same issue.
Out of nowhere when vehicle is sitting still, the airbag light keeps popping on. It will stay on for a while, but then go off.i went to have my oil changed and event though it was at 3,000 miles, the oil was low, dark, sludgy and metal shavings were found in my oil pan---engine sometimes sputters.finally my interior lights won't go off, i have to just keep them to the off position versus "door" so that my battery doesn't drain.
The airbag light has been on for over a year and there has never been a deployment of the airbags. It remains on and never goes out.
The air bag light has recently illuminated and stays on.there is nothing obstructing the wires under the seats and the vehicle has not been in a crash.the light illuminated while driving down the road and has remained on.contacted the dealership and was informed that airbags and sensors are only covered under the first 5 years and 60,000 miles.based on the recent plethora of recalls on the 2011 hyundai sonata and after reading countless complaints online with other vehicles of the same make and model having the exact same issues, i am concerned that not only are the airbags covered under a limited warranty, but that this may be another possible recall in the long line of recalls for the hyundai sonata.i do not feel that this is a safe car for anyone and feel that the airbag light/deactivation could result in deaths should hyundai not cover the airbags longer and for individuals who may not be able to afford the repair.
Recently my airbag warning light comes on then after 6 seconds goes off like it should then comes back on and remains on. Nothing has change with the vehicle. I am looking to hyundai to fix this malfunction on a recall. Is there a recall on this problem?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bag, seat belts) was received in february of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (billy navarre hyundai, 1280 e. College st, lake charles, la) and the manufacturer, were informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Out of nowhere, the airbag light has come on, and won't turn off after the engine is ignited.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while her daughter's friend was driving 65 mph, when the vehicle began to accelerate the speed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The drive was turned to the right to park on the side of the road but the vehicle seized on the road. The contact stated another vehicle rear ended the seized vehicle. No airbags deployed. The contact stated there were 3 passenger inside the vehicle. The contact stated the driver sustained back pains and seeked medical attention at a near hospital and was seeing a chiropractor at the moment. The contact also stated another daughter was seated at the rear middle and sustain concussion and was seeking medical attention also. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle loss. The contact also stated she had experience the failure on 5 different occasion. The vehicle was taken to local dealer cocoa hyundai ( 1825 w king st, cocoa, fl 32926: (321) 631-2444) and were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. *dt
Airbag light stays on
I was recently rear-ended.the vehicle was stopped at a stop light when someone ran into me.the airbag light for driver and passenger side turned on after the accident.hyundai dealership said that the airbag sensor needed to be reset but it was not due to the accident because the air bags are not designed to deploy if you are hit from behind.they said it sometimes just fails on its own.this cannot be, it is either defective or it was caused by the accident.there were no issues before the accident.the accident occurred in april in lakewood, co.case report number 18-100159 with lakewood pd.
Air bag warning light wii not go off
Airbag sensor light on the dash has been on for weeks while in motion, does not turn off.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and then to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Airbag light is coming on and passenger seat doesn't seem like its sensing a person in the passenger seat. Vehicle has not been in an accident.
Takata recall..my car is not new, but it is less than 6yrs old and my airbag light is on (will not shut the [xxx] off either. I contact hyundai they said it was the clock spring, which will cost me 400.93 dollars to fix or i will possible die in a crash. I feel this should be a recall, because this is not wear and tear this is a builder mishap...the fact that this situation could cause death and they will not fix due to safety is [xxx] insane...i quest they will not be happy until lawsuits come in place due to airbags not deploying (because the warning light will not always come on, so you wouldn't know).information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fatal accident, lost control of vehicle hitting a tree head on. Air bags did not deploy, engine caught on fire. Steering column air bag and passenger air bags intact.notified hyundai dealer where vehicle was purchased with 49995 miles, 2nd owner no previous incidents to the vehicle , had approx 80000 miles at time of crash.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. A few days ago i started my vehicle and the air bag light flashed and stayed illuminated on the dash board. I turned the vehicle off and started the vehicle back up and the light stayed illuminated. My car has not been in any accidents for the airbag light to turn on. I wentto carcomplaints.com and there are 81 complaints regarding the same issue and none of the vehicles were involved in an accident. Most of the issues were the airbag coil spring needed to be replaced. If this is the case there needs to be a recall on the airbag springs. Once the airbag light is illuminated on the dashboard the airbag will not deploy. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed. I spoke with a representative with hyundai and they informed me there was nothing they could do about the issue besides take it to hyundai and have them run a diagnostic on the vehicle and get it repaired. The representative did not seem at all concerned for me or my family safety with her response. If you could please research this information it would be greatly appreciated.
Airbag light will not turn off once the vehicle is started.this issue caused me to failmy car inspection because it is a hazard if i was to get in an accident and the airbag does not deploy.the could lead to fatal results.
Airbag warning light remained on after starting the vehicle recently. Vehicle was diagnosed on august 31, 2015 by local hyundai dealership (where purchased) . Results of diagnosis stated on service description "code in acu for ocs module. Recommend replacement of passenger seat bottom". It was stated that with the airbag light on ,the service department could not guarantee airbag would work. So we immediately ordered recommended airbag parts. ( front passenger seat bottom) at a major cost of $1,246. And labor cost of $165.parts came in and were installed on september 9,2015.airbag light is off. This safety system needs to be investigated for root cause and corrective actions. With only 81,319 miles , this falls way short of long term performance. . with safety of my family at stake with this issue i had no other choice but to get this issue fixed . Plus it would not pass state inspection.last i have seen several other reports of airbag lights on for hyundai sonata 201, same problem.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata on 6/15/2015 with 55000 miles on it. Since then, i've had numerous recalls on my car. The issue i have now is the airbag light is on in the car dashboard. Due to loss of wages from other recalls i have not been able to afford to get my airbag light checked. The car was not in motion when the light came on and i have never been in a car accident. The light came on around the 63000 mile mark and i have no warranty to get the car fixed. I've read online about numerous amount of complaints about their same car have the same issue as me. With all the complaints i've read i'm surprised there hasn't been an investigation or recall yet for this issue. It's a huge safety concern and is going to get me or somebody else driving a 2011 hyundai sonata killed if nothing is done. I've had atleast 5 other recalls on this car which just gives me more reasons to believe that this is the manufacturers fault. I just simply ask that you look into this matter and hopefully get it resolved. I've had the airbag light on now for 10 months and don't know what i can do about it. Please help.
'takata recall' my vehicle was in motion when my air bag warning light came on may 30th 2019 and have not come off since then. I've also looked at the car history and have noticed 33 recalls on this vehicle including the airbags.
Upon starting the car, the airbag instrument light illuminated and will not turn off.car has 66,000 miles and i'm worried the airbag will not work as designed.
Headlights have burnt out 4 times in 1 year w/install, break/tail lights have burnt out 6 times in 1 year w/ install.cruise control isn't staying set and airbag light is on unknown reason after obd scan. Break lights have burnt thru the connection piece, causing damage, overpower from the wiring harness has caused over load of power which caused lights to burn out and even burst. Multiple drivers with similar problems,airbag may still deploy for no reason or not deploy at all. Cruise control malfunction possibly due to airbag issues, but may also be from faulty wiring throughout the vehicleand ultimately into the sterring console. Computer or motherboard may also now have damages cause by over amped volts of electricity without a serge protecter.possibility of electrical damages,caused by overload from power supply and directed throught the vehicle may have cause exponential damages to electrical in the sonata. Causing a serious safety concern and hazard. Exterior lighting requires new wiring harnesses and connection pieces as well as new casing from over amp overload, resulting inoverheating and bulb combustion damages. New airbag assembly is probable and reset of mother board with upgraded features and completely new wiring with serge protection is necessary.
Takata recall. I'm having the same issue as everyone else. The sound of something loose in the steering column and clunking noise has become horrible. Regardless of whether the car is in motion or at a stand still, i can move the steering wheel and hear the noise. I checked the year of production of my vehicle and it doesn't fall under the current recall; however, it seems a little irresponsible of hyundai to not recall all vehicles that are experiencing the same issue. It is a safety hazard not just a nuisance. This has been happening for a few months now and has only become worse with time. I will be contacting hyundai to see what can be done. In the instance they refuse to service the vehicle under the current warranty i will be contacting an attorney. Safety hazards cannot be ignored.
Car losses power in the highway under 55 miles per hour. When starting from stop or yield it does not take acceleration and almost dies . Almost got in acccident several times as the car doesnt want take gas. More like a suden stop in a trafic.. Airbag light is on for more than a year. Brake lights dont work and is not the bulbs. This is becoming almost everyday problem and dealer dont have solution to the problem but i was told it is a known problem for this model. Pls do something about it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Shaker's family hyundai (located at 674 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (860) 631-4200) was contacted and provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 63 mph the cruise control was engaged. Upon approaching another vehicle he applied the brakes in order to disengage the cruise control but the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. No one was injured. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash site. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired; however, no one investigated the cruise control failure. The failure and current mileage wasapproximately 26,000.updated 06/05/12
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the cruise control failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to centennial hyundai (located at 6200 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149, (702) 483-2200) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 96,000. The vin was unknown.
I am the owner of a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. Within the last 2 weeks my car has not started on 4 different occasions. The message screen within the car says "press brake to start". It will not allow me to depress the brake peddle. Everything in the car as far as lights, radio, and dashboard work fine. I have got stuck at the local mall, the grocery star and at work. I was able to start the car one time by slamming my foot down on the brake really hard. (which i shouldn't have to) the electrical system or brakes definitely have an issue. Hundreds off other sonata owners are having the same exact issue.nothing has been done to correct this problem. I drive over 100 miles a day and have to have a reliable car. Hyundai needs to correct this issue asap.
- engine had metal shavings in it which led to excessive amounts of oil consumption, it took the dealership almost a year to admit that the engine was going out-the brake light switch keeps going out, i have replaced my third switch in my 7 years of owning this car.-the taillight wiring harness warp the taillight housing for the brake lights due to excessive heat generated from the 2537 bulbs. In general, the wiring harness don't even last that long
Brake pedal sensor failure resulted in a car that wouldn't start.the key-less entry depends on the brake pedal being depressed, otherwise the ignition will not turn over.under normal operation when the driver is trying to start the car, the key must be inside the vehicle, the driver must depress the brake pedal and then press the ignition button.the car normally turns over.in this situation all systems function as if the car does not know the brake peddle is being depressed.the battery has full charge, all accessories function normally, but the ignition will not turn over.because there is no way to manually start the car, the car is rendered completely useless.
I have taken my car into hyundai 3 times for the same repair on the steering column.i have clicking and chunking in the steering wheel and now my key will not release.i was told this time by hyundai that it would cost me 150.00 for diagnostic and thousands if it isnt a related issue.this car is a lemon, and im stuck with it.
Airbag light comes on randomly and will go off and come back on again randomly, worried that airbag will randomly deploy
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise that was progressing randomly. The fuel gauge also displayed an incorrect reading and the interior lighting did not illuminate when the door was opened. The contact mentioned that there was an internal short within the radio and that it intermittently worked. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle had a strong hesitation as if it would stall. The dealer was notified and could not replicate or diagnose the failures. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 14v434000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,627.
Takara recalls after buying several new batteries my sonata 2011 won't start and continues to do the same over and over again....what is wrong?and is there a recall?
Airbag light on dash board turned on few months ago, the car has never involved in any kind of accident. It is 2011 sonata and has never been in an accident. The dash board light turned on few months ago after 5 1/2 years of owning the car. I took to the dealer and they ask for $160 for diagnostic and that amount will apply to the cost of fixing the problem if i decides to go ahead of fixing the airbag lighting problem, the dealer gave a rough estimate between $900 to $1200 to fix this airbag issues. They also said the the airbag only warranty for 6 years or 60,000 miles. I though the airbag should be 10 years and 100,000 miles as hyundai always advertised that. I searched on the web and there are a recall on airbag for elantra but not sonata. It is definitely a manufacture defected because this is the original airbag and the car has never been in any kind of accident as i mentioned above.i seemed like the 10/100,000 warranty is just for advertisement purpose and they are not really stand behind their product or quality.btw - i exchanged some email with hyundai corporation but it did not go anywhere.
Engine was replaced per extended warranty regarding recall. Vehicle was taken into massey hyundai on 09/07/2019 and returned with reman motor on 09/12/19. Since then the vehicle has showed over heating and the backup camera displays a white screen on 10/09/19. Called after temp light came on and hyundai has the nerve to say they will not pay for the tow. On top of that they person who answered the phone explained the wiring harness wasn't replaced.temp light hasn't came back on due to my son not using the a/c. Nhtsa has not held hyundai or kia accountable for issues they no doubt knew about. The recall should have been a buy back for these motors. We are not asking for a new vehicle. We just wanted the vehicle working properly. Now my son is stuck with a vehicle with all kinds of electrical problems due to hyundais flaw. The electrical system was working fine prior to the engine replacement and hyundai should be held accountable. Nhtsa is starting to frustrate me
Engine has been replaced 2 times doing 65 mph on freeway loses power in addition air bag light is onwhen they had car for 3 weeks they gave it back and said they didn't know what was wrong with airbags i had vehicle towed there 2 days ago again and spoke to [xxx] at palm springs hyundai and he said they were trying to figure out problem with engine they installed and if i wanted him to diagnose airbags problems it would be a 150 diagnosis feethey had the car there the first time for 3 weeks and released it and til my daughter that they could not figure it out airbags issues are dangerous if they are not working correctly and deploy on freeway i told [xxx] service guy this but he giggled and said it would cost 150 dollars diagnostic fee which he said they checked several months ago i lent my daughter who drives my 8 year old grandson my vehicle because i was concerned of their safety i am a cancer patient and need a vehicle to get back and forth to my doctors when i asked [xxx] about a rental he brushed me off and said there were none available at this point i am going to call abc investigative reporters because i am at a wits end i really need help with this matter thank you [xxx]airbags also [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When lights are on in auto mode, the lights flicker (high add low beam) randomly. Dash lights flicker as well. This occurs when not touching the light switch, but also occurs randomly when using the turn signals or switching between high and low beams. This issue occurs while moving and while stationary.
My car changed to cruise control on its own. I couldn't get out of it until i parked. My lights don't work the constantly flick on and off while i'm driving. The dealership also failed to replace my airbag deployment sensor after i reported that they never fixed it. They put it in the database that it was repaired but i was still waiting on a part i never received
Car won't start.
This vehicle has stalled on me while driving on the highway and streets. I've taken it into the shop for the problem was told the pc module is going out. The price to fix this a 2300.00. This should be covered on a warranty. They've me toldthat it's not. This is a major componet for these vehicle it should be cover. This has happened several times prior. When the vehicle accelerated there is smokes for the tail pipe.
Brake lights-my back brake lights won't work..wiring problem?steering wheel-my steering assembly is loose and makes a loud clicking sound ..the dealership said it was a gear that needs to be replaced ..air bags- i was in a wreck and the air bags never deployed..wasbhit hard..also now a default air bag light is on?
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly.the recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. This condition could potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position, illumination of the esc' (electronic stability control) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control feature, or intermittent operation of the stop lamps." all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet this vin is not covered in the recall notice.
I have owned my 2011 hyundai sonata for one year.on july 15, 2011, i went to start the car and i could not depress the brake or start the car.the acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor.i tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership.i was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which i did.i finally got it started and drove it to the dealership.i was told "brake light switch" replaced.left the dealership and drove to my office and when i went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time i had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership.dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again.now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working.when i did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park.well, yesterday, july 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems.so, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed.i am very concerned about my safety because i believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues.
Last week i was driving and the esc indicator light randomly came on on my dashboard. Later, after i tried to shut it off by pressing the esc button which did not work, i tried to adjust the volume on my radio using the steering wheel controls. Instead of adjusting the volume down it went to the bluetooth for my cell phone. Next day no further issues. No warning/indicator lights came on, car functioned normally. Two days later esc light came back on. Stopped at the store and when i came back out i noticed my brake lights were on. Drove home, parked in the driveway and again, brake lights remained on even after car was off, lights were turned to the off position and there was no possible way for them to remain on. Had to disconnect my batteryfor the night. Next day noticed recall for 2011 sonatas for the same issue. Called hyundai and they stated my vin is not part of the recall, so they can't do anything for me. This is after hyundai refused to acknowledge their engine defects in the same vehicle. I was one of the first affected by the engine blowing out and was refused warranty service. I had to sue hyundai and it was not until they openly acknowledged engine failures that they finally honored my warranty and replaced my engine. I was without my vehicle for over a year during that process. My point is that hyundai has a history, and documented track record, of ignoring customer concerns and complaints. They regularly neglect the consumer and leave us to make due with a defective car. They refuse, yet again, to honor a known safety issue with their vehicle.
While in drive and park, brakes lights and tail lights keep going out. Have replaced bulbs 4 times in less than a year. Both seat belt lights constantly flashes even when buckled up. Air bags and tire pressure light will not go out after resetting repeatedly. Dome lights no longer work in automatic
To start with the airbag light on the drivers side will not go off even though the vehicle has never been in an accident. Additionallynone 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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The airbag light in my 2011 hyundai sonata came on while i was driving one day. The car has not been in any accidents. The airbag light has been on for several months now and i've been told by different mechanics that this may be the result of problems in the electrical steering system.i've checked numerous blogs and found that many other people are having the exact same issue with their 2011 hyundai sonatas.
Try to start vehicle, depress brake and push ignition switch. Vehicle does not recognize keyfob being in car. This has happened a total of three times in the one week i have owned the car. After multiple attempts car will respond. But on one occasion did not start for over 4 hours. Eventually had to get a jump and car started.
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 occasionallyand i have to gas it to pick up speeds and i've only had the car for two months.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired for the sensor. After leaving the dealer, the light illuminated again.in addition, the vehicle refused to start on one occasion and the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they advised him that the ground cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the ground cable. The contact also stated that the front driver side window was open and could not be closed. The window failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stopped in traffic, the engine stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The vin was not available.
Air bag lights on all the time the passenger side seat belt light always flashes the over head dome light is burning out and i have also had the front sway bar links replaced 2 times in 2 years in less than 10000 miles
The buttons on my steering wheel sometimes intertwine with other buttons on my steering wheel and as i press one button the other is activated that i did not engage at all.
The car does not start.i enter the vehicle, put on my seatbelt, then depress the brake and the ignition button.the console will state "press brake to start engine".my foot is very firmly placed on the brake.this occurred intermittently but now occurs 50% of the time.
Was driving on the freeway when we hear a loud pop. Suddenly the car would no longer accelerate. We pulled over and smoke was coming out of the front of the car. Popped the hood open and some of the wires were on fire. Withing 5 minutes the whole front of the car was on fire.
Incident details:on friday, june 27th, around 7:15 a.m., i was in my car with my 18 month old son getting ready to leave my garage. I put my car in reverse; however, i noticed the gear readout on the dashboard was non-functional. I looked down at the gear shift and the indicator light was also non-functional. I decided i should run into the house and get my husband to have him look at the car.i put the car back into park, took my foot off the brake, and turned to tell my son i would be right back. I opened the door and started step out of the car. I felt the car jerk violently and then it started to roll backwards. I was knocked off my feet and dragged down my driveway until my car hit my neighbor's tree (approx.. 70? from where the car started inside the garage), where it stopped. The event caught the attention of my neighbor who ran over to my house to alert my husband. He ran out to the car, which was rested against the tree. He attempted to put the car in ?park?, however the gear selector was in its absolute forward position. He then pulled the gear selector back into the drive position (gear indicators still non-functional) and the car made an audible ?snap? and lurched forward. My husband drove the car approx. 20? where he parked it.my husband, made a phone call to the gurnee, il hyundai dealership, they advised him to call the hyundai customer care number (1-800-633-5151). He was connected with a case manager by the name of merrieta. She took notes of the incident and advised him to have the car sent to the nearest hyundai dealership for an investigation. The car was picked up by tow truck june 27th around 11am and delivered to the gurnee hyundai dealership.
I was driving approximately 55 mph on a highway and it started raining. I turned my headlights on and the traction control light came on. I also lost acceleration power until i completely let off the gas pedal. This has happened several times over the last month. I also am unable to set the cruise control if my headlights are on.
Well, very simply i was merging onto a parkway and pushing down on the accelerator, car was speeding up then i noticed that it seemed like i wasn't getting any acceleration. Looked at the dashboard and saw that it seemed all the lights were on and realized that the engine had shut itself down. Pulled off to the shoulder and tried to restart it (head kind of a whirring noise), but it wouldn't start.
Car will not start when i hit the start button. Sometimes it will and sometimes it takes 4 or 5 times to start. Car makes an electrical rattle like noise but doesn't turn over. Also, when i try to shut the car off, my display will tell me to shift to park and the radio will stay on. I've had the car in for the shift lever cable recall but i believe there is more to this. The car is doing the same thing before and after the recall fix. I commute 200 miles to work so the miles i post will be high.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An unknown local dealer diagnosed that the rear brake pads needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
For the third time i have gotten in my 2011 hyundai sonata se and it will not start (push to start). The screen will either say the key is not in the vehicle or it will say press brake pedal to start (the key is certainly in the vehicle, how else did i get in with it locked). After repeatedly getting in and out of the car, locking and unlocking pressing the break pads, trying everything and then some for about a half hour the vehicle still will not start. This is the fourth hyundai i have purchased, second brand new and i have never had problems like this before but this is ridiculous. I've taken it to the dealer and they say they have never heard of this happening even though i have found numerous complaints for it online (what sources are they using, google turns up plenty of information). This is the third time i have been stranded in a dark, potentially dangerous area unable to start my brand new car that has already had a recall. I expect more than this.i will drop it off at the dealership again and after that i am going to invoke the lemon law. One recall is bad enough i would at least like to be able to start my vehicle. The battery is fine both in the car and the remote. At 8,000 i should not have any issues!
This issue has been going on for months now. And i have driven around seeing many other hyundai sonatas with he same issue. When i hit my brake, the brake lights will not go out. I have finally figured out how to get them to go out (pulling my brake upwards with my foot). This has resulted in my lights staying on and my car dying a few times. It is a very dangerous problem as others are not able to tell when i am braking because my brake lights stay on wihtout putting my foot under the brake and pulling up on it.
This will be the second time in 18 months that my car has not started and needed to be towed to the dealership. They stated it was the electrical issues with the push starter. You should not have to replace a push starter/parts associated with it this many times in a vehicle, let alone 18 months apart.cheap parts, expensive labor and a lemon of a car with 13 recalls and not even 100k miles on the car.i would like for hyundai to look into this electrical issue and why this keeps happening, as i've seen other owners post about it.
Accelerationproblemscar stop on me i got my car towed no codes or nothingshowed up try to start car at shop smelled a burningsmell needs new starter new starter repaired. Couple of days later i stop for a update entire enginegone will call hyundai tomorrowi have two kids and this is horrible
The battery dies every night. I cut off all the lights, the radio, and etc. Yet i continuously wake up to a dead battery! something is draining my battery.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was operated, the steering column made an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and front wheel alignment. The contact was informed that the alignment could not be performed. The technician was informed that the error in the software for the power steering caused an error in their system; therefore, an alignment could not be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The technician stated that the vehicle fell under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering), but the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
While driving, a warning alert suddenly sounded with a display advising "check charging system."the power system in the car failed. The air conditioning cut off. The acceleration system failed completely and the car cut off all propulsion. I pulled over and had to turn off the ignition. I pushed the start button again and the car appeared to work.i have read online that this is happening to all sonata hybrids.
Dashboard warning signs started blinking (wrench, battery, etc) while i was driving the car on a city 4-lane highway (route 1 in baltimore) at a speed of 30-50 mph. After starting and stopping my car, a sonata hybrid, several times, eventually i lost all power to the car such that the brakes and steering would not work.at this point i was only going ~10 mph. Luckily i was at the mall at this point and the car came to a stop on its own. The car would not start and the door locks and fob did not work. I then had it towed to the dealer. They replaced an electrical board of some type and then were able to drive it but also noted all of the dashboard alarms going off. Their current working diagnosis is that there is a problem with the connection to the electric battery causing high resistance. It is still under repair at the dealer. I am worried that this could happen again.
My 2011 hyundai sonata has been failing to start over the past 2 days. The problem is inconsistent, it at times takes 5 minutes to start and at others it takes 20 minutes before the car turns on. After several attempts to start the car, a display message appears near the odometer stating that you must press brake to turn vehicle on (this model uses a push start button). The problem is that the brake pedal locks in place and cannot be pressed down.
Oil light blinked on and off twice.car was making a knocking noise.stopped to check oil; absolutely no oil in the vehicle.no sign of leak; no smoking; no other indication of problem.put 3 quarts of oil in the car.knocking sound was worse.drove car home and haven't driven it since.this is one of many problems i've had with this car.i get regular oil changes.i haven't had the car looked at yet due to cost and out of warranty.i've read other complaints of loss of oil resulting in complete engine failure.there was absolutely no indication that the oil was even low which i attribute to the faulty electrical system since i've had problems with that as well. It's my opinion that this car is unsafe to drive.i've read this year model has over 900 problems while other year models have average of 230 something problems.obviously, this car should be completely recalled and replaced by hyundai dealer.
Hyundai sonata 2011 push button start. I am the original owner of the vehicle. Yesterday i went into my car and proceeded to start my car. I had to push the start button three times before itactually started up. This happened twice within 2 hours.5 days prior my vehicle had been to the hyundai dealership for the recall on the stop lamp switch. An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that forthe 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. They, the dealership,performed the service and replaced the stoplamp switch. As result my car is experiencing intermittent switch point contact with the push-button start. This is crazy.
Last night, i was told, i had left a dome light on. After several attempts trying to get it off.thought i had it off, locked car all lights were off when i left it.come out this morning to head to work and it would not start.this is not my first incident.if i leave the keys in the car it kills it?i use to do this with my bmw and no problems at all.why does it suck the life out of my battery?this morning, tho i dont understand. I had all the lights off,,,i thought.do not know what drained it.is the battery a cheap battery?do i need to change it out?its just a 2011, thought should last longer.any other issues with dead battery?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After turning off the vehicle, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the starter motor was replaced, but the failure continued. In addition, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and would not remain locked, and the headlights and brake light would shut off while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.
After having the vehicle idle for approximately 40 minute with my family inside the vehicle, the left front side caught on fire. Damaged to the left side fog light, engine area. Vehicle was taken to hyundai services station in new york(bronx services station), and them the nightmare started. After 14 days and multiple calls / visits to the services station, i was not giving a reason for the incident. All hyundai did for me was waste my time and effort, they do not back that so call bumper to bumper warranty.ps huyndai veh engineer that look at my car was a joke, all he did was look at the car and stated "its missing something".he also refused to id himself... Corporate office would not give any solution except for my to go thru my insurance.....dont bother complaining just go to the media with your issues.
Light in back window keeps flashing and brake lights keep needing replaced. Also just replaced a rear censor.our son drives back and forth from college this can be dangerous!
On multiple occasions, my car would not start with the keyless key fob.the car stated they key was not detected although the key was in the car.i could not unlock the car, could not open the trunk or use the buttons on the key fob in any way.this has happened increasingly in the past month.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start intermittently in cold temperatures, a problem that would occur since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. A diagnostic test was performed but did not generate any failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact would have to receive a jump in order for the vehicle to start. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 958.
Complaintant walked out of home to vehicle. Upon approaching vehicle, complaintant noticed that the left rear brake light housing (driver's side) was detached, and sticking out about 1 inch from the vehicle. Complaintant carefully slid the housing back into its cavity, where it stayed. Complaintant then departed. About 3 days later, complaintant noticed that the housing was again detached from the vehicle, and again slid it back into place. Over time, the complaintant repeated returning the housing into the cavity three (3) additional times. When the complaintant was confronted with a 5th event of the housing detaching from the vehicle, complaintant shined a flashlight down into the cavity, and saw that the housing mounting sockets were fractured/shattered, and none of the several mounting studs/bolts were attached. But, the studs/bolts were still attached to the vehicle shell. The only thing holding the housing assembly onto the car, were the wires to the brake light, back-up light, and turn signal light. No surface scratches, nor body damage experienced. After inspecting the defective housing, complaintant surmised that hyundai tail light housing is made of hard, brittle plastic, which shatters when overly tightened at factory, or due to the vibration of this overly hard riding vehicle. Additionally, complaintant noticed when vehicle was purchased new, that the driver's side tail light was not flush with the rear trunk gate, and was extended outward about 1/4 inch. The light assembly on the right/passenger side was flush with the trunk gate, and has not produced a similar issue, yet. Complaintant secured housing to the vehicle cavity by using duct tape. Complaintant scheduled vehicle repair with hyundai dealership for tomorrow. Update to follow.
I had transmission problems my transmission stop working and i could not change gears so i took my car to hyundai shop and paid out of pocket over $900 and come to found out it was a recall #123,so hyundai call me after i left the shop saying they not gone reimburse me which is not right.
My engine light is not working. Does not light up when vehicle is turned on.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission.insert key to start engine. When i want to turn off engine, the key will not go past acc.i push in the key and try to turn key into the lock position, it will not go into the lock position.i have to fiddle around with the release switch, and shifter on the shifter arm.eventually i can get the key out.the engine does shut off, but can't leave car, because it can be started again.i can't leave the car because the car can be started without me being there.this failure happens almost every time i try to turn off the car.i brought the car back to king hyundai fl, twice, without them fixing the problem.i am now waiting for them to replace some parts to the shifter arm.if that does not work, i will invoke the lemon law.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard under the vehicle after going over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently with the fuel system and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and map sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel system was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the struts were not inspected. Crain hyundai little rock (11701 colonel glenn road, little rock, ar 72210 (501) 604-1500) was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls was under the vin. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension) and 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) as possible solutions to the failures however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to contact nhtsa to place a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. Invalid vin.
On a couple of separate incidents, the gear disappear. I was driving on d, the gear was on d, but after several miles the gear disappear. I pulled over to park the car, i put the car on reverse, but the gear was not visible. I turned the car off and turned it back on, i could see the gear then. This has happened a couple of times. A couple of weeks after this happened, the car did not start at all. The car ended up starting after it was towed to the dealership. Apart from this issue i've been at the dealership for several other issues. Starter, axles, the key ignition switch, sensors, etc. It's been very time consuming and expensive.
While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner.minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg.my foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurredwithout warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin.the consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission.the consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she applied pressure to the horn but it would not sound. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repair. The approximate failure mileage was 3,200.
Takata recall brake lamp staying on when turn lights on. Clicking noise under the hood. Car stalling
Driving at 40 mph and lost power. Car came to stop in middle of road and "check charging system" warning light came on.tried several times and finally restarted. Continued about a block then it happened again. Got it started, drove a little further and it happened again. Got the car home and called hyundai service to have car towed to dealer.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving high speeds, the steering seized and the vehicle decelerated without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The diagnostic test stated to repair the electronic control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Upon pulling out from a stop sign the engine stalled, after coasting to a stop and placing in park i tried to restart engine. All lights went off and motor did not turn. Attempted again, same thing then passenger compartment filled with smoke. Fire dept arrived and determined somewhere in dash a component had fried.they then disconnected battery. Vehicle was towed to dealer, per dealer engine locked up and they have to disassemble dash to determine what had fried.
Lights occasionally shut off while driving. Happens on its own but happens more often when switching on high beams. All lights shut off inside and outside car. Has happened many times since owning the car
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. The contact pulled the vehicle over and exited as the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 107,825.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced and there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
I have been trying to communicate with hyundai in regards to my electrical with my lighting, i have informed them that my back brake lights have went out at least every month changing them no less than twice a month a long with the head lights, now the part that holds the bulb has totally melted and you can smell the burning and they said that is not covered i have burned myself on this trying to evaluate the situation so i guess i will have to burn in the car after the wiring has completely melted everything else in the vehicle.
New engine and starter under recall by hyundai dealership in montgomery, al. I pick my car up no one in service is in my radio bluetooth ac won't work and they all worked prior! car kept cutting off felt like wheels was gonna fall off drove horrible!plug phone in usb start smelling burnt smell, unplug it smoke is coming out, it's extremely hot and cords burnt. Get home look at paperwork says 'tire separated needs immediate attention' no one told me let me drive on it. I had no clue my tires are fairly new. Tire exploded leaving dent in my car. I ask about tire he said 'oh i forgot to tell you' (as no big deal) in fact was! ask which tire he didn't remember! call consumer affairs advised to take back. Dealt with service manager rude and denied any fault before ever looking at car insisting they weren't to blame. How would he know if he hasn't ever even looked at it? ask why lights on dash and why'd it not run properly? blamed on my tire. Sold me tire $88 but he'd give me discountfor my trouble, he didn't i paid $114. Calls cars ready. I ask if everythings fixed and what was wrong with it? he said no and didn't know what was wrong with it but it wasn't anything they done! honestly don't think he checked he denied blame before looking at it and said it'd be ready in couple hours time to put tire on. Said to take to stero shop and they can pull radio out and might find reset switch behind it to reset radio, he should've. Ask about usb he said 'plugged one in it worked ask if he left in least 10 minutes as i did he said 'don't got one to' can't use one used to test itask if electrical wiring burnt when engine seized as starter did, says no lights be on in dash, they are, blamed it on tires. 3 mechanics said electrical wasn't hooked back up properly and/or electrical wiring burnt when engine seized. Car wont start problems cycloids not firing and fuel injector too!
The engine failed to start. When you press on the start pedal, it locks up and does not recognize the key fob in the vehicle. The dealer said the brake switch needed to be replaced. This happened in june 2011 and now again in july 2012. It looks as if i will have to take it in every year for the same problem. The esc electronic stability control light comes on also during this issue perhaps the 2 go hand in hand. This is totally unacceptable after i paid 25k for this vehicle. No more hyundais for me at least not in my lifetime!!
Car will not start! hyundai replaced the brake switch and now it is happening again. This happens a couple times per week. This will be my second visit to hyundai. This should be a recall! we could be without necessary transportation.
Hyundai announced a recall in february 2018.to date there has been no communication whatsoever from hyundai on the remedy or repair for this recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel and the ignition switch seized without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent over a period of two years. The contact was able to unlock the steering wheel and the ignition on her own. West broad hyundai in richmond, virginia was made aware of the failure and could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Hyundai dealership replaced engine and starter in my 2011 sonata in november 2018 got car back radio bluetooth usb electrical and ac didn't work and it cut off on me numerous times as well as tire exploded on me that they 'forgot to tell me about' and have had more problems car does not run and i can't get any answers or solutions! i spent $500 on new fuel injector still won't run! dealership in montgomery, al replaced engine and did sloppy work and didn't value my safety at all! do i have to have it towed back to the same dealership? do i have to pay for towing for a 3rd time that is clearly on them! mechanic told me electrical was hooked up properly and/or wiring burnt when engine seized! also i've had to buy 3 tires when mine were fairly new because the speed wheel sensor is puncturing them, i've seen a lot of people have had same problems is their a recall on the speed wheel sensor? i've been without away to go since november & have spent more money than i have trying to get it to run & paying for a car that don't run! im on disability & don't have money to continue putting in this car that should run as it did prior to engine seizing! im no mechanic but i don't know how they put engine & starter in 3 days or how they released my car without anyone in service in to go over paperwork or tell me about the tire stated on paperwork 'needs immediate attention tire separated ' they said they forgot, tire exploded on me so they definitely didn't care about my safety!! paperwork also stated was test drove, 'if it was' again i don't know how they released it!2nd time at dealership they were suppose to check & see why my radio, bluetooth, usb, ac electrical didn't work & did prior to engine seizing! when i picked it up they had no answers or solutions why! back at dealer wants $8,000 for problems i never had til they worked on it and for pending recalls with no remedy
Car kept shutting down not wanting to start due to gas pump.i would be driving and would start stalling while drive almost crash.electrical problems the light flinger on and off while driving and when switch them with a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 hyundai sonata defect in the light stem switch that causes headlights and dash lights to flicker the consumer stated he began to experience occasional episodes of flickering headlights, especially when switching between high and low beam.
Vehicle in motion on highway headlights, interior dash lights start flickering on and off. Have had to replace driver side headlight twice owning the car just at a year. Vehicle parked at home doors locked neighbors come to tell me in the middle of the night my lights are on. Lights do not have the "auto" option. So the lights were off prior to locking car. The only lights lite at the time of neighbors concern were the yellow hazard lights and tail lights. Unlocking and locking the car seemed to fix the issue. But this isn't the first time happening. Also the in cabin dome light flickers on and off if left on the "door" option. So it has to be left on "off". Seems to be a major electrical issue going on. As there are hundreds of other people complaining of the same exact issue. Moving on to the engine issue. Vehicle in drive at a red light idling the engine will just stall out of nowhere vehicle seems to jerk as if it wants to take off. I find myself applying more pressure to the brake because it scares me. It never shuts off completely however it does this so random that and issue can not be found.
This car is equipped with a smartkey.recently it has developed a starting problem that is directly related to the outdoor temp.it has been serviced several times by the local hyundai dealer.they have replaced the shift interlock switch and the brake light switch.it is below zero this morning (2/21/2015) just one day after the brake light switch was replaced, and again the car refuses to start.when the start button is depressed everything lights up on the dash board but the engine will not even turn over, it is completely dead.the engine imobilizer light also comes on after attempting to move the shifter and the brake pedal becomes nearly impossible to depress!the car will be out of warranty soon.this needs to be resolved.the car has refused to start dozens of times with the very same issues.the car has left me stranded (at home to date) numerous times.when it warms up outdoors later in the day and the temp goes up to 25 - 30 degrees the car starts virtually every time and will start without a problem for the rest of the day.i have researched this problem on this website and other websites and push button ignition problems are very common on this car.hyundai needs to come up with a proper fix for this problem.numerous people report having the same switches replaced as on my cartheir problems were not solved either.it appears that hyundai has never been able to come up with a proper fix for this issue or it is just to costly to implement.they have continually swept it under the rug.
Brake light wires run too hot while car is operating and causes bulbs to burn out a day or two after being replaced. Plastic seems to be melting and may be able to cause a fire. Brake lights go in and out while driving as well which may cause an accident.
Rear break light was was flashing, car acted like it did not want to go until it was warmed up. Just had it inspected and again it needed another bulb in break light. Garage this time replaced another bulb and rear o2 sensor, steering angle sensor. Now today there is a recall with the motor. Is this car safe for our son to be driving back and forth to college?
The airbag light comes on when the car is crunk and will not go off. Has been on for months. No car accidents either.
During normal driving with headlight setting on auto, headlights turn off when turn signal is activated. Headlights turn on when turn signal is off (either manually turned off or when turn is completed). This can happen while moving or stopped at light. Consistent problem with left turn, less often for right turn.
My car would have trouble starting, i would turn on the car but the engine wouldn't start, the lights and radio would turn on and nothing. After the starter being installed on 10/22/2014 the car was fine but then it happened again this year and had the starter replaced again. Then it happened later again and finally had the neutral safety start inhibitor switch replaced. My airbag light turns on and now i have to replace the clockspring. I have other issues with this car like for example my front drive axels being deformed which causes a rattling nose when i turn while driving. I would hear clicking noses on the steering column and had the steering coupling replaced. So far as of 8/12/2016 i have had 15 recalls and i have one to do next week. I'm driving a death trap.
Vehicle stopped functioning at 60 mph on an interstate on a friday night. Had to coast to side of road dodging other cars. Tried to restart vehicle with no luck. Electrical started going haywire. Interior lights started flashing as well as dashboard lights. Smoke was coming from hood of car.within 20 minutes a road ranger checked the status of the car and said all fluids looked good. Battery tested good. But was unable to get vehicle to start.two hours later it was towed to a hyundai dealership.was told it appears to be the engine but was told they replaced the starter first because they thought it was that.finally, told it was the engine and it would need to be replaced. Thankfully it is still under warranty.it's last service was the middle of april. They told me that the steering is possibly going on it. They reported a knocking noise. Nothing has been done to steering as of yet but now that they will have car for up to 3 weeks will probably have them check that too especially after reading many of the complaints on this and other websites.
When vehicle was moving it felt like went into a coast but rpm did not increase speed slowed.. Gas peddle was pushed in nothing happened when peddle was released and then pushed all functions resumed
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.
The car exploded, burned and is a total loss. As the vehicle was in motion, the engine began to smoke. Gas then began to leave and the stench of gas was strong. Upon pulling over in a parking lot of a fast food resturaunt, a fire started in the engine area and the fire began to rapidly spread. As i got out of the car the car exploded. The dekalb county fire report number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased/ picked up my certified 2011 hyundai sonata on 4/4/13. On 4/10 the push start failed. I had to call the hyundai service department and was walked thru the over ride process to get the car started. Immediately made a service appointment for this issue and took it in on 4/13. On this day it was discovered that there was an issue with the thermostat and they needed to correct it, i authorized it and it was all covered under the warranty. There was no out of pocket expense. I picked my car up that same evening and drove it home and no where else for the rest of the weekend. 4/18 about 22 miles down the highway the engine light comes on. 4/19 took it in, i was told the thermostat part that was installed was obsolete and they had my car for 6 days waiting on the new part and doing installation. I was provided a rental carat $60+ out of pocket cost for insurance. Picked up my car 4/25 and drove it about 175 miles ( it is 126 miles round trip from home to work) and 4/26 the engine light comes on again.i sit here now with no hyundai because it is at the dealers getting repairs again!!! again!!! opted not to use the rental car service this time as it would cost more than $50 per day out of my own pocket for an uncertained amount of time. Nothing but problems and i havent even made my first car payment yet. And on 4/24 the day before i pick my car up for the second time, a recall was issued for the brake lamps...really hyundai??? really??? what makes this car certified? what was the inspection exactly that occured to certify this vehicle??
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata.the horn is a real safety hazard.you can hardly hear it inside the car, and in traffic, other cars can not hear it with all the road noise.
The power steering on my 2011 hyundai sonata stopped working approx. 1 week ago without any advance warning. The car is of course very difficult to steer without the assistance of power steering. If my sonata is not one of the cars covered by the recall notice very recently announced, then the recall needs to be expanded to include my vehicle. The car was stationary and i went to start the car, and the eps light was lit and i had no power steering.
My radio display and all speakers completely quick working i searched for months here and there when i had time i even upgraded my radio to the factory touch screen radio and the display came on but no sound and finally i took the factory amp apart and it had water damage i was not in a wreck or anything only thing i could think of how it got wet is terrible placement of factory amp on the outside of the frame in the trunk so now i have to ride in silence or with a bluetooth speaker because hyundai wanted to put and electronic in the worst place possible where it is completely exposed to road degree and in my case rain
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!!
Started to drive on a highway, vehicle cut off in motion. It will not turn back on anymore
I have had several occurrences where it feels as if my car is going to stall. I attempted to start my car this morning where it failed to respond. The starter was replaced in 2012, the battery replaced 2013 and now hyundai claims it is my starter lever that also needs to be replaced (2014). I have read numerous complaints from other hyundai owners complaining of the same issue. Now, i have to pay over $300 to have the starter lever replaced which will now be my 3rd issue since i have had this car. Also, i did suffer from the rear brake light issue that was recently recalled and have had to replace my back light several times before the recall was initiated. Due to my continuation of brake light issues post recall change, i am told that the lamp has melted due to the possibility of the bulb overheating the lamp. I do not see how any of these issues are my fault and believe that hyundai should recall, and replace all of these malfunctions.
While driving at night, the headlights will turn off when using the turn signal or turning on the high beams, i have to wiggle the headlight switch to get them to come back on. I have sent hyundai an email concerning this problem as it is a very serious safety issue and the problem is getting worse, but of course there has been no response from hyundai. With all of the complaints on the internet about this problem. Hyundai needs to issue a recall.
While driving at night, the headlights, as well as interior dash and radio lights, would flicker. Most of the time this is triggered by using the turn signal. At times the lights may turn off altogether and have to be turned back on by jostling the turn signal. This happens while the car is in motion.
11/20/10: steering column shaft. 5/18/11: brake switch. Car will not start or shift out of gear. C1513 code. Internal short in brake switch. 3/26/12: brake switch. Car will not start. C1513 code.internal short in brake switch. Shift lever knob repl. 8/5/13: brake switch. Recall. Repl left front axle assembly. 7/7/14: inhib switch-check engine light on. Car is shifting hard, especially from p-r & then to d. Jolting sensation like someone hit from behind. Code p0705-transm range sensor malf. 10/1/14:brake tube. Shift lever cable. 10/16/14: code p0106: map sensor. Flexible coupling-clicking sound & wobbling when turning. Told me i was over 70k. Indicated i was under 70k when i made this appt. Mgr waived cost. 2/26/15: starter-would not start-towed. 5/15/15: rear passenger brake light-bulb burned out & melted into socket. Tail lamp also melted. Tech was able to heat & reshape socket. 8/3/15: brake light switch-car dead after work. Internal malfunction & caused brake lights to stay on. Hesitation during acceleration. Declined accurate auto to look further as car is still under warranty so i will take it to hub. It improved. 8/25/15: brake light switch.severe hesitation-almost rear-ended felt like it would stall (tech noticed). Informed accurate the car was still under warranty so i will take it to hub. Hesitation improved. 8/27/15: diag testing-hub waived cost of diag testing-no codes found. Unable to duplicate hesitation. Hesitation occurred when leaving.9/21/15: brake light switch-brake lights on. Drive side brake light is out. Hesitation worse-felt as if it would stall! driver side brake lamp bulb. Driver side tail lamp overheated & warped. Eventually replace tail lamp assembly. Declined for accurate to do further testing on the hesitation as the car was still under warranty so i will take it back to hub. Hesitation improved. To date, still does not run smooth.
My vehicles brake lights continue to have electrical problems.sometimes the brake light works, and sometimes it doesn't.
Fuel gauge and fuel pump sending unit.safety issue with the fuel gauge as it will not accurately show fuel level and will sometimes show empty because of a faulty fuel pump sending unit.the warranty on this vehicle should be extended to repair this safety issue.this started approximately two years ago and has gotten progressively worse.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata in march of 2010 brand new. I have had problems with the tires had to be replaced after year two, and when they were being replaced they said that the air valve on the tire was corroded when i went to hyundai to get the part replaced they said that it wasn't corroded it was broke off because there wan't a cap on it and it got wet. So, they said that i had to buy a new one, and they would send it up under the warranty and i would be refunded that did not happen. After that my push start would not start when i pushed it. I would have to push it about three times and then it would finally start. I took it to hyundai, and had it replaced not under warranty any more is what they told me. So i paid the 287.00 for it. After i got it home and went into grab something came back out and it did it again. Took it back to gateway hyundai in richmond to have it fixed and they said it needed a nother starter. I didn't have to pay for the part but i was going to have to pay for the labor. Nope didn't get it fixed. I would just start it three times instead. Then i had to replace the brakes last year 2012 because it wore only on one side, and now the engine blew a rod. They claimed that it was because of not having enough oil in it, but then told me i had a quart to much of oil. Now really does that make any sense? this is absolutely ridiculous. Then they told me i could trade it in for a new hyundai but would have to put $5000.00 down on it which is convienantly the amount they quoted me to have my engine fixed because they said it wasn't under warranty because i hadn't kept all my receipts for oil changes for the past three years.
Over the past year i have had to replace all my lights(front, tail and brake lights) consistently without warning. When grease monkey changed them recently, the mechanic stated that the wiring was very hot, and looked melted.issue #2- when driving my car without notice, my lights inside will come on as i turn a corner or hit a bump. I have to turn them off in order for them not to come by themselves.issue 3- my horn likes to work sometimes and other time, it will not sound. All my fuses have been checked many times, and no issue can be found. When i try to operate my radio from my steering will it have a mind of it's own. If i hit the volume up, it will activate the bluetooth call. Sometimes if i try to raise the volume to the radio, it lowers. Issue 4- when driving, and once i take my key out of the ignition, it's extremely hot. I really feel that there is a serious electrical problem in this car, and it needs to be addressed before something serious happens.
I pulled out on to a 4 lane highway and the engine stalled and the car coasted across. After a few seconds car regained power and went on but still losing power. When driving on interstate car keeps stalling at high rates of speed. When i cut on lights while driving car stalls/loses power for a few seconds then goes on. Brake lights aren't working all the time plus 3rd brake light keeps sticking. I need answers to this before we get seriously hurt!!!!!
While driving on a highway in the middle of traffic my 2011 sonata completely stopped and the engine totally seized up endangering my entire family.there was no unusual engine sound prior to it stopping and no warning whatsoever.we had to coast to the side of the road, avoiding oncoming traffic.this is totally unacceptable as it endangered 5 lives.thank goodness we were able to get to the side of the road.we are told that the engine would need to be totally replaced at a min. Engine cost of $5800 not including labor or other parts.in estimating costs, probably $8000 or more.it looks like there is a defect in the rotating assembly that causes sudden and catastrophic engine failure.hyundai is aware of this problem and has done nothing to prevent it.now i have no car to drive, and must somehow come up with the above costs or rent a car.the car is out of warranty but was well maintained.this is a serious problem and needs immediate attention.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to atlantic hyundai (193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed and the check engine indicator illuminated; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. In addition, the tail lights shorted out numerous times and the bulbs were replaced more than five times. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.
About 5 months again i notice that i can not leave my light switch in auto mode because after locking my doors and engaging the alarm i would always get a knock on the door in the middle of the night with my neighbors letting me know that i left my lights on. I did not leave then on because they go off after i hit the alarm but apparently they are coming back on by themselves. I see other people has had the same problem. I don't understand hyundai at all how many complaints do they need to realize that they made a huge mistake manufacturing these vechicles. I will never by anything thing hyundai makes again.
I have had my vehicle in for service 5 times for the same issue, it would not start. The first 3 times a sensor switch was replaced. The fourth time i was told my battery was the issue so i got a new battery. Today was the fifth time and the service dept indicated they could not find anything wrong but they went ahead and replaced the sensor switch again.i am not happy, i feel that i cannot depend on my vehicle. I am planning an out of town trip for thanksgiving and have resorted to renting a vehicle because i am paranoid about being stranded on the road with this issue.i paid alot of money for this vehicle and this just is not right. I am considering trading it in for a vehicle that starts the traditional way (with a key).
I was driving to work, stop at the stop sign, as i traveled 30 feet through the intersection my car died on me. The car wouldn't crank, no sound, nothing. I pop the hood and notice there is smoke coming form the engine compartment, i check all my fluids and there was no engine oil present in the engine. No low oil indicator came on. I just had a 60,000 miles maintenance to included an oil change as well. The vehicle as towed to a local mechanic shop to have them diagnose it.
The vehicle is equipped with push to start. The vehicle can suddenly be started without pushing non the break. The vehicle can also shift gears without having your foot on the break therefore causing a safety concern. Traction control light spontaneously goes on when this happens.
Our 2011 hyundai sonata gls 2.4 engine caught fire as my wife was returning home from taking our son to school. My wife smelled gasoline and then it burst into flames. This was the second replacement engine covered under warranty and had less than 6000 miles on it. Hyundai mall of georgia has performed all warranty service work on this vehicle. After the second engine and many other warranty repairstried to envoke the lemon law but was denied by hyundia case #9412898.
Car would not start.. Dealer replaced brake switch.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior lighting, alarm system, front passenger side headlight, and lower brake lights failed. The alarm system activated randomly. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the vehicle experienced the brake light failures listed in the consequence section of the notice. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue spread to other lighting and electrical components. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
My skid light warning light kept coming on. They said a brake lamp switch was pulling a fault code, so they replaced it. Nine months later my skid light warning was randomly coming on again. They ran a test again saying it was a faulty brake lamp switch again. Before i could get it in for repairs the transmission range sensor malfunction on aug 142012. Picked up my car again and the skid traction warning light came on again. I took it in again this time the tcs light was on and the shifter was not releasing.they tested the brake switch circuit and found no power to the brake switch. They replaced the fuse box and harness cable. I have called three different dealerships service departments and they all say there is a problem with the brake lamp switch causing the tcs warning light to come on. If it is effecting other cars there most be a national problem and should be a recall before there is a fatality. I have had this car for 2 years now and had it in for electrical problemsover eight times.
This is the second time the left rear lamp has failed showing signs of burning. The lamp assembly was replaced by the dealership approximately 2 years ago. When the turn signal failed recently i went to change the bulb and discovered that's a socket showed signs of being burnt again.
My key gets stuck in the acc postion. And will not turn to the lock position after experiencing this after 24 hours i finally was able to get the key out. The next day when i put the key in the ignition it would not turn to cit on.
The constant recurring problem is my car will not start.i have been stranded several times and have each one documented.i also have problems with the steering wheel locking and the brakes are unable to press.i have contacted an attorney regarding the lemon law and she has notified the hyundai motor america.my car is currently in the repair shop again and this has gone on for the 2 1/2 years i have owned it. There are over 598,000 complaints against this model of car and the problems are very serious and can cause deadly accidents.my car will not click out of the cruise control feature so i cannot use that feature.the brake lights do not always work and i have been stopped by cars behind me to tell me i have no lights and they almost hit me.what does it take to get this model of car recalled before many deaths occur.the internet has this problem documented and a recall was issued to replace that switch.i have taken my car in to have the brake light sensor replaced twice and it still occurs.i have to continue to pay payments on this car while i drive a rental car.i basically do not have a safe car to drive so i can't go anywhere in fear of being stranded.can you please look into this and safe lives before it is too late?
"power assist recall/air bag recall"the electrical power steering in my car has created a problem when driving on the interstate. The cost to repair the car is in excess of $1200 new and $600 or more used. The electrical panel in the car is not completely functional either. I have problems with power windows and locks. There have been a total of more than 10 recalls on this particular model vehicle. I cannot afford to repair or purchase another vehicle. When i investigated further this was the latest issue listed. Steering:electric power assist system recallsummary: 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.in addition there are several air bag recalls on the vehicle. Including the following: 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.
Hello, i'm not sure if this qualifies, but this vehicle has a major defect in the compressor kicking on for air conditioning (per my own experience and examining forums of other users).the a/c does not come on intermittently, especially when the car hasn't been turned on for 3 or 4 hours. This can be a major safety concern in warm areas.
Start losing speed cutting backoverheating ac stop function then smoke from good and cut out had it towed and seek what the problem is this occur on 08/24/2021 just purchase on july 7,2021 from dealer in auto land of thornburg paid cash
I've had problems with all front and rear lights. Mainly the headlights, tail lights and brake lights burning out. Since i got the car i've had problems with my brake lights not lighting up on one side, the tail light will work fine but once i press that brake my passenger brake light won't light up. Also i had my passenger side brake light heat up and melt the socket and housing of the taillight. All lights burn out way too soon like the car is providing too much juice and frying the bulbs.
While driving my 2011 sonata, the windows fog up to a dangerous level where i can not clearly see the road, especially the front windshield.this happens at various times of the day and night in cold, hot, humid or raining, etc. Weather conditions.i am most affected at night while returning from the gym and i have to travel through winding, dark, deer infested wooded roads.no matter what temperature setting i place thermostat, it fogs!i have taken my car in several times with the same complaint and the dealer is aware and says multiple people have complained but they have no solution.dealer says to match outside temp with inside car temp and leave a/c on. I followed the advice, i turn on the a/c in the winter and the heat in the summer and it is very uncomfortable but still doesn't effectively solve the dangerous problem.outside temperatures reach 100+ degrees in atlanta and turning on the heat after working out makes a bad situation worse.i feel people can or will die or be seriously injured if the problem isn't corrected by the manufacturer / dealers....updated10/05/15
I am consistently having to replace my tail and brake lights on both the driver and passenger side every 2-6 months. I just replaced the bulbs in july and now in september, they're bad again. But now even with new bulbs in, the tail lights do not work but the brake lights do.i am also having an issue with the interior dome light not turning off while set on the "door" setting with all doors closed. For this, i have checked the door jamb switch and the inside of the dome light switch and there are no obvious causes for this issue.i'm not sure if these light problems are connected or not, but the dome light worked perfectly fine until i replaced my tail/brake light bulbs yesterday and discovered that they aren't working at all.
A shortage in the electrical system causing the headlights to go out, the brake lights to not come on and have the check engine light to come on, and the check tire pressure light to come on as well.
Add on to odi # 10440320 i was driving and twice when i tried to stop to make a turn the engine kept overriding the brake and the car kept lurching ahead.i applied the brake peddle as hard as i could and the car would not stop.when i released the break peddle, the car started acting normal again.by this time i was way over the center line of the road and if there had been another car at the intersection i would have certainty hit them.this is the second and third time this has happened with this car and i believe it should be taken off the road before someone get killed.if i was pulling up behind another car at a stop sign and this happened i would rear end the car in front.if i was stopping at a pedestrian crossing and this happened i could run someone over and kill them.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise. The failure only occurred when driving at high speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 17v152000 (seat belts), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15v568000 (engine), 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Push start button failed to work.
Engine can easily become hydro-locked in heavy rain and road splash back from other vehicles due to the design of the direct air intake of the sonata hybrid.with its design, it does not have any water baffles to prevent water from entering the air filter and once it enters the air filter box, there are no drain holes for it to drain out.this forces the water through the engine as that is the only way for it to get out of the filter box.when the engine stalled, no electronic control warning lights were illuminated and the car remained in the 'ready' state.this could lead to damage of the hev system and battery pack.per the technician servicing the car, they stated that the hev warning light only illuminated when the hev battery reaches 15% charge (the point at which they have to replace it), this contradicts with the owner's manual as well as counteracts the purpose of a warning lamp.due to the nature of the design where the computer controls when the engine start/stops, the engine can damage itself before preventative action can be taken.for example, when the engine stalls due to water ingestion through the air filter and the oxygen sensor determines it cannot compensate, the engine will stall, but before the situation can be rectified, the computer attempted to restart the engine causing it to become hydro-locked.with my experience, i am convinced that the design of the car is flawed and is unreliable to drive in a heavy rain scenario which leaves it unusable several times a year.i have owned several hybrids in the past (2001 and 2005 toyota prius) that i operated through the same conditions as your vehicle and i did not experience any problems with them.additionally, with the toyota, when the engine stalls against the computer's control (e.g.: running out of fuel), the hev and engine warning light both illuminated and the 'ready' light was de-illuminated.
My car was warming up in the driveway. It was running for about 5 minutes. I went outside and it was on fire. The flames were coming from underneath the hood. There is only one recall for this and it was mechanical related to the steeering column.the fire was a difinitive smell of electrical burning.the car was a total loss.
2011 hyundai sonata. Car was in motion in busy traffic and engine seized without warning. Right before started hearing noise upon acceleration. Took car to get a diagnostic done, 11/29/17 nothing .was sent on my way 12/02/17 car seized at busy intersection. Car had to be towed. Mechanic states the bearings are bad and engine needs to be replaced. We have had recalls and issues since purchased date 03/05/15.
Headlights going out at night as well as the interior dash lights going out for no reason, while driving. Benn happing every few days since july
I am using the same key that i have used since the car was first purchased new.several times per week, when i stop the car and shift it into park, i am unable to remove the key from the ignition.the steering wheel is not locked, the car will start fine, and the car will run fine---i am just unable to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is turned off an in park.
3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work.the worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then i put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time thegear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time i have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine.it's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. The drivers window has been brought up and the dealer has said there was no problem. Wrong. There is when it doesn't work. I had one of these in 2001 and it too had electrical issues. My neighbor just sold their 05 sonata due to electrical issues.
The "check charging system" light appeared the 1st week that we had this new( hyundai 2011 sonata hybrid) car while my wife was driving the car. She lost power to the vehicle and had to stop and restart. I returned it to the dealer that afternoon and they stated that the battery terminal was loose and needed adjustment. The car had about 200+ miles on it. Today, november 6, 2011, i was with my wife and she was driving and the " check charging system' light again came on with an audible alarm. ( about 400+ miles). We lost power at a traffic light and had to stop and the car was difficult to restart. After checking the hyundai forums, this appears to be a frequent occurrence with numerous drivers around the country. Many registered forum users are concerned that this is a major safety issue and needs to be addressed immediately.i am taking the car back to the dealer on monday morning and wanted to have this documented. My wife does not feel safe in this vehicle ( and neither do i at this time).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the doors locked independently and without warning. The contact stated that when the driver side door was opened, the alarm would sound, the vehicle failed to start, and the anti-theft mode activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Engine shuts off while driving (various speeds), no power, no steering for maybe a second. It has happened three times. So far, the power comes back on within a second (did not have to put in neutral or park to restart). All have happened in city driving (have not been highway driving lately)
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while parked, she pressed the key less ignition button to start the vehicle but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the sensor switch would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer two more times for the replacement of the sensor switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that the brake lights and headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop brake lamp and the starter motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 68,000.
I initially unlock the vehicle by either depressing the unlock button on the key fob or pressing the unlock button on the outside door handle. Once unlocked, i entered thevehicle and attach the seat belt. I place the key fob on the dashboard, depress the brake pedal and press the engine start button. The electrical system will cycle through acc and on mode but the car will not start. A check of the battery system show that the car battery is at full power. This problem occurs intermittently. The only reliable solution for starting the car is to depress the brake pedal and depress the engine start button for a minimum of 10 seconds. I've placed the key fob in several locations in the car (dashboard, cup holder, smart key holder) with no repeatable success. After a visit to a dealership, they cannot find a problem. However, a search on the internet shows several there owners experiencing the same problem.
2011 hyundai sonata limited with push button start. Purchased the car in may 2011.at 1600 miles, the car would not start. Brake will not depress in order to start car.dealership replaced brake light sensor part #93810-3s000.at 3200 miles, the same problem occurred.dealership will not acknowledge that there is a problem, since they can not replicate the problem.. This is an obvious recurring issue which hyundai needs to recognize and find a definite repair.most consumers do not have the free time to wait numerous hours for service help while attempting to start a new car that should start without flaw.do not purchase a new hyundai sonata.it may look like a luxury car - remember, looks are deceiving.
My 2011 sonata all of the sudden shut down around 1 months ago . I took it to the hyundai dealership they were not able to turn it on . They kept on changing parts but unable to make it turn on. Im very stressed out i have ti make payments on a car that wont turn on .
Takata recallissues with steering after recall-steering couplerissues with seatbelt lamp after recall-clockspring issues with lighting-interior malfunstionsissues with turbo feed lineissues with a/c lines leaking
2011 sonata push button engine start problems with the vehicle starting when pressure is applied to the brake and the button is pressed.nothing happens.reattempted 3 time nothing, 4th time started.took to dealer they replaced the brake stop switch worked fine for 2 days following then samething happened several time in the following two days.have not taken back to dealer yet, need to as "new" car is not reliable.never know when it is going to stop starting and how long it will be before it will start again.
Interior and exterior lights flickering in and out. Dangerous at night because the headlights flickering out, when in motion.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the horn functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
In mid--august 2015, my car began to have odd things happen such as the car alarm randomly going off. I replaced the battery thinking it may be the cause. That did not help. The alarm still randomly went off. I did not think this was a serious problem until my daughter was driving at highway speeds. On aug 14th she reported to me that her steeringbecame erratic regardless of what she did. After she pulled over, she noticed the fuel gauge went to zero and the low fuel light began blinking despite having recently filled the tank. When she got back on the road, the cruise control suddenly stopped working. Finally, within the next couple of days, the brake lights came on and would not go off. This caused the left tail light assembly to completely melt! then, on aug 24th, she drove the car to o'brien hyundai in ft myers, fl. They replaced the steering angle sensor, sending unit, brake switch, brake switch stopper, and tail light assembly. They could not tell her or me what the root cause was for this electrical issue that nearly caused a accident.
On november 29, 2016, while sitting at a stop light at west chester pike in west chester, pa. I noticed a flash and spark on the passenger side. One more blink and a stream of fire shot across the top of the hood of the car. Within in minutes, the entire car was engulfed in flames giving me seconds to get out of the car. While traffic was stopped, the police and fire departments were called to distinguish the fire while attending to me on the side of the road. The engine was part of a nationwide recall and was replaced "new" on june 10, 2016 which i satisfied including the extension of the warranty that was issued to me after getting it replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition to start the vehicle, and it stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to rick case hyundai (3180 satellite boulevard nw, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 321-1584) for an unknown electrical system recall. The dealer stated that the recall repair was performed, but it failed to provide a permanent solution. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on four occasions to have the starter replaced. The dealer indicated that the starter needed to be replaced a fifth time. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and suggested that the vehicle be repaired by the dealer again. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
My brakes acting almost hit the curve when i was trying to stop,the transmission stalled almost causing another car to hit me from behind as i drove down the highway also the engine is using excessive oil afraid the engine will lock up causing an accident .
2011 hyundai sonata. My headlights and interior started blinking off and on by themselves while i was driving at night for about a 30 or 40 second interval. Took to dealership and had it diagnosed and they found that the there was an intermittent internal fault with the multi-functional switch. Just got it back so i've only driven it about 50 miles at night so far no problem but it's too early to say for sure if this fixed the problem to my satisfaction. The problem only happened about 3 times but it is unpreditcable when the problem occurs but when it does happen and it's dark, it's not safe so we took it in right away on the third time because this was the longest period of time that the problem lasted.if you're having any problem like this, i suggest you get it looked at right away, very dangerous. It cost me $209 to have it fixed. The vehicle was moving about 55mph when this occurred. Date was 10-17-2019.
My airbag light came on with no reason. I did not hit my car, nor got into any accident at all. I took to dealership who charged me $165.00 for diagnostics and advised that my front passenger seat airbag module / sensor is bad and will cost $980.00 if i wanted to get it fixed. I have received recall notice from tk holding that states my car is part of the airbag fix / recall but dealer refuses to fix without almost thousand dollar.
I replace light bulbs on my car every month if it's not the headlights, it the brake or tail light. I know a few people who own sonatas and we all have the same problem. Being that this is an issue for more than one customer, instead of hyundai making money off their malfunction, there should be a recall on the electrical system dealing with the lights. I have almost been run into and hit by other cars because we cannot see each other.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shut off, the push to start failed to operate. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,469.
While driving 45mph i experience my steering wheel shaking and it leaves the vehicle hard to control and it pulls to the right. I then started to experience my car not starting after sitting for not even 5 minutes and this has been occurring for 2 days. I took my car to the local dealership and was advised that i needed to replace the starter lever and steering coupler. Both of these are common defects of this model and has been recalled in the past. I called hyundai today and was told that i am now responsible for the cost of the repairs regardless of what happened in the past. The repairs are going to cost me a little over $600.00 when the parts are plastic and wouldn't cost more than $20.00. A complaint has been filed with the bbb as well...this is a major safety issue on this vehicle and the manufacture needs to do a better job at building these parts.
I was picking up my stepdaughter up and she shut the door, so i started to drive and my dome light stayed on then it started flickering. I was on a city street driving.it has happened multiple times so i just keep itoff now.
The engine failed to start.when you press on the start pedal, it would "lock" up and not recognize the automatic key in the vehicle.took it to a dealer who said the brake switch needed replacing.now, at the end of april, again, it is happening.it is going in again this week for the same situation.also at the same time the esc electronic stability control light goes on randomly and stays on until the engine is restarted.i used the override procedure someone else mentioned to get the car going -- depress and hold the brake pedal for 30 seconds.even once the engine started, the gear shift remained stuck in park and took awhile to take it out of this position.when i was idling in park today, the same thing happened which told me the situation was getting worse.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side window failed to go up and down when the function button was pressed on the door. The contact had to apply force to the area near the window to get it to slowly go up and down. In addition, a chime was heard each time the front driver and passenger seat belts were secured, and a warning indicator illuminated for the seat belts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) as well as service campaign number: 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
When attempting to start the car yesterday normally, the car did not start. After reading the owners manual i discovered how to insert the smart key into a slot within the center arm rest compartment and the car starts normally. However the car cannot be locked or unlocked with the smart key anymore. The car was in the garage on the day of failure. Also when moving in reverse, and turning the steering wheel, there are clumping sounds from underneath the vehicle and that's gettinglouder. Unfortunately we owner's do not get any type of resolutions on these issues. Hyundai needs to step up and rectify these concerns. Ooh they got their money already....
My horn stopped working. I've only had this car since february 2018.
My car comes with a tpms system to monitor the air pressure in each tire. Intermittently the warning light indicating there is a problem with one of the tires comes on. A check with a pressure gauge of each tire always indicates a false alarm. Talking with other sonata owners i have anecdotal evidence that i'm not the only one with this problem. When bringing the car back to the dealer they say they can't fix it because there's no issue when the car is at their garage. This can be a dangerous problem for a number of reasons -1. The false alarm is distracting, at highway speeds this can cause the operator to think they should pull over in a dangerous environment to avoid having a bigger problem.2. After it happens a couple of times the operator might ignore a real problem.yet the manufacturer refuses to address the problem.
My wife and i came out of the store, unlocked the car, put the key in and nothing happened.no lights, no noise, no crank, absolutely no response to turning the key.i then removed the key, put it back in, and again nothing.i then pulled keys, got out, locked the and then unlocked the car and then successfully got the car on.today, sept. 3, my wife had the same thing happen, but it took much longer until she could get it to go.
The air bag light has come on and won't go off.
I've had my car since august 17th 2016, ever since then i have replaced my front and back lights over 40 times. Now this happens with me turning my automatic lights off ( if i'm saying that right) or even with leaving them on. It's seriously the most annoying thing ever. And yes i'm putting the lights in correctly evengetting mechanics to put them in as well just to make sure!!!!!! *ln
October 3rd 2015, i was driving on highway 78 west.i was in the vehicle with my 3 year old daughter.i was driving in a 2 way lane that was under construction.all off a sudden without any warning my vehicle started to decelerate on the highway. I immediately had no control and my speed was decreasing fast.i was in the left lane and in matter of4-7 minutes my car engine was shutting down on the highway.i was almost hit by multiple trucks who continued to fly by my vehicle on the highway as i tried to find some where in enough time to bear off. Putting me and my 3 year old daughter in immediate danger. Needless to say i was terrified.i was finally able to pull off into the right lane and pull my vehicle into the shoulder of the highway.since i was in an area that was under construction on this highway the shoulder space was very limited.i could feel the trucks pass my car and i was scared for my life and my daughter?s life.i had an immediate panic attack and thought my daughter and myself was going to die.this has caused a great deal of hardship on myself and my daughter.we have been without our vehicle since this incident. Hyundai in lebanon, pa has had my vehicle since 10/3/15 and continue to give me the run around. They say they ordered a new engine , but it has not shipped to the dealer yet. This incident has created a tremendous hardship for me and my family . I continue to be at a disadvantage as i am driving a rented vehicle . Meanwhile i continue to pay for a car i have not driven for over 3 months.your immediate assistance would be appreciated.this issue i am having with my vehicle is due to a recall campaign 132.this recall was due to the engine malfunction that hyundai is aware of.my vehicle stalled while in motion on the highway , putting my life and my 3 year old daughter's life at risk.
I have a 2011 sonata that failed to start on three occasions. The first was about 8000 miles the second was at 10800 miles and the third was the next day from the second occasion. This car is less than 1 year old.as i went to start the car as i normally do the "press the brake pedal to start" would flash even though my foot was on the brake pedal.the first two times i was able to get it to start by repeatedly pressing the brake pedal and pressing the push button start more than 10 times.the third time i had no such luck and called the dealer for service. I noticed that on all 3 occasions that the brake pedal had more than normal pressure and would not depress at all. I assume that there is some sort of switch that tells the car that your foot is on the brake before the push button start will start the car. With the brake pedal not moving at all this switch is probably not being activated so the car does not start.
There appears to be something wrong with the car's electrical system. While driving at night, the headlights flicker, and the radio/clock lights flicker on and off when the turn signals are used. In addition, about a month ago i was driving in the rain, and had the a/c running. Whenever the windscreen wipers were running, the car's engine lost power and felt like it was going to cut off. When the electrical load was reduced, the engine operated normally. I had the alternator checked and was told that it was functioning fine.
Car would not start. Towed. Starter lever failed. This is known issue as stated by tow driver, hyundai rep, and hundreds of owners complaining of this exact issue on internet. Occurred just out of warranty.
The car would not start and all the electrical component lights came on (emergency lights blinking, turn indicators, electronic stability control, battery light indicator, etc.).the horn was blaring also and the key was in my pocket.i thought i hit the emergency button by accident so i pulled out the key and hit the button off.it would not stop.itried starting the car, but it would not.it went off finally. So, i tried starting the car and all the stuff started again.so, i came home while i could.this is totally unacceptable and dangerous.
My 2011 sonata has failed to start 3 times this past month. The brake will not depress and it appears that it doesn't recognize that i have the key. It has a push button start and the key does not go in the ignition. After a few hours it starts. I have been stranded in the dark and this made it a safety issue on a personal basis.
When starting vehicle it wont start. Doesnt make any kind of grinding or clicking noise. After a few times car starts up.
Headlights flicker intermittently when using turn signal
This vehicle is equipped with proximity key system.the vehicle would not start even with the key in the vehicle,we tired to use both keys, the vehicle would not recognize either key.lights illuminated in the dash, engine light and oil light (car not running) other lights lit in gear shifter and still no connection.we could not open the trunk there is no key slot and the key fob trunk button would not unlock trunk.car was towed to the nearest dealer.note:this is the second time our vehicle experienced this problem.january 2013 same problem where we needed a tow to the dealership.same problem 4 months apart.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While accelerating to 40 mph, the instrument panel began to flash and the radio and air conditioning turned on and off. The vehicle completely shut off. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and flames from the driver's side of the hood. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 144,000. The vin was unknown. *consumer stated mileage on the car was 143,424. Updated 11/8/18
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l.left brake light out for the forth time.. But, this time the new bulb replacement wouldn't fix the problem. I had to have all the recalls fixed, so i made an appointment with the closest dealership an hour away in terre haute, in. The very next day.after they fixed one of the recalls they had to reschedule me for the following day to do all the rest, as they stated it would take most of the day to do. So, the next day my partner following behind me noticed that now both my brake lights were completely out!we again reported the brake light situation to the dealership upon arriving at 8am and dropped off the car. At 5pm that day we called to check on their progress and they stated that they were finishing up on the recalls but that the wiring harness on the brake lights had all melted together on both sides!and, they were unable to fix it until the next day.ugh..then, quoted me $523.23 to fix it!i've read countless people complaining of this same issue and wonder how many accidents this has caused. Dangerous and absolutely ridiculous! this should be covered in a recall.
The 2011 sonata is unable to start by pressing down on both the brake pedal and start button. I had this problem for over 3 months. This failure happens about 1-2 times a week. Once failed to start, the brake pedal locked up while the dashboard display still says "press down brake pedal to start." with repeated tries to start the car, it sometimes started after 5-10 minutes, but sometimes it took over 1 hours to start the engine. Hyundai dealership said they cannot help because the problem cannot be reproduced when they service the car. It is a rather new car but very unreliable.
Have a 2011 hyundai sonata limited and yesterday when attempting to start the car the push button start failed.i had my foot on the brake and hit the button as i always do and nothing.the dashboard kept reading "press on brake pedal and push button to start"i repeatedly tried over and over.after 15-20 failed attempts i waited a few minutes as i looked up the roadside assistance number.after finding the number i tried "one last time" and the luckily the car started.i drove home parked it and this morning went out and the car starts.i have scheduled an appointment at the dealership later in the week and hope they get this fixed.from what i read online a lot of people are having the same problem and the "attempted dealer fixes" have not completely solved the problem.hyundai needs to figure it out and make this right.how can anyone feel comfortable driving this car with the thought they can be stranded at anytime.
Total loss of car due to engine fire.on dec 30,2020 at mile marker 31 on i95 south outside of stoney creek va, when i was driving, all lights came on the dashboard at the same time-then we lost ability to accerleate-gas pedal not working.we pulled over on the side of i95-smoke came out of engine and within 10 minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames.
When the headlights are on at night, when turn signals are engaged intermittenly the cabin lighting, including the gage cluster lights flicker and sometimes completely turn off. When the auto function of the headlights is on the headlights often completely turn off along with the interior cabin lights and gauge cluster lights intermittently when the turn signals are engaged and also when they're not. The problem seems to mostly be linked to the use of turn signals, but does also happen when they're not used.
Over the five years the car will stall in parking lot.will have it towed to dealer.this happen two times this year. They could not find problem. Could not use battery to start,battery checked it was fine, starter fine,alternator fine.it made me feel uneasy if it stalled on road.they checked engine said it was fine.not happy with this.the last at my kroger it stopped.towed to repair shop near home same result,could not find problem.each time when car sat overnight for repair the problem went away and car started ok by dealer.
The buttons and horn on the steering wheel are not working, nothing happens when you push any of the buttons. Cruise control, odomiter reset, trip button, volume, bluetooth, radio station change, and horn do not work. The horn not working is a huge safety issue, i cannot let anyone know i am near or they are too close to me. While driving and while in parked mode
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata with approximately 65,000 miles. In 2015 the steering wheel locked twice while on but parked. The esc and power steering indicators were on. After a while the issues spontaneously resolved in these instances and the vehicle able to be driven. In october 2015 the power steering locked up while driving the vehicle on a city street (speed <40mph). I was unable to turn the steering wheel and navigate resulting in several near misses with street parked vehicles before being able to stop the vehicle. Car towed to the dealership where they stated that they drove the vehicle around and "recalibrated it." two months later while again traveling on city streets (<40mph) the steering wheel began to shake violently and i was unable to steer, again almost resulting in a significant crash. During this incident the same ecs and power steering indicators lit up. Unable to steer i was forced to stop and turn off my vehicle in the middle of a busy road. However, once the vehicle was turned off the steering wheel continued to shake violently until someone who came to assist me shut off the car battery. The car was towed to the dealership where upon showing them video the service manager stated he had never seen this occur in his 20 years of employment. The car is scheduled to be assessed on monday. Internet searches show other videos of this make/model with the same violently shaking wheel and reports of accident close-calls. My specific car was part of an earlier recall (campaign 097) related to power steering that was reportedly fixed at that time, therefore this car clearly has known problems in this domain. I will never get back in this vehicle and will likely lose money on a trade in. There are clearly significant safety issues with this vehicle that have not been resolved by the earlier recall. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msqe_quk50uupdated 8/21/2017
This is the second time that we have been unable to start our 2011 hyundai sonata se. The first incident occured less than 1 year ago and was determined by our local hyudnai dealer to be a faulty brake lamp switch. The part was replaced and we were told that this has been a problem with other 2011 sonatas, which is why the part is in stock. The new part was not supposed to cause the same problem to reoccur-but it has! the vehicle is at the dealer as i file this complaint and the brake lamp switch is again at fault. I have found numerous complaints on line by other owners that had and are having the exact same problem. This seem to be a widespread defect and needs to be addressed immediately! this is my wife's car and we are very concerned with her safety and the vehicle's questionable reliability!
Key gets hung up stuck in ignition will not shut off at times must work gear shift shoving it back and forth to release key and pull outwhile doing this car can also roll out of its parking space and cause problems.... The vehicle is and was stationary but this has happened on city streets on a hill as well very dangerous.i have read up and seen this numerous times from other people as well so i know it is not just this car
I have experienced this problem 3 times, my 2011 hyundai sonata limited failed to start. I like many others had my foot on the brake and hit the start button as i usually do and nothing happened but the dashboard indicator kept reading "press on brake pedal and push button to start" i repeatedly tried over and over. After 15-20 failed attempts i pulled out my manual, no work around. I then called the dealer, who told me to stomp on the brake hard. I did and after three cycles it started.
The engine has seized. The brake lights were always on and it melted the harness the holds the bulb in the receptacle area. I cannot place the bulb in the seating for it anymore and then successfully place in the area for it. The area just beneath the glove box began emitting smoke and i smelled rubber melting. The language of the car is in spanish cannot be changed back to english. The buttons don't control what they are intended to. The center instrument panel, radio, a/c and the other functions occasionally are not operable, no light nothing.
Recall for the air bag control unit still has not be completed. The recall was issued in february of 2018 and still no remedy available.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. It is unacceptable that a solution has not be found at this time. Hyundai should have to buy back all 2011-2014 sonata's as they are a danger to the owners.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after pressing the push-to-start button. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that they could not find a defect with the ignition. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
I have a 2011 sonata limited. Earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say "apply brake pedal to start" even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. Took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. In june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. The parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. I dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. I was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. They took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. After 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. I am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. None of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. This concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. We will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong.
The passenger side power door lock on my 2011 hyundai sonata with 40,000 miles suddenly malfunctioned.there was no sign of error until it simply stopped working. In order to lock the passenger side door you must do it manually.you must also unlock it manually as well.this is a problem because the car does not have a key hole on the passenger side door.if the passenger needed to get in the car in a hurry it would be difficult as the driver would have to enter first and reach across to unlock the passenger side door manually. Also, it makes it difficult to secure the vehicle because the driver must reach across the vehicle to lock it whenever leaving the vehicle.
I am having continuous problems with this vehicle. I have some recalls and i am now currently experiencing issues with the electrical circuit with the steering wheel.where the horn and the light is not working.
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.
Vehicle engine was shut off in a construction zone, waiting for line to move.engine (push button start) would not engage, thus causing major traffic issues.everything done according to manual trying to get starter to engage.engine starter finally engaged after setting for sometime.this is the third occurrence of this same problem.suspect linkage between brake sensor and start button.could be a serious safety issue.
Experienced issue with my hyundai sonata 2011 not starting and heard a clicking noise. Towed vehicle to local hyundai dealership (where purchased). Service report on april 21,2015 indicated starter fork had failed. Cost of labor was $112.50 and plastic fork $8.13.plus towing costthis is needs to be investigated for root cause and corrective actions. Per service department this was not covered under drivetrain warranty.this part should not be failing after only 77,213 miles.the long term reliability of this vehicle is a concern with rising and mounting labor cost.how long will this fork last?how did this part pass the hyundai development and product validation automotive testing?or is this a manufacturing defectissue after release ?this is another known issue that is being reported by sonata 2011 owners and not being addressedit is poorwhen the towing service person knew what the issue was. As he has towed several sonatas with same issue.
Over the past 3 days i have been unable to depress the brake pedal and start my car with the electronic starting system. The problem is intermittent and the time frame varied from 2 minutes to 15 minutes before the car would start.i called my dealer to make a service appointment ant the service department commented they never heard of this before but i see other complaints online. Besides the danger of being stuck somewhere i am concerned that the braked may not work for stopping or a fire if it is electrical.
The key will not come out ofthe ignition. Replaced shifter assembly then replaced lock cylinder. Today, 7/21/13 i have the same problem.
Horn has been replaced three times in the last year and a half and has gone out again.also airbag indicator light on dash board is lit, hyundai states faulty indicator light and no safety issue. The horn and the airbag are all located in the same place,there has to be an issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became loose and a rattling noise was heard as all the warning lights flickered. In addition, the contact mentioned that a loud bang noise was heard when the gear was shifted from park to drive. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,651.
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.
The horn is a safety feature and it doesn't work all the time.more times not than working properly. Living in atlanta this is a serious issue.
When making left turn signal, it triggered the headlight shut off along with interior lighting for the screens shutting off, all of the lighting went back on after a very short of period of time.
I was driving my wife's car home from work and stopped by a gas station for a drink. I came back to the car and started it up. As i was engaging in gear, i noticed the shift indicator on the instrument panel and the shifter was missing. I put the car back in park, killed the motor and restarted. It reappeared, but briefly. As i put it in drive, i felt a violent jerking motion from the gearbox; then the dreaded check engine light reared its ugly head. I drove to the nearest auto parts store to have a guy pull the code(s) for me. It was a failing pcm (powertrain control module) that was giving me drivetrain issues.in regards to electrical, whenever my wife (or anyone else) ride in the passenger side, the interior lights turn on whenever i make hard left turns. Interesting :-/.
Push to start does start when it's cold outside. I have to unlock the car manually since the car won't even open with the remote. I then have to struggle while in the car trying to push the start button and step on the brake. Sometimes it turns on, other times it doesn't. Its been happening since last year. And already happened twice this week.
While driving the car, it stalled and i struggled to turn into a parking space. I had a difficult time turning the steering wheel, then immediately on my dashboard, the eps light appeared. The car wont start immediately, it does not lock w/ the key, i have to manually lock it- when done manually the car does not start.however, when the key works the car starts. The entire dashboard has to be reprogrammed bc of the eps issue.i researched the eps issue and found the recall on hyundai for this issue. When in a stationary position, when the car does not start, i wait a moment and try several times andthen it starts. My business involves traveling and this is very concerning as many times i am traveling alone.
The driver owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the vehicle was equipped with a key fob in which the vehicle was supposed to shut off once the key fob was within a specified distance away from the vehicle.the vehicle would intermittently remain in the on position when the key fob was beyond the allotted distance from the vehicle which forced the driver to manually turn the vehicle off.he vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,200 and the current mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was operable after it was restarted. After reaching her destination, the failure recurred. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
6,500 miles into vehicle use, vehicle failed to start up while parked.upon entering vehicle, pressing brake pedal, and pushing start on push-button start, screen would display "push brake pedal to start vehicle."the vehicle failed to acknowledge brake pedal was being pressed.after 5 minutes of continuously pressing brake pedal down and simultaneously pressing start button, vehicle eventually started.approximately 5 additional failures to start occurred before i brought vehicle in to selling dealer.the dealer diagnosed the problem, which my receipt lists as afaulty brake lamp switch.technician removed and replaced brake lamp switch.approximately one week after vehicle was "fixed," the vehicle failed to start in the same fashion as had previously occurred.i had vehicle towed to dealership.dealership again diagnosed same problem and replaced same part (brake lamp switch) as previously replaced.i have had vehicle for three days since last (second) repair.i will continue to monitor and report if issue appears again.
My car will stall in the middle of driving. It happens more frequently now and normally happens right after a left or right turn.
After stopping and putting vehicle in park, electrical system does not turn off.i get a message saying put vehicle in park.after several attempts at turning engine on and off, car shuts completely off. This has been an intermittent problem for about a year.at first it seemed to be caused by something resting against the transmission lever (e.g. A piece of paper of a dvd).now, it seems to be independent of any object resting against it.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. This has happened to both myself and my wife. Taking car to dealership. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle.
In february 2014 we started having issues with the car not starting at all. We would put our foot on the brake and press the button and it just sits there. I have been stranded at many locations until it decided to crank. I called rick case in roswell ga and was told to bring it in if it does it again. Now the next thing that started to happen was the transmission lights p, r, n and d would start flashing and go blank as we were driving then you could feel the car loose power. I was told by the dealership to pull over and restart the car so this went on for a bit until it finally quit starting and sat in the garage for the tow truck who had to use a screw driver and it slipped into r easily because it wont start. Went to the dealership they could not get it startedand kept it for many days saying everything is fine we think the starter was going and we had bought an extended warranty and they told us it does not cover that so we had to come up with $552,77. I am not working now due to cushing disease so we are down to one car. My husband had to get rides to work daily. I also found it very odd that the manager made us sign a form stating we would not bring this car back with the same issue again. The car is still acting up so we are not sure what to do. We do like the car and would trade it in but we are upside down and the payments would be so much. We feel we do need to get our money back because i truly believe it was not the starter.please advise on what to do with a car we are now scared to drive. My son is 16 and this would be his car but not know. Thank you they gave me case#[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On thursday 1/5/17, upon starting my vehicle, my engine light was illuminated. Today, i had a diagnostic test done and was told the turbo component was not working. My vehicle has approximately 46,000 miles. I read online and this has happened to others with the same mileage. Is there another recall?
I was driving at the freeway speed limit, i did not feel anything when it happened but i know that it happened on the freeway.i pulled over to get some gas, looked back near the gas cap and saw that my driver's side tailight assembly was hanging by the wires onto my bumper.when it fell out, it bounced and placed several dings and chips in the plastic bumper.i noticed that the wheels(cogs) inside the tailight assembly were completely broken off.i had to take the light out and place it in my trunk and drive the rest of the two hundred miles with no left tail light or turn signal.if it had fallen into the middle of the freeway, i am sure there would have been much more to write about and none of it good!
Rubber washer broke off brake pedal allowing the brake lights to stay on all the time. It burnt up both tail light lenses and brake lights. There was no way to shut the brake lights off without disconnecting the battery or removing the bulbs, which i did and burnt my fingers.
While driving to work my instrument panel and gauges started flashing, my speedometer and rpm odometer would "jump" from 0 rpm and 0 mph to 2500 rpm and 70 mph "bouncing" between those readings. There had been a recall on the stop lamp so i took my car in to get this replaced explaining what my car as doing. The hyundai dealer "confirmed" that this issue was the cause. After having the stop lamp replaced it did not do it again for a few months. On 10/29/2013, 10/30/2013 and 11/01/2013 it began to do the exact same thing. When i took itback in they ran a diagnostic costing me $100 dollars, which they then "informed" me that it was the instrument cluster. So i spent $1377 to replace it (of course i was 2,000 miles outside of the warranty at this point as my husband did not think it necessary to get the extended one when we purchased it), ifinally got my car back on wednesday 11/13/2013 and it seemed fine until today 11/17/2013 when it started doing it again. Not only did i have to deal with a complete lack of professionalism from the dealership but my car is still not fixed.
Driving home my mom asked me to stop by the local gas station. I pulled into the parking space my mom got out & went in the store. A guy at the staion started screaming at me to get out because my car is about to blow up he could see the fire coming out the front of the hood & grill of the car. By the time i understood wht he was saying the car had a big boom hood blew up & went bk dwn during that the locks were locking & unlocking. I had to manually unlock tge door & push my way out with young man assistance. After i was out of it for 3 seconds the fire started raging & popping. The firemen finally made it they were very helpful & understanding. What i don't understand is why i didn't get some type of warning my car was mot running hot . Im thankful to my heavenly father because although this was a very scary situation for me but it could always be worse. Very grateful. But is hyundai gonna replace my car or pay for the damages? will my insurance cover this tyoe of claim?
Periodically the car unlocks all doors at startup (push button) and you can't manually lock them. Also there have been times that you could not lock the car after exiting when this occurred. The only work around i found is to "reboot" the car. The technicians have run various tests and did not come up with a cause or a solution. This is very unsafe for anyone with small children. This has been an issue with this vehicle since i bought it in july 2010. The last date this occurred was on 9/15/2016. I just entered all the issues with this car, including this safety issue related occurrence on www.carcomplaints.com.
I drove my 2011 hyundai sonata on the highway, while trying to accelerate my vehicle to match the flow of traffic i noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph.i pulled my vehicle over to the break down lane and engaged hazard lights.i released the hood latch and opened hood to engine compartment.i saw smoke and could smell burning plastic.i checked my oil levels and did a quick inspection of fluid levels.when i tried to restart my car the vehicle would not start.i had the car towed to a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the starter was burned out.he replaced the starter and when attempting to start the car the new starter began to smoke as well.he stated that it was good that i pull the car over so quickly cause the car could have caught on fire.this happened recently and he has stated it will require further investigation but he is pretty sure the engine has seized.
I was driving and all lights began flashing on dashboard, steering wheel jerked and i lost power steering, was able to pull off road into a parking lot, turned the car off and it would not start back up.
Airbag indicator light came on (and stayed on) when i started the vehicle in a parking lot on 12/13/2017. I immediately brought the vehicle to the dealership and the dealership said it was related to the passenger side and that the passenger side airbag would not deploy until the problem was found and necessary repairs completed. Research shows that this is a pervasive issue in hyundai sonatas for all model years to date. Several forums discuss this same issue and i see that several complaints have been submitted through the nhtsa as well. This issue involves both the airbags and the electrical system (sensors; passenger seat track) and poses a major safety risk. I was allowed to bring the car home, in order to weigh my options. I have driven the car once, and cycled the car on and off in my driveway. The airbag dash indicator remains illuminated.the cost to repair this issue feels exorbitant, especially since it appears to be more related to manufacturer defect that normal wear and tear. I am now stuck paying $1500 or feeling completely unsafe having a passenger ride in my front seat.
The steering wheel began clunking when it was turned even slightly. When i took it to get repaired, they could not tell me if it was the steering shaft or the rack and pinion. Also, shortly after we got the car, the engine went out in it (before the engine recall was issued). The dealership put in a junkyard engine and now i am having the same issue with it knocking. The left front axle boot is torn as well, and there is no indication how this occurred.the rear brake and tail lights are impossible to keep working. We change one and another goes out. We went as far as to change all of the brake and tail lights at the same time and less than a week later one was out again.the cruise control will come on but is unable to be set to control the speed of the car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified and provided no specific diagnosis. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition, the low beams shorted, and the dealer replaced the housing for the brake lights. There were additional repairs due to the multiple failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no solution. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 77,786.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). After the repairs, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start.the vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,000. The vin was unavailable.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I purchased the car in august of 2010. About a month after owning the vehicle, the engine light came on. When i took it to the dealer, they recorded the code and then said it was the ac. I was asked to wait 15 seconds before turning the ac on after starting car. So i did that. About a week or so later, the light comes on again. Take it back twice after this, they record the code and then the switch is replaced. I maintain my car with all maintenance requested and i drive it on the highway.i had the tire light come on a few months later - was told it was the temperature. That eventually went off. Next was the engine light yet again. This time it occurred after i took the car in on june 17th for an oil change. They told me a recall was on the transmission and they did the recall update. Immediately after this update, the car drove terribly. Very loud, very rough. About a week after this update, the car breaks down in the parking lot. It has done this now about 5 or 6 times since june (today is july 20th). I take it to the dealer and told i need the engine light on in order to repair. The light needs to come on two or three times before hyundai will replace. The engine light sometimes comes on, sometimes does not, but it is guaranteed to break down. It is most definitely the transmission as it will stall and then hesitate. The lights on the gear shaft go away completely and the dash lights go away so you have no idea if you are in park, reverse, etc. Last time my engine light came on, it went back off that night. The problem continues and hyundai can't seem to fix. I read online from a general search on this car that this is a resounding issue across the board with others as well. I am frustrated and something should be done. I called corporate and got nowhere.i continue to get the runaround. They should be investigated before someone dies from their transmission issue/lack of concern for the safety and wellbeing of their drivers.
My vin is showing 2 recalls that are incomplete that i have taken to a local dealership to be corrected.my 2011 hyundai burns oil very quickly within weeks of an oil change.i am constantly adding oil.there is no oil leak detected in the vehicle.i was assured that the engine recall was looked at and not affected but according to this site that recall is incomplete. I also have to replace tail and headlights and when i use a blinker at night the headlights turn off. I had my vehicle serviced at jenkins hyundai of jacksonville fl904/420-7171
2011 sonata, car burns oil to black immediately. Took car in on warranty service for front knocking noise that appeared to generate from steering wheel. Replaced left transaxle, still noise took it back they replaced right transaxle. The issues with electrical still exist they've replaced the left side buttons on steering wheel even though i complained none worked correctly. Now cruise control is nonexistent. The airbag light came on at 73000 miles. Seat doesn't go all the way down. There is a definitive rattle originating from the engine and at times the rear end seems to have drag and shake. They inspected car for recall and of course they said my vehicle is unaffected but who knows how thorough their inspection actually is. I mean they represent hyundai so why would they want to say it was bad prior to any breakdown. Right. I feel like this severe of an issue should have an independent inspection.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the tire pressure monitoring light and air bag light both illuminated. The air conditioner also would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and transmission software was installed into the vehicle. Shortly after the repair, the failures began to occur again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine control module was replaced. After the repair, the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.
Elec stability control lite on after starting car.failed to start one time.dealer investigated.found part # 93810-3s000 (switch assm stop lamp) defective.replaced switch.i checked the internet for this partnumber and found a significant number of failures of this switch.this switch can fail at anytime, causing loss of power and other symptoms.i sent this same message to hyundai consumers affairs.this switch must be marginally functional for it's purpose due the number of failures noted on the internet.hopefully, hyundai will take action on this switch.thanks in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
2011 sonata limited with smart key fob has failed to start a minimum of 7 times in the last 60 days.it appears that sometimes the car does not recognize the smart key and this doesn't change if the smart key is inserted into the center console smart key holder. The batteries have been replaced in the key fob and this does not resolve the problem. When attempting to start the car the computer simply states to depress the brake pedal and push the start button, which i've been doing. The brake pedal often feels hard as a rock almost like it's locked.the normal diagnostic lights and fuel guage does operate but the car doesn't start. I've waited as long as 1/2 hour attempting and re-attempting to start the vehicle. After it starts, the car may work perfectly fine for the next few trips until the problem reappears. This is a worrisome occurence since there is no way to override the smart key fob by inserting an actual key to start the vehicle. Drivers may become stuck at any time.
While driving around 10 mph on the expressway with traffic all the lights on dash board lit up and the car just turned off.i was able to safety pull car over to the right and then a strong odor of fire entered the vehicle. Then smoke started coming from the hood.no flames just smoke.what's extremely disturbing is i just got and oil change from the dealership 3 days prior, i requested a check of the engine becausethe car shut off 3 times one week prior to incident. The dealership stated they check the engine and test drove vehicle and car was ok to drive.this car has had issues from the very first week of purchasing. And what makes me veryupsetat thetimeof this almost catastrophic incident is my wife and 10 month old child were in the car during this incident. This car is absolutely the worst car i have ever owned. And it's unbelievable to me how these are still on the road. Recalling only seems to put a band aid on the problem. What's needed is full cash refunds to all owners of 2011 sonatas.i believe the 2011 sonata must hold the record in a vehicles with most problems ever recorded.
Recall code 136, brake lights stay on.this does not show up in my history of recalls for my sonata.the vehicle rear brake lights will stay on after full release of the brake pedal.brake lights may show off, car is then shut off. 2 minutes later, the car brake lights are on (not all the time, but frequent enough). This is a reoccurring event.
Having problems with my door locks. I look on forums and its a known problem. My passenger front door lock makes a loud noise, and my drivers rear door will not open from the inside or outside. Any help would be nice
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, all of the lamps on the instrument panel illuminated, the air conditioner system failed, and the engine began to lose power. The contact also stated that once the vehicle was shut off and restarted, it functioned as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 4,400. The failure recurred at 4,400 miles, traveling at 45 mph. Car at dealership now, i am told the problem is a component that determines if car is in engine or electric mode. Part is on order- svc mgr. Did not know name of part. Updated 10/06/2011 *ln
I starting hearing a clicking then the car lost all power, steering was so stiff, brakes would not prss down i was able to get off the road then smoke was pouring out the front. I could smell wires buring we pour water down in the motor but the hoses were still hot to the touch. The car will not restart. I scared me to death in so glad i slowed down. I bought the car less than 1yr ago. Dont dealers have to check these things. I'm so frustrated. Should not be allowed to sell a car if you know theres an open recall. I'm thankful my kids werent with me.
One morning when getting ready to go to work, i tried to start my 2011 sonata.i pressed on the brake, which was very hard, pushed the button but the vehicle would not start.the lights, radio and air conditioner would all come on but the engine would not start.the car was in park and the gear shift could not be moved.i attempted multiple times for the next 10 minutes to start the vehicle but was unable.my husband tried putting jumper cables on the battery to see if that was the problem but it did not start.i waited about 5 minutes and tried again but the vehicle still would not start.finally after almost 20 minutes, the brake pedal was easy to push on and the vehicle started.it caused me to be late to work but i did not have another occurrence until about a week later when i had been driving for some time and stopped for about 30 minutes.i got back in the car and once again the brake was very hard and the vehicle would not start.after multiple times over the next 10 minutes, it finally started.
The vehicle has approximately 70,000 miles on it, the bolts and plastic assembly on the right rear outside brake light have snapped without damage to any of the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not in motion, however possibility of problem occurring at random moments makes it dangerous to other drivers. Light assembly is held on by a few screws/bolts and the wires. Once snapped the wires hold it on.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the instrument panel lights flickered. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and seized then the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road after three hours the vehicle was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Car losses power in the highway under 55 miles per hour. When starting from stop or yield it does not take acceleration and almost dies . Almost got in acccident several times as the car doesnt want take gas. More like a suden stop in a trafic.. Airbag light is on for more than a year. Brake lights dont work and is not the bulbs. This is becoming almost everyday problem and dealer dont have solution to the problem but i was told it is a known problem for this model. Pls do something about it.
Intermittent flashing and blinking dashboard and exterior light while turn signal or wipers are engaged after this incident happens the battery is drained of power.battery test full load and alternator test good.the battery is wearing down because of this malfunctioning electrical problem. Last night (8/21) something new happened. When i went to start the car i found it dead again;yet the " lights on" indicator light was visible on the dash buy the light switch was in the off position.i have others witness this crazy malfunction over the past 4 months and yet the hyundai dealership cannot replicate the problem and therefore will not replace the combo switch (as diagnosed by my corner mechanic)
As i was driving my car's engine started to smoke and within 2 minutes the fire started.
Hyundai sonata hybrid. First problem occurred at approximately 6400 miles. I was driving between 60-65 mph on the freeway. Vehicle lost power and alarm sounded. "check chargin system" light illuminated and the car lost all power to drive, gas engine and hybrid engine shut-off in middle of freeway. Was able to make it off freeway. Let car come to rest and restarted car. Everything seemed normal, drove in parking lot and was close to home. Taking to dealership who has not heard of issue.
Cruise control works off and on one day it works fine and the next day it don't work! very annoying i just don't understand how something will work and then it won't work
Car will randomly not start after parking it.depress brake pedal through the floor, press start button, yet it says "press down brake pedal to start".this is the third time in three weeks.the first time i got it started after ~30 minutes.second time, within ~ 5 - 10 minutes.this third time, i couldn't get it started.had to call for a ride.went back next day, tried again unsuccessfully for ~ 30 minutes.called roadside assistance.they never came.after ~1:45 minutes, i tried one more time and got it to start.each time, the steering wheel was turned strongly to the left and it felt locked.each time i was eventually able to yank the steering wheel to the right and was able to get it to release.felt like the hydraulics kicked in.then, it would start each time.this didn't happen the first time i messed with the steering wheel ....but each time i was able to eventually make it do it.until then, it had that locked feeling of no hydraulics.other than this, no brake issues, no steering issues, no lights on dash, etc.one exception, first time coming down a hill, i hadthe esc (brake) light come on briefly.very similar to other reports on this website.
Brake lights stay on got a recall on it dealer says they fixed it and now want yo charge me over 200.00 to fix it agin
Car was in motion heading straight on a busy interstate. I had been driving for approximately 45 minutes when it completely died causing the car to come to a complete stop right in the middle of a dark interstate. All of the dash lights came on right when the car started to die. There was no shoulder on this part of the interstate and it would not make it to the next exit.when the car came to a complete stop all the lights were then off and i could not even turn on the hazard lights, nothing at all was working. I tried to restart it a couple of times until i saw smoke coming from under the hood then i stopped because i thought it was going to catch on fire. I ended up getting it towed off the interstate to my house. The 2011 sonata has known engine problems but not sure yet if mine was a result of the motor locking up or if it was electrical or perhaps both.
I never received information regarding the recalls on my hyundai sonata 2011 vehicle.i was driving my hyundai sonata 2011 on 4/11/19, going about 60 miles an hour and the cut shut off. Was in heavy congested traffic and i was almost rear ended with no control of the hyundai sonata 2011vehicle. My hyundai sonata 2011 was moved to the side of the road where a tow truck was called. Subsequently, hyundai sonata 2011was taken to the huntington dealership. Dealer informed me there was 7 recalls of which i not aware of in regards hyundai sonata 2011 this could have been a life threaten situation and hyundai should notified me of all recalls. This is unacceptable and life threatingto family friends and community.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the contact pressed the push start button, the engine started without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to craft hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434-455-7060) where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact should have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
Tinging metal sound while driving. Immediately after start it dies, oil light comes on moderate acceleration, shifts erratic and hard in multiple gears
Go to unlock car with key fob or push button entry switch, it does no work, unlock car manually with key and then try to start the car and dash indicates key not detected. The car is not detecting my key fob, whether in or out of the vehicle. I have to manually start the car by inserting fob inside the middle console.
The wires for the brake lights has melted on both sides of the brake housing and all of it needs to be replaced.hyundai dealership says they replace these often because of this!they worked one day and then when the car was turned on again they did not.passenger side went out and 4 weeks later the drivers side did the same thing.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving, the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking space. Upon further inspection, the contact's daughter's boyfriend lifted the hood when the engine compartment suddenly caught fire without warning. The contact stated that a general manager of a nearby store extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The insurance company had the vehicle inspected and diagnosed that the fire started behind the engine due to a shortage in the windshield wiper wiring. The contact called jim shorkey uniontown kia (724-317-0282 located at 1050 pittsburgh rd, uniontown, pa 15401), but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,800. Updated 10/24/17*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was believed to have had a fuel leak between the engine and windshield. Updated 10/26/2017
I cannot wind up both drivers and passengers seats windows on my2011 hyundai sonata
The key gets stuck in the ignition after turning off the car and won't come out. The car is in park, but the key won't turn completely off or come out.
Rear tail lights keep blowing out bulbs
Out of nowhere when vehicle is sitting still, the airbag light keeps popping on. It will stay on for a while, but then go off.i went to have my oil changed and event though it was at 3,000 miles, the oil was low, dark, sludgy and metal shavings were found in my oil pan---engine sometimes sputters.finally my interior lights won't go off, i have to just keep them to the off position versus "door" so that my battery doesn't drain.
The controls on my steering wheel will randomly quit working. The cruise control will work fine one time and then the next i can't hit set or the cancel button will be the cruise or it will flip through the other options (trip button). If i hit the steering wheel in this vicinity it will work correctly sometimes. The volume button will either mute, or the + will actual decrease the volume. The button to change the station (presets) will change the mode (am, cd, sirius...) sometimes one direction (up) works and the other does something else random. All of the steering wheel controls seem to have a mind of their own and do not work correctly most days vs some days the buttons work fine. I took it to the dealership prior to the warranty expiring and it worked fine. Next day, issues again. I saw other complaints about this but can't seem to make it happen when i need it to. Frustrating since it is safer to use these controls that the buttons on the dash.
In motion car surges and jerks forward randomly. There is a gas smell when driving and car begins to shake when engine is engaged. Backup camera will not engage at random times or car will not turn on with push to start system. Diagnoses engine and electrical issue but hyundai won't include in their recall campaign.
Difficulty depressing brake pedal in order to start engine...third time ...dealer replaced brake switch other two times.
When driving on the interstate my car continues to jerk like i hit something and the immobilizer indicator light flashes on and off. I have changed the battery in the key fob but this still happens at least once a day. The car jerks very hard like you hit a wall.
While driving in the city heading to the store the car just shuts right off and starts smoking i tried to restart it but still wouldn't start so i installed new battery tried to restart again ,but when i did i saw smoke come out from the engine again,the smoke smelled electrical so believe it was a bad (starter)part made out of plastic
Takata recallmy caught fire 4/20/2018, the smell came from near the passenger lower foot area, it was a rubbery burning smell that quickly became white smoke emitting from the area. The car began running very roughly about 6 months ago, i did an oil change. A month later the car was over 2 quarts low on oil, where the oil went i have no idea. The car has been in the dealership over and over and over for various electrical, mechanical and engine issues. I have all documentation and feel the car is a safety hazard. Why is hyundai performing the inspections on these cars when clearly they are the ones responsible. The inpsections should be done by independent mechanics that will be non biased. My car doesn't have brake lights that operate correctly either they work sometimes or not at all. It just depends on the connectivity of the electrical wiring at the time, i am totally not sure. The car just began being able to start without pressing the brake pedal. This just started and the stop pad for the brake recall has already been performed. It isn't just a stop pad issue. The entire car is an electrical hazard waiting to happen i just pray i am not in my car when it catches fire and no one else is caused any accident or injury as a result of it.
The light for both the driver and passenger seatbelt not functioning properly will not turn off. The passenger seatbelt light stays at seatbelt off and the driver's will not turn off after the vehicle has started. Both stay on the entire time the vehicle is on.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), the technician informed the contact that the recall was not able to be serviced. The malfunction indicator lamp and the mileage control circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,815. Updated 03/16/16*lj
While i was driving the car turned off and started to smell like burned plastic. The car did not turned back on and had it towed back to my house.
"takata recall"i believe that i owned a defected vehicle.since day 1 there was one electrical problem after the other.my radio comes on and off by itself, hyundai fairfax found no problem after three visits, until i just gave up.i replace 7 - 8 blubs in my car, a airbag, and now a socket for my brake light because my came on and off, like other items in my car.it's like i have a shortage or electrical problem with my vehicle.after, they replaced the clock sensor in the steering wheel for the airbag, now my passenger door locks and unlock sometimes.every time i complain to fairfax hyundai, they deny that anything could be wrong with my vehicle.i understand that hyundai desire is to meet safety regulation and customer satisfaction by providing good product. Unfortunately, things sometimes happen. It's when a corporation takes the complaints seriously and addresses the customer concerns, is what grows a business.i have yet had anyone contact me of my concerns since i had this vehicle, after making many complaints.i will appreciate someone taking this situation and my concerns seriously by contacting me with a resolution.
Tail light assembly is melting around the connector for the brake light bulb. The connector and bulb get so hot that surrounding plastic and connector plastic melt causing the brake light to fail and making replacement impossible. Hyundai replaced two melted brake light assemblies on the passenger side and one brake light assembly on the drivers side in less than 4 years. Now the driver side brake light assembly is melting again. This is a fire hazard and a safety hazard because the brake light stops working when the connector melts. Hyundai replaced two assemblies under warranty. I paid $250 for one brake light assembly and now hyundai wants to charge me $250 for the fourth brake light assembly. This should be recalled by nhtsa. Googling the hyundai 2011 brake like assembly list many other people with the same issue. This is a manufacturing defect that is causing a safety hazard for 2011 hyundai drivers and other drivers that encounter cars with the failing brake light assembly.
2011 hyundai sonata failed to start.i tried several times and the key light was lit on the dash panel.tried several times and press brake pedal was screaming at me as i pressed the darn thing.tried the key bob in the slot in the storage area and same result.got out of the car and closed and locked the doors.back in and tried again with the same results.called my next customer and told them i would be late as my car would not start.finally after 20 minutes i was able to get the car started with the bob in the storage area.went straight to the dealer -they have never heard of this happening.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving straight at various speeds, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Picked up new sonata gl with 58km on itnow has 96km interior lights flicker and click on and of brightly. Head lights also flash at same time. Car is under 3 hours old. Already called dealer and there first thing in the am.
When pulling out of a parking lot from a stop the service light came on and the car's ready light started flashing. The car lost almost all power while i was in the center of the road. Other cars were able to avoid me, but they could have easily ran into me. Shutting the car off and restarting it restored normal operations.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had various engine and electrical failures more than two years ago that progressed randomly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing to determine the failure and they indicated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) did not need to be completed. The second dealer did not complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the horn and several controls on the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact also stated that the odometer was inoperable. The contact stated that an unknown air bag repair was performed on the vehicle at kendall hyundai dealer, (15895 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157, (855) 510-3093). The vehicle taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sensor that go to the grounded wire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
On wednesday, february 5, 2020, i was at a traffic light when someone motioned to speak to me in regards to my driver side brake light being out. I proceeded to drive to my dealership to get it changed out knowing it was probably just a burnt out bulb. The dealership service personnel informed me that the whole socket where the light bulb sits in had melted. This caused alot of erosion in the bulb socket and affected the wiring as well. I feel deeply that this can cause a fire considering the light bulb busted and caused the whole inside of the socket to melt. I payed $150.00 to repair the socket and wiring to fix the problem for now. I was told it may not last long. I'm hoping this problem doesn't linger and create more problems. I am very concerned on how these light bulbs pop and melt everything. I would like this to be treated as a safety issue. Please help me resolve this issue. Thank you for your time and have a great day.
The first problem is about the headlights when turning the car on whether it is stationary or in motion, the headlights intermittently blinking or cutting off shortly which is dangerous when driving in dark. The problem may be related to the multi-function switch. The second problem is related to the battery, the battery on this car, 2011 hyundai sonata gls, can not last long and it needs to be replaced every couple of months. The problem is related to parasitic electricity in this model as the dealership told me. It might be caused by electricity drainage on the radio part.the third common problem in this model is the overheating engine. I realized the radiator fan is not working until i stop the car, open the hood, and then give the fan blades a push! also, the fan can turn on by itself only if i turn on the ac on high blowing level.
Brake issue,-when i press on brake pad the rear light seems to either get stuck making cars behind me think i am in the stop mode or will be stopping soon, it comes on and off time to time or either stays illuminated. I did youtube something about inserting a penny on the spot under break pedel. Electrical issue -me key gets stuck in the ignition when the car is in park postion , however the only way to dislodge the key is disconnecting my battery to shut down the car then i can turn the key to remove it from ignition, could it be my anti-theft system malfunctioning? steering wheel issue -hear a click in the steering column as if something had loose inside. Door handle/ panel issue-on handle and steering wheel is chipping off
My husband and i are the owners of two 2011 hyundai sonatas. Our complaint is based on the fact that we feel that hyundai has either purposely or in ignorance created an inherent defect in its battery system.over the course of the past nine years, on a number of occasions, we have had to have our batteries changed or disconnected to repair something else.each time this happens, when the battery is disconnected or replace by an auto shop other than hyundai, the check engine light turns on and there is an warning that the map sensor needs to be replaced. There is not enough room to clearly explain the problem here. I have, therefore, attached a letter below. The consumer stated codes p0106/p0605/p2110 appeared.
I drive the hyundai sonata hybrid.the first time the problem occurred at approx 9800 miles, i was driving 60 mph on a highway when the vehicle lost battery power and an alarm sounded, and then a signal indicating to "check charging system."i immediately took the vehicle to my hyundai dealership where they were aware of the issue, but did not know how to fix it and suggested i just simply turn off and then restart my car.it happened two additional times, one while approaching a stop light, and another time while i was stopped at a stop light.the last time it happened, i could not get my vehicle to reset by restarting once.i had to shut the vehicle off, then attempted several times to restart.the 4th time i tried to start it, i was able to do so sucessfully.i did notice the last time it happened, the engine light remained on even after battery power was restored.i am taking it back to the dealership tomorrow and demanding a solution.this is just too dangerous to lose power in high-speed traffic, and the problem seems to be occuring at all speeds.
I have several complaints regarding this vehicle.i have had this car two years and about two months and have had nothing but problems (purchased brand new) -- i've had to get a new motor (engine caught on fire (electrical/smoking) while driving down the beltway), replaced tire rod, need 4 brand new tires, transmission slipping, and other electrical problems with cooling/heating system (the blower does not work for air pointed in the floor direction), strong smell of gas fumes inside of the vehicle.the gas mileage gauge is inaccurate -- i get no where near the highway nor city miles.the gas meter is not registering.parts on the electrical system have been randomly replaced.i have had all schedule services on my vehicle as well as extras such as special replacement filters, etc.i have also had problems with the breaking system. I believe i've purchased a complete lemon.the current mileage on the vehicle is 27700 miles. There is no way i should be having this many problems as frequently as i have been having.the car's steering pulls to the left as well.i should not have to replace tires only after two years of driving after putting nitrogen as advised.i've noticed a noise when turning the steering to the left as well as if the left tire rod or axle wants to break -- weird feeling turn the car.the alarm system is failing to lock all of the doors -- only the drivers door. -- dealers solution...purchase a new one ??? really?
After having 3 of 5 recall fixes performed, battery charging system warning light and sounds activated. Car lost power at low revs. Required giving full throttle to enable gas engine to kick in and gain enough speed to safely stay with traffic. After pulling over and turning engine off/on, problem seemed to resolve itself. Happened again in highway traffic while entering exit ramp resulting in a dangerous loss of power. Returned vehicle to dealership for repair. Dealership assured me that they knew what the issue was and that it would be repaired. 2 days later issue happened 3 times. Each time on the highway at approx. 65mph with nowhere safe to conveniently pull over.
2011 hyundai sonata hybrid stops loses power comes to complete stop - for the third time in two months when i started my car the service indicator light came on and stayed on. I noticed this time that the car would not go faster than 40 mph and the engine is not running the car appears to be running just off the electric motor and the battery. The car went for about 2 miles and thecar lost power and came to complete stop. I had to completely shut off the car and restart it before it would move again - this is a re-occurring and very dangerous situation.
The push to start button does not recognize the key fob while depressing the break pedal. The vehicle is totally disabled. I was unable to bypass the push button system. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership under warranty. Apparently, this is a major problem for 2011 sonata's.so far, the hyundai corp. Has not responded to numerous owner complaints. The dealerships just replace what they believe is a faulty brake/ignition switch, even though some vehicles have had the switches replaced more than once. I've been unable to locate any recall information as of yet.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the horn was not loud. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not install a dual horn which could cause an accident beause another drive might not hear the horn. The current and failure mileages were 700.
The car has a major electrical flaw, i keep getting recall letters but the one thing no one has mentioned is the grounding. After numerous electrical issues. I ran a parasitic draw test on the system. The grounds are non existent. The car has no good grounds at every point of ground there's no metal. They grounded the car to painted surfaces.this is a major flaw that is causing i would guess the majority of the issues in electrical failures. My brake lights would not turn off. Ever. No matter if the the car was off or on. The recall work was done by hyundai and when i contacted them to plead with them to please recheck it they flat out refused saying the work has already been done. I was left with no choice but to try and determine the issue. My car started without pressing the brakes. I could shift and out of park and reverse without pressing the brakes. I drove around with my brakes illuminated all the time. Then they just quit working since the bulbs burnt out when the housing for the bulbs melted. The car suffered the known engine failure issue but the electrical started long before this. The grounding is not sufficient. Period these cars are a major hazard and should all be taken off the road. I have photographs off the electrical bulb holders that melted. I've included photos of the way it's supposed to look and the melted one. The one bulb was so burnt i had to break it out of the holder.
I've been replacing the light bulbs in my vehicle every few weeks... I'm constantly being pulled by the police for having a blower light. Also, my lights flicker on and off.. The lights in the dashboard as well as the lights outside of the vehicle. My gas meter doesn't display the correct amounts of gas it might say 309 until empty then it will say 62 until empty five seconds later and it continuously changes
I have gotten my car in march 2018 since then i had to change my brakes rogers and now i have a knocking noise in steering wheel and when press down on brakes tires double turn at time
2011 hyundai sonata se 16 days old, 2018 miles: car has an "intermittent starting problem". It has left my wife stranded at work 3 times, two of those times in a deserted parking lot after hours, once at the dealer when i was called to pick it up. It has now been out of service for 18.5 days since april 26, 2010. It has been taken to the dealer four times since april 26, 2010 and remains there at this time.dealer has confirmed battery is always at full charge, they have changed both starter system relays, replaced the starter, checked transmission neutral position sensors. Safety issue: leaving a female driver in an unsafe and unprotected situation. Due to the non starting issue.
I have had this car a little over a year now. It has made the same noise since i've had it. I've been to the huynda dealer many times. They don't understand what's wrong. When your car is between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpms or steadily at 2000 it makes a continuous raddle noise coming from the engine and continues until you take your foot off the accelerator. You want to know my opinion about the [xxx] car? anyone who owns one should be given a new one. Because the car is a piece of crap. Now i also saw a complaint about someone having to replace the coupler. I have documentation that shows i paid the hyundai to replace my steering coupler. It was over 300 dollars. When your driving down the road the steering is hard to control and the wheel makes a clicking noise. So i took it in and they coupler needed to be replaced. I want reimbursement and you guys should implement another recall about replacing everyone's coupler. You guys should make hyundai give everyone a new car who has gone through al the mess we have.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This is the third time that i have gone to start the car and it failed to start because of a defective brake pedal sensor.the sensor has been replaced twice now.the second incident did not leave any codes for the dealership to find a problem due to the battery being disconnected.this appears to be a known problem for this model.
My sonata when i'm driving turns off and i have to be pushing the ignition several times until i can turn it on. I changed the switch battery and it still does.
Wife activated the horn to get my attention.it sounded one short beep and went dead.has not worked since.horn can hardly be heard standing next the car let alone trying to get someone's attention inside a vehicle with the windows rolled up and the radio on.the other person would never hear it.hyundai should replace these horns with something that can be heard in an emergency situation and not sound like a horn on a toy scooter.there are hundreds of complaints about the sound or failure of these horns on the internet forums.
Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. Report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583.
Was pulling on to aroad and the engine did not engage, the hybrid system",green ready" light began blinking and the yellow service " with the wrench " engine light also came on. I could only get it up to 3 to 5 mphs and the echo gage was up tored pegged out,, we pulled out on a county road that has a speed limit of 45 , a van had to stop, because we pulled out in front of him, i had no doubt the vehicle would go, but it did not. We had just drove up a hill that always requires engine, grade steep, stopped and pulled out . Nearly causing an accident. We pulled off road and tried again driving in electrical only mode light blinking we pulled back over and restarted car and everything was fine. It's a dangerous problem that needs to be addressed, when i push the peddle it should go!!!
My front end and break lights continue to go out. No matter how many times i purchased. Had accident. Vehicles i see in my town, with the same year and model have same issues.lights consistently blow out.
I no longer have fog lights that entire area has melted. My tail lights go out every two or 3 weeks and the bulbs are black. There is a burning smell coming from the vehicle only when the car is being driven or parked on. The ac line that should be cold is hot. Recently the car was leaking oil and smoking the dealership said it had to do with the engine recall. My engine seized while driving in 2016 and i had to get a engine replacement. After the engine replacement my turbo went out which only allowed the car to drive slow and the engine sounded the whole time driving. It had something to do with when they replaced the engine.
I have had issues with this car since i purchased it and purchase the extended warranty however all it has done is help with standard oil changes. The power steering or the steering wheel rather begin making a loud clicking noise when going in reverse it would be more pronounced i took it to thedealership and after two times there they finally said oh it's the left transaxle i took the vehicle home and immediately same sound i took it to capital hyundaiand they said oh it's the right transaxle my tires have worn three times already on the front since i purchased this car in 2014 so i'm going through six tires in three years on the front end in addition to this problem i took the car in because the radio volume up button when i pressed it wouldinitiate the phone functions of the car when i would hit cruise control resume then it would cancel the cruise control completely i told him this and they ended up replacing the left side buttons on my steering wheel but now my cruise control doesn't work at all in addition to this when i plug iniphone charger socket into the power receptacle the radio stops working and has complete interference when i pull it out the interference stops in the radio returns to normal the cooling function of the vehicle is nonexistent it blows hot air regardless until the engine gets really warm then it will blow cool air.as soon as the vehicle stops moving instance if istop at a red lightit begins blowing hot air again. When i had my oil changed in the last time i checked the oil and it was already black i took the car in for these service for the recall for the engine inspection and i feel like hyundai is going to say there's nothing wrong with the car because they're representing hyundai.i believe there should be an independent inspection facility to ensure that these engines are up to standard i don't believe my engine is ok
Hyundai sonata hybrid stops loses power comes to complete stop - while driving down the road at about 40 mph car lost power and came tocomplete stop.i had to completely shut off the car and restart it before it would move again.
Cant get light to work, have replace bulbs a few times, and have take it to an advance auto place where they have told me it's a problem with the electric work and engine not the bulb.the bulbs were fine and not burnt out.have been having issues since last october 1st was only one head light now as of this weekend its both.
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.
When driving to work i had just gotten on highway when i felt a thud and transmission jerked. I first thought that i hit something on the road but hadn't. I noticed my speed was reduced to55mphand the rpm,s increased to 3500 from the previous 2000 rpm.i had had this problem twice now and read online that by pulling over to a stop and shut off the ignition will reset the transmission electrical controls.i without doing this the trans. Will remain in whats called limp gear(4th) and will remain in that gear at all speeds untill you shut off the ignition and it will then reset hopefully.i am scheduled to have the dealer look into this and hopefully can come up with a fix, as this is the 2nd time i will have the vehicle in for the same problem.the only bad thing about diagonalizing this problem has been the fact that no check engine code light is on the dash and i was told the first time that without this and the fact that by driving it and duplicate the occurrence they don't know what to fix.
Hyundai recall / sonata 2011 june 2018 : no remedy has still be announced , am still on "stand by" for a " possible remedy". Was recommended to continue my safety recalled car by hyundai consumer affairs , by brandon r. In huntington beach. And also andrew in corporate. After patiently waiting and requesting a loaner vehicle and manufactures refund, ive been directed to corporate to wait for this . We cannot just walk into a dealership and request a loaner vehicle. After waiting 2 months still no remedy, i am legally obligated to a refund or replacement which has still not implemented. After emailing the director of hyundais manufactures, jim trainor says he will try and help me due to the severity of my situation and relaying multiple reports of my model catching fire (non-collision) after denying my request for a refundand/or replacement in result of a loaner vehicle since no remedy has been found long after the notice described one by april 2018. This can simply be resolved if matters were taken seriously as we are told.. The manufactuers get away with too much. Instead of being greedy.. My vehicle will be in stationary and have a airbag warning light on. Electrical safety and airbag saftey make this vehicle unfit to drive. I am demanding a refund and replacement .
Headlights flicker and/or switch from low to high beams when using turn signal.the turn signal stalk contains the on/off/auto switch for the headlights as well as the high/low beam selection.this problem has happened several times when turning on the blinker or even when the turn stalk returns to off after completing the turn.it appears to be a short or bad contact in the turn signal and seems to only happen when the turn stalk is actually being moved or manipulated.this causes the headlights to flash or blink on the high beams and when they momentarily go to the off position the dash lights go to full intensity (just like during the day when the lights are off).
The left door lock began to only unlock sporadically when pressing the unlock button. Now only unlocks my door about 35% of the time. It appears to be a poor door lock actuator and seems to be worse when the weather changes. This issue first presented itself about 9 months ago and was very sporadic and now is a very common issue
I have the same problem with the brake switch car won't start with push button start on my se. I jumped the car got it started took it to the dealer they could not find out what was wrong with it.it happened again i called the dealership to take it back again and the service advisor i have delt with for 6 years was there she told me they have been replacing these switches and if it happens again just hold down the push button start for 30 seconds and it will over ride the switch and start.well she was right it happened this morning i put my foot on the brake and held in the push button and it started after about 20 seconds.i take it in tomorrow to have the switch replaced.
The same bulbs go out in my tailight and headlight 3x a year and the dealership keeps telling me it's not electrical it's just bulbs don't always lay long. My srs light pops on
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the power steering made an abnormal vacuum sound. The contact stated that the sound was more prominent while making right turns. The contact also stated that the steering lock failed to operate as intended. The contact also stated that there was an issue with starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel had to be turned to the left simultaneously while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Hatchett hyundai west (757 n tyler rd, wichita, ks 67212, (316) 440-8400) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I have had recurring problems with the keyless ignition.the car frequently does not start or will not turn off. I have had it repaired three times.i believe that there is a design defect.the service department at the dealership told me it is with all 2011 hyundai sonatas and i should just get a new car.i am filing a complaint with bbb autoline (call 800-633-5151) and my state consumer protection department in the state attorney general's office.i am also thinking of taking them to court (my family member is an attorney).if anyone else has this problem, please file complaints everywhere you can. Start by opening a case with hyundai (call 800-633-5151). Then file a complaint with the bbb.then file a complaint here and with your state consumer protection agency. Just because it is not causing injury does not mean it does not merit a recall of the vehicle.
Sonata hybrid. Driving on the freeway at 60 mph on cruise control.exit ramp with cruise control off and car gliding to stop light in ev mode. Stopped at red light for 3-5 seconds.then pushed the accelerator ... The car lost power, would not move, instrument panel lights flashed, audible ding warning sounded.display screen showed "check charging system" then screen showed to put car in park. I then placed car in park and pushed the ignition button and car had power to drive off the street and out of the flow of traffic.i then looked over the car, no warning lights or sounds. I test drove it in a parking lot to make sure it would not stop again.conditions at time of event: blue driving mode, gas tank level at 1/2, hybrid battery charge at 1/2 radio on, headlights on, air conditioner off, and the outside temp. About 77f. I'm not sure which component failed. Electrical, engine or the hybrid power control unit.
When driving at night with the lights on, when i turn the turn signal on, the headlights turn off, come back on, and flicker on and off, as well as the interior lights.this is an ongoing issue not something has happened just once. It's extremely dangerous as they may just go out completely and somebody could crash into the front of me or not see that i'm trying to turn there's also been numerous reports of this on blogs and such forth.
I am having trouble starting and completely shutting my car down.when i hit the button to start it i get a rattle noise and the the engine doesn't turn over.when i try to shut it off the display in the car will tell me to shift to park when already in park and the radio will not shut off.i have to re-start the car and move the shift lever from park to drive and back to get it to shut down.this goes on several times some days.also when i'm driving in automatic, the car will suddenly go into manual first gear and i will have to shift over to manual and back to auto to put it in drive.i had a recall for shift lever problems before but i think there is more to the problem then what they are fixing.this car seems to have many electrical problems.my hvac also has quit working while driving and had to shut the car down before it would work again.
Started engine in order to pull out of parking space. All red lights on dashboard lit up, ac failed to start blowing cold air, "park (p)"lit although gear was in "drive (d)" mode. Immediately turned engine off. Repeated procedure for two more times. Eventually ac kicked in, "d" lit up and all but air bag light went off. Passengers seat belt light kept and keeps flashing continuously and driver's side air bag light stays on.called dealer from where vehicle was purchased and was told repair should fall under warranty and any dealer can take care of my issue. Stopped by at dealership close to home and was told that diagnostic test needs to be performed to determine if this repair will fall under warranty. Second dealership requested that i leave the car with them an entire day for diagnostic tests, which will cost me about $90 (+) in order to determine if this is a warranty issue or not.
While driving at 45-50 mph, on highway, experienced catastrophic engine failure and other significant component failures, resulting in a very dangerous situation for driver, passengers, surrounding traffic ,noises, smoke caution lights loss of power and control. Immediate evasive action had to be taking to avoid injury or loss of life.once at rest, vehicle continued to smoke immensely.low mileage,very disturbing and concerned for others driving these ticking bombs!hyundai needs to address this issue with more strength and direction.
Headlights and brake lights, they will not work, put in brand new bulbs, they light up for about five mins. Then stop working, cannot get a bulb to work, itseems the electrical parts of the lights are not working properly.this is bringing me a lot of problems, cops pull me over for no brake lights,but i can't get them to work>>>>>
Riding down the interstate look through my side mirror and noticed my tail light hanging off and it fell off before i could stop to check it,and when i did stop i noticed the one one the opposite side was about to do the same.
Airbag indicator light is on, seen on instrument cluster panel. Dealership diagnostic determined the issue is a faulty clock spring. Car has not been in any accidents. Car receives routine maintenance.
Key will not come out of the ignitionseems to be an electrical issue that many people have had
My radio hasn't worked all year. When i took it to the mechanic he informed me there is a recall on it and the company should fix it. Otherwise it would be appx $1000 just for the radio. Neither of my brake lights are working. Initially, it was just the passenger side. I have replaced it 4x this yr. A mechanic told me he believes it is an electrical problem. My brother informed me this weekend that i have absolutely zero lights in the back. This is dangerous. *i asked the dealership twice to check my radio when i had my car there for other work (oil change, etc). The first time they said they forgot. The second time they told me they didn't have time. I feel they know there is a recall on the radio and just avoided checking it out.
To the person who had starting problems with the 2011, i agree.mine has been in the dealer's shop over eight times with the same "intermittent" problems that they can't solve.won't start, or delays starting with the new electronic start button.left me in a dangerous situation in a parking lot 30 miles from home.
I was approaching an intersection that had a red light and stopped vehicles.i began to apply the brakes and slow down to under 10 mph.the car would not come to a stop.i had the brake pedal pressed as hard as i could and it did not stop. I did a google search on hyundai sonata 2011 brake problems and got 598,000 results.in a brief scan through those results i found 7 other reports of the exact same problem. This demands someone look into this now! i copied those web posting if you want them let me know!
I parked my car after coming from work, went back out to change my brake light that was out, after i couldn't change my bulb because its toasted to the harness, i tried starting up my car which it did, but my shift lock was locked on on park and my traction control came on and i have no brake lights.
I have had issue after issue with my 2011 sonata. In just a year and a half i have had 5 things fixed or replaced 2 of them major. I've had the whole break assembly fixed for my break lights not working. Most recently i had to have the engine replaced due to it seizing up with just barely over 100k miles. Then 3 months after that i'm having issues with the cruise randomly turning off, the break lights not working. Also the gear shifter will not go into gear at times. One of the major issues ive had is the engine randomly stalling or the accelerator nor working at all. The issue ive had with the cruise control will randomly happen whether i'm moving or in park and during this is also effects the stability control as well and it will turn its self off. With the car stalling, it randomly happens whether i'm at a traffic light trying to accelerate or while i'm driving.
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l.backup camera started going in an out at 80,000 miles.at 85,000 miles it became a blank blue screen and hasn't worked since.the cruise control stopped working at 118,000 miles.and now the buttons to the radio sometimes stop working..always something with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the collision occurred as the contact's vehicle was coasting to the side of the roadway; however, the other vehicle kept driving. The contact mentioned that all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel when the vehicle stalled. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Upon attempting to restart the vehicle on the second attempt, smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed a small engine fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the insurance company was called. A local unknown hyundai dealer was also called and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall for the engine stalling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The recall information was not provided. The failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire without warning. The vehicle was smoking and erupted into flames shortly thereafter. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 102,000.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.4 liter sedan which i purchased in march 2011. I have encountered no issues with engine stalling or hesitation. On sunday, 05/07/17, without warning, the vehicle (mileage 57,880) would not start. The next day, the vehicle was towed from my driveway to the pearson hyundai dealership for a $109 diagnostic inspection. Tuesday morning troy, the service technician, called to inform me that the car needed a starter. The cost for parts and labor would be $650/new or $250/rebuilt.i read numerous forums where consumers reference starter malfunction at low mileage. Clearly, there is an ongoing issue with the starter on this vehicle. The manufacturer should take responsibility and replace the starters at no cost to the consumer.
When driving 45 miles per hour or 25 mph, the cars rpm's rev really high and the car gets stuck, i could not accelerate and was almost hit from behind. It has done this several times. I was going 75 miles per hour on the highway, the rpm"s revved really high and i could not accelerate or move. Then the d on the dashboard dropped from d to 4 to 3 to 2...... I had to wait for it to shift back into gear on its own and then it went back into drive and i could move. However it continued to do that 4 times later in the same day. I have had the vehicle in several times for this issue and they keep saying there isn't anything wrong. This is very dangerous and i have 3 small children so i am very concerned about this issue as it is continuing to do it. Getting stuck in gear is not safe nor is having the rpm's rev that high and being stuck on a highway!
Tail light burns out after being replaced. Brake lights out; got hit from rear. Window brake light came on in the middle of night while car was parked... I was indoors, happened to notice it while looking out house window, apparently had been on for hours until i went outside and turned key and stepped on brake pedal repeatedly. I'm concerned that there's a electrical issue.
We have had nothing but problems with our 2011 hyundai sonata. Less than a year ago our engine completely died while driving the vehicle. The dealership replaced the engine and since then we have had starting and electrical problems. When we went to pick up the car it didn't start right away and they told us we needed a new battery. We bought a new battery and about a week later it still wouldn't start on and off. Since we had the engine replaced, we have had to change the headlights and brake lights 4 times! we believe that when the engine died it caused an electrical issue. Fast forward about 9 months and now the car has 3 engine codes. P0017 p0014 and p0560. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and a system voltage malfunction. We will never buy a hyundai again! they claim they totally replaced the engine but now i wonder if they salvaged old parts in the new engine and what exactly happened to the electrical system when the car shut off while driving.
While traveling, the car suddenly stop in traffic.we had to move to a safe point.car eventually was towed to the nearest dealer.they pinpointed the problem as the fuel pump.told us no gas in the car, not so, gas was nearly full.called and told us car was ready to be picked up.went to dealer, told to put gas in car.notice fuel guage not working and full panel was blinking.droved about 1/2 mile to closest gas station, got gas, headed back to get rental car at dealer, car suddenly stopped again.this has been going on for nearly a monthly.finally had car towed to another dealer, and behold, this time, said, it was an eletrical problem and wanted $2600 to repair, said not covered by warranty.manufacturer got involved and agreed to repair at their expenses.talked with another owner of same model and year, she too is experiencing sudden stops.major safety problems, and it needs to be recalled, and this time making sure that some kind of compensation for rental is included in the recall.
2011 sonata se.will not start.warning light indicates key not present or press brake to start.when pressing brake, pedal is "stiff".tried emergency key reset procedure per owner's manual.no luck.wait 30 minutes, heard relay in dash click, and car returned to normal operation.3rd time occurred. Noticed i had pulled into parking space by truning hard right prior to shut off.also, my wife had opened the passenger door and climbed in prior to the driver's door being opened (possible alarm system problem?)no warning.dealer is stumped.many others have same exact issue.suspect either computer or sensor problem.other possible cause, issue with the alarm system when teh passenger door is opened while car is locked.car waits until after a time reset to initialize the relay again....milage 13,600.
Radio went completely out. Head lights and tail light always going out.
Tinging sound comes and goes while driving, erratic shifting multiple gears, oil light comes on with moderate acceleration, there is a recall on this but i do not have the number. Recall on engine. Ii have been to the dealer who claims they are not able to replicate but will not allow me to drive with them.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a manufacturer recall notice concerning a connecting rod. The contact was unable to schedule a repair within a reasonable time frame and was uncertain of when an authorized dealer would schedule a repair. The manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the recall repair. In the interim, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and there was an electrical concern. The nhtsa campaign number, vin, and failure mileage were not available.
My 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid "check charging system"lamp illuminated with chime alarm activation while driving, causingloss of engine power. Hybrid battery charge level was at 1/2, which is where it normally is. I pressed on gas pedal and got no response, and vehicle came to a stop as if i applied the parking brake.i placed vehicle in park, shut off engine and re-started it and it ran normally. This is the second time it happenedin the past 4 weeks or so.on a hyundai forum website, there is at least 1 other customer which has had the same problem with their hybrid as myself.it is very dangerous situation if you are on the highway and you are forced to stop while in flow of traffic.
Car would not start took it to dealership they said alternator was bad had it took it to mechanic shop paid 300 alternator drove it to car wash car would not start again. Was told it has something to do with push to start and sensor in break pedal. Paid cash for the vehicle drove it from the individual i bought froms location to the store and it's left me stranded ever since. Dealership keeps diagnosing alternator, starter get online and read and there are complaints and even videos on you tube about this same issue but hyundai refuses to fix it. Wish i had never throw my money down the drain now i'm just out of a car no way to work and don't know what i'm gonna do. Poured every last penny i have into it and it still will not start. Single mother of two children no financial help other than my work income which i may not have much longer if i'm unable to have transportation to get there. Thanks hyundai what a way to treat customers who's put faith in your vehicles.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact mentioned that the push button start failed to work and that the dealer replaced the starter once before the contact owned the vehicle. When the failure was experienced, the contact had the starter replaced by a repair shop but the failure continued. The push button start randomly failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,174. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine stalled at highway cruising speed without any warning.the engine lost most of its power.check engine and esc (traction control) light were on.restart the engine appeared to resolve the lost power problem but check engine light were still on.this happened twice within three weeks while driving on a busy highway and was quite dangerous.dealer was able to reproduce the problem and replaced the electric throttle control module.
Good afternoon, i am contacting the consumer affairs department regarding the recall 180 hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162.in come cases, during the engine replacements under recall campaigns 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel pipe may have damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.my hyundai sonata limited was involved in an accident after hyundai had just replaced the motor and on impact the whole car caught on fire, so what i am trying to do is find out do i need to contact nhtsa in regards to this matter but i feel that my life, the person involved in the accident was totally at risk due to this malfunction and i am out of so much and was put in a very hard financial place due to this fire when it could have been prevented. If someone could please contact me at [xxx] thanks,[xxx] vin #: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the key had to be removed from the ignition by turning the steering wheel several times.the dealer inspected the ignition switch however the failure did not duplicate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 79,000.updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/4/2014
I am the owner of a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. Within the last 2 days it has not started 4 times. The message screen within the car says "press brake to start". It will not allow me to depress the brake peddle at all, to have the engine start. Many dash system lights go on, but the car will not start. The electrical system definitely has an issue. I looked on the internet to see if others have experienced the same problem.. I am still in shock!!!! hundreds from all over the usa have had the same problem and from what i readnothing has been done to correct this problem.i drive 100 miles to work and i must have a reliable car. Here is a beautiful looking car sitting in our garage not able to start!!! this is really a problem. Please register this complaint and hopefully hyundai is doing something to help us poor folks that bought these cars.
I have purchase my vehicle in march-2011 as a certified pre-owned vehicle. There are several complaints i have on this vehicle since purchased, but i will stick with a recurring issue. 4/11/12 i took my vehicle in because a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. They determined that upon inspection found an open circuit due to blown right front bulb. It was "corrected."06/07/12 took my vehicle once again for the drivers side headlight that went out. Installed bulb5/2/13 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined."2/5/14 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undeterminedupdated 04/17/14*lj
My new hyundai sonata se 2011 fail to start or to turn off ( i have to restart the car in order to do it). Besides that once in a while the transmission indicator does not show any letter on (r or d or p or n).again,i have to restart the car then it goes on normally.when driving the transmission downshifts abnormally.
The brake light explodes every couple of months.
In the evening of the 22nd the traction control light came on and would not go away when i pressed the button also the car would have a long lag between pressing or releasing the accelerator and the car responding.the next morning when i began driving again the traction control light did not come up but when i began to accelerate and got to 20mph the car suddenly stopped accerating and the engine went idle until i released my foot from the pedle and reapplied it when it would go again with no additional issues.this pattern repeated itself each time the car dropped below 20 mph.
The airbag light will not go out.it came on while i was driving on a city street. My daughter was in the front passenger seat.we both had our seatbelts on.i'm concerned for our safety.not sure what the airbag light is trying to warn.
While driving on the street and highway. The headlights flicker, and the radio/clock lights flicker on and off when the turn signals are used.it seems like mostly on right turns.i noticed a similar compiant when reading the complaints for the same exact car. I had my car in for an unrelated issued and i mentioned it to the service center. I found out about another recall that i did not know about. Why are there so many recall..
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
Since i bought this vehicle, they had replaced the engie due to,the recall, they had to,replace my fual sensors, steering column piece, and another part. But since they replaced my engine, my electrical in my car is,mever accurate. Speed sensoer is wrong, the radio shorts all the time, and my cruise control doesnt work. The problems countniue to get worse especially with the electrical. This car has costed me 1000's of dollars and it just countniues to have problems. I have taken it to hyundai in redlands ca. They have all documentation on the vehicle.
The drivers side rear light bulbs keep on going out.have changed them about ten times in one year!i cannot change them anymore as the plastic casing has morphed by the heat of the fuse connector to the bulb!there are two bulbs rolling in the casing as they came off when trying to extract and replace.also i have never had any lights illuminate on my dashboard, even when my engine was knocking due to shavings in engine (that was replaced, thank you).lastly, had to replace my shocks and struts this year and was told by mechanic at big o tire that they contacted hyundai directly as they ran into an issue with replacing what should have been correct struts.they were told this particular car with associated vinhas the 'goofy' struts!!!i'm sorry but i didn't pay a goofy price for the car!
While going down the hill, the car dash board suddenly pop up the message check charging system with a loud noise.after get off on the first ram, turn the car off then on again the message go away, able to run again without any warning.for the seat belt, the one on the driver side sometime it's hard to pull out specially in the morning.it's also worn out after 5000 mile.
"takada recall" the push to start won't work sometimes, (stationary )it has me stranded at times. I have had the batteries changed several times and it still won't work, my front suspension is making a very loud noise when i step on my brakes(everytime i'm in motion) i've had new brake pads, rotors and $700 michelin tires put on in aug 2017 and this noise is getting worst, the wiper blades are top of the line and i cannot drive at night or in the rain because it's very hard to see, lastly i try to use my cruise control on the (highway) and i set it and bounces back down very low
Takata recallmy door locks on my passenger door no longer works, have to do locking and unlocking by hand. All other doors in the car work, but not passenger. Normally when the car is in drive all doors locks automatically and when in park the unlock until you lock with the remote....all does it but the passenger. Dealership quoted me 378 to fix omg,these should be a recall..i regret buying this car , because it have many issues you see the recall list....
The car suddenly starts losing power and a ready sign starts blinking, two times it worked to shut it off and back on, last time it didn't work and i had to take the car to the dealer and they are investigating the issue
I almost got into an accident on the highway with my family when returninghome with my family my car started to sputter and the check engine light started blinking the car wouldnt accelerate on the highway almost got into an accident with a truck. My family and i was terrified. I took it to autozone they notified me its an problem with my engine, rod bearings, the representative ,informed me alot of sonatas have came in with the same issue. That occurance reminded me on the letter i received few months back informing me on a national recall. I truly need assistancefixing my car ive lost days from work due to my transportation not working properly. Please help
On the way to work this morning, my sonata hybrid started beeping and "check charging system" appeared on the dashboard. My car suddenly started losing engine power to the point where my car would not move after the stop light turned green, leaving me stuck in the middle of a huge intersection with people almost hitting me. After restarting my car, it finally started to move, but repeated the same instance at the next stop light. This is a serious safety issue. I had to have my car towed to the dealership because i was not going to risk my safety and life. People need to be aware of this issue because if other vehicles are experiencing the same problem, someone could get into a serious car wreck which could be potentially fatal, if happened on a freeway.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The headlight and instrumental panel lights flickered abruptly causing the engine not to start up. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer to have diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,167.
My 2011 sonata was purchase brand new. After just having the vehicle 2 1/2 years i noticed that i had already accumulated 48000 miles. I have not worked since purchasing the vehicle and i have not traveled in the vehicle. The furthest one way that i may go is 10 miles to shop. I only drive the car 15 days each month. I have now had my car 3 yrs and 4 months and i already have 69,000 miles on it. Which means that between november 2013 and today, i have put 21000 miles on the car. That is far from right. I have only put about 5000 - 8000 on the vehicle, if that many. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that i would need a camera to prove any mechanical error since they didn't see anything. There is obviously something wrong with the vehicle. This is affecting my warranty since i have gone over 60000 and a lot of mechanical problems will no longer be covered.
The horn supplied with this vehicle is so low it can not be heard by other drivers.
The horn on the 2011 hyundai sonata is so weak it is inaudible while in traffic.the dealer ordered a new one but to no avail.my sonata was built prior to the sept. 2010 switch to a dual horn.the old horn is a hazard and offer no protection to alert drivers as to prevent accidents.there should be a fix but dealer advises there is none thus far.
The horn on my 2011 hyundai sonata is not loud at all. I honk at people and they have no idea i am honking at them. Its very quiet and high pitch. This could cause a serious accident if the horn was seriously needed on a highway or something.
It happened in one afternoon in a company parking lot when all the employees were leaving for the weekend. The exit line was backed up and while waiting in line for traffic to clear, another employee backed up her car from the parking space.although the car was moving slowly, the driver was paying attention to the other cars parked on sides but failing to assure that there is enough space behind. Immediatly i noticed that there is a potential for a collision and i activated the horn for at least 15 seconds. Unfortunatly the horn was not loud enough for the other driver to hear it (by her own admission the horn was innaudiable) and the colision could not be avoided. As a result the cars front right fender was slightly bended. The damaged resulted was valued at $708. Nevertheless, since i purchased the car there were at least five other incidents in highway traffic when the horn was not loud enough to alert other drivers.
Sonata 2011 horn and acceleration problems. People can not hear the horn.also when i test drove they sonata the test car had problems where there was accelerator problems.when i stepped on the gas the car almost quit, paused and they took off. This is dangerous and could cause an accident by not accelerating in time. This has happened on my car at least 7 times, accelerate, pause or hesitation themotor kicks in.when i asked the salesman about it at the dealer he told me the motor on the test car was probably cold.this happens when the car is warmed up.this is very scary when you pull out in traffic.also the horn is a joke.you can't hear the horn and it needs to be replaced.
We took delivery of our 2011 hyundai sonata on 4/29/2010. As we were driving home a car on the lane next to us on my right hand side started shifting onto my lane. I blew the horn but he still cut me off. At the light i asked the person who cut me off if he didn't hear me blowing my horn at him and he said no i am really sorry but i didn't see you and i didn't hear your horn either. When i got home i got into my other car and started it with the ac on and no radio i asked my wife to press the horn on the sonata and i can barely hear it and we were just sitting in our driveway with no road noise and my radio off. I looked into this issue online and others have the same issue with the horns on their sonata.hyundai also admitted that the horn was weak but i still see no change or recall. Please look into this matter before it cost someone their life or a real bad accident.
2011 hyundai sonata horn is so weak as to be inaudible at highway speeds. It needs to be upgraded to a dual tone immediately before someone gets hurt from not hearing the horn.on a car of this caliber, there is no excuse.i hope i get a notice to bring mine 2 day old car with 370 miles in for a replacement of the horn. Lane change going home from dealer caused me to notice this. Scared both myself and the guy trying to swerve into my lane.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the horn functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The oem horn is not effective, i have had it replaced by the dealer when it was intermitant but t no one can hear the new one. I have been cut off numerious times hit the horn and no one reacts, it is as if they don't know i exist. I tested it on my family and they just laughed, calling it a bickcycle's horn. Someone will get hurt/killed. I would think these things must be at least a minium of "x" decibles, it this horn meets standards than the standard must be changed.this is a saftey harzard.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact attempted to engage the horn but it could barely be heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the horn was designed in that manner. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 52 and the current mileage was 1,242.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata and noticed upon delivery of vehicle that the horn is very weak. I have used the horn on the freeway and the driver of the other car did not even hear me.this is a potential problem in an emergency situation if you want to alert someone on the road.i hope this gets replaced soon.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata on 5/11/2010, and noticed that the horn isn't loud enough for others to hear in heavy traffic.
A few times i have nearly had accidents, involving both cars and people because the horn cannot be heard!i think a horn is a safety device, to warn others, but this one cannot.it sounds like it is from a motor scooter.unfortunately, someone will probably end up being hit, injured or even killed before something is done.i have heard that hyundai, in effect, admitted the problem by re-designing the horn on later 2011 model year cars.all cars should get the new horn.this type of incident happens everytime someone pulls or walks out in front of me at the last second, and i am unable to properly warn them with the horn.
Driving approximately 45 mph on a four-lane divided road, in left lane. Driver of large pickup truck on my right attempted to change lanes into the passenger side of my car. I honked but do not believe my vehicle's horn was audible to the driver of the truck at highway speeds. Was able to take evasive action to avoid truck without collision. The horn on this vehicle is very weak and represents a glaring safety hazard.
Just purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata, as i was driving home i was beside a tractor trailer who was attempting to turn into my lane. Here is the problem as i laid on the horn i noticed it's no louder than the road runner on disney channel. This is a huge safety concern and i think this should be brought to hyundai attention asap. This horn needs to be changed to an appropriate sound level so oncoming traffic and dangerous situations can be avoided. I am not the only person the believes hyundai should address this issue as i now see many complaints on the web about the horn just not being loud enough. Hyundai has come alone way and certainly has made a name for themselves and i would hate to see someone get injured or killed do to the horn not being able to get attention and avoid accidents...i hope nhtsa looks into this issue and it's addressed by hyundai....the horn needs to be changed.
The horn in a 2011 hyundai sonata is very weak. On a highway with all the road noise cars cannot hear the horn. When the horn is used it sounds like it is in the distance and not warning the car near you. The horn should be replaced with a louder audible horn.
I was cut off by a driver making a left turn into my path at an intersection who failed to stop at his stop sign.i tried to get the drivers attention by laying on my horn but the horn on the 2011 hyundai sonata is not even audible in traffic and does not provide any warning to other drivers or pedestrians.the very weak, ineffective horn is a safety defect and should be replaced by an effective horn.
I was driving my vehicle down a four lane roadand another vehicle driving parallel to me started creeping into my lane.i applied the horn of my vehicle but the other driver failed to hear me.i had to swerve off the road to avoid them.i have noticed that the horn in my car is very weak compared to previous cars i own, and am concerned about other people hearing it.
I back up a previous complaint that the horn on the 2011 hyundai sonata is completely worthless and a safety hazard. It is so quiet that it is useless as a warning to pedestrians or other motorists should the need arise. It has to be replaced with a "normal" loud horn.
I was driving on a major dallas freeway when a truck started changing lanes without visibly seeing me.i attempted to use the horn only to discover it did not work.i took the vehicle back to the dealership and after four hours was told they will need to order one.this is a major issue for an automobile when navigating extremely over utilized freeways.based on read forums, the horn on this car appears to be an issue.i do not know when they will fix my horn.i was only told they would call when the horn comes in.this is extremely poor customer service and care when a product, with known issues, is not supported with replacement parts, in house, in effort to minimize danger to the end user and customer.
After getting to work and putting the vehicle in park, when attempting to shut the vehicle off and retrieve the key, the key would only go to off and would not go to lock or let me pull the key from the ignition.
At 5:15 pm on 8/22/11, i got into my car to go work and it would not start.it was very hot and i was sweating trying to get the car started.i tried several times but the car would not start.i called the dealership and i got no assistance.the screen on the dash-board read "press the brakes" which i did like i have done in the past.i gave up and contacted a friend to take me to work.later, that night it did start but would not start again so i assumed it was the battery.i called roadside service and they arrived 5:30 am in the morning to jump start the car (not the battery).it gets better, a lady that lives in my area was walking her dog, who has a black sonata 2011 told me that her sonata would not start and she just got her vehicle back.she told me what was wrong with my car.i called the dealership again while i was waiting on a tow truck and explained how this could have been a bad situation if i was stranded with my mother in the car who just had surgery to remove cancer.i explained that i needed my car repaired immediately because i needed to transport my mother and i was concern the car would stop working again.the hyundai representative stated he would have it fixed in 15 minutes and he also indicated that there has been a few sonatas that the "sensor" under the brake pedal has gone bad.the salesperson that sold the vehicle to me stated the same that the "sensor" goes bad.eight (8) months of ownership and the lady with the black sonata had her car less. The tow truck driver said he has picked up a couple of sonatas that would not start.
The contact leased a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after turning the motor off, the key was not able to be extracted from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer stated that he had to maneuver the key a certain way. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The current mileage was approximately 740. The failure mileage was approximately 30.
I have owned my 2011 hyundai sonata for one year.on july 15, 2011, i went to start the car and i could not depress the brake or start the car.the acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor.i tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership.i was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which i did.i finally got it started and drove it to the dealership.i was told "brake light switch" replaced.left the dealership and drove to my office and when i went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time i had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership.dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again.now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working.when i did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park.well, yesterday, july 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems.so, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed.i am very concerned about my safety because i believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the push-to-start button was depressed, the vehicle would not start. The failure was sporadic but became worse as time progressed.the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 16,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact experienced issues starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new starter. The warning lights did not illuminate. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not under warranty according to hyundai. The vehicle was at the dealer and the part was not ordered. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the started needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to steering shaft plastic coupling component and starter gear plastic fork/lever issues.consumer has another vehicle correspondence in artemis.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving, the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking space. Upon further inspection, the contact's daughter's boyfriend lifted the hood when the engine compartment suddenly caught fire without warning. The contact stated that a general manager of a nearby store extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The insurance company had the vehicle inspected and diagnosed that the fire started behind the engine due to a shortage in the windshield wiper wiring. The contact called jim shorkey uniontown kia (724-317-0282 located at 1050 pittsburgh rd, uniontown, pa 15401), but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,800. Updated 10/24/17*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was believed to have had a fuel leak between the engine and windshield. Updated 10/26/2017
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to muffler noises, fuse outlet replacement, loose window handle and engine replacement repair issues.the consumer was informed the baffles in the muffler were coming apart. Also, the vehicle suddenly stalled while in the midst of driving and it would not re-start. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.the dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced. However, it would have to be taken apart to see what caused it to happen.the dealer informed the consumer the connecting rods were bad and a recall had been issue on the engine due to concerns of metal debris entering the engine compartment causing the connecting rods to fail.the engine was replaced. However, when the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the other problems were not fixed.when the consumer drove off the lot, the vehicle began to shake violently and the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer the engine they put in was bad, and it would be months before they could get another one.
Car kept shutting down not wanting to start due to gas pump.i would be driving and would start stalling while drive almost crash.electrical problems the light flinger on and off while driving and when switch them with a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
My car stall whiljng driving then stop in front of another vehicles.i had to push it over on neutral.my vehicles had knocking sound when trying to get it back up running . Let it sit for a while and it start back up on its own. I took it to hynduai 8/8 the service worker jim said he can't diagnostic cause the light is gone. I told him that i cant risk driving this vehicle when i know it had a knock sensor recall last year campaign 953 and its doing it again. He told me their is noth i ng he can do and advice me to drive it back home until it happens again and then get tow. J scold him and said and risk my kids life and others. It stalls in the middle of driving.the engine completely goes out for almost 40 minute. This the 6th time it happen between oct 2019 to aug 2020.
During my last scheduled vehicle maintenance in april 2016, i explicitly communicated my concerns to the hyundai dealer about my engine and the fact that the oil light kept coming on when i tried to accelerate and would go off as soon as i took my feet off the accelerator. I just found out through local news and information from online blogs that this was a sign of engine manufacturing problems originating from hyundai's alabama engine manufacturing plant.the dealer did not inform me that the engine in my vehicle was being recalled. Instead, i was told via the maintenance report that oil level was low and there were no visible leaks.i have receipts to prove that i adhered to all recommended owner maintenance services and have been diligent enough to service my vehicle according to the service schedule prescribed during vehicle purchase. I have strong reasons to believe hyundai has not been honest with its customer. This being because, rather than elaborate on the cause and solution to the problem (i.e. Hyundai sonata 2011-2012 engine recall), information was deliberately withheld from me by hyundai. I never received a recall notice from the dealer despite purchasing the vehicle from an authorized hyundai pre-owned vehicle dealer.i'm even more frustrated because this recall was announced in september 2015, 4 months after i purchased my vehicle under warranty and paid extra to have extended warranty coverage added on my vehicle. It's now 7 months after the recall announcement and i still have not received notice of the recall from hyundai. As of today, 3 weeks after my vehicle stalled on the on-401 highway whilst driving at approx. 100km/hr., i have not heard back from hyundai. I had to coast my vehicle to the outside shoulder of the busiest highway in north america at 9:00pm. 3 weeks on, i have no vehicle, no repair timeline and no response from hyundai
Regarding recall campaign is096 hyundai/sonata passenger front door lock switch is out. Door won't open with door lock actuator. Door swung open when car was turning. Door would not close all the way . Hyundi motor america confirms recall of 2011 hyundi sonata's but only for cars produced through 2/15/2010. My husband's car was produced 4/20/2011 outside production date they say problem was corrected. The problem was not corrected. After numerous calls team superstores as a one time goodwill adjustment to pay for part only. They acknowledge his car was doing same thing as recall . We had to pay $240.00 for labor, hyundi should reimburse for this fee as it is the exact problem and the same year. I was in the passenger side of the car and i could have been seriously hurt.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine while attempting to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the remedy failed to repair the recall. Earlier this year, the vehicle was diagnosed for a check engine warning indicator that illuminated and the remedy was a fuel injection flush. The local dealer (north freeway hyundai, 20440 interstate 45 n, spring, tx, 77373) was contacted and scheduled an appointmentthrough the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 10640136. The failure mileage was approximately 112,943.
Takara recalls after buying several new batteries my sonata 2011 won't start and continues to do the same over and over again....what is wrong?and is there a recall?
Defective brake switch stuck in on position caused the car slow down of its own accord in traffic.car drove as if you had foot on brake and accelerator simultaneously. Brake lights stayed on after taking foot off brake pedal.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata with approximately 65,000 miles. In 2015 the steering wheel locked twice while on but parked. The esc and power steering indicators were on. After a while the issues spontaneously resolved in these instances and the vehicle able to be driven. In october 2015 the power steering locked up while driving the vehicle on a city street (speed <40mph). I was unable to turn the steering wheel and navigate resulting in several near misses with street parked vehicles before being able to stop the vehicle. Car towed to the dealership where they stated that they drove the vehicle around and "recalibrated it." two months later while again traveling on city streets (<40mph) the steering wheel began to shake violently and i was unable to steer, again almost resulting in a significant crash. During this incident the same ecs and power steering indicators lit up. Unable to steer i was forced to stop and turn off my vehicle in the middle of a busy road. However, once the vehicle was turned off the steering wheel continued to shake violently until someone who came to assist me shut off the car battery. The car was towed to the dealership where upon showing them video the service manager stated he had never seen this occur in his 20 years of employment. The car is scheduled to be assessed on monday. Internet searches show other videos of this make/model with the same violently shaking wheel and reports of accident close-calls. My specific car was part of an earlier recall (campaign 097) related to power steering that was reportedly fixed at that time, therefore this car clearly has known problems in this domain. I will never get back in this vehicle and will likely lose money on a trade in. There are clearly significant safety issues with this vehicle that have not been resolved by the earlier recall. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msqe_quk50uupdated 8/21/2017
Knocking in the engine,cruise control doesn't go off when brake is pressed,shift lock doesn't work.have to manually press override button to put in gear.car stalls sometimes after a turn. Ecs light is constantly on. Loss of power sometimes,had to replace brake light bulb twice in the last 6 months and they were completely black,like burnt.vehicle was generallyin motion when issues occurred.
When driving on the interstate my car continues to jerk like i hit something and the immobilizer indicator light flashes on and off. I have changed the battery in the key fob but this still happens at least once a day. The car jerks very hard like you hit a wall.
Elec stability control lite on after starting car.failed to start one time.dealer investigated.found part # 93810-3s000 (switch assm stop lamp) defective.replaced switch.i checked the internet for this partnumber and found a significant number of failures of this switch.this switch can fail at anytime, causing loss of power and other symptoms.i sent this same message to hyundai consumers affairs.this switch must be marginally functional for it's purpose due the number of failures noted on the internet.hopefully, hyundai will take action on this switch.thanks in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
On october 3, 2014, i had my car serviced for two sonata recalls, one regarding the shift cable and the other regarding the brakes. That same afternoon, my stability control light illuminated on my dash. I have had this car for 4 years and could not remember it doing that ever before. Pressing the stability control button did nothing to change the light (it would not turn off). The next day, while pressing the gas pedal, i noticed a failure to accelerate. This has happened dozens of times since, at varying speeds, and while the car was both cold and warm. It always lasts several seconds and then i can accelerate again. During one of these episodes, i can press the gas pedal all the way to the floorboard and get no acceleration. This is becoming increasingly dangerous. I've been in to the dealership, and they denied any connection to the recall work, despite this problem presenting immediately upon leaving. They said they replaced the brake switch and that they should have charged me for that, but they did not. I got no paperwork showing that they actually replaced the brake switch. After that visit, the traction light was off for a day before this problem reoccurred. I am terrified driving this car to and from work because i never know when the acceleration will fail. It has happened while changing lanes in heavy traffic, and also on the ramps in my office parking garage.
I never received information regarding the recalls on my hyundai sonata 2011 vehicle.i was driving my hyundai sonata 2011 on 4/11/19, going about 60 miles an hour and the cut shut off. Was in heavy congested traffic and i was almost rear ended with no control of the hyundai sonata 2011vehicle. My hyundai sonata 2011 was moved to the side of the road where a tow truck was called. Subsequently, hyundai sonata 2011was taken to the huntington dealership. Dealer informed me there was 7 recalls of which i not aware of in regards hyundai sonata 2011 this could have been a life threaten situation and hyundai should notified me of all recalls. This is unacceptable and life threatingto family friends and community.
High pressure fuel pump and brakes
Engine stalled at highway cruising speed without any warning.the engine lost most of its power.check engine and esc (traction control) light were on.restart the engine appeared to resolve the lost power problem but check engine light were still on.this happened twice within three weeks while driving on a busy highway and was quite dangerous.dealer was able to reproduce the problem and replaced the electric throttle control module.
Transmission replaced.. Starter taking more battery power to start car so starter was replaced then catastrophic engine failure.after replacement of engine- it was found that there is an electrical short that will not allow the alternator to remain charged.when the engine failed we were driving 68mph on the highway all lights, dummy lights and the power to the car started to flash, increase then decrease quickly then again and again.. Thumping noise lights continued to flash/on off/etc car lost power engine died.the dealership is now saying that i am responsible for paying for diagnostics to find the underlying cause of electrical short .. I am responsible for any electrical repair that needs to happen.electrical system was not faulty prior to engine failure.hyundai should be responsible for finding the issue and correcting the problem..the car had no alternator charging issues prior to the engine failure.a total of $13,800 has been spent on repairs and the car is still non functional.this is just not right.
"esc" light activated intermittently over past four days. Suddenly brake switch failed, resulting in brake lights failing completely. Unable to start the vehicle (since that requires brake pedal to be pressed, and brake switch failure means car doesn't know pedal is depressed), and unable to switch gears at all for same reason. This failure has occurred on two separate hyundai sonatas i have owned (a 2006 and now a 2011) more than a dozen times. The most recent time was in this vehicle, 28 days ago. This failure is known by hyundai, but still requires a time and money investment to fix, i have lost hundreds of hours of my time to fix this problem which has never been mitigated.i had to pay out of pocket for the first several brake switch replacements, they have since been covered by the dealer. Hyundai says they have developed a new brake switch which was supposed to last longer, but the failures persist.
The car would not start and all the electrical component lights came on (emergency lights blinking, turn indicators, electronic stability control, battery light indicator, etc.).the horn was blaring also and the key was in my pocket.i thought i hit the emergency button by accident so i pulled out the key and hit the button off.it would not stop.itried starting the car, but it would not.it went off finally. So, i tried starting the car and all the stuff started again.so, i came home while i could.this is totally unacceptable and dangerous.
Occasionally when after putting the car in park and hitting the pushbutton start to turn the car off the car turns off but stays in acc mode. So the radio stays on and illuminated and they push button start turns red also on the dashthe immobilizer indicator pops up and says shift into park when technically the car is already in park. When going to get out of the car with the key makes the alarm noise. The key for will not even work. But while all of this is still happening i'm able to start the car with no problem . This is a real inconvenience for me sometimes.
I have taking my car in twice to the dealership san tan hundaifor recall issues once on 10/20/2017 and again on 11/08/2018 the first time i told them that mysteering wheel was not working correctly and that their was a recall they told my they wanted 300.00 to fix it even though my car was part of the recall on 11/08/18 i took in my care for recall as my eps is out and their is a recall and they said that wanted 99.00 to inspect it and did not cre about the recall when we brought this care it had so many problems with it but we were stuck and now we cant get it fixted and im a heart patient and need this car fixted
2011 hyundai -dragging to both sides, mainly to the right, steering is rocking from side to side, car feels like its going be blown of the road, steering is twisted even when wheel is perfectly straight, extremely difficult to keep in to the left.
Went to lakeland automall which is a hyundai dealership to get some recalls taken care of. Upon arrival i gave them some recall paperwork in which they refused to look at and said that they have it in their database. The recall that has to do with the "stop lamp switch malfunction" was not complete. When i got my car back i checked my brake lights and they did not work properly. I told them that when i drive in cruise control my car releases it and my brake lights stay illuminated and my esc control light comes on. Also on ocassion one of my tail brake lights work but not the other. They told me that they fixed this problem last april of 2014 but apparantly the same problem is replicating. They then told me it needed a whole tailight assembly.
I bought my car in september 2013, it is certified pre-owned and came with the original 100,000 mile/10 year warranty, i purchased theextra electrical warranty. I was driving at about 40 mph and i noticed my transmission wasn't switching gears when i was accelerating and if i took my foot of off the brake the car wanted to stop, my brakes were locking up. There was smoke coming from the front drivers side tire and from the back passenger side tire and a loud noise. I pulled over, shut off the car and waited about 10-15 minutes until the smoking stopped and i turned the car on and began to drive home. I was only about 3 minutes from my home at that time. The transmission was continuing to demonstrate problems and the brakes to make a low rumbling noise. I called hyundai roadside assistance right away to take my car to the dealership to be evaluated and fixed. I called at 3pm and they did not pick up my car until 9:30 pm. The next day they called me and told me my car was driving fine and they were going to check several other components of the car to confirm everything was in working order. A few hours later i called to get a status update on my vehicle and i was told that they discovered something wrong, they had conducted a test drive for the second time and discovered all of the problems i was initially reporting about the car. The service manager then told me he was not sure of the cause and that he would have to check several other things and i would need a rental car because he did not know how long the repair would take. I got the rental car at about 2 in the afternoon andwas called at 5:30 and told me car was ready for pick-up and that they replaced the brake light switch. I went the next morning to pick up my car and drop off my rental at about 10am. I drove the car home and everything seemed to be fine, but at about 3pm had the same problem again.
This incident occurred with a 2011 hyundai sonata limited:6 months of perfect operation and approx. 11000 miles.violent shaking of steering wheel and steering column after acceleration onto an on ramp.immediate and entire failure of steering with violent and extremely loud shaking and vibrating of steering wheel.shaking continued even after ignition shut off.occurred for 20+ minutes.disabled only by disconnecting battery.blisters on hand from hanging on to steering wheel.nothing could be done to steer, operate, or control vehicle.this incident occurred without warning and within seconds.towed to dealership.kept for 3 days.could not replicate.steering column recall performed with steering software update,esc reflashed, reprogrammed eps.hyundai was excellent in their response - both dealership and hyundai usa.hyundai usa engineers and tech's were involved with resolving the problem.this was a frightening and dangerous incident and possibly life threatening.whether repair attempt will resolve only time will tell.
Recently, i started to document soon as i can remember the time and date of the incident because it caused such as panic while i am driving on the highway. After april 27, 2018, esc malfunction indicator and check engine lights have come on and off. Since then it's more often within the last 6 months.few times on the highway, car started to slow down (losing power) and need immediately pull over to avoid any accident. After sat and waited few minutes restarted the engine both lights disappeared. September 05 2018, esc malfunction indicator light came on in the morning, went home and left the vehicle sitting over night. Esc malfunction lights are disappeared.september 06 2018, esc malfunction indicator light came on and off in the afternoon. September 07 2018, around noon parked at home driveway after grocery shopping, suddenly engine stalled, having difficult to start the engine again and esc malfunction indicator light stayed on.
The ligth stay on and no turn off
I have experienced several issues related to the sonata within the last several months starting in december, 2013. * several of the service indicators have lighted up on the dashboard that have never behaved this way before.* doors will not lock unless i have my key in the ignition and the engine turned on. Remote switch does not function at all.* the front low-beam lights do not function.* the clock on the dashboard does not function.* internal dome lights do not function at all on any switch.* the esc light is malfunctioning is appears. Comes on for no reason and stays on.* several times it has been hard to get the car into "d" drive and then to get out of "d" and back into park.* engine makes weird noises, roaring, and clinking that it has never made before.* overall i am happy with this vehicle up until these issues happened and they seem to all happen at this particular time. Within the last three months.
While driving on the highway and attempting to brake the steering wheel shook rapidly. The steering wheel makes a click when in park and i move the steeping wheel slightly off center to the left or the right. When driving at any speed and go over bumps on the road the steering wheel makes a clunk noise. The steering feels loose when driving on the highway at speeds of 60+. This is an issue that needs to be recalled. When i spoke to the dealer they said that my car doesn't have any recalls on the steering! but found right here on this website, shows the tsb#10-01-32. We purchased this car in 2011 with the full warranty intact from crain kia, which also owns crain hyundai the vehicle was a dealership demo vehicle. After running a vin search on this website, it has not been inspected or repaired. This is unsafe and puts the lives of not just the owners/drivers of this vehicle but other drivers on the road as well in severe danger. At this time, if nothing is done, we will pursue legal action against hyundai north america and crain hyundai / kia. For their lack of professionalism, selling "unsafe" cars to the public! please reopen this case immediately and have them repair these darn cars. Sincerely,us soldier and family
Shaking in steering... (thought it was ball joints - metal to metal)... Told there was no problem with ball joints & no other issues determined (with their test drive).local hyundai service manager would not return repeated calls for complaint.very disappointed now that "factory warranty & recall for steering problem" not worthy of repair at that time.violently shaking now and hyundai service department says it is not part of a steering recall (previously patched)...said it is a steering coupling (not the u joint which was part of the recall).
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I had my brake pedal stoplight switch replaced a few days ago by a hyundai dealer, which was covered under the manufacturer's warranty. However, in doing research on this replacement, i have found that this is a common problem of hyundai sonata owners and it would seem that hyundai has not corrected this issue other then to replace the oem switch when it fails. Based upon what i have read, i therefore expect that this replacement will fail again sometime in the future and probably at an inopportune time. Since it takes only a few moments to replace the switch, some hyundai owners that have had multiple failures have gone as far as carrying a spare switch in their glove compartment in case the switch fails again and they are either out of warranty or not near a dealer. The safety issue revolves around the failure of this switch which results in the brake lights not being operable and the possibility of other safety systems being affected too, i.e. Traction control and abs. If this switch failure occurs with the vehicle in park, the gearshift lever cannot be moved. If this failure was a "once in a lifetime" failure, it would not be that much of an issue. But again, that does not seem to be the case and research of hyundai's repair records or statements made by owners of these cars should bare that out.the original oem switch part is #93810-3s000.an alleged update may be part # 93810-3k000 but this part can not be installed in the vehicles having the original part and hyundai has not made a retro installation possible if this "k" switch is indeed an updated replacement. I feel that hyundai should address this issue and produce a retro fit for this safety related brake switch since it seems to be a constant issue that needs attention due to the failure of the switch which then causes, at the very least, inoperable brake lights.
Over the five years the car will stall in parking lot.will have it towed to dealer.this happen two times this year. They could not find problem. Could not use battery to start,battery checked it was fine, starter fine,alternator fine.it made me feel uneasy if it stalled on road.they checked engine said it was fine.not happy with this.the last at my kroger it stopped.towed to repair shop near home same result,could not find problem.each time when car sat overnight for repair the problem went away and car started ok by dealer.
In the last month of march 2012, when driving in town or on the highway, my esc light will come on for no reason in perfect weather conditions and then when i stop somewhere e.g. To let my child out in the school line, i will put my car in park, if this is an occasion that my esc light has come on it will not let me take my car out of park, unless i turn the car on and off several times, also when the esc light comes on there is a pretty big delay in my brakes and accelerations. I am worried about my children's safety while in my car because i am not sure if one day it may cause a serious accident but i have searched every where and can not find a recall on this.
I have a turbo limited sonata. It has a severe left pull. If i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. If i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. It is a real problem. My dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. I called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. I am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. I have lost faith that they are working on a fix. The newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17" wheels, not the 18" wheels i have. Therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. But what about those of us with the 18" wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. There are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. I am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. Please investigate the problem and force a recall!
The airbag light will not go out.it came on while i was driving on a city street. My daughter was in the front passenger seat.we both had our seatbelts on.i'm concerned for our safety.not sure what the airbag light is trying to warn.
Takata recall brake lamp staying on when turn lights on. Clicking noise under the hood. Car stalling
Engine shuts off while driving (various speeds), no power, no steering for maybe a second. It has happened three times. So far, the power comes back on within a second (did not have to put in neutral or park to restart). All have happened in city driving (have not been highway driving lately)
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly.the recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. This condition could potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position, illumination of the esc' (electronic stability control) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control feature, or intermittent operation of the stop lamps." all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet this vin is not covered in the recall notice.
While car is moving, the esc light will come on few minutes after the head light is turned on.happened on both city/highway, but more often on highway.
Loss of power, car shuts down, 'check charging system' alarm/chime with alarm symbols on dash display for battery, check engine and wrench icons. Have to pull off the highway somehow (in midst of heavy traffic) to shut car completely off and restart. On third incident (one day after second), car would not restart for 10 minutes and check engine icon remained lit. Every incident has been while traveling at high rate of speed in commuter highway traffic. Very frightening and dangerous experience for driver and safety hazard to others when it occurs.
Esc light came on in perfect dry conditions and then the car was unable to be put into gear.turned car on and off a few times and it stopped and i was able to get it into gear.
I have had issue after issue with my 2011 sonata. In just a year and a half i have had 5 things fixed or replaced 2 of them major. I've had the whole break assembly fixed for my break lights not working. Most recently i had to have the engine replaced due to it seizing up with just barely over 100k miles. Then 3 months after that i'm having issues with the cruise randomly turning off, the break lights not working. Also the gear shifter will not go into gear at times. One of the major issues ive had is the engine randomly stalling or the accelerator nor working at all. The issue ive had with the cruise control will randomly happen whether i'm moving or in park and during this is also effects the stability control as well and it will turn its self off. With the car stalling, it randomly happens whether i'm at a traffic light trying to accelerate or while i'm driving.
Tuvo un accidente y fue declarado perdida total ,las bolsas no explotaron
I have had two separate incidents where my vehicle's engine completely lose power while driving. There is no warning and the steering locks up and my car is immediately disabled each timei came extremely close to being hit by on coming traffic.with the incident the car suddenly start slowing down and when i pressed the gas pedal nothing happened but all the sensors popped upi was able to pull over just as it lost power and the car wouldn't restart and i had it towed. Few days later car started as if nothing happenedi began to drive it againbut after about a week i was on the highway during morning rush hour attempted to cross lanes and it suddenly lost power again and i couldn't move the vehicle at all i feel very unsafe driving the car beacuse this happens randomly and without warning
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle. Also stability control light comes on every morning., and car stalls every time i make a turn while driving. This is dangerous.took my vehicle in to the dealership who claimed that all recall and campaign situations had been resolved with my vehicle.
The horn is a safety feature and it doesn't work all the time.more times not than working properly. Living in atlanta this is a serious issue.
I bought a used 2011 hyundai sonata in march for my birthday,and about 3 months ago, the steering wheel started shaking violently any time i got to 60mph or higher. Upon further investigation, i found out i needed a new steering coupler. Before it got fixed, my dome lights, and all of the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel (trip, cruise control) stopped working. After being fixed, none of the above mentioned things work, but also now,my power locks, dash clock and horn stopped working.i almost got hit by another driver a few days ago, and didnt even have a horn to honk!
Shifting of gears started slipping around 100k miles
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.
Last week i was driving and the esc indicator light randomly came on on my dashboard. Later, after i tried to shut it off by pressing the esc button which did not work, i tried to adjust the volume on my radio using the steering wheel controls. Instead of adjusting the volume down it went to the bluetooth for my cell phone. Next day no further issues. No warning/indicator lights came on, car functioned normally. Two days later esc light came back on. Stopped at the store and when i came back out i noticed my brake lights were on. Drove home, parked in the driveway and again, brake lights remained on even after car was off, lights were turned to the off position and there was no possible way for them to remain on. Had to disconnect my batteryfor the night. Next day noticed recall for 2011 sonatas for the same issue. Called hyundai and they stated my vin is not part of the recall, so they can't do anything for me. This is after hyundai refused to acknowledge their engine defects in the same vehicle. I was one of the first affected by the engine blowing out and was refused warranty service. I had to sue hyundai and it was not until they openly acknowledged engine failures that they finally honored my warranty and replaced my engine. I was without my vehicle for over a year during that process. My point is that hyundai has a history, and documented track record, of ignoring customer concerns and complaints. They regularly neglect the consumer and leave us to make due with a defective car. They refuse, yet again, to honor a known safety issue with their vehicle.
Ever since i had a new engine put in my car, my car hasn't been the same. It acts like it doesn't want to go when pressing the gas pedal right after (was told it was the eco mode), then my dash started to crack, now is extremely cracked which has an air bag, gas gage has a mind of its own, burning a severe amount of oil a week so there is no point in 'changing the oil', oil light never once comes on letting me know its low, no oil on my driveway or under the hood, interior dome light sometimes doesn't shut off, the brake lights short out on a monthly basis and get pulled over by the cops all the time.now with only 50,000 miles on the 'new engine', i take it back to the dealership because its smoking when i crank it, doesn't accelerate sometimes going down the road when i press the gas, then starts smoking, headlights flicker, engine light stays on and low tire light stays on (even after getting new tires & alignment). Took it in yesterday, hyundai is stating my oxygen sensors, catalytic converter & gaskets and intake manifold need to be replaced at $3,177. The car isn't even worth that much. This is not the reason why my car is using excessive amounts of oil, smoking when i crank it and acts like the engine is about to blow up. Then they come back to tell me it needs the above, plus an engine replacement but out of 'goodwill' they will only charge me 20% ($2,000) with no loaner car. Its going on 3 weeks now. The corporate office is useless and very rude. I have a voicemail stating 'this is the highest customer service department and once the decision has be made, those decisions are fianl and its up to you to decline or accept our offer.'it's the engine, again! which then lead to other issues!i will never buy another hyundai again!! this car has caused nothing but money and time, complete waste of junk!
The car is still throwing the ecm code up after its been replaced supposedly the brakes have been grinding since day 1 the brake actuator is bad something is making the throttle position sensor to keep going bad the dealership was aware of all the issues and made us aware of 2
The "esc" indicator light (not the "esc off" light) frequently comes on and stays on.if you stop the vehicle and put it in park while this is occurring, the gear shifter will not work. You can not put the car in gear.once you turn off the car and restart it, the light goes off.however, after 10-15 miles the light comes back on and stays on again.dealer ran computer check and found no codes but the problem continues.i've had the car 2 days.
New engine and starter under recall by hyundai dealership in montgomery, al. I pick my car up no one in service is in my radio bluetooth ac won't work and they all worked prior! car kept cutting off felt like wheels was gonna fall off drove horrible!plug phone in usb start smelling burnt smell, unplug it smoke is coming out, it's extremely hot and cords burnt. Get home look at paperwork says 'tire separated needs immediate attention' no one told me let me drive on it. I had no clue my tires are fairly new. Tire exploded leaving dent in my car. I ask about tire he said 'oh i forgot to tell you' (as no big deal) in fact was! ask which tire he didn't remember! call consumer affairs advised to take back. Dealt with service manager rude and denied any fault before ever looking at car insisting they weren't to blame. How would he know if he hasn't ever even looked at it? ask why lights on dash and why'd it not run properly? blamed on my tire. Sold me tire $88 but he'd give me discountfor my trouble, he didn't i paid $114. Calls cars ready. I ask if everythings fixed and what was wrong with it? he said no and didn't know what was wrong with it but it wasn't anything they done! honestly don't think he checked he denied blame before looking at it and said it'd be ready in couple hours time to put tire on. Said to take to stero shop and they can pull radio out and might find reset switch behind it to reset radio, he should've. Ask about usb he said 'plugged one in it worked ask if he left in least 10 minutes as i did he said 'don't got one to' can't use one used to test itask if electrical wiring burnt when engine seized as starter did, says no lights be on in dash, they are, blamed it on tires. 3 mechanics said electrical wasn't hooked back up properly and/or electrical wiring burnt when engine seized. Car wont start problems cycloids not firing and fuel injector too!
My 2011 hyundai sonata while driving on road - perhaps over 50 mph, it turns on the esc mode in the car, and the engine slows down automatically.even if you are on the highway, whic can be very scary.it also happens when driving it frequently now.i have to pull off the road, and turn off car, and then turn it on.sometimes this works and sometimes it does not.
The same bulbs go out in my tailight and headlight 3x a year and the dealership keeps telling me it's not electrical it's just bulbs don't always lay long. My srs light pops on
On december 10, 2013 i was getting into my car and when i put the keys into ignition and turned the car on the eps light came on, so i then went into the glove compartment to get the sonata book out to see what that means the steering wheel started shaking violently. I was so scared that the car was going to blow, i turned the car off, and took the keys out to see if it would stop, but it didn't, it was still shaking. I then had to get the car towed to porter hyundai.they then recalibrated the steering angle sensor and cleared the code.then on sunday december 29, 2013 my son was driving the car and while he was driving the eps light came on and the steering wheel started shaking violently again while he was driving, it was very hard for him to get control of the vehicle. He tried turning the car off but the wheel was still shaking. So after i had to take it back down to porter hyundai today, they have yet to get back with me about the matter.
Driving on a busy street, turned down a residential street and the steering wheel started shaking violently. We have own the car since june, 2013 and this has been an ongoing problem. The will be a beep ,then the eps and traction control will show on the dash board and then the steering wheel will start to shake violently. My husband shut off the vehicle and it violently shake for 20 mins. At times when this problem occurred in the past the car would be on but we did not even leave the drive way. The first time it did it me was 4 months after purchasing the vehicle and i had my child in the back seat taking her to school when the steering wheel started shaking violently, i was in the middle of a busy intersection and i couldn't get out because i was not strong enough to handle the steering wheel, and we almost got hit. Each time (more than 5 times now) we were either stopped or going less than 25 miles per hour, the eps and traction will light, and the steering wheel will shake violently anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. There was a time when my husband was driving in our small town when the eps light was on but my husband had no power steering. The steering wheel didn't shake.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently jerked to the right and clipped a semi truck. The contact's vehicle was pulled under the semi and dragged for 100 yards. Prior to the failure, the esc and tpms indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
I noticed that the esc light was on. I pulled over and put the car in park. When reading what esc light was i knew i could proceed withouth danger. I then tried to shift and i couldn't. I had to keep turning the car on and off until i could. This happened multiples times. Took to dealer and they fixed in. Supposedly was a brake sensor issue.
Unable to shift the car into drive from park.while stopped at a red lift the car failed to accelerate when pressing on the gas.had to place the car in park and turn it off.when car was started again it failed to be placed into drive.had to keep restarting car to get it to shift into gear. Esc light comes on when this happens and safety on even after able to shift into park.esc does not work properly when this occurs. Car does not handle properly while on ice, snow or wet ground.
Takata recallwhen turning the steering wheel the horn plays while driving. Yet when you press the horn it doesn't plays.
Over the last month or so, my car has been losing power while driving. It started happening randomly on the highway and i decided to take into dealership to disables the issue. After a diagnostic test, it was determined to be the pcm. After replacing the pcm, i now have been experiencing this loss of power even while driving on side streets and off highway. I have since been back to this same dealership located in new london ct and have been given another possible cause for this issue and that is the motor. I am extremely frustrated and upset bc not only did i spend 1500 to fix the problem, the problem is not fixed and is actually worse. I have read several forums that indicate a safety recall on my motor however it seems as though my car is outside of the parameters that cover my motor. Please get back to me with any advice or suggestions in going about resolving this safety issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The engine was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Increased oil consumption and engine knocking.hyundai not honoring their commitment to replace engine free of cost
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 occasionallyand i have to gas it to pick up speeds and i've only had the car for two months.
Completed the 953 campaign recall to upgrade software to monitor for excessive bearing wear.as described in the campaign letter, a warning indicator indicating a problem cam e on while driving (on a highway).again, as indicated in the recall campaign letter, the vehicle operated at no more than 60 mph and with reduced rpm.took the vehicle immediately to the nearest dealer for evaluation/repair as instructed in the recall letter.left the car with the dealer in nc, waited several days to hear from the dealer and after getting no information from the dealer, rented a car and returned home (va).the vehicle was dropped off at the dealer on april 26.as of today (may 8) we still have not received a diagnosis pf the problem from hyundai.the dealer refused to offer a loaner car while waiting in nc.
Driving on florida turnpike car shuts down motors blown no indication that there was an issue records provided vehicle was being maintained within a year-and-a-half later same exact thing motor blown driving down the street no indication that there was an issue motor is blown once again putting me and my children's life at risk
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the while the vehicle was in the run position or when turned off, the engine made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Purchased car from carmax in 2019 they said there was no open recalls. Car had 110,xxx miles. Car yesterday died on me while driving 3 times to and from work. Nearly got into an accident twice. Once stalled on highway at 65 mph. Second time was coasting to a stop light almost rear ended a car. Third time was at stop light. After the third stall i was approaching the highway on-ramp and t made knocking noises and stalled. I coasted to safe place off the side of the road. Popped the hood saw oil all under the car and trail up to it. Then i saw broken pieces of aluminum block and piece of connecting rod. Needless to say it experienced catastrophic failure. Then got home and seen there was recall for this very problem. My car has 127,133 miles on it now.
Vehicle would shut off unexpectally while driving on a busy mail road without any warning signs. This iincident occurred mntiple times. I am very concern for my safety for my family
In the span 2 months, there were 2 occasions where my car would not start.i thought it was the battery and had someone jump me and it still wouldn't start.however, after trying several times, car would finally start.one other time i pulled into a store and when i came out, my car wouldn't start.after several attempts, it finally started.then on november 28th, 2014, my boyfriend was driving my car and it just stopped running.i had it towed to an independent mechanic and they stated that the engine had seized.i did not have any warning or indication that anything was wrong.today i have to have it towed to the hyundai dealership and they will let me know the exact problem and if it is covered under the warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) by happy hyundai (9121 s cicero ave, oak lawn, il 60453, (708) 422-9300). Shortly after the repair, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be safely driven. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that further diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Car was towed to dealershipno service code showed upsaid i need to buy a new starter / authorized repairthey drove itit stalledthey restarted itengine caught fireoil wasn't going through engine etc etc etcdamage extensiveneeds new engine
My engine seized which seems to be a known problem. I have maintained the vehicle very well. ...updated 07/30/15 updated 10/20/2017
Takata inflators: had a car fire from fuel line per fire dept information.i was on the 405 west bound fwy when i started to smell gas and the front hood of the car i noticed black smoke coming out. I got out of the fwy and then parked the car, when someone driving of the opposite direction yelled for me to get out of the car. I turned off the car and ran out to the side walk within a few minutes the car when up in smoke and then it exploded twice.people from the surrounding businesses came out to see if i was alright. Theowner of the flower nursery came out and called the fire dept.they arrived and turned out the fire.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 144,000.
I purchased the 2011 sonata certified used, plus i purchased the extended warranty. I was exiting the freeway when the car just died, no sounds, no warning, no check engine lights, nothing. I was able to coast to a gas station and i noticed a little smoke coming from the engine. I had it towed to a dealership and 2 days later they called & told me the engine seized, but the oil was only about half a quart low. The dealership wouldn't honor the powertrain warranty because they said it's limited to 60k miles (i'm the 2nd owner & my car had 66k miles). I filed a claim with extended warranty service and they sent out an inspector. His finding was it was 2-3 quarts low, there was "sludge and metal bits" in the oil and we'd need a new engine. Because i couldn't produce the receipt from my last oil change, they cited owner neglect and denied the claim. I used royal purple synthetic oil (and have used this same oil for the past 15 yrs in all my vehicles). I changed my own oil in july, approximately 3 months prior. Note: there was never any oil leaks or stains on the driveway, no low oil/engine light at all.to replace the engine, it was going to cost around $6000.00. I couldn't afford that, so i ended up having to get another car. Which sucks because now i am paying 2 car notes, on 2 cars, but i am only able to drive one. I don't want to mess my credit up by letting it go back, so i'm really trying to hold on to it as long as i can, but i really don't know when i'm going to have the extra $$ to get a new engine put in.
The car spontaneously caught on fire. Originated from engine bay and engulfed within seconds had to jump out of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that metal fragments entered the engine and the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 132,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed a loud, cyclic knocking noise within the engine. The contact noted that the vehicle was maintained with synthetic oil and that there was no check engine or other warning indicators illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and he drained the oil pan and found evidence of metal shavings within the oil pan. Eckert hyundai inc. (4011 north interstate 35, denton, tx 76210, (940) 243-6200) performed a decimal test on the vehicle in search of a specifically identifiable engine bearing sound to indicate engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was cleared of having engine failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) as potential causes of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 11464007. The failure mileage was 60,000. Consumer stated engine has damage and is under recall.
48 hours after the dealer replaced two selenodes and wiring harness (stating it could be my driving habits, but would file it under the warranty) - the vehicle starting shifting even harder than it previously had and then suddenly would not go over 25mph and the rpms were 5-6.luckily was able to get vehicle to the dealer (i am the original owner) - and was told it now needs a new transmission.i had zero issues with my vehicle till it hit approximately 75,000 miles.i have filed two other complaints on this website regarding the other two incidents that i've had warranty work done on in the last 3 months.i expect that this vehicle will completely fall apart by the time i hit 100k and there is no longer a warranty.i am very fortunate that i did not have my 3 kids with me this last time.
My engine is going to freeze it has no power and the transmission is slipping. It only has 74,000 miles on it. I spent all of my money on that car and it has a salvage title, so i cant sell it ortrade it in. I took it to the dealer for the recall and they said it didnt fall under that recall so i took it to a different dealer they said the same thing!,i want my car fixed!!!!! im a single mother and im homeless at the moment so i really need my car!!!!
My 16yo daughter was driving the car (going about 40 mph) when warning lights became illuminated and the car started lurching. She was barely able to get the car home. The next day we took it around the corner to closest garage. The mechanic said it sounded like it threw a rod. We had it towed to the dealership. The car only has about 52,000 miles on it and we are the original owners. They have confirmed there was metallic debris in the oil pan- the service rep even had a picture of it on his cellphone to show me.the dealership has been great, giving us a loaner. However, tomorrow the car will have been there for a month and we still have no idea when it will be fixed! the repair parts are unavailable! i thought about trading it in for a new car, but the car is paid for and i don't want to incur anymore debt. I actually had to tell the dealership about the recall (campaign 132). It was so new they were unaware of it. When i tried the automated line for hyundai corporation it told me my car was not involved in the recall. However, when i asked to speak to a representative and repeated the vin #, then i was told it was indeed included in the recall. If my car became inoperable a month ago, how on earth do they plan on handling 1/2 a million cars when they can't even fix one?
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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/10/16*lj
I had a warning light turned on my display and when taken to the dealership, they charged me 240$ for the repair. Now i see that the part they replaced was on the recall campaign which started 4 months prior to my servicing. Are they supposed to charge for the parts which are in the recall?
I received a letter stating my entire engine had been recalled, but the hyundai dealer here in springfield, mo claims there was nothing wrong with it. The car was doing exactly what the letter said
My 2011 sonata just stopped one day, with no warning. No lights came on, i call roadside assistance, key hyundai in milford, ct took 3 days to get back to me, and told me that my engine seized due to lack of oil. I had oil in my car, they said that sludge is in the engine because i did not keep my regular schedule oil change with them. I check my oil! but why didn't the car alert me? why didn't the oil light come one and tell me something was wrong? factory warranty will not cover the car even though i shown proof of doing oil change else where. I bought this car with5 miles, how can a new car engine just seize!
When vehicle was moving it felt like went into a coast but rpm did not increase speed slowed.. Gas peddle was pushed in nothing happened when peddle was released and then pushed all functions resumed
I am reporting a second incident that occurred after the date of the first incident i previously reported in my earlier complaint.as noted in my earlier complaint, the car had experienced catastrophic engine failure.i had the car taken for repair to the hyundai licensed dealer and automotive repair service center operated by hyundai burlingame (1025 rollins road, burlingame, ca 94010).the repair center explained the engine would have to be completely replaced and so would the fuel intake valve.a new engine and intake valve were installed in the car.on 10/2/2013, the repair work was completed and my spouse picked up the car and returned to our residence. On 10/3/2013, my spouse was driving the repaired car to work during the morning commute on southbound i-280 in the bay area when the car began to make loud clanging noises and violently shake and shudder. My spouse was able to pull of the highway just as the car again experienced catastrophic engine failure and the engine began releasing very heavy dark smoke.as the engine failed, the power to the steering went out and this made the car difficult to maneuver.the car was towed to the nearest authorized hyundai dealer and service repair center, stevens creek hyundai (4425 steven creek blvd., santa clara, ca 95051). Stevens creek hyundai opened the hood of the car and examined the engine.steven creek hyundai told my spouse there was a high pressure gasoline leak and gasoline had been spurting on the hot engine and also that there was some sort of catastrophic engine failure.
Takata recall: 17v152000 driver seatbelt, 10v457000/10v426000 steering gear, 18v137000 airbags, 10v070000 latches/locks, 13v113000 exterior lighting, 15v568000 engine, 15v629000 suspension, 14v434000 power train,15v759000 brake light,16v190000 steering elec. Power, 14v433000 service brakes.
My engine is knocking and consuming oil.it worsens with increased rpm.something sounds wrong in the engine and it has a high oil consumption rate yet there is no evidence of oil leak under vehicle.the dealer does all service, its under warranty and yet they have not taken care of the problem though they have been notified of this issue several times and inspected the vehicle.i am afraid i will have a total engine failure and put my safety at risk either from a crash or being stranded in a deserted area.....also hyundai charged me last year to replace a coupling in the steering which was causing the issue and yet there has been a recall on this coupling.bentley hyundai of huntsville, al.they keep charging me money for repairs or inspections that should be covered under warranty.....please help!
Motor locked up because no oil.i had oil changed 2 months before and no leaks on carport and oil light never came on.so, i was driving the car and it went dead at a red light.could not get it to start back up.had to have it pushed to an empty lot.had it towed and they said it had no oil in it therefore it lockedmotor up.we are very upset because the car is paid for and we had no idea that there was a problem with the oil.
Car would not start when i pressed the brake and start button. Tried several times and nothing. Brake was very hard and after 10 minutes i gave up and drove my truck.this is about the 4th time this has happened. I will take to dealer.from reading the blogs sounds like the brake light switch will have to be replaced.
I was driving on the freeway at approximately 65mph when my sonata unexpectedly completely shut down. I was able to coast off until the car dies on the off-ramp and is completely immobile. My car then had a small engine fire, but was put out and became a stationary obstacle during rush-hour traffic forcing other vehicles to go around and nearly caused several catastrophic accidents as a result. In contacting the dealership, i learned of the recall, though seeing as the recall has not been implemented, many drivers continue to drive their ailed vehicles because those of us who work cannot be without our vehicles for an unknown amount of time. Hyundai needs to fix this immediately as more and more vehicles will begin to die because drivers are told they will "have to wait until parts come in, there's nothing we can do until they come in or hyundai tells us we can implement the recall."
Went to take off from a stop sign and noticed i did not have the power it usually does. Drove appr 3 miles, came to a stop light. The oil light came on and the car stalled. Started the vehicle back up, drove appr 3/4 mile to the nearest gas station with flashers on and <20 miles per hour, all the while the car was hesitating and knocking/tapping. I called my husband who came to get me. We checked the oil and it was barely registering oil. We purchased 2 quarts and drove the car appr 2.5-3 miles home. The next day my husband drove it down the road about a mile. It was running very rough with knocking/tapping and hesitation. Then the check engine light came on. He called the hyundai dealer and had it towed as we were still under warranty. Their diagnosis was no oil, lack of maintenance yet there was no oil leak or burning of oil. Since this is "our fault" according to the dealer, it will not be covered under warranty and we need a new engine at $6,000+. We have done regular maintenance on it since we purchased it sept 2014 - 2 oil changes in 7 months, the last change being the 1st week of january. My husband does our oil changes (he used to work at goodyear and has done oil changes since he was a teenager) so we have no receipts from oil purchases at walmart.
I have had this car for a little over a year and it has been full of recalls, some i have been told of, some i have not. This is a recent event, i got my oil changed at the usual shop and about 1000 miles before i was due (i get it every 3-4,000 miles) i was completely out of oil. I than took it to my local shop and they couldn't find any leaks or issues but warned me there is a recall for my car burning oil, which i was not told by hyundai. I took it too the dealership where my warranty is through and they did an oil change for me and told me to come back in 1000 miles. I went to the beach, was about 300 miles from my 1000 mile goal and i was again completely out of oil. I put a quart in and took it back to them and i was even out than but they refused to fix it because i had added oil on my own (so my engine wouldn't run with no oil). They are still unsure of what has caused this oil burning or how much oil my car is burning.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 70,000.
Takata recall it started like 3 weeks ago sounds like the motor is knocking. Then a week ago my airbag like wont go off.
While driving at 45-50 mph, on highway, experienced catastrophic engine failure and other significant component failures, resulting in a very dangerous situation for driver, passengers, surrounding traffic ,noises, smoke caution lights loss of power and control. Immediate evasive action had to be taking to avoid injury or loss of life.once at rest, vehicle continued to smoke immensely.low mileage,very disturbing and concerned for others driving these ticking bombs!hyundai needs to address this issue with more strength and direction.
While driving on the expressway the car shut completely down and the engine locked up and the bottom of the motor came a loose burning up the engine.
My steering wheel is cluncking & rattling very bad as if i am going to lose control.i have also ben burning oil like crazy for months.
I was on my way home from work and accelerating from a stop at a traffic light when the car seized and initially appeared to lose power.no indicator lights came on prior to the incident occurring and there were no other indicators of any problems such as smoke, a smell, or any leaks on the ground when driving or parked.after pulling the car over and opening the hood everything appeared to be fine.we were unable to diagnose the problem and had it towed to a local repair shop.the next day the repair shop called and stated there appeared to be some sort of unknown damage to the engine which caused it to completely drain of oil.oil covered the entire area of the engine compartment underneath the casing.the mechanics at the shop were unable to get the engine to turn at all.the vehicle just had a full service at the dealership on 4/24/2015 including: oil & filter change, fuel induction service, replace engine air filter, replace cabin air filter, rotate tires, check brakes, check exhaust, suspension, belts, and hoses, top off all fluids, and multi-point inspection.at that time the car was noted in perfect working condition and no issues were annotated.the estimated cost to repair the engine is between $9,000 and $10,000, but the repair shop hasn't fully assessed the damage to the rest of the vehicle.from what i understand this should be under the extended powertrain warranty, but i'm currently going through the claims process to try and resolve this.a quick search brings up a multitude of similar cases for hyundai sonatas referring to catastrophic engine failure with near identical circumstances to what i experienced.
I almost got into an accident on the highway with my family when returninghome with my family my car started to sputter and the check engine light started blinking the car wouldnt accelerate on the highway almost got into an accident with a truck. My family and i was terrified. I took it to autozone they notified me its an problem with my engine, rod bearings, the representative ,informed me alot of sonatas have came in with the same issue. That occurance reminded me on the letter i received few months back informing me on a national recall. I truly need assistancefixing my car ive lost days from work due to my transportation not working properly. Please help
3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work.the worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then i put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time thegear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time i have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine.it's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. The drivers window has been brought up and the dealer has said there was no problem. Wrong. There is when it doesn't work. I had one of these in 2001 and it too had electrical issues. My neighbor just sold their 05 sonata due to electrical issues.
While i was driving the car turned off and started to smell like burned plastic. The car did not turned back on and had it towed back to my house.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a tapping and knocking noise was present coming from the engine compartment and the driving speed failed to exceed 20 mph before the engine suddenly stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.*dt
New engine and starter under recall by hyundai dealership in montgomery, al. I pick my car up no one in service is in my radio bluetooth ac won't work and they all worked prior! car kept cutting off felt like wheels was gonna fall off drove horrible!plug phone in usb start smelling burnt smell, unplug it smoke is coming out, it's extremely hot and cords burnt. Get home look at paperwork says 'tire separated needs immediate attention' no one told me let me drive on it. I had no clue my tires are fairly new. Tire exploded leaving dent in my car. I ask about tire he said 'oh i forgot to tell you' (as no big deal) in fact was! ask which tire he didn't remember! call consumer affairs advised to take back. Dealt with service manager rude and denied any fault before ever looking at car insisting they weren't to blame. How would he know if he hasn't ever even looked at it? ask why lights on dash and why'd it not run properly? blamed on my tire. Sold me tire $88 but he'd give me discountfor my trouble, he didn't i paid $114. Calls cars ready. I ask if everythings fixed and what was wrong with it? he said no and didn't know what was wrong with it but it wasn't anything they done! honestly don't think he checked he denied blame before looking at it and said it'd be ready in couple hours time to put tire on. Said to take to stero shop and they can pull radio out and might find reset switch behind it to reset radio, he should've. Ask about usb he said 'plugged one in it worked ask if he left in least 10 minutes as i did he said 'don't got one to' can't use one used to test itask if electrical wiring burnt when engine seized as starter did, says no lights be on in dash, they are, blamed it on tires. 3 mechanics said electrical wasn't hooked back up properly and/or electrical wiring burnt when engine seized. Car wont start problems cycloids not firing and fuel injector too!
Tell us what happened:bought vehicle new and regularly had serviced by dealer. Vehicle died without any warning coming off highway and i had to turn flashers on and place in park to restart. Engine started knocking with no warning and no warning lights illuminated. Had towed to dealer and was told engine had no oil and requires an engine change. Where did it go? there has never been any signs of smoke, burning smell or leaks anywhere and no warning lights ever giving indication of a low oil or low oil pressure indication nor any other engine light warning. Now dealer says we have to convince regional manager that this was not neglect on our part to have covered under the 100,000 mile power-train warranty.
In the evening of the 22nd the traction control light came on and would not go away when i pressed the button also the car would have a long lag between pressing or releasing the accelerator and the car responding.the next morning when i began driving again the traction control light did not come up but when i began to accelerate and got to 20mph the car suddenly stopped accerating and the engine went idle until i released my foot from the pedle and reapplied it when it would go again with no additional issues.this pattern repeated itself each time the car dropped below 20 mph.
On 9/23//2020, my engine was on fire after driving a few minutes down the road and parking. The vehicle is at hyundai now. 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. In addition, various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The failure recurred. The contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Ever since i had a new engine put in my car, my car hasn't been the same. It acts like it doesn't want to go when pressing the gas pedal right after (was told it was the eco mode), then my dash started to crack, now is extremely cracked which has an air bag, gas gage has a mind of its own, burning a severe amount of oil a week so there is no point in 'changing the oil', oil light never once comes on letting me know its low, no oil on my driveway or under the hood, interior dome light sometimes doesn't shut off, the brake lights short out on a monthly basis and get pulled over by the cops all the time.now with only 50,000 miles on the 'new engine', i take it back to the dealership because its smoking when i crank it, doesn't accelerate sometimes going down the road when i press the gas, then starts smoking, headlights flicker, engine light stays on and low tire light stays on (even after getting new tires & alignment). Took it in yesterday, hyundai is stating my oxygen sensors, catalytic converter & gaskets and intake manifold need to be replaced at $3,177. The car isn't even worth that much. This is not the reason why my car is using excessive amounts of oil, smoking when i crank it and acts like the engine is about to blow up. Then they come back to tell me it needs the above, plus an engine replacement but out of 'goodwill' they will only charge me 20% ($2,000) with no loaner car. Its going on 3 weeks now. The corporate office is useless and very rude. I have a voicemail stating 'this is the highest customer service department and once the decision has be made, those decisions are fianl and its up to you to decline or accept our offer.'it's the engine, again! which then lead to other issues!i will never buy another hyundai again!! this car has caused nothing but money and time, complete waste of junk!
On thanksgiving evening november 28, 2013 @ 7:30 pm, my 2011 hyundai sonata that i purchased new, caught fire on i 95 while driving it. The car has only 30,350 miles and is properly maintained and garage kept. The vehicle had the oil and filter replaced 5 days earlier and there are no signs of any fluids leaking in the garage. There were no warning lights that came on and the temperature gauge read as normal until just before the engine shut off (then all the dash lights came on) and we pulled over onto the shoulder of a busy highway at night. I raised the hood, smoke poured out and i could see small flames under the engine. Minutes later the flames were 20 feet high and the entire car burned until fire trucks and police arrived on the scene. The vehicle is a total loss.
I have a recall on my vehicle and have yet to receive any assistance.
My car stalled in the middle of traffic and was told that it was because of a recall that i never received notification of. I think it was campaign 132 or 136. By the way, campaign 143 is also on the horizon. I could have been seriously injured and they are going to fix the car with no charge but i am out of work with no car because they only rent cars through enterprise. I cannot rent through enterprise and they are in no way trying to help me. I did not ask for this to happen and it is not my fault at all. I simply asked them to assist me in getting into something so that i could get to work. I'm missing days that i am not getting paid for because i am still new on the job. I work for the state highway administration and find this to be extremely wrong. You don't notify of me something and then say that if i can't use enterprise, whom they have struck some deal with, that i'm just left to my own devices. This is not right, i should be accommodated in some way regarding a car and i should be compensated for days missed at work. Ourisman hyundai in laurel, md has my car and they are telling me that it may up to a month to get the parts necessary for my engine! so not only are they forcing me to rent a car for something that hyundai is responsible for (i was never notified of) but they are also telling me that i have to pay for a rental for a full month, won't get reimbursed for, and deal with the fact that i am not getting paid while being out of work. Are you kidding me? in what world is this okay?! something needs to be done about this and this whole system or way of doing things is not effective and penalizes the car owner for things they had nothing to do with. It's hyundai's fault and i should not have to deal with this!
Car is not starting with push button start and depressing the brake. It takes several tries for it to finally start. It is intermittent, sometimes starts up right away, other times it doesn't.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard knocking noises coming from the vehicle mainly when accelerating. Shortly after, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer stated that they could not hear the abnormal noises. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the remedy for the failure had not yet been determined. The vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The contact's vin was associated with this recall as of september 10, 2015. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 2/4/16the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/11/16.
Vehicle was recalled by nhsta and hyundai for engine replacement. Engine died, sent to dealer for engine replacement under the nhsta and hyundai agreement. Dealer is lying about the engine serial number not matching the vehicle. Same dealer sold the car as a dealer certified vehicle. If that's the case, the vin number and engine serial number was matched at the time of certification. They are refusing to replace engine per nhsta and hyundai agreement of recall!
While driving i noticed a knocking noise. I tried adding oil and the problem worsened. One day while on the highway, the car died completely. It was towed to a hyundai dealership. They identified a problem to be a rod bearings failure, but refused to repair the problem. The bank who held the loan sent it to auction. Afterwards i still paid over $9000 to pay off the loan.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. The contact stated that while driving, there was a fuel odor present. The contact noticed smoke coming under the hood and then flames. The vehicle was stopped and the contact exited the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and no police report filed. The contact was not sure if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the junkyard for inspection by the insurance company. The dealer verified that there were no recalls and the manufacturer issued a case number and promised a callback. The engine was replaced by an earlier recall and had 20,000 of mileage at the time of the fire. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Car stopped and turned off on the highway. All warning lights lit then went off and car stopped. It stalled 3 times before. Took it to the dealer made appointment for service on my way home same day it lit up again i pulled over and it stayed running.
I was driving the car and it made a noise from under the hood and shut off in traffic. I tried to restart it but it won't start the engine has completely shut down.
I was driving my vehicle at approximately 65 mph on a straight interstate highway when the engine suddenly seized (loud noise, lost power, difficulty controlling) and spontaneously ignited.i was able to maneuver to theshoulder with much difficulty and was forced to leap to safety as the car was on fire.this occurred 3 days after i had the car serviced at a hyundai dealer for inexplicable loss of oil.i was told there was no leak; they changed the oil and recommended oil consumption testing every 1000 miles x 3 because of known problems with 2011 sonatas built at a specific plant in alabama (see attached notifications of class action and extended warranties).the car was ultimately engulfed in flames.
I have had this 2011 sonata for just 4 month it has 77.000 miles and since i bought it i have called the dealer several times because the car has a knocking sound coming from what i think is the engine specially at low speed the sound becomes louder and at times the oil pressure light will flash on and off. Dealer said they inspected and can't find anything i am very scared that this is a mayor issue and was also told by the dealer that there are no recalls for that year but it just doesn't make any sense that a car will do that for no reason. I don't know who else to contact, i did buy and extended warranty when i purchased the car. Someone please help.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking and clicking noise were present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
I have had two separate incidents where my vehicle's engine completely lose power while driving. There is no warning and the steering locks up and my car is immediately disabled each timei came extremely close to being hit by on coming traffic.with the incident the car suddenly start slowing down and when i pressed the gas pedal nothing happened but all the sensors popped upi was able to pull over just as it lost power and the car wouldn't restart and i had it towed. Few days later car started as if nothing happenedi began to drive it againbut after about a week i was on the highway during morning rush hour attempted to cross lanes and it suddenly lost power again and i couldn't move the vehicle at all i feel very unsafe driving the car beacuse this happens randomly and without warning
When i received the recalls to took car in.as recalls come more problems came up. There was a problems with the shift gear which cost me $501.00 on july 12th.the last thing, last weekend 23rd, was the steering which cost me 365.00. At this point in time i do not want the car any more.
Airbag and engine light on
Engine knock/ping gets louder with increasing speeds, car is part of engine recall but dealer states my engine is fine, absolutely no reason given to me why i have an engine knock. It sounds like 2 glass bottles clanging together. I am afraid my engine is going to fail, even though dealer states it is "fine"
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The lights on the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle consumed engine oil in excess and there was oil coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine and the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 95,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contactā€™s daughter owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the instrument panel lights flickered. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and seized then the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road after three hours the vehicle was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Engine would consume all the oil within 2 weeks of driving.
While driving on i-75 doing about 65 mph, without any warning whatsoever, engine stopped.it felt like all power steering, breaks and steering wheel, went away.i was lucky enough to be on the right lane and was able to safely pull over to the side.this happened the night of sunday, the 20th of october.i had the car towed to my local mechanic where i was told the engine had frozen up and needed to be replaced.i read on line that hyndaui had extended engine warranty on '11 sonatas to 120,000 miles, so i had it towed this morning to potamkim hyndaui.i bought that car brand new back in 2011, and have religiously changedoil every 5000 miles using synthetic oil every single time.the car had 118028 miles when this happened.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the vehicle and it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the engine warning light illuminated before the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine rod had blown and, as a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The contact recently received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
My car soon i purchase is being notking on the engine
My car stall whiljng driving then stop in front of another vehicles.i had to push it over on neutral.my vehicles had knocking sound when trying to get it back up running . Let it sit for a while and it start back up on its own. I took it to hynduai 8/8 the service worker jim said he can't diagnostic cause the light is gone. I told him that i cant risk driving this vehicle when i know it had a knock sensor recall last year campaign 953 and its doing it again. He told me their is noth i ng he can do and advice me to drive it back home until it happens again and then get tow. J scold him and said and risk my kids life and others. It stalls in the middle of driving.the engine completely goes out for almost 40 minute. This the 6th time it happen between oct 2019 to aug 2020.
Tail light always keep going out and head light engines keep acting funny my seatbelt don't lock or keep me in place
Start losing speed cutting backoverheating ac stop function then smoke from good and cut out had it towed and seek what the problem is this occur on 08/24/2021 just purchase on july 7,2021 from dealer in auto land of thornburg paid cash
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that theengine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notifiedof he failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 77,000.
While driving on the interstate engine started making a knocking sound when acellerating on the gas, after passing the vehicle the car stalled on the interstate. I was able to get to a gas station. Car towed to a mechanic who states the engine is locked up.told it would cost 2900-3500 to replace the engine.single dad, two toddlers cannot afford this. Is this some sort of recall?engine as 125000 miles and has oil in it.what can be done about this?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and a humming noise was heard from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called lafontaine hyundai at 866-568-6530 (located at 1847 s telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124) where a diagnostic test was recommended, but was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20-30 mph, smoke billowed from the engine compartment. The dealer diagnosed that a high pressure oil line leading to the turbo charger fractured, which caused oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold and engine compartment. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,678....updated 06/13/17 *as
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling) was received in september of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I took my car to the hyundai dealership in turnersville nj they claimed they but a "new" engine as a replacement of my recall because the engine was making a knocking sound so they kept my car for 3 months then they called me on memorial weekend to pick up my car two days after i picked up my car the engine light went back on so i took the car back then service department wanted to charge me to fix it which i refused too. Now last month i get another recall for my hyundai 2011 sonata what it's going on my engine light still goes on and to be honest i'm so disappointed with this car that i don't even drive even though i'm making payments on it still. I hate my car and hyundai cars
I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata back in february 2012 from enterprise car sales and ever since i bought it i been hearing a knocking sound in the front end of my car while im driving from maybe 10mph to 40mph. But on the highway when i reach speeds over 50mph i don't hear anything. I have taken it to the dealer numerous of times i have had certified mechanics check it and they told me it could be one of the motor mounts but the dealer never wanted to change it they kept telling me the car was fine. Now its going to be a year later and my car has that same knocking sound in the front but now its extremely loud. I can feel the knocking through the steering too so now i don't know what to do.
I was initiating to park my car and it accelerated on its own and took me and my daughter over a curb. As it took us over a curb , her seatbelt unbuckled and caused her car seat to flip over.
This car is equipped with a smartkey.recently it has developed a starting problem that is directly related to the outdoor temp.it has been serviced several times by the local hyundai dealer.they have replaced the shift interlock switch and the brake light switch.it is below zero this morning (2/21/2015) just one day after the brake light switch was replaced, and again the car refuses to start.when the start button is depressed everything lights up on the dash board but the engine will not even turn over, it is completely dead.the engine imobilizer light also comes on after attempting to move the shifter and the brake pedal becomes nearly impossible to depress!the car will be out of warranty soon.this needs to be resolved.the car has refused to start dozens of times with the very same issues.the car has left me stranded (at home to date) numerous times.when it warms up outdoors later in the day and the temp goes up to 25 - 30 degrees the car starts virtually every time and will start without a problem for the rest of the day.i have researched this problem on this website and other websites and push button ignition problems are very common on this car.hyundai needs to come up with a proper fix for this problem.numerous people report having the same switches replaced as on my cartheir problems were not solved either.it appears that hyundai has never been able to come up with a proper fix for this issue or it is just to costly to implement.they have continually swept it under the rug.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving high speeds, the steering seized and the vehicle decelerated without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The diagnostic test stated to repair the electronic control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
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.
Dec 29,2016 vehicle engine completely broke down while driving 55 mph on rural highway.all lights came on at once and i was able to steer it to an intersection and pull over.towed to local garage.initially diagnosed as burnt out starter, however, once replaced the engine would not turn over.it was seized.the vehicle was towed to myrtle beach hyundai on jan 3rd where it will be tested.i believe this is related to the hyundai recall regardingdefective engines with metal shavings although i had just had the recall tests done at the dealership on dec 16th.i have had a series of issues with the turbo ever since i bought this new car with service records at dealerships in burlington, nc as well as in shrewsbury, nj and n. Myrtle beach.all receipts are in the vehicle right now at the dealership but i can upload at a future time.
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...
Engine replaced in 2015 after seizing and recall of theta 11.vehicle serviced including oil change at dealership on 2/11/21.on 2/22/21 engine knocked twice and vehicle stalled.drifted off road, turned key off, put car in park. Within 3 minutes engine was on fire with flames extending below car.fire department put fire out and had car towed to suburban hyundai service department.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the engine. The dealer (gurley leep hyundai, 5302 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 258-7700) was notified of the failure and diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact experienced the failure related to the unknown manufacturer's engine recall, but the dealer refused to provide a solution because the vehicle was excluded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving on a city street, the car began to stall with no pulling power, followed by a knocking noise, then it just cutoff in moving traffic. Tried to restart it, no luck. There was a smell of burning metal. Put on hazard signal. Had to be pushed out of traffic by another driver. Checked fluids and there was no oil flow. (wasn't due for oil change) dip stick was dry. There wasn't a indicator light displayedon dashboard for low oil. Had car towed to dealership for diagnostic test.( test will be done on7/17/18) earliest appointment.
I went to the nearest hyundai dealership to get some open recalls that i had done and i had like 5 or 6, many of which were very critical. I got a call next day asking me to come and pick up my car, which i was very skeptical about. They asked me to sign a paper indicating that everything is done. I asked if i can speak to someone to explain why this happened so quickly and if there's anything to worry about and they couldn't connect me with anyone neither did they ask for my information to contact me when that expert is available. Now about a month since taking the car to the dealership, i check my vin online and to my surprise 4 of the most critical open recalls are still not closed or remedied. They involve problems with the engine, transmission, seatbelt, and brake pedal. There are all issues that could result in a fatal accident. I don't really know what to do because this is a matter of honesty. I should not have had to check for them to begin with. This hyundai dealer is sunbury motors hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning and made an abnormal grinding noise. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 19,875.
I experienced a total engine loss in 2015 while travelling on an interstate highway in my 2011 hyundai sonata. My mechanic diagnosed it as an engine debris problem.this was prior to hyundai disclosing that it had a knownengine debris flaw with the engine. Rather than scrapping a four-year old vehicle, i had the engine replaced because the rest of the vehicle was in good shape. At the time of replacement new 2011 sonata theta ii engines were impossible to obtain (because of the high failure rate) so a low mileage (53k) used theta ii engine from a different 2011 sonata was obtained by my mechanic and installed in my vehicle. Obviously, this occurred before it became public knowledge that the alabama manufactured theta ii engine had inherent and dangerous flaws. Tragically but predictably the new engine is now exhibiting the same symptoms as the old one. Upon inspection the engine was diagnosed by my hyundai dealership as having failed the campaign 132 diagnostic test. Hyundai has however repeatedly refused to provide any remedy to this second engine problem, saying that they don't want to provide remedy because theengine was sourced from a different 2011 sonata (and that the engine is not the original one). It is unconscionable to deny compensation because i had the unfortunate experience of being the recipient of not one, but two engines that failed due to the same faulty design flaw. Hyundai should stand behind its faulty product and provide a remedy to the problem of their making.
Car engulfed in flames as i drove home from work last night. First the brakes went out, smoke then flames. My engine was new. Installed due to recall in 2017
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and sideswiped a retainer wall. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling) and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic); 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 failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The contact was alerted to the fire by a neighbor. 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect. ...updated 02/19/16
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Without warning, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be driven. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
On march 1, 2021, i noticed an odd smell while idling in line. Turned car off until it was my turn. The smell was gone once i turned it back on, so thought it was another car and drove to work. That evening, smell started again after driving a few miles to parent's house. Parked the car at parent's and arranged to drive it to mechanic the next morning after having my father confirm there was water in the radiator and the oil wasn't too low. Engine temp gauge was normal. Check engine light was on, but had been for the length of time i had car. I had it checked several times- issue would be supposedly found, but it would always come back on. I was led to believe it was a faulty sensor issue. There was nothing obviously wrong when we looked under the hood and had no reason to think it would not be safe to drive the short distance to the mechanic.next morning, march 2, 2021, i intended to drive the car to the shop so they could address the issue causing the smell, and father followed behind. Car seemed fine at first, but after a couple of miles driving on surface streets, the smell came back. Pulled over and turned off car, thinking that i would need to have the car towed the remainder of the way. I saw something come from under hood. My father, who had been following behind, asked me to pop the hood. As i climbed back in the car to pop the hood, i realized there was smoke inside the car. I got out, told my dad that there might be a fire as there was smoke inside the car. As we had that discussion, smoke started pouring from under the hood, and we backed away from the vehicle and called 911. Within seconds, there were visible flames and the whole front of the vehicle was engulfed in flame. Today, march 10, 2021, i was made aware that 2011 hyundai sonatas were included in a list of vehicles known to catch fire, so i am filing this notification.
I am a senior citizen who in 2015 purchased a pre-owned 2011 hyundai sonata. The vehicle has received 15 recalls in the time i've owned it most of which are life threatening safety issues , complete motor lock up , sudden loss of fuel and stalling.(brake stopper pad malfunction 3 times), seat belt anchor failure, complete safety air bag failure, exhaust system failure, high pressure fuel line leaks, my wife and i live on very limited social security monthly benefits and not in a position to afford a new car or repeatedly have to spend 100's of dollars every few months for repairs due to manufacture error / damage in construction of the vehicle. We have been nearly killed several times on the highway due to the fact that the motor either ceases to get fuel while traveling on the freeway or entering such on an onramp just as a semi truck and trailer approached at 70 mph and we had no fuel acceleration. On yet another near fatal situation the motor locked up completely in the middle of a busy four lane highway, which immediately resulted in a a fire under our hood.........all caused by the deficiency of the engine which was the subject of a recall and we were told had been addressed. The fire destroyed most all other components in the engine compartment and had to be replaced, some at our expense. Shortly thereafter, the entire transmission had to be replaced and we had to pay $3500.00 to repair......fyi, we live on 1700.00 per month social security and this caused us a very extreme financial difficulty for months thereafter . There is more to our disastrous experience as a hyundai sonata product owner and what we're wishing for is that hyundai might buy back this vehicle at fair price so that we may find a safe vehicle to drive without fear of being stranded, injured in an accident or killed. Other sonata owners have experienced many of these same issues.*dt *dt
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not expierenced a failure. The vin was unavailable. Vin tool confirms parts available.
Took car to dealership for engine recall check in 2016, was told my car was fine only to have the engine seize 12 months later while driving. Engine was replaced by northtowne hyundai in kc, mo and car was returned after 7 weeks. Within a few days of driving with the new engine i heard a distinct whining at about 2500 rpm and noticed a steady leak due to spots on my driveway. I returned the car to the dealership who said that the leak was from the transmission and that they have no liability since the engine replacement did not cause them to have to actually touch the transmission since the two systems are completely independent of one another. Corporate hyundai says that the powertrain (i.e. Transmission) is not covered under their extended 120,000 mile warranty and the cost of the repair is going to be an out of pocket expense to me.
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 theitems 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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to hyundai of moreno valley (27500 eucalyptus ave, moreno valley, ca 92555, (951) 383-3071) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. The vin was not available.
Purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata.while we were driving down the road, we heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. While we were looking for a gas station to pull over, the check oil light came on, all within a matter of minutes.we immediately pulled over and checked the oil only to find that no oil was registering on the dip stick. We found that odd as we had our oil change just a couple months ago.had the car towed to the dealership and was told that there was sludge in the engine and we needed to replace it. The cost to replace the engine was $6100.furthermore, the dealership went on and changed their story 5 times as to while the engine failed.they asked us to provide them with oil change receipts, which we did yet they still denied our claim.our car had the oil changes done properly and within the time scheduled. Our car was still under warranty yet they denied our claimwe have filed a lawsuit against the dealership and hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the rpms increased independently and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. In addition, once the vehicle was placed in park, the rpms continued to increase and then decreased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
9/30/2016 - while driving home from work (20-25 miles) heard a knocking in the engine while on the road and expressway.took my car to jiffy lube because it was time for an oil change and had them check the engine and noise.they advised that the engine is bad and will need to be repaired or replaced.the miles from my last oil change was approximately 3200 miles.took my car two blocks down the road to midas and another mechanic confirmed the engine needs to be replaced.i have taken care of the car with regular oil changes, upkeep and car maintenance.on 1/11/2016 my 2011 hyundai sonata engine was taken in for the recall campaign 132 at the hyundai repair location.in june, i took my car in for service at firestone auto care because my engine light had came on and they performed an engine analysis and found my oxygen sensor was bad on 6/04/2016 and they replaced that.i cannot drive the vehicle because the engine is on its last leg, cannot accelerate because the car is not responding as it should and i fear i am risking my life as well as others on the road.the difference between driving from 9/29 to 9/30 is night and day i do not understand how an engine gives out with no warning.
Loud knocking noise coming from engine. 164k miles. This is second motor.i was driving down road when this occurred, got vehicle home and has been parked ever since.
I was sitting in my car with the engine off and it caught on fire from under hood out of nowhere!!..
I have complied with hyundai in regards to the two recalls on the vehicle. Although, my vehicle has sat at the dealership since november 5th 2015. The dealership has yet to receive a new engine from the manufacturer. Furthermore, i still pay payments on the vehicle and have done so before the recall was released as well as even after it was sent to the dealer, as requested by hyundai. I spoke to hyundai today as to an update to when this will be completed and they did not have an answer. I sent them a letter requesting that they buy back the vehicle do to the safety concerns as well as the delay in fixing this matter. They declined and this is why i am filing a complaint. They have not or have they ever taken accountability for these issues from my standpoint and the car has lost substantial value due to these ongoing recalls. I am paying on a vehicle that is no longer worth the payments. I have requested a buy back due to the quality of the product hyundai made. They falsified their commercials and hyped up the quality of their product and no longer are they standing behind it.
My car just died on me ibelieve it the motor just died on me i may havw 140,000 miles no indication. The car stop on me while i was on freeway i had to cruise to the next exit and park in 09 a motel parking lot
Announcement: the car book 2018 is now online!ratings on over 1,000 new & used models going back 5 years, from the center from auto safety. Learn more about the car book 2018 here.latest newsoct 16:ford f-250 and f-350 tailgates opening without warningoct 14:hyundai kia fire recall neededyou are logged in. My account |logoutshow the: worst vehicles update a car complaintstep 2 of 3 -- edit your complaintyou wrote...add another one to your list of complaints i was on my way to work and on a major highway when my engine completely seized. I lost power, brakes, and steering. Thank god i was able to coast to the left turning lane or i would have been slammed into from behind and probably would not be here to tell about it. I cannot believe that these cars have not been taken off the road by the nhtsb.when we called hyundai to tell them what happened their service advisor said "oh yeah that is typical for those engines". So, a car with known engines problems and seizing and known fires is still allowed to be on the road? while at the same time, the car has an ongoing recall for no airbags with no solution to that problem. So if i had been ran off the road with no brajes, power or steering, the airbags probably would not have deployed either. Tge worst part is i took the car to hyundai 8 months ago and was told that none of the symptoms that my car had, which matched the recall exactly, were part of the engine issue. Seriously? i am thinking, they were wrong. And on top if that. They wanted to charge me to look at it for their recall! after engine seizing, rhey replacef engine... Rhree days later, my engine seized.un -freakin'-believable!
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 repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. .....updated 02/10/16 ... Updated 4/20/18
My sonata could have killed or seriously injured me and every passenger that sat in it. In the first 6 months i had to replace a headlight and a tailight already and the a/c would have to be vacuumed and recharged which was about a $250 job. Fixed. In september i noticed my steering column would make an awful racket when driving over nearly anything on the road. I was shocked when i discovered there were six open recalls dating back to at least 2014. These ranged from faulty door handles to metal shavings in the oil that could cause stalling and/or dangerous sudden shutting off of the vehicle. October 5th i took the car to crain hyundai of bentonville, in bentonville, ar. After 5 hours, they said i was good to go on the recalls and after $300 the coupler was fixed. Fast forward to december 2nd, 2016. Earlier in the day, while driving, i noticed my dashboard lights getting lighter and darker. At about 6pm that evening my boyfriend noticed the car making a "knocking" noise so he pulled over to check the oil and waited an hour and a half before someone could bring him some, giving the car plenty of time to cool and be good to go. He got going down the road only at about 25mph and got about 500 yards when the car made a "whoosh" sound and the engine shut off. He coasted into a driveway and minutes later the car was in flames. After unloading a fire extinguisher, it took the fire department cutting open the trunk to completely drown out the fire. It is now february 26th, 2017, i called hyundai claims on december 3rd and have been waiting on the results of their investigation since. They have had the findings from the inspector for 6 weeks now and still no answer. I strongly urge everyone i know to do their research before buying anything with a hyundai motor america emblem.
I have had issue after issue with my 2011 sonata. In just a year and a half i have had 5 things fixed or replaced 2 of them major. I've had the whole break assembly fixed for my break lights not working. Most recently i had to have the engine replaced due to it seizing up with just barely over 100k miles. Then 3 months after that i'm having issues with the cruise randomly turning off, the break lights not working. Also the gear shifter will not go into gear at times. One of the major issues ive had is the engine randomly stalling or the accelerator nor working at all. The issue ive had with the cruise control will randomly happen whether i'm moving or in park and during this is also effects the stability control as well and it will turn its self off. With the car stalling, it randomly happens whether i'm at a traffic light trying to accelerate or while i'm driving.
The transmission needs to be replaced.
As i was driving the vehicle , i was experiencing loss of power and even engine failure. Re-started and continued to proceed. Traveling approximately25 miles per hour down hill coasting, engine died for the third time in less than 4 blocks. Pulled over attempted to re-start again and heard a loud bang under the hood. Pull off to side of road , to view lose of oil and steam from engine. Open hood view smoke and plenty of oil sprayed out back of engine. No power or ability to move vehicle. Calledtow truck and once received information from mechanic that rod went through engine block. I repaired the vehicle with $4800.00 cost and a used 2013 engine. Come to find out, several hundred2011 hyundai sonataengine are have same issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 20 mph, the engine seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle lost power and the oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an unknown mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine consumed the oil prematurely. The mechanic placed oil in the engine; however, the repair did not correct the failure. Also, the engine lost acceleration while driving. The vehicle was towed to benson hyundai (2550 reidville road, spartanburg, south carolina 29301, phone (864) 541-0029) where it was diagnosed that there was internal damage to the engine, which needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Was getting onto the highway when my power steering gave out, was able to pull onto the side of the road away from traffic. My engine started knocking and i was unable to keep my car running. I had it towed to hyundai in clarksville maryland, where they stated i had engine failure and that it needed to be replaced. They are now telling me they can't replace it although it is under a recall and under the cut off mileage. They are not communicating with me about the repair of my car and have yet made any attempts to get me into a new car. At this point i don't want my car repaired, i would rather them buy my car back or put me in a new car. The car has 5 recalls that i an aware about including the engine, power steering, front seat belt latches, my brakes pedal, and front coil springs.
Torque converter went out all of a sudden. Cost me $3150 to have it replaced. Then the gear shifter moved back and forth but will not go into gear.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine experienced stalling while driving approximately 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,113. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the reduced engine power and check engine warning indicators flashed. The manufacturer provided a product enhancement campaign for a software update pertaining to the engine. Hatfield hyundai (1400 auto mall pkwy, columbus, oh 43228, (855) 627-7144) repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred within less than a week. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. While at the dealer, smoke appeared from the vehicle. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline), but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 121,457.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling); 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 failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Motor ticking.car gets hot. Car runs rough
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. All the warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph and getting ready to exit the highway, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle's speed decreased. The contact engaged the vehicle into neutral and coasted to a gas station. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. After receiving a notice from the manufacturer in december of 2016 to have the vehicle evaluated to determine if a new engine was needed, the contact was advised by the mechanic that the vehicle was ok to be driven. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 167,760.
Takata recallmy caught fire 4/20/2018, the smell came from near the passenger lower foot area, it was a rubbery burning smell that quickly became white smoke emitting from the area. The car began running very roughly about 6 months ago, i did an oil change. A month later the car was over 2 quarts low on oil, where the oil went i have no idea. The car has been in the dealership over and over and over for various electrical, mechanical and engine issues. I have all documentation and feel the car is a safety hazard. Why is hyundai performing the inspections on these cars when clearly they are the ones responsible. The inpsections should be done by independent mechanics that will be non biased. My car doesn't have brake lights that operate correctly either they work sometimes or not at all. It just depends on the connectivity of the electrical wiring at the time, i am totally not sure. The car just began being able to start without pressing the brake pedal. This just started and the stop pad for the brake recall has already been performed. It isn't just a stop pad issue. The entire car is an electrical hazard waiting to happen i just pray i am not in my car when it catches fire and no one else is caused any accident or injury as a result of it.
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.
I have several complaints regarding this vehicle.i have had this car two years and about two months and have had nothing but problems (purchased brand new) -- i've had to get a new motor (engine caught on fire (electrical/smoking) while driving down the beltway), replaced tire rod, need 4 brand new tires, transmission slipping, and other electrical problems with cooling/heating system (the blower does not work for air pointed in the floor direction), strong smell of gas fumes inside of the vehicle.the gas mileage gauge is inaccurate -- i get no where near the highway nor city miles.the gas meter is not registering.parts on the electrical system have been randomly replaced.i have had all schedule services on my vehicle as well as extras such as special replacement filters, etc.i have also had problems with the breaking system. I believe i've purchased a complete lemon.the current mileage on the vehicle is 27700 miles. There is no way i should be having this many problems as frequently as i have been having.the car's steering pulls to the left as well.i should not have to replace tires only after two years of driving after putting nitrogen as advised.i've noticed a noise when turning the steering to the left as well as if the left tire rod or axle wants to break -- weird feeling turn the car.the alarm system is failing to lock all of the doors -- only the drivers door. -- dealers solution...purchase a new one ??? really?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started, the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The contact stated that a quart of oil was added and the dipstick was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and smoke appeared from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Engine was recalled in 2015, the warranty for the engine recalled was extended to 10 years 120,000 mile warranty. I just recently bought a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0 with 146,000 miles.after less than a month of my son driving it the engine began stalling out and smelled of smoke. I contacted hyundai to see if they would perform the inspection and do the repair work they stated they would not since the car exceeded had exceeded the mileage warranty. I am currently having a new engine installed, and would like the nhtsa to investigate and see if i can get a reimbursement for the engine replacement cost
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata for my local dealership in bangor maine and the ingin ight came so the fixed is said it was a small leak. I didn't have the car for a week because work was done to it. I was told it was a trade in. Now the trasmion light is on a and a light day passage air bag is off. I haven't have the vehicle in my position for more then 4 days since march 18th 2019 when i bought it. I have been told many recalls have been on this make a model. I don't know if this vehicle has been serviced or repaired.
Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata literally a week later, this happened.unknown.
I was traveling in pa. On route 879 and 153, at a rate of about 60 mph merging into traffic, the engine just stopped working, i almost caused an accident trying to get off the road while the merge lane was ending.this vehicle has been regularly maintained.i am being told by the mechanics that i need a whole new engine.the mechanic doesn't see why this should have happened.i understand that other people have had similar experiences, thankful no one was hurt.opened a case with hyundai (c8187494).the operator at hyundai that took my information stated that she new of the lawsuit and that hyundai was not doing anything.someone could have been killed any assistance you can give would be appreciated.
Car won't start with push button. I took it to dealer who replaced shifter cable, brake switch and some other recalls that was part of the porblem and supposedly it was fixed. Next day i went to gas station with my 4 years old daughter and wife and got stuck. First it won't start, then it started but gear display won't ready. I shifted to drive to leave but car started moving in reverse direction. I almost hit the car and person behind me getting gas for his car. Car transmission was not reading what mode drive, reverse, neutral it was in and with guessing i left the area. I took it to the hyunda dealer who tested and replaced inhibitor switch and said it's fixedbut charged me #311.25. I believe all of these issues with shifter cable, brak swtich and inhibitor switch are inter related and should be further looked into to avoid accidents and hyundai shouldexpand the recall to replace the swtich.i have spokendwith hyundai customer service but they refused to further look i nto this issue and cover the cost of replacing inhibitor swtich.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light at 5 mph, the vehicle shut-off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact went to kendall hyundai (15895 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157) and was informed to tow the vehicle in to be diagnosed. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 mph, the check engine light along with several other warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2011 honda sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
There was a recall on the brake switch for 2011 sonatas. Coincidentally, i am having the issue on my car.although i have to pay $200 out of pocket for this, i should be reimbursed as this is not coincidental and it should have been recalled on my vehicle. Now the engine is being recalled. This vehicle is terrible and unsafe!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated, the brackets were missing from the engine assembly, and the engine sensors did not work. After the recall repair, the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 78,000.
My engine started making a knocking noise , when accelerating,going up hills, or speed limit going up. Makes knocking anytime foot is on the gas pedal. I see there is a recall on my car for this issue. But according to records the issue was only inspected.i have loss of power when going uphill. My car hesitates to start. I have complained numerous times of this knocking issue. But they said they couldnt find it. It started getting really bad 2 days ago, so i stopped at a mechanic who said its definitely the engine knocking. And if it was only inspected at the recall, it needs to be replaced by hyundai. Because it may cause serious issues. And that hyundai is responsible for replacing the engine. When it clearly should have been replaced. Even though it may have seemed ok when they " inspected " it. I have 2 children . And expect this to be rectified.as it should have been in the first place. Not just looked at and being lied to. I also see there is a lawsuit against hyundai for not wanted to replace the engines, knowing they were bad. The noise happens on highways and streets. It doesnt stop. The original recall was #132.
I bought this car in 2013 for the hyundai dealership in gurnee il. Since then i have had nothing but recalls, and issues. All of the recalls for this year and affected my car as in the warning they way may happen actually happen to me. My engine seized up while i was driving with 2 kids in the car on a busy street and i was almost re ended as a result only to have the dealership tell me it wasn't the recall! then later they had to fix it after i work to corporate because it was the 132 campaign recall. The 3 dealership i have dealt with are all rude none want to actually fix your car or help you because its recall work not actually work that they make money off of. Now as of today my airbag light has come on after the "fixed" the newest safety recall, when i called the dealership they informed me they fixed the issue so i will be charged $139.99 for them to even look at it. When will hyundai be actually held responsible for all of these car issues they are all safety. So far the recalls have been for the engine, seat belts, brakes, air bags, body corrosion, and so on! i thought there waslemon law in place to remedy this, hyundai product faulty vehicles with the model year 2011 and the consumer if the one lose and spending out of pocket. I had even called corporate before this to try and remedy the issue myself and was told they are sorry some will call in 3-5 days. At this point i am a mother driving around with children in a vehicle that may or may not pop the air bags whenever it feels like or they will not deploy if i do get in an accident.something needs to be done with these cars they are not safe to be driving at any given time another recall can cause a major safety related crash or death at this point. I have had way to many close call with myself or my kids lives at risk due to hyundai lack of care for their consumers.
The engine just died while crossing the rfk bridge, nyc.i noticed as the car was slowing down and i pressed on the accelerator to gain speed.nothing happened and the instrument panel was lit up with warnings.i then put it on neutral and lightly pressed on the breaks to start the engine again, nothing happened.i subsequently lost power steering and breaks.after the initial stop in a dangerous position, i was able to roll the car to a nearby construction site (off ramp to harlem river drive shoulder) behind some traffic barrels but scraped up against the concrete barrier as the car lost power steering and breaks and was hard to maneuver.i tried starting the engine again but it would not.i also opened the hood and saw smoke coming from underneath the hood.i had the car towed to a nearby dealership.i have included the service intake form in the attachments.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to tiger hunt auto(2482 spring rd se, smyrna, ga) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to del ray hyundai, acura of del ray beach, florida (located at 655 ne 6th ave, 33483) where the engine assembly was replaced. The contact stated that the engine indicator illuminated directly after the repair was completed. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer on three occasions where the fuel cap and canister close valve were replaced, but the engine failure warning indicator kept illuminating. In addition, the contact stated that the engine indicator illuminated intermittently at first, and then on a constant basis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Car was going down road when engine stalled and wouldn't turn back on. Seems to be the typical issue that most 2011 sonatas are having where the engine seized. Dealer diagnosed and confirmed that the engine did seize while driving. This should be a mandatory recall to swap the engine in all of these vehicles. Hyundai should not just be allowed to extend their warranty and hope it doesnt happen to the others.
The car would not start, battery is three weeks old.the car was brought in to the dealership by tow and was repaired and returned to me on 11/11/2013.i was told at the time that it wasn't the starter,it was the starter lever.the evening of 11/11/2013 the car wouldn't start on the first try , but did after the second.on 11/12/13 the car failed to start until the fourth try.i called and the dealer said to bring it back in, i did on the morning of 11/13/13, in preparing to leave for the dealership from my work location the car again failed to start three times and finally started on the fourth try.no car in my family has ever had a starter issue like this in a car that is less then three years old.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contactcalled on behalf of her spouse the driver,stating while he was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the roadway but was unable to restart. The contact stated that her spouse saw smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that they received a call from the police department making them aware that the vehicle had caught on fire. The fire department was extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. A police report and fire department report was made as the fire department had taken photos of the fire. The manufacturer or the dealer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
On a couple of separate incidents, the gear disappear. I was driving on d, the gear was on d, but after several miles the gear disappear. I pulled over to park the car, i put the car on reverse, but the gear was not visible. I turned the car off and turned it back on, i could see the gear then. This has happened a couple of times. A couple of weeks after this happened, the car did not start at all. The car ended up starting after it was towed to the dealership. Apart from this issue i've been at the dealership for several other issues. Starter, axles, the key ignition switch, sensors, etc. It's been very time consuming and expensive.
At 1st my car my consuming a lot of oil. I was going to get top off at my oil place every week. I tried to take it to my nearby hyundai, they told me they wanted $350 to do a test. Then my car was not gasing the way it usually did. It was stalling, i had a burning smell coming from my engine.i took it to my mechanic and he replaced the o2 sensor, heating sensor, pcv valve, he did a transmission flush.it started to work ok, and i was driving with my disabled husband and our 4 year old daughter when the car engine went out on us on the highway. We got the car tow to our mechanic and its more problems then solutions . Its now the cadillac converter, this car is extremely dangerous to drive. I have receipts of the repairs, towing and daily oil inputs.
Car stopped in the middle of the freeway while 120 miles from home. Engine, oil, battery and eps lights all came on at the same time and car slowed down until it stopped. I was barely able to move it from the middle lane to the right side of the freeway. My car was still over the white line and it could have easily been hit by oncoming traffic. Car was smoking from the passenger side. Towed to nearby mechanic who stated that car had no oil. I just received an oil change less than two weeks prior and had 2500 miles left before i needed another one. Mechanic stated that i need a new engine. I just purchased this car in feb 2018. Warranty is fighting me on fixing it so now i have payments on a car that doesnt work and its still 120 miles away. I had to get a rental just to get my family home safely. This vehicle is clearly having engine issues that no one seems to care about but my family was in extreme danger and no one seems to care about that.
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My wife and i bought a 2011 hyundai sonata on august 28th, 2015 from a dealership, but after driving the vehicle for a period of 10 days, the engine keeps running with knocking noise; a noise which my wife and i were not sure as to which part of the engine it was emanating from.we though maybe it was just a rock and would subside after few drives, but it didn't.on september 25th, 2015, while my wife was driving to the store, the vehicle stalled at a stop sign, but after removing the keys off the ignition and re-cranking the engine, it started running and the knocking noise went off, but the engine light came on afterward.my wife took it to the dealership we bought it from for a check up and repair, but the dealership's maintenance shop was unable to fix the vehicle for the reason that it had not reached 30 days since we bought the vehicle for the warrant that we bought to kick in.this was very frustrating and puzzling for the dealership to act this way to a customer who just bought a vehicle.
I was driven on the highway in the 2nd to left lane about 70 mph, check engine light was on and all of the sudden i lost complete control of the accelerator pedal.i pushed it all the way down to the floor several times, no pressure, no control and obviously slowed down.i moved over to get to the right shoulder to stop and see what is the issue, luckily the brakes worked, but many cars were dodging me trying not to hit me.i didn't get in an accident, but sure close to being in one and high speeds. Frightening to say the least.i did make it to the dealer and come to find it is an emission part that failed that caused the car not to accelerate.i did get it fixed but was out of warranty, and past the federal emission reimbursement program of 8 years or 80k miles.i had about 80,200-500 miles on the car.coincidence, don't know, i am still concerned driving the car, it could happen again! i am just glad i didn't get seriously injured or killed.i didn't get reimbursed for the part that cost $1,500.but i am very concerned knowing that this could happen to anyone with emission controls by the computer in your car.i tried to be proactive therefore the post complaint for others.i guess it takes collateral damage of people losing life for car companies and the wonderful federal government to take notice.beware most new cars have these systems from what i am told.
The car was being driven by my son. He said the car started making a funny noise and the check engine light came on. He switched cars with his mother. She could hear a rattle in the engine and made an appointment to have it checked the next day. On the way home, the car completely died. The vehicle was towed in and inspected. The mechanic stated that the engine had thrown a rod and the engine needed to be replaced.
Ii had a recall on several things on my car. Took the car back to dealeri bought it from had the recall stiff done and two week later my starter went out.i informed them there was also a recall for the starter and they argue me down that it was not. Well several people i know with the same type of car year, makeand model and they receivedan notice but when they took it in the recall was found. I had to get my car towed and pay for the repairs in the amount of $575.00 at for they were trying to charge me over $700.00.i should not have had to pay for a recall and now trying to find how to file a claim for a refund. My car stop on the street in front of my place of employment i got a jump it made it home and died again on the street call aaa and had it towed to dealer.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a service station, checked the engine oil level, and topped off the engine oil. Later that day the contact started the vehicle and drove to his brotherā€™s residence and heard the loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle shuddered. The vehicle remained parked at his brotherā€™s residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,315.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving on a city street in kernersville, when the motor locked up and almost cause me to wreck. The motor had around 120,000 miles on it.
In may 2014, while driving at about 40 mph, maybe 1200 rpm, my engine suddenly accelerated to 4500-5000 rpm, without a simultaneous rise in speed. A week or two later, the car did the same, under about the same conditions. The dealer could find no faults or codes, and could not duplicate the occurrence; not surprising since it was sporadic. The problem continued, with considerably more frequency; almost daily. Again i took it to the dealer in late july (mccafferty hyundai, langhorne, pa), and while a technician was driving with me, the engine raced again. They told me that there was a tech bulletin on this problem, and they would repair the car. The problem was in a module and needed recoding. At least that's what i thought they said. That repair seemed to cure the problem, until september, when a single occurrence happened. I though this was maybe a fluke, but the problem happened several more times in the following weeks. Today, 11/4/14, after several days in the dealer's shop, an insurance service tech said he could find no problem. I am now afraid to drive this car. While the car does not accelerate, maybe it's just a matter of time when the racing engine will cause severe acceleration and a subsequent accident.
Car started making knocking noises while driving up hill, losing power.proceeded to drive it home.checked oil and appeared completely dry.no engine warning lights came on when car had previously been driven.no oil leaks seen.added oil and then drove to dealership, where they stated engine needed to be replaced.regularly serviced car with oil changes, 120k miles with almost all freeway commute.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost all power and the engine seized in the middle of the freeway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer (ontario hyundai, 1307 kettering dr, a, ontario, ca 91761) where it was repaired. The dealer did not provide the diagnostic results. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decreased speed independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled and, after several attempts, restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I was drivinv anad with no warning at all all of the dash lights cam on and the car stopped.i had it towed to shop and was told that for someunknown cause the engine sisized,a few monts earlier hyundai recalled my vehicle for metal in the engine.the dealer said they cleaned it out but i wonder if that is why the engine seized.i would like this looked into since i have read many similar complaints on thie forum.these cars should be recalled.this is a very danagerous issue
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway without warning. In addition, the brake light was consistently illuminated, even when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,683.
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.
Driving on highway car stalled shut down no warning tried to restart when it did it started knocking and shut right back off would not restart again. Called home and they came to where i was checked fluids all fluids were fine. Had to have car towed to grandparents home.
The steering wheel began clunking when it was turned even slightly. When i took it to get repaired, they could not tell me if it was the steering shaft or the rack and pinion. Also, shortly after we got the car, the engine went out in it (before the engine recall was issued). The dealership put in a junkyard engine and now i am having the same issue with it knocking. The left front axle boot is torn as well, and there is no indication how this occurred.the rear brake and tail lights are impossible to keep working. We change one and another goes out. We went as far as to change all of the brake and tail lights at the same time and less than a week later one was out again.the cruise control will come on but is unable to be set to control the speed of the car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalled. All the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer gossett hyundai south (2660 mt moriah rd, memphis, tn 38115) was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty had expired.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Car randomly would not accelerate and car came to a stop and just would not cut back on. There is a engine recall on my car
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, the vehicle decreased speed independently, and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired. The diagnosis was that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
As i began driving my 2011 hyundai sonata that morning i heard a rattle whenever my rpm would reach between 2-3k. I contacted my local hyundai dealership and made an appointment. Today 11/20/14i was told that my engine needed to be replaced. My car was previously in the dealership late september 2014for an oil change and also due to a small knock/bang as i accelerated. The technician found the knock to be a support hitting against the firewall. Upon tightening said support the problem went away. The car was reportedly teat driven by the technician numerous times to conclude that the problem was fixed. Oil change was done as usual and my car was given a clean bill of health (only a recommendation of brakes getting low).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to maneuver to the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine seized and was unable to determine why the failure occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
The engine has seized. The brake lights were always on and it melted the harness the holds the bulb in the receptacle area. I cannot place the bulb in the seating for it anymore and then successfully place in the area for it. The area just beneath the glove box began emitting smoke and i smelled rubber melting. The language of the car is in spanish cannot be changed back to english. The buttons don't control what they are intended to. The center instrument panel, radio, a/c and the other functions occasionally are not operable, no light nothing.
Was told engine is about done. Kepted up with oil changes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to atlantic hyundai (193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed and the check engine indicator illuminated; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. In addition, the tail lights shorted out numerous times and the bulbs were replaced more than five times. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact spoke to win hyundai (3462 peck rd, el monte, ca 91731). The dealer stated that they would need to keep the vehicle for 4-5 months until they could obtain the repair part. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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!
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle, but suddenly stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
No one can fix my recalls - im scared to drive this car i have a 2 year old need payoff amount to i can buy new car!nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 15v568000 recall date: september 10, 2015safety risk:engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.ecall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes:owners may also contact the nat'l highway traffic safety admin vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.govhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 15v759000 recall date: november 16, 2015my car almost crashed itself because my vehicle staled in the middle of an intersection.also - sometimes my blinker links will not switch off for no reason and cars almost hit me because thinking im going to merge! i need out of this car its not safe for my 2 year old to drive with me!!! i am already pre-approved for a loan but this car put me in a hole!!! please help me
I purchase this vehicle the owner tollme the engine spend lot of oil i still purchace, i still buy this car but 3 days pass i check engine after awas driving 65 mil car was making lot of noise i stop and was with (0)oil i check internet on this car and is recall for this engine burning oil and need to be replaced i contact the dealer they told me to bring the car to perform oil consumption i bring the car and they did the oil change 95 dollars and 2weeks later was no oil again they told me the they will documented and see if they decide to replace
The starter motor contains a plastic lever that engages the starter motor with the engine.this plastic part failed at 53,429 miles.the dealership new immediately what part had failed based upon my description of the problem (can hear starter motor running but it was not engaging with the engine).they knew the cost of the repair off the top of their heads and the parts department had a supply of the part in a drawer at the register.not sure how often this occurs but it must be quite frequent based upon the dealers familairity with the problem
While driving on highway 91w, vehicle began to make a very loud rattling noise from engine. All dashboard lighting began to flash, then vehicle shut off. I managed to stop in an emergency section of highway. The vehicle electrical components turned on but not the engine. I shut off the vehicle completely, called towing service, & while speaking to the agent i noticed smoke coming out from the engine and then from inside dashboard. Fire flames then immediately began to come out from the front driver-side engine. I exited the vehicle through the passenger side door, crossed the ramp lane, & watched the entire front end vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The city of riverside fire department put out the fire with the assistance of chp.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to van hyundai (located at 1301 s interstate 35e, carrollton, tx 75006, (972) 437-8334) where it was diagnosed that the engine passed the test and did not need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Engine seized on highway with flashing lights
I was driving on the highway and started to hear a knocking noise coming from the engine three days later car stopped turning on and there's smoke coming out the engine when you try to start it ,car will not turn on
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was pushed over to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor entered the vehicle through the air conditioning vents while attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called randy wise hyundai (4350 lennon rd, flint, mi 48507, (810) 230-2500) and informed the dealer of the failure and to schedule an appointment. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: the failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
Total loss of car due to engine fire.on dec 30,2020 at mile marker 31 on i95 south outside of stoney creek va, when i was driving, all lights came on the dashboard at the same time-then we lost ability to accerleate-gas pedal not working.we pulled over on the side of i95-smoke came out of engine and within 10 minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames.
While driving on the grand central parkway going 50 mph the car suddenly lost all power and stalled.the engine had seized due to loss of oil.there had been no oil warning light.car had been serviced regularly since purchase.car was towed to dealer.dealer informed us that short block needed to be replaced & work was done. We have tried to find an oil warning light on the a instrument cluster and have had no luck so we are not confident this won't happenagain, creating another unsafe situationthe car did not feel right while we drove it.at one point, about a month or so later, it stalled out.we called hyundai for a tow but the car eventually started.a week later the car overheated and we brought it to a service station & checked the coolant.it was low & so we added coolant.we also checked the oil & found it down by one quart.(this was about 2 thousand miles after the short block was replaced).car continued to overheat in traffic.we took the car to hyundai for service where they discovered that the fan was not working.we asked if it was normal for the car to stall while on the road if it overheats, & we're told yes it was normal.we consider this to be a serious issue with this car.we have filed a complaint and received an incident number but have not received any response from corporate.we do not feel safe in this car or transporting our grandchildren or anyone else.please contact us a.s.a.p.thank you for your quick reply to our concerns.
I wash driving my car to work i was running approximately 40 mph when i went to turn a corner all of a sudden my car shut down. I do work as a mechanic but due to my car being still under warranty i elected to have it taken to a dealership. I do know there is an active class action lawsuit going on for the rod bearing going out in these models and years. I currently do not have any recalls on my car. Before my engine locked up i was having a small ticking noise in my motor that started two days prior. When the car seized up i checked all fluids and did find that my oil has a burnt smell to it which means in technical terms it has thrown a rod and bent valves. I am getting no answers and am now being left with no vehicle.
While driving on a highway in the middle of traffic my 2011 sonata completely stopped and the engine totally seized up endangering my entire family.there was no unusual engine sound prior to it stopping and no warning whatsoever.we had to coast to the side of the road, avoiding oncoming traffic.this is totally unacceptable as it endangered 5 lives.thank goodness we were able to get to the side of the road.we are told that the engine would need to be totally replaced at a min. Engine cost of $5800 not including labor or other parts.in estimating costs, probably $8000 or more.it looks like there is a defect in the rotating assembly that causes sudden and catastrophic engine failure.hyundai is aware of this problem and has done nothing to prevent it.now i have no car to drive, and must somehow come up with the above costs or rent a car.the car is out of warranty but was well maintained.this is a serious problem and needs immediate attention.
Oil changed 1-1.5 months ago. On 8/5/14 while driving home the car started having a ticking noise coming from the motor and the oil light quickly flashed but then went away. Made a right turn and there was a squealing noise followed by a loud boom. Car then began to have a clunk coming from the motor and would stutter like it was trying to stall out. Checked the oil and there was not much in the motor. No oil leaks. Car is parked at the same place all the time while at work and home, no oil marks left where car is parked. 2 quarts of brand new oil put into car (car was not driven after this happened-brought oil to the low oil mark on the dip stick) the next day and car was towed to faulkner hyundai (paxton st, harrisburg pa). Car was received at dealership by 9:30 am on 8/7/14 but was never looked at until the following day. Received call from dealership stating the noise was from coming from the bottom part of the motor and questioned when my last oil change was stating "there was very little oil in the car and it was very dirty." first red flag considering that was brand new oil. Hyundai is now trying to not cover this under the warranty. This issue seems to be common on this vehicle from all the research i have done and should probably be recalled. Hyundai customer service is a joke as well as their vehicles. And their "america's best warranty" is a gimmick to get people to buy these polished pieces of crap and more than likely will not be honored. Still waiting to hear from hyundai on a quote for the repairs and if the warranty will cover it.
While exiting the freeway, my engine, eps, battery and oil lights all went on and my engine stalled out. This resulted in a tow to an auto repair shop, where i was told there was likely a rod bearing failure in the engine, which requires replacing the engine. After some research, i discovered active hyundai recall 132 - engine inspection / replacement, which is very similar to what i experienced.this recall is not currently associated with my vin, however, despite fitting the description and model years affected. Shouldn't i have been issued a recall notice for this?
My 2011 hyundai sonata like many of the other complaints on here has had catastrophic engine failure due to a snapped rod.like many of you i have kept up with the regular maintenance schedule and have been shut down by hyundai for repair under the 100,000 mile warranty.this problem is a serious public safety concern as it happens while the car is in motion and my question is what will it take for the nhtsa to take action and fully investigate this issue and bring it to recall?with the amount of complaints listed on the nhtsa website for this exact issue it seems like they are waiting for injury or even worse to occur before this issue is taken seriously.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle shut off and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and should be repaired by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was towed to pride hyundai (located at 777 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, (781) 592-3800) and repaired per the recall. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration while driving. The contact stated that several days later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. The vin was not available.
My fiance' was driving my car on the highway and it just started to putter and started to make knocking noises and could no longer be driven. He pulled over to the side of the road and we had to have the car towed to the dealer. The dealer told me i needed a new engine (on my relatively new care that i, the original owner had for just over 2 years). They claimed that my engine was dirty and non-lubricated. I kept up with my oil changes and as a matter of fact, just had the oil changed (not by hyundai) about a week prior to the incident.since i had the engine replaced with a used engine (about $5500), the car has seized on me three other times. I just found out that because i had a used engine put in by a hyundai dealership, i am not covered under the 10 yr/100,000 mile warranty. This car has been a total nightmare, repair after repair for which i have to pay out of pocket for. Hyundai has "branded" my car, which is a real crack up considering its a faulty car that they sold me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the engine suddenly failed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had seized. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft
Engine stalls at high speeds and slow down dramatically. Have taken to hyudai twice, they say the engine recall has nothing to do with stalling only knocking and they want to charge me $104 diagnostic charge when clearly all the newspaper say that it possibly has debris which can clog fuel lines and cause stalling, they said this in not covered under the warranty or recall. It has happened numerous times in the past three years, but they won't do anything about it. Last time is listed below
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 52 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wasnotified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at high speeds, the electric power steering and check oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The engine locked up on motion and seized the oil pump
No oil in the engine. No indication of oil leakage. No low oil pressure or low oil light indicating there was a problem with low oil. The hyundai dealership has told me i need a new engine. The was no indication that there was a problem with the car until the car suddenly stopped functioning. This is a problem with this automobile. I've seen the same type of complaints on the internet. The hyundai sonata should be recalled to fix the malfunctioning warning system indicating that there is a problem with low oil pressure or low oil level.
In october 2020 my car was runnung perfect, then all of a sudden without any warning light or anything my car started making a loud knocking noise while in motion and five minutes later stalled in the middle of the street. I was not turning, i was driving straight. I took it to a hyundai dealer and they said they couldn't replace engine because it was over the miles. I received a letter about the rod going in my car engine and contacted hyundai and they said that it was what went wrong with my car but they had to wait until a remedy was put in place. I have been 5 months without my car and i have 3 kids. I'm contacting because this is a major life inconvenience. Especially during the pandemic.
Check engine lights comes on and oil light. So im prompted to get oil change. Mechanic says he reset some codes and the engine locked up.mechanic took my running vehicle from the shop to check how it was driving and the car stalled in motion.
Purchased this car in september 2016,replaced rear drivers side tail light,two weeks later the same tail light blew out and i replaced it again. I have replaced this same tail light every month now since i purchased the car. I have also changed the oil faithfully since i purchased the car in september of 2016. The oil light started illuminating last month(march)then it would go out,i had the oil changed,3 weeks later the light illuminated and the check engine light illuminated again,again,i had the oil changed first week of april.i was driving home from running errands,car would not pick up speed on the interstate so i pulled off to the shoulder got out checked under the hood because the check engine light had illuminated again and the car had a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment,i check the oil dipstick,it was bone dry,i had just had the oil changed maybe two weeks prior. I had the car towed home,put a couple of quarts of oil in the car,started it up and it stalled out in the driveway. April 26,i had it towed to my mechanic shop to diagnose the issue.today april 28,2017 he tells me that the oil bearing is losing oil pressure and now i need a new engine.
Takata recall this has been the worse experience of my life. In may i was driving west on hwy 40 towards raleigh nc when my car just stopped and made a funny noise, when i pulled over and tried to restart the engine smoke came from under the hood. I had it towed to southern hyundai in raleigh on wake forest rd. It initially took three months to get a response from the manufacturer to pay 50% of the cost. Then 2 months later or around october when the car was ready i didn't have the other 4500.00 to give them being a single parent of five. When the notice came out i asked them to see the manufacturer for the remaining balance. It is now december and i still don't have my car. I have been through so much and barely hanging on to a car making payments and haven't driven it in 7 months. The dealer still has possession of the vehicle, why can't the manufacture pay for the cost.i feel like i have been a victim of somecruel crime. What to do
While driving on the freeway, all the warning lights on my car'sdashboard lit up all at once,and suddenly my car stalled. I immediately tried repeatedly to restart it and it wouldn't start. My car was towed to a nearby mechanic shop and i was told that my car's engine had to be replaced. Iwas in disbelief, sothen had my car towed to a hyundai dealer and was told that my car was indeed going to need a new engine. I was told that i would receive notice within 72 hours, as to whether my car's engine would be replaced by hyundaidue to a recall that affected my car.
The cars ignition key does not release from the ignition for up to 6 hours. The ignitioncylinder was changed by hyundai but the problem continued to happen even with the change of the keys and the cylinder. Also, the engine seizes when i took my son and his girlfriend to the airport. Hyundai did not honor the warranty and charged me $3600.00 for a new engine. Their 10 year warranty is a fraud. I had to pay for the key change which did not work.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 17v152000 (seat belts), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15v568000 (engine), 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
While driving the car on interstate 95 , the car abruptly stalled out doing 60 mpg ,the flashers would not work. I shifted it in neutral and it started after two attempts.we proceeded to get off the interstate onto another four lane highway. About a half a mile down the road, it stalled again. After two more attempts to restart the engine, it did restart and everything seemed fine.three more miles down the road, the car stalled out again and then started smoking.we could not restart the carandthe flashers initially would not work again. After ten seconds, the flashers started to work and then we proceeded to push the car across the highway into a 7-11. The engine had seized up.the car had to be towed tothe hyundai dealer.after calling the dealer the next day, i found out that four cars with the same problem were waiting to be repaired.the dealer is now putting a new engine in the car since it is still under warranty.the problem is they are putting a new engine in the car with the same exact problem. They have not fixed the initial problem.i am afraid this same exact incident will happen again and i will not be as lucky.they are putting my life and my families' lifein jeopardy.i want them to buy back the car,this should not happen with only 25,000 miles on the car and an up-to-date car service record.
When i took my 2011 sonata in for the motor recall, i was told my motor was ok.on july 11, 2017 my 2011 sonata limited suddenly stopped running while driving about 55 mph and stranded me in the middle of a busy four lane highway. I had 146 thousand on the odometer when this happened.as it was out of warranty, i had it towed to my regular mechanic. A few days later he informed me the motor completely seized.how can this be as hyundai assured me my motor was ok and i change the oil every five thousand miles with pure synthetic?i think it is one hell of a coincidence that you had a recall on that motor, you found mine to be ok, and then it suffers a complete and absolute failure.i paid my mechanic $4602.05 to replace the motor with a used motor that has 48 thousand miles on it, as i could not afford a new car.this is my last hyundai or kia.
My car loss power while driving from work and shut off along with a slight tick. It wouldn't start and resulted in me getting it towed.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle. Also stability control light comes on every morning., and car stalls every time i make a turn while driving. This is dangerous.took my vehicle in to the dealership who claimed that all recall and campaign situations had been resolved with my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer frank hyundai located at 3150 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (888) 355-2980, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.*dt
My steering wheel shakes and my radio blew out and the airbag light is on and won't go out. I'm
Engine died while driving down the highway - would not restart and was not able to jump it - towed 50 + miles back home -
Car uses 1 quart of oil approximately every 500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after multiple attempts to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that an unknown warning light had appeared while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. The contact spoke with len stoler hyundai 11279 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117 who informed her that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Car began making a loud noise took it to dealer and they said it was engine failure - would have to replace engine at a cost of $7,000.towed it to a certified mechanic for second opinion who said - may be able to just repair piston and not entire motor - cost could be up to $3-4000.vehicle now sitting in our driveway - unusable - can't afford to pay to have it repaired - still paying on loan.
I was making a right turn when the vehicle stopped.i could not restart it and had to have it towed.when the vehicle was inspected i was informed that the engine has seized.there was never any oil or check engine light that came on.the oil was changed when it should be.there was oil in the engine.since the warranty was up i had to come out of pocket for an engine..
My car use too much oil, every week i have to add a quart in a half of oil, that is becoming extremely pricey for me and getting oil changes is worthless to me because it like i'm wasting money by getting them. It would also help to have a low oil warning light show up because before i noticed this problem with my car i was very low on oil getting off the highway that god i was only blocks away from aauto part store to by some motor oil...this really do suck
On thursday 1/5/17, upon starting my vehicle, my engine light was illuminated. Today, i had a diagnostic test done and was told the turbo component was not working. My vehicle has approximately 46,000 miles. I read online and this has happened to others with the same mileage. Is there another recall?
While driving the steering column began making a strande grinding type of noise. This is heard whenever the steering wheel is turned at any speed.the vehicle feels like there is no power steering. I have been toldthat the coupling, the steering gear system was bad and the entire steering column needs to be changed. This is a safety issue. The dealer wants $1400. This is ludicrous!the coupling is only $8-10. What is really going on with hyundai?i just recently had to replace the engine because it just shut down when making a turn. The engine had seized. This is also an issue with 2011 sonata!!!!
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.
I never received information regarding the recalls on my hyundai sonata 2011 vehicle.i was driving my hyundai sonata 2011 on 4/11/19, going about 60 miles an hour and the cut shut off. Was in heavy congested traffic and i was almost rear ended with no control of the hyundai sonata 2011vehicle. My hyundai sonata 2011 was moved to the side of the road where a tow truck was called. Subsequently, hyundai sonata 2011was taken to the huntington dealership. Dealer informed me there was 7 recalls of which i not aware of in regards hyundai sonata 2011 this could have been a life threaten situation and hyundai should notified me of all recalls. This is unacceptable and life threatingto family friends and community.
I took my car in to len stoler hyundai at 11275 reisterstown road owings mills md on feb 08 2016 for a recall campaign 132 and campaign 136. I was told everything had been inspected and was fine. On feb 14th 2016 i was driving home late at night on a residential street when i noticed a noise, clicking sound when suddenly the car stalled. I called my son and he tried to start the car. The oil gauge indicator was on and when he inspected it indicated that oil was very low. Which was unusal because at the time of the recall, i was told my oil was low and i also had an oil and filter done. There was no indication of any leaking from the bottom of my car then nor at the time the car stalled. My son put more oil in the car. The car wouldn't start and he pushed it to the side of the road. The next morning i called aaa and took it back to len stoler hyundai.its been three weeks and they are still fixing it.
I was driving west on sunnyside road after leaving the parking lot of new seasons. I could see that the light was red and i pulled out onto sunnyside road. It was about 200 feet to the traffic that was stopped. I was doing about 20 mph when i realized that my car was not going to stop. I pushedhard onto the brakes but the car continued foreward under the pickup in front of me. Even with the airbags deployed i had no control. I was pushing the truck foreward. The other driver turned onto 157th ave and i was still unable to stop the car. I also turned right onto 157th ave. It was up hilli turned off the key and it came to a stop. My wife was pannicking and so was i. The car was filled with smoke and a lot of heat. My wife was screaming for someone to call 911. The driver of the truck rushed back to see if we were all ok. He called 911. My wife was sore as the airbags deployed and hit her in the chest. She had pain in her neck too. I was ok at the moment. I was worried about the other driver. He said that he was fine. He said that he had to honk his horn to get the car in front of him to move. They did and he was able to turn right. I am upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait almost a month to get an appointment for my oil change and the recalls taken care of. The first recall was for the air bags. The second recall was for the high pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged misaligned or improperly torqued when the engine was replaced allowing the fuel to leak. I am very upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait for almost a month to get an appointment. Jennifer lopez the service advisor. My appointment was set for june 26th 4 days after the accident. I went in to change the cars as i have a 2004 elantra. I have free oil changes on both cars. She told me that the recalls were not the reason and asked me if i was going to buy another hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.updated 6/8/15the consumer also stated a month after getting an oil change, the oil was low and she had to add more oil. Updated 06/11/15
My wife was driving the car than all of a sudden she thought she heard a muffler sound like a rattling sound. She checked the muffler but the muffler was intact. Than as she was driving the car idled low as if it wanted to die. Than she got out at a parking to investigate the sounds turns out the engine is knocking bad. I call to get vehicle towed to hyundai. Before they received the vehicle a service employee tried to tell me that the maintenance of the vehicle is determined also by the previous owner and how well he maintained it in order for the warranty to be valid (my vehicle is precertified it has 44487 miles and oil change is due at 44906) and the vehicle will not be looked at for a week. I called another dealership because i knew the employee was lying to me and the other employee at the different dealership assured me that the warranty starts with me and the previous owner has nothing to do with it. So i am waiting to hear back to see what they will do regarding the warranty. I know a knocking engine is a severe matter and the fact they lied to me before looking at the car already seems as if things are to just get worst in regarding with dealing with them.
There has been no notification from the manufacturer regarding the recall on this vehicle regarding the engine!
Engine oil light keeps apprearing and then disappearing. Oil is disappearing like crazy, car is stalling on the road.was going about 30 miles per hour
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer .the vehicle was not taken to a dealer, diagnosed, or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine seized and the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the metal in the oil pan and the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the contact was charged for the labor. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.updated 11/07/16*lj
There is a recall on the engine and the manufacturer refuses to have it fixed because i am located overseas. I am active duty army and currently on mission so my car is with me. The car went dead on the highway and i almost lost my life and they still made no effort to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notifiedof the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a clicking noise was heard from the hood and the vehicle stalled. In addition, various warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that a strong burning odor was noticed when attempting to restart the vehicle. The contact received 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was driving down the street at about 25 mph and my vehicle stalled out on me and cut off. I was able to start it again, while attempting to get home and stalled and cut off a second time. Each time
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?
I am having problems with my car not wanting to accelerate sometimes, i typically notice this when i am on the freeway going about 60 mph and when i try to go past that it will seem to not want to accelerate and then jerk and then go accelerate faster.lately i have also notice this when going normal speeds it seems like it wants to stall.
Engine seized up while driving again.the engine was replaced 2 years ago with the hyundai engine recall campaign. The vehicle has been maintained but hyundai will not cover the engine even though it is under warranty. I was driving down 35 in dallas with my 6 year old son and the engine seized up and i could not control the vehicle.
I had just bought my car, two months later, i'm driving to work which is less then 5 miles away .. And my car ts making a knocking noise. I got no light signal warning me about oil or engine, it just started the noise so i stopped driving it so no further damage was done. My car lights never came on ever about my oil or engine. Not even for tire pressure.
The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact's stepdaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. The failure mileage was 108,215.
I purchased my lemon vehicle from webb hyundai in highland, in and purchased it used in march of 2013.i'm always hearing about this 100000 miles warranty, my vehicle hadn't quite made it to that, when i first questioned the clicking in the steering wheel and shaking of my vehicle; because my car was used for me to daily travel throughout the entire state of indiana, my vehicle in july 2017 had exceeded the 100000 mile and the used warranty stated coverage only up to 60,000. However, i wrote hyundai, took it back on several occassion and they did actually fix my engine, thanks to the recall, in which they first denied me for 45 days, when i receive my vehicle back i told them about the clicking noise and i always was given some lame excuse and it's amazing how in july of 2017 they were constantly calling my phone and i even got an email on july 12, 2017 on how they've been attempting to phone me, not mentioning all the continual calls i had given them prior to this.however, during this time our family was dealing with a crisis in which me getting back with them was not as urgent and when i did try returning the call on several attempts between august and september of 2017, i never received a call back and i still have ownership of the awesome lemon that was sold to me.
The car stated to run hot as the oil was running into the anti freeze pot through the motor while traveling on the highway.
We began hearing some noises from under the hood, and scheduled to take the car in for maintenance and an oil change on wednesday of the following week (8/18/2015 was our appointment). On 8/17/15 the car started like normal, we got back on the road, and my husband began to accelerate. It accelerated to 15mph, then stopped accelerating. The car had shut off. The lights on the dash came on, the power steering and power brakes ceased to work, and we barely made it off the road. We put it in park, took the key out, waited for a minute, and tried restarting it. It would click once, then nothing. We tried jumping it, nothing. We were told it sounded like the alternator, so had it towed to a nearby aaa shop.the following day (monday, 8/17/15) we received a call that the engine had seized. And upon calling the dealership we bought the car from, found out that the extended warranty we purchased, had just expired at 109k miles and we were at 130k miles. We asked the aaa and the dealership to call around to get pricing on how much an engine would be. They were shocked to learn that the engine for the 2011 hyundai sonata is unavailable nationwide, indefinitely. This is unheard of and is what prompted me to search online to check if a seized engine was one of the many problems/recalls/mistakes made with this car, and surprisingly, it was!i truly hope the nhtsa will investigate at the very least!and recall this car!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (simmons rockwell hyundai located in big flats, ny) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v434000 (engine). The failure mileage was 112,000.
Started to drive on a highway, vehicle cut off in motion. It will not turn back on anymore
I was driving my 2011 sonata on i-95 north in md near baltimore. I was in stop and go traffic at 8:20am, when with out any warning, my car shut off . I looked down and all the lights on my dash were on. I coasted to the left shoulder andi tried to restart it and it wouldn't. I waited for 30- 40 minutes in rush hour traffic on the left shoulder of 95 for someone to come and jump start my car. It started immediately when it was jumped, with no problems, with no lights on the dashboard indicating any problems.i was about 1/4 mile from work.once back in traffic,my car turned off a second time. Again, i was able to get it startedwith a jumpwith no problem.when it started the second time we heard a clunking noise and drove it 3 blocks to my office.no dash warning lights came on. I contacted my dealer, annapolis hyundai and they said i would have to have it towed in. I contacted hyundai's road side service and they towed it at no cost to me.i was asked for receipts and service information immediately before my car was looked at. After 6 days and continual calls, they advised i would need a new engine. As my car is only 3 years old and the engine is under the 100,000 mile warranty( it has approx. 64,000 miles on it), they advised they would have to send documents in to hyundai and they would have to approve. My car has been there for 16 days and i have been refused a loaner car until hyundai honors the 100,000 mile warranty.my car had originally been scheduled for service on 1/27 as i was having problems with the car not starting on at least 3 occasions and it needed to be jumped started(with 2 times by geico). During this time, there was never any indication there was a problem as no warning lights came on my car. This car is unsafe and should have a recall on the engine. A car should never stop running while it is in drive especially in traffic.
Waste gate actuator fails (replaced multiple times under warranty already) leaving the car with almost no power to accelerate or pass, unfortunately this usually appears when you try and cross a road/intersection and what should take 5 or 6 seconds to make a safe crossing takes much longer and it completely unexpected. This failure has now almost ended up in two accidents first when passing a vehicle and second crossing a 2 way stop and almost being t boned in what should have been an easy, safe crossing.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that a abnormal noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the instrument panel would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure was recurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
My spouse was driving on interstate 280 southbound in the bay area during the morning commute when an engine rod came loose and punctured a whole in the engine causing catastrophic engine failure.the engine failure led to loss of power to the steering and brakes and the car coasted off the interstate exit ramp and eventually came to a stop after the emergency brake was engaged.the car has consistently received regular maintenance from the local authorized hyundai dealer and car service provider.there was absolutely no warning before the engine flew apart.this was a very dangerous incident that could have led to the death of the driver, any passengers, and other drivers and passengers of nearby cars.
I experienced the issue with my 2011 hyundai sonata engine locking up/freezing up, the dealer owner mr. Mccracken at kearny mesa hyundai located at 4797 convoy st san diego, ca. 92111 charged me over 770.00 dollars for labor even though the recall was published/sent out during the dealership rebuilding/replacing my engine. Who is suppose to refund me my money for an issue that was placed on a recall.your assistance in this manner is appreciated.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to engine recall notice.the consumer stated the engine blew, not long after the warranty ended. The consumer received recall 15v568000 after the fact.
Driving home, the sonata revved high and staled out, a tow truck had to be called on a busy interstate. The car still will not start, it is financed still and now will not run.this is consistent with the following recall information:summary: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 and possible engine failure. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.safety risk:engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
I was on the highway going 55 mph and my acceleration started to decrease and i could not pick up speed,as i exited off the highway i heard a knocking noise and my car died. I had to call my insurance company for a tow to the dealership napleton hyundai, 649 dunn rd, hazelwood, mo 63042.
Nhtsain december 2015 the engine on our 2011 hyundai sonata failed while accelerating to merge into traffic on a very busy hwy 101 in the san francisco bay area. We brought our vehicle to the dealership where we had purchased it in may 2011. The following morning we were told by the dealership's service department that the engine had failed and that hyundai north american has authorized them to replace the engine at no cost to us. Afterwards, we brought the vehicle back complaining of 1. A noise coming from the engine compartment, and 2. A toxic smell invading the passenger cabin seemingly coming from the engine compartment. We were told that they were unable to replicate either of these conditions while the vehicle was with them. After several return visits we were told that the sound and smell were due to a failed 'motor assembly' needing to be replaced. We were charged approximately $575 despite our objectives asserting that the failed motor assembly was the result of faulty work when the engine was replaced lest the other 3 motor assemblies would also need to be replaced. We were eventually reimbursed but not my the dealership but rather by hyundai n.a.. We again mentioned our complaint about the frequent toxic smell to hyundai n.a. Requesting that they buy the vehicle back from us based on the aforementioned conditions. We were advised that our vehicle was not eligible for buy back, rather hyundai n.a. Offered a settlement agreement for $2,000. We reluctantly accepted the settlement agreement and signed the release believing that there was no other forum for us to seek remedies except through the costly court system. We regret having accepted the settlement agreement each time the toxic smell invades the passenger cabin. After the recent news reports we are now fearful that our 2011 sonata will burst into flames.
Upon purchasing the car from conicelli hyundai in conshohocken, pa the very next day i had to take it back to the dealership because the battery died. Two days later i had to take it back again for a grinding sound under the hood. They told me it had an axel issue and that they would replace it. They gave it bck to me about 3 days later i drove it off the lot and right back on for the same sound. They took it again and a few days later called me and assured me that nothing was wrong with the car and that there was nothing more they could do. A few months later my wife was driving the car in mention and it stalled on her in the middle of a busy road. Firemen passing by stopped traffic and helped to get the car to safety until the tow came. Furious aight this i called conicelli hyundai where i purchased the car and they told me that it was not their problem and that the car was out of warranty. I took it to my mechanic who told me it was a starter issue and replaced the starter for me. Once that was done the car still would not start. After a few days my mechanic called me back to tell me the engine had seized and it would cost me $3,500 to get it fixed. I relayed this back to the dealership and once again they brushed me off. So i went to news stations, filed a complaint with the pennsylvania attorney general and spoke with several other consumer complaint agencies to have something done. Nothing but a mediation between myself and the dealership was reached and the dealership once again said they were going to do nothing. My wife's safety was at stake in a car that was later recalled for engine problem that was sold to me by this dealership. After fighting with all these people and no solution being reached i decided to let the loan company take the vehicle which in term ended up as a negative on my credit.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in front of a tractor trailer while driving 50 mph on the highway. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle did not accelerate and all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Balise hyundai of cape cod (556 yarmouth rd, hyannis, ma 02601, (508) 778-0500) performed an oil change, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not have a record of the contact purchasing the vehicle. The contact believed that metal shavings were left when the engine was made, which caused the engine to seize. The failure mileage was 90,000.
My 2011 hyundai sonata' recalled engine seized while driving and was replaced by hyundai motors america free of charge in august 2018, no one was injured. However, in less then 2 months the newly replaced engine once again seized up but this time on the freeway causing the vehicle to be hit by another driver traveling at 80 mph. The airbags, also recalled did not deploy. Fortunately, for myself, i was not drivingthe vehicle when the second engine seize up. The driver at 6'4 and 220 lbs suffered 10 fractured ribs, stitches in both front & back of the head as, well as, possible future back related issues. The drivers ribs and head hit the steering wheel at full force, myself at 5'7 and 145 lbs surely would have slammed my face into the steering wheel with such force, leaving little chance of survival. Hyundai motors america needs to be held accountable for replacing their faulty recalled engine with another of the same (faulty engine), failing to remedy the recalled airbags at the time of repair, removing these "death traps" off of the streets immediately, as well as, full compensation for the vehicle. Currently the other driver was found at fault for driving to fast and the vehicle has been stored and is being examined by all parties involved, insurance companies, as well as, several attorneys. I hope that this will help to ensure that this will never happen to another motorist, again. Thank you for your time. Pictures attached
Car stallled while driving. Was able to restart it and continue driving. Happened again. 3rd time could not restart and engine started smoking. Mechanic says that the engine in seized and smoking was the starter.
First, my low beams quit working months ago. Bulbs are good. I even took it in to a shop to have it checked. They said they couldn't find anything and that it was an electrical issue. That makes sense since i just started having issues with the dome lights inside as well. Have to have the inside lights turned off or they will not go off. Most recently, on the highway on my way to work, my car lost power and the dash lit up with lights and i had to pull over. Started making a loud clanging noise as well. Took it to the shop again to get it looked at. They said my oil was almost gone. No oil on the dipstick. I just recently had the oil changed! should not be out of oil. They further noted that there were no signs of oil leakage anywhere. Suggested that the engine was faulty and was excessively burning oil. Not sure what i aza m supposed to do now. I have a issues with safety due to my lights not working, and a bigger issue with my engine not working properly. I need help!
My engine failed while driving.....i had it towed to hyundai dealer because i was informef about vehicle recall. The dealership will not provide me with loaner car without full coverage insurance. I have been without my vehicle almost 30 days.
Sat evening driving thru downtown dallas car suddenly and without warning lost power and refused to start again. Luckily able to coastto exit ramp. Tow bill of $300 to get off roadway.monday morning another $110 to tow to mechanic.mechanic says engine is gone, but can't explain why.it simply seized up. New engine required.
Engine failed / blew while driving.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the engine malfunctioned and the contact heard a loud knocking noise within the engine. The vehicle lost power completely. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to withnell hyundai of salem, oregon, where a diagnostic for nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) was performed; however, the recall repair was not completed. The vehicle was taken to shepard's hyundai of eugene, oregon where the oil pan was tested and it was determined that metal shavings were deposited in the engine oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no warranty coverage due to the contact's reconstructed title. The failure mileage was approximately 55,900.
My car had a engine recall. However, the recall was only extended to 10 years of the date and to 120,000 miles on the car. I bought the car with 115,000 miles on the car from bayway lincoln and did not receive any paperwork detailing about the engine recall. I typed in my car in vin and a recall came up for the past, but my car is not valid anymore. Hyundai says that will not fix the recall because its pass 120,000 miles. If i never received any paperwork in the mail from hyundai detailing about the recall how would i have known to get it fixed. I was not informed about this recall and two other recalls. Now, i have to either buy a brand-new engine or get a new car because i was not informed of the recall and now hyundai refuses to hold up their end. I should have been informed of this by hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle completely lost power and would not restart when prompted. Hyundai of greer in greer, south carolina was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
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.
The engine was making a noise, we changed oil as recommended but noise was still prevalent. Car was taken in, engine failure.engine was replaced with a rebuilt engine.the called it a remanufactured engine and they sent the head out to get assembled. According to the dealer hyundai does not have band new engines available so they must rebuild the damaged units & send them out or the dealer is told to rebuild.we have no cause the dealer & hyundai will not tell us the truth. So we have our car back with a remanufactured engine in it not a brand new engine as promised.
My car is a pre-owned car with currently a little over 76,000 miles.i had this car for almost 2 yrs, and my engine has died. I keep up with my oil changes every 3,000 miles.because i'm the second owner the warranty is up to 60,000 miles.i don't understand why would my engine fall on an 2011 sonata. Hyundai should look into this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer. Later, the vehicle was towed to suburban hyundai of lansing (5827 s pennsylvania ave, lansing, mi 48911; (517) 913-9500 where) it was diagnosed that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-633-5151 and stated that the contact had to pay for the charges since the contact had a salvaged title. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
On july 26, 2015 the motor of my 2011 hyundai sonata started to make a lot of noice.i was on country roads and tried to make it home and the engine siezed up a few miles later.had vehicle towed to dealership.service manager at dealership said that something had "let loose in the motor" causing to holes in the bottom of the motor.he said the motor was seized up and had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer stated that they were not able to schedule an appointment until mid november of 2015. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 38,228. Updated 01/12/16*lj
My wife was driving to work connecting from route 80 to route 206 then car just cuts off, no lights , no noise just die's out.ihad the car towed to dealer and they told us that engine seized, i asked why this would happen because this could have caused an accident and put my wife's life in danger that a car can just shut down with no prior warning lights. Dealer told me i would have to pay to take apart engine to find out exactly what happened to engine even though i maintenance this car approximately every 2 months and the car had highway miles.i looked online and found out other customers had this problem and they say it's a engine defect and hyundai will not pay to fix.
Vehicle starting shifting hard, then while driving approximately 45 mph, the car fell out of gear into "neutral".pulled over.vehicle ran fine for about a week.vehicle then continued to shift hard and the check engine light came on.took to dealer.i am the original owner.was told it was two selenodes and wiring harness.this repair lasted 48 hours.was repaired under warranty although they said it could be my driving habits.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and immediately after the failure, all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 10 minutes and was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was advised that the air filters were clogged and needed to be replaced. The air filters were replaced however, the failure recurred one week later.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the valves from the fuel tank failed and was the cause of the failure. The valves were repaired however, the failure still recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel level gauge would provide an erroneous reading of empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the instrument cluster was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the collision occurred as the contact's vehicle was coasting to the side of the roadway; however, the other vehicle kept driving. The contact mentioned that all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel when the vehicle stalled. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Upon attempting to restart the vehicle on the second attempt, smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed a small engine fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the insurance company was called. A local unknown hyundai dealer was also called and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall for the engine stalling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The recall information was not provided. The failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who noticed metal fragments in the engine. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/05/2017
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata,my first car i purchase it almost 4 months ago i'll had 2 oil changes including the one the dealer did before i bought it. I was simply driving home & heard a weird noise so i pulled over my battery died and car engine started to smoke i was giving no warning sign or indicator to check my oil or anything. I had my car towed to suntrup hyundai were i was told my engine was seized and would cost me from 5,000-9,000 for a new or used. How does a well-maintained car go from normal to a total lost? i'll done my research so my question for you is when will you recall this entire car?will indeed be joining the class action lawsuit against hyundai.i have no warranty& don't even want the car with a new engine. I just want hyundai to buy the car back it's a serious safety risk i'll stick with americanmade vehicles.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started to jerk and hesitated to accelerate. The contact's wife stated that an abnormal noise was coming from the engine. The contact diagnosed the vehicle at his residence and retrieved dtc code: p1326 (check engine knock sensor failure). The contact's wife drove the vehicle to her residence. Allen turner hyundai (6501 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) was contacted and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was necessary to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that over 125,000 miles the recall repair was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,722.*dt
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Within weeks of owning the vehicle, there had been multiple failures. The vehicle had a drastic reduction in speed without warning, there was a strong burning odor, and the vehicle stalled randomly several times. The vehicle had to be towed to patty peck honda (555 sunnybrook rd, ridgeland, ms 39157, (601) 957-3400) due to it stalling. The dealer recommended that the vehicle be serviced by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to wilson premier hyundai (450 steed rd, ridgeland, ms 39157, (601) 856-6423) where it was diagnosed that there was a loss of oil that required that the oil constantly be refilled and metal shavings were present in the engine assembly. Also, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced, but the burning odor worsened. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle, but the contact's vehicle was returned under the guidelines that an oil consumption test should be performed every 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact felt that the manufacturer and the dealer failed to provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified numerous times. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with metal fragments in the motor, and the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the repairs would not be covered under an extended warranty recall. The failure mileage was 99,466.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle began drifting to the left side of the road. The contact could not restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic's auto shop. Heritage hyundai towson in towson, maryland was made aware of the failure and stated that the engine seized because there was no oil in the vehicle, which was contested by an independent mechanic who stated that there was indeed oil in the vehicle. The source of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 97,097.
My car model, hyundai sonata 2011, has been recalled for engine issues. I checked the vin number of my car and my car has been affected.when i took my car to dealership they told me because my car is not making a clicking noise they will not fix it. I told them that my car has been recalled and i want them to take care of it. They refused it because according to them they did not hear anything.recently my car started making clicking noises when i turn my wheel. It seems that the steering wheel is loose. I can especially feel it when i go through bumps. Even when i am stopped and turn the wheel from side to side i can hear the noise. I am hoping that when i take my car to dealership they will fix the problem as i saw a recall for this issue as well. Looks like the dealership only wants to fix the smaller type of recalls and not the major pricy ones.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine seized without warning. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer diagnosed that the engine block failed and the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was not available.
Engine failure while driving in middle of road without any warning. When attempting to restart vehicle smoked and smelled of electrical burning. Hyundai service center originally said this vehicle was not part of the 2011 hyundai sonata theta ii engine recall, but when advising i found online (specifically at autoservice.hyundaiusa.com) that it indeed was, they agreed to check vehicle and contact hyundai to have added to the recall. This vehicle exhibits all the problems mentioned in the recall/lawsuit. They occurred suddenly and without notice. We were at risk of crashing or being hit by a vehicle due to manner in which it broke down. Vehicle was at risk of fire, as it smelled of burning and smoked.vehicle was left at service center and am awaiting response.
"takata recall"i was driving on the interstate the other day and my car was shaking, so scary. I'm not a mechanic, but i know when something is wrong. The lights on my car gets so hot that they keep going out and the car is a drifter.i just happen to enter my vin# in the system and i was shock. I have been driving this car not knowing my car has 4 recalls on it. I would like to get another car because at this point i do not feel safe driving my familyeven if they serviced it. Just hearing all the problems that wrong with this car, i do not feel safe. Who do i need to talk to about this matter?
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. My engine is really loud when starting and when idling. When i start my car from the remote start sometimes it will randomly cut off after 2 mins and will cut back on and cut off again. The recall for the engine was made aware in september 2015 it's now january 2016, i know my engine needs replaced and there's something wrong. Every time i get a regular routine oil change i'm told that the oil is very chunky and it doesn't seem to be distributing throughout the engine like it's supposed to. It's taking the manufacturer way too long to fix this issue. This recall with the engine is very serious and i don't want to be injured or die from this recall and waiting for the manufacturer to get things together to fix the problem. I also have a child and i'm currently pregnant and i'm very concerned about this problem. I feel that we've waited long enough for the manufacturer to fix this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine made a loud noise as if the vehicle were to independently accelerate. The contact had the engine replaced under a manufacturers recall but the failure recurred. In addition, the steering wheel did not support the movement of the vehicle while driving on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The vin was not available.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While reversing from a parking space, the vehicle jerked. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received 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 not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
On 6/3/15, we were driving on the highway when car suddenly lost power.thankfully, we were in the right lane and my husband was able to get off on to shoulder.towed into hyundai who stated engine had seized.told by dot if we were in far lane we would have been dead and the shoulder we were on was actually a lane that was in use from 7 to 10 a.m and it was 10:15.to not be responsible for $10,000 bill we traded care in for another hyundai model. Sonata was 3 years 10 months old and mileage was 41567.
On 7-18-2017 my 2011 hyundai sonatalost power as i was driving in the city and i was able to coast to safer place off a busy road. Immediately fellow driver alerted me that there is fire under the front of the car. 911 was called but the fire developed very quickly and the car was not saved. Special chemicals were used to put out the fire. The police ordered the vehicle to be towed. On 7-19 i informed hyundai dealership in des plaines illinois of the event and offered them the vehicle to inspect if needed. They declined and told me to open the case with hq. I contacted them and case was open as the vehicle was under recall for danger of engine catching fire. Asked them to take position of the vehicle or agree to pay storage charges but they declined. Over one month later hyundai requested me to provide the vehicle for inspection. The car was no longer available and case was closed as there was no vehicle to inspect. Police report along with pictures were submitted to hyundai with the original claim.
The engine blow in my car and i'm trying to figure out if it has a recall on it because my car was working just fine. I was driving and it started making a loud knocking noise
I was driving down a 4 laneroadway when the engine stopped. I was able to coast into a gas station and noticed a small amount of smoke coming from the engine. Had it towed to a dealership and 2 days later they told me it was a seized engine and that it was only 1/2 quart low. I filed a claim with my extended warranty service. They sent an inspector out and his finding were it was 2-3 quarts low and cited owner neglect. Warranty service denied the claim. I use royal purple synthetic oil and have used this same oil for the past 15 years in all my vehicles. I had my oil changed in july..approximately 3 months prior.
I was driving down the highway between lamar, colorado and granada, colorado, i was slowing down from 65 mph to 30 mph pulling into granada. All the dashboard lights came on and the car completely quit. I couldn't use the steering or the brakes. I was able to pull onto a side street. We could not get the car to turn back on. We towed it to the mechanic in wichita, ks.
I drove my car to work and it was just fine,went to leave that evening and my vehicle started making a clicking noise and then would not crank at all. It then poured liquid from the engine and i knew there was a bad problem.i contacted hyundai and they said there was a recall on my engine and that it would have to be replaced but it could take months to do this. I understand and am very grateful for this but i'm a full time college student and i have a job and i'm left without a vehicle. I've asked about a loaner until mine is done and they told me no because i'm not 25. I'm just out of luck and they will not help me and seem to be in no hurry to get my vehicle back to me. I can't rent one because i'm too young and i bought a $1500 to get me through and now it's not working. I need someone to please help me!!
I was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata on a mountain road 10/4/2014 when it started to make a clicking sound coming from the engine. Before i even had the chance to pull over all of my sensors went of theengine completely died including power brakes and steering. Huge safety concern as i was driving on a winding mountain road. Dealership is telling me i have to replace my engine and because i'm the second owner the 100,000 mile warranty doesn't apply to me. This vehicle needs to be recalled for this huge manufacturing and overly dangerous flaw.
While driving the car i heard a knocking noise under the hood , the oil light indicator came on and there was as oil burning smell. The car just stopped running and stalled out.
My brakes acting almost hit the curve when i was trying to stop,the transmission stalled almost causing another car to hit me from behind as i drove down the highway also the engine is using excessive oil afraid the engine will lock up causing an accident .
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor had metal fragments and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 92,080.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the oil level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 85,500.
- engine had metal shavings in it which led to excessive amounts of oil consumption, it took the dealership almost a year to admit that the engine was going out-the brake light switch keeps going out, i have replaced my third switch in my 7 years of owning this car.-the taillight wiring harness warp the taillight housing for the brake lights due to excessive heat generated from the 2537 bulbs. In general, the wiring harness don't even last that long
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While starting the vehicle, a loud noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle and the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 123,000.
Driving at highway speed on capital beltway the engine just stopped.had to coast to right shoulder with hazard lights on.near collision.car started up.later that afternoon the car started knocking and then the oil light started pulsing and then the car just stopped at highway speeds.had to limp it to the right shoulder and wait 2.5+ hours to get a tow to the dealership.101,846 miles.i've had to replace the starter and fix the steering issue at my cost.i maintain my vehicles per factory spec and take them to the dealer for repairs.(i have a ford ranger with 240,000 miles on it!).dealer has informed me that the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt.the 2.4l engine is notorious for this failure pattern.
I started the car and it shook some and check engine light came on.i checked oil and it was 2.5 quarts low.filled the car with oil.drove it to the shop to have a oil change done on it.the shop changed the oil and i drove the car home.as i was driving it home the car started sputtering and clattering.the car stalled.towed to shop where mechanic immediately checked oil.it was full of oil. The mechanic changed the sensors.after changing the sensors the check engine light went off but the motor is still knocking.the mechanic confirmed the engine has been seized.the engine needs to be replaced.i have read on the internet that the 2011 engine is known to have major problems.
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled and stopped.engine lights went on.the car started after 15 minutes
Driving car and it stalled and died. Engine making clucking sound. Had to tow to mechanic engine locked up. Also before engine failure car hard to start .the vehicle was in motion when died in the city.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata i had problem with my engine hyundai auto decided not to fix it i have problem with my starter hyundai auto decided not to fix it i had to pay out of pocket for both engine install [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
Driving down highway and started hearing a ticking, then car died. I barely got off a busy highway. Saw smoke, had to have it towed. Told my engine locked up. I haven't had any problems with my engine since i bought this car new.it has been serviced at a local station routinely.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for routine service and the vehicle passed inspection. The contact noticed that there was an abnormal noise progressing. The dealer diagnosed that there were metal particles in the engine crankshaft. The dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than the contact replacing the part. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
I purchased this used car in september 11,2020 i had it inspected and it passed. I drove the car daily to work, one day (october 23,2020) while driving home the car just shut off in the middle of the street in philadelphia on adams ave, someone from the neighborhood had to push my car to a safe location, i tried to restart it and nothing, had it towed to triple a car care center where i was told it has a engine lock, the engine will not turn. I was told to call hyundai to see if they will repair it and i was told by hyundai that it was not a recall on this specific vin, i am very sad and upset.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 45 mph on the highway. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they indicated that the engine locked and needed to be replaced. The dealer did not mention if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The contact had not received a recall notification. The contact was to consult with the manufacturer to determine the remedy to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I bought my hyundai sonata gls 2011, in 2010, and since then there have been several recalls on it.i have done my research, and have found that a manufacturer must repair, replace, or supply a new vehicle to the owner when a recall is mandated.i have taken my vehicle to the dealership for each recall, and what they do is inspect the vehicle, and in most cases, tell me my car doesn't apply to the recall as they find nothing wrong.i am disturbed by this because again, everything i have read, everyone i have talked to, etc ... Tells me that the dealer must do something in order for the recall to be considered complete.i am driving around in a vehicle with things wrong with it, transporting a toddler, and am stuck with finding resolution on my own.how is this fair to the consumer?the manufacturer has all of its money, as my car is paid off, and my car isn't worth anything for trade or resell due to negligence.if i can make a difference by filing a complaint, and possibly save someone's life, i am willing to try everything and anything in my power to do so.
I bought a2011 sonata 24 hours later i took it on the road. Just as i get an hour away from home i was going up a steep hill... The next thing i know my rpms shot up past four and then next thing u know every light on my dash came on and my gas peddle stopped working. I also made sure to get an oil change before i left. Once i finally got the car towed back home i tried again to start it now my engine is knocking... I contacted the guy who sold it (licensed to sell cars) mentioned he did not know of any recall. Will be calling a hyundai dealership near me in the am for more info.
Since i bought this vehicle, they had replaced the engie due to,the recall, they had to,replace my fual sensors, steering column piece, and another part. But since they replaced my engine, my electrical in my car is,mever accurate. Speed sensoer is wrong, the radio shorts all the time, and my cruise control doesnt work. The problems countniue to get worse especially with the electrical. This car has costed me 1000's of dollars and it just countniues to have problems. I have taken it to hyundai in redlands ca. They have all documentation on the vehicle.
Car still idles but does not accelerate while in motionwhile 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.
While driving in the fast lane of a 3 lane freeway on a steep upgrade, the car suddenly and without warning lost a huge amount of engine power.the effect was similar to no longer pushing the accelerator pedal.this caused the cars in back of me to slam on their brakes as well as scaring me as i had no idea what happened.this hasoccurred twice so far. Hyundai america (ha) is well aware of the problem and from what i have discovered after viewing ha forums, this problem is specific to the sonata's with the 2.0 turbocharged engines including model years 2011 - 2014.not only is the problem a result of a poorly designed waste gate control rod, it is a huge safety issue. Inexperienced drivers as well as experienced drivers are going to be harmed. Ha is well aware of the problem and has decided not to cover the repair expense after 60,000 miles. Apparently, a functioning turbocharger is not part of the engine!please insure the ha not only fixes this safety hazard but also reimburses owners for previously charged repair expense.my car was repaired around 56,000 miles andat 67,000 miles, the problem is back.thank you
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start. After several attempts, the engine started. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Was driving on city streets, stopped in traffic for red light. The engine caught on fire. No warning, everything seemed fine up to that point.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to coast over to the right shoulder and restart the vehicle. The vehicle also made a knocking noise. The contact called the insurance company to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, warning chimes were heard, warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unsure of which lights illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving 30 mph, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 10,000. The vin was not available.
I was driving on the interstate and my car was exceeding very slowly and when i reached about 60 it cut off on the interstate i pulled over to see what was wrong put the car in parked and it started smoking. I let the car cool down and no it won't start and i'm trying to see if the engine recall has been done to my car
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the engine seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was not able to restart and had to be towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home. Hyundai of turnersville (3400 nj-42, turnersville, nj 08012, (856) 649-7500) stated that the vehicle exceeded the mileage for the warranty and nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 153,957.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine compartment. The dealer (seidel hyundai, 9 parkside ave, reading, pa 19607, (610) 775-5100) indicated that the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was at the dealer for over two months. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2011 hyundai sonata started having a terrible knockingnoise while accellerating on june 3, 2017, and i had to have it towed to our local hyundai dealership, bakersfield hyundai, for my scheduled appointment yesterday.i believe that the issue is most likely related to recall 132/txx3.what has me frustrated is that i took my vehicle in for inspection when first notified of the engine issues.at that time, my car had about 90,000 miles and hyundai claimed no issues were found.based upon my car's current condition at 116,000 miles, i believe that the issue was always there, just not identified by hyundai correctly.this placed all drivers and passengers in my household at considerable risk.in fact, the vehicle has been the primary vehicle of my teenage son!as a new driver, he would most likely not know what to do if the engine completely lost power and could have been seriously injured!i have also had to miss time from work and had to pay $54 for the vehicle to be towed.all of which could have been avoided if hyundai had been more proactive about replacing the engines.now the service technicians are telling me that there engines are on backorder for up to 9 weeks!the said that i may qualify for a rental, but i doubt that my teenage son, who drives the car to school, sport activities and work will be able to use a rental since he is under 18.hyundai has known of the need to replace these engines and should have increased manufacturing replacements as soon as they became aware of the issues.i am also wondering what guarantees will be in place with the new engine block.
Hyundai is going to replace the engine under warrantee, however they only warrantee this brand new long block (engine) for 12 months or 12,000 miles instead of warranting the engine for an original 10 years or 100,000 miles.the problem is can this new engine be trusted since we don't know when the engine was originally built.hyundai requires that all oil change records be given to dealership.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise and, upon acceleration, the vehicle stalled more than once. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer (interstate hyundai, 609 constitution dr., west monroe, la 71292, (318) 387-2667) was contacted because the failure prevented the vehicle from starting. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving between 65 to 75 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle lost at least a quart of oil and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics and the dealer (butler hyundai, 5000 crater lake ave, medford, or 97504, (541) 245-5335). The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the check engine indicator did not illuminate and the oil may have been overfilled. The independent mechanics stated that the oil leak could be due to an internal leak. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,015.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while making a turn out of her driveway, an abnormal knocking noise was heard, as well as when driving over small speed bumps the vehicle would vibrate. The contact was unsure of where the noise was coming from. The vehicle was taken to bakersfield hyundai (5300 wible rd, bakersfield, ca 93313) where the failure was unable to be diagnosed however, the spark plugs and the oil was changed. The failure persisted for awhile and then went away. The contact stated that she then received notification of nhtsa campaign number:20v746000 (engine) however, the local dealer was not contacted in regards to the parts availability as the recall notice stated that a remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure or issue. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Driving to the movie theater in my 2011 sonata 2.4 gls, 113k miles, traveling through 40mph and accelerating on an access road and the engine quit. There were no warning signs, it just stopped. I coasted into a parking lot and tried to restart. It wouldn't turn, so i tried jumping it - no luck. Bought/installed a battery from a walmart that was near the parking lot - no luck. So, i thought it was the starter and had it towed to the nearby autotire repair shop. After some investigation, they called me and stated the engine had seized. Awesome. After doing some research on line, i found out it's a common problem, necessitating a class action settlement. I called the hyundai customer care line and they towed it to the hyundai dealer in st charles, mo. So far, i'm in for $180 for the two tows, $165 for the diagnostic check, and $671 for the rental car. Have my lawyer at the ready if hyundai tries to weasel out of their obligation to fix this known defect. More to follow.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to consume large amounts of oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
This vehicle has stalled on me while driving on the highway and streets. I've taken it into the shop for the problem was told the pc module is going out. The price to fix this a 2300.00. This should be covered on a warranty. They've me toldthat it's not. This is a major componet for these vehicle it should be cover. This has happened several times prior. When the vehicle accelerated there is smokes for the tail pipe.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present and the engine stalled. In addition, while checking the oil, metal shavings were present on the oil dip stick. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. A local unknown dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not. The failure mileage was 100,000.
After hearing the knocking sound for 5 minutes, while i was driving on the street, the engine stopped and all the lights went on. Smoke was coming out of the engine and it did not turn on again. Hyundai roadside assistance charged me $75 to tow it to the dealership. Since last week i have been contacting the dealership and hyundai and still have not heard a definitive answer. Dealership said hyundai decides and hyundai said i have to wait because they have no remedy for it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise. The failure only occurred when driving at high speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting into park and reinserting the key into the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
My car quit runningin the middle of the road last april 2019. I takes it to hyundai dealerfor a recall. They put it on garage for repair on may 21 2019. On june 21 2019 they call telling that the car is ready. I pickup and keep driving it until yesterday after work on my way home the same thing happen. I could lost my life yesterday in the middle ofthe road.. I have tow to my house and expect hyundai to take care of this matter for my safety and the safety of others. Thank you.the engine just turn off while i was driving and wouldn't start again. No check engine or any other was on. And the battery is new.
I was driving on the highway (295 south towards washington dc) and when i tried to accelerate, nothing happened. When i examined the dashboard, all of the lights were on. As a precaution, i pulled over to the shoulder. After bringing the car to a stop i noticed a burning smell. After opening the hood i discovered smoke coming from the engine area. I tried to start the car but to no avail. I immediately called roadside assistance and the car was towed back to pohanka hyundai in capital heights md. After an inspection of the vehicle, the technician discovered no oil was found on the dip stick and the engine had locked up! as i pulled up my last oil change record it showed i received 5 qts of 5w20 synthetic blend oil at 110,641 miles.i told the technician that i never had any leaks or knocking sounds. Also i never had my check engine light illuminate.it amazed me how after 5000 miles no oil was in engine and i had no apparent and visible leaks.
Loss of engine power due to turbo waste gate control rod out of specs which happens every time there is a change in weather every time weather cools down or heats up check engine light comes on and code give is turbo waste gate actuator malfunction and engine losses almost all of its power makes it difficult to move out the way at highway speed and its is a sudden loss of power it happened last year when winter rolled around then it happened again this year when summer rolled around and now fall is here and the problem is back and hyundai wants to charge not only the adjustment fee but the diagnostic charges as well the first time it happen my car had about 30000 miles second time it has 54000 and now the car has about 84000 miles on it.
Suspension making loud thump noise while driving and check engine light is on after engine been replaced and seatbelt light is on...and paint and clear coat is pealing
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also indicated that the brake lights would erroneously remain activated while operating the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Car just won't start at all it has oil and stuff in it and it won't start it's a push start i got it from car max about 5 months ago.
We have had nothing but problems with our 2011 hyundai sonata. Less than a year ago our engine completely died while driving the vehicle. The dealership replaced the engine and since then we have had starting and electrical problems. When we went to pick up the car it didn't start right away and they told us we needed a new battery. We bought a new battery and about a week later it still wouldn't start on and off. Since we had the engine replaced, we have had to change the headlights and brake lights 4 times! we believe that when the engine died it caused an electrical issue. Fast forward about 9 months and now the car has 3 engine codes. P0017 p0014 and p0560. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and a system voltage malfunction. We will never buy a hyundai again! they claim they totally replaced the engine but now i wonder if they salvaged old parts in the new engine and what exactly happened to the electrical system when the car shut off while driving.
Crusie controlbrake lightsparkingsteeringengineall records i have with the dealership show the major problems ive have and its yet to be fixed along with the many recalls on this vehicle
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.
Driving car and lost all power diagnosis showed nothing by my mechanic after hyundai told me car vin not on recall during on vacation engine died had to have it towed back to my from maryland was garage said engine bearing broke will cost me 7000 to my mechanic
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?
I purchased/ picked up my certified 2011 hyundai sonata on 4/4/13. On 4/10 the push start failed. I had to call the hyundai service department and was walked thru the over ride process to get the car started. Immediately made a service appointment for this issue and took it in on 4/13. On this day it was discovered that there was an issue with the thermostat and they needed to correct it, i authorized it and it was all covered under the warranty. There was no out of pocket expense. I picked my car up that same evening and drove it home and no where else for the rest of the weekend. 4/18 about 22 miles down the highway the engine light comes on. 4/19 took it in, i was told the thermostat part that was installed was obsolete and they had my car for 6 days waiting on the new part and doing installation. I was provided a rental carat $60+ out of pocket cost for insurance. Picked up my car 4/25 and drove it about 175 miles ( it is 126 miles round trip from home to work) and 4/26 the engine light comes on again.i sit here now with no hyundai because it is at the dealers getting repairs again!!! again!!! opted not to use the rental car service this time as it would cost more than $50 per day out of my own pocket for an uncertained amount of time. Nothing but problems and i havent even made my first car payment yet. And on 4/24 the day before i pick my car up for the second time, a recall was issued for the brake lamps...really hyundai??? really??? what makes this car certified? what was the inspection exactly that occured to certify this vehicle??
First, this is my 2nd complaint i've filed. My car has been repaired many times for recalls (one is being done currently for the second time) and other warranty repairs. This is the list so far: idler pully, tensioner arm and belt, steering column (which broke while driving after i had to get 4 new tires and 4-wheel alignment (24000 miles) that they said i had to get), premature starter failure, short block, leather around gear shifter wore hole in it, and my car has now been in the service dept. Since dec. 17th because the engine failed again. They ordered a long block for it but hyundai motors america cannot keep up with getting the engines manufactured and sent to all the dealerships fast enough for the recall.i am now the 12th car down on the list. I still have another outstanding recall for the brake stop pad, and i noticed recently the rearview mirror is faded in spots (dark worn areas). I contacted hyundai motor america public relations hotline. It took them 2 weeks to get back to me. The man that called me asked for information from me, he called the dealership, and then sent me a letter stating they would only reimburse me a portion of my repairs i had to pay for. In the letter, also was a release of liability for me to sign. That's not going to happen!!!! the release would have made them not liable to past or any future situations, including death. How stupid do they really think we are? they've had well beyond an acceptable amount of time to take care of these recalls. It's time to buy the vehicles back and rebuild their image. If not, there will be more recalls or events that could lead to death. Holding them accountable is the only acceptable way to handle this.people are still out there driving unsafe vehicles!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The contact was unable to recall when the recall notification was received, and was unaware that there was a recall until the failure occurred. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lake norman hyundai, 02520 chartwell center dr, cornelius, nc, 28031) and the recall repair was completed. The contact was advised that the oil level was low and provided an oil change. The vehicle did not produce the diagnostic codes through the inspection that required replacing the engine; however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. Four days later, the failure recurred three more times. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt after one failure. Two other times, the vehicle restarted after a few attempts. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no diagnostic codes were found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not do anything based on the information that the dealer provided. The vehicle was not registering the failure codes and no additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
In motion car surges and jerks forward randomly. There is a gas smell when driving and car begins to shake when engine is engaged. Backup camera will not engage at random times or car will not turn on with push to start system. Diagnoses engine and electrical issue but hyundai won't include in their recall campaign.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 mph or higher, there was an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lining needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was also serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
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.
I was driving to work, stop at the stop sign, as i traveled 30 feet through the intersection my car died on me. The car wouldn't crank, no sound, nothing. I pop the hood and notice there is smoke coming form the engine compartment, i check all my fluids and there was no engine oil present in the engine. No low oil indicator came on. I just had a 60,000 miles maintenance to included an oil change as well. The vehicle as towed to a local mechanic shop to have them diagnose it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to drift to the right side of the road. The contact had to control the steering wheel for the vehicle to drive straight ahead. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and depressed the accelerator pedal however, the engine locked up and the vehicle ceased. The vehicle was towed to antwerpen hyundai of clarksville (12440 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029) to be diagnosed. The contact requested that the contact provide information on oil change intervals which was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The engi e failed rendering the vehicle inoperable
Oil light blinked on and off twice.car was making a knocking noise.stopped to check oil; absolutely no oil in the vehicle.no sign of leak; no smoking; no other indication of problem.put 3 quarts of oil in the car.knocking sound was worse.drove car home and haven't driven it since.this is one of many problems i've had with this car.i get regular oil changes.i haven't had the car looked at yet due to cost and out of warranty.i've read other complaints of loss of oil resulting in complete engine failure.there was absolutely no indication that the oil was even low which i attribute to the faulty electrical system since i've had problems with that as well. It's my opinion that this car is unsafe to drive.i've read this year model has over 900 problems while other year models have average of 230 something problems.obviously, this car should be completely recalled and replaced by hyundai dealer.
While driving for approx 20mins on hwy at 60mph, the vehicle's engine began to knock, approx 3 mins later a loud exploding sound accompanied with white smoke and loss of power occurred. Oil was changed yesterday because check engine light became illuminated and the oil was checked with no oil registering on the dipstick. Vehicle had to be towed to a local mechanic. When tow truck arrived under the hood inspection noted no oil on top of engine or on underside of hood, new oil filter still in place and snug, oil pan drain bolt still in place. Oil used was 5qts of 5w-20 quaker state per manufacturer's recommendation.
Takata recall. Hello, i own a 2011 hyundai sonata and recently the engine was making a loud noise like someone was knocking but really hard and it was shaking. While driving i felt the car really weak. I was going about 45mph and slowed down to 25mph in a 55mph zone. After slowing down i got to a light and suddenly the car turns off. I tried to turn it back on but it wasn't responding. There was a lot of traffic and i was feared that if i got out to push the car to a safe point someone could run me over. I decided to call 911 to help me push the car. Before it was making the noise and shaking the car was doing fine. I had recently had a change of oil and had my next appointment next year in february. It has over 150,000 miles and i wanted to know if it has some type of guarantee or if hyundai or someone can fix this problem because right now the car is on car shop and they told me that it doesn't have a fix. They told me that the solution would be to be a new engine because apparently it didn't have oil but i checked and it did have. If that would be the case they would charge me 2,800$ for everything. I'm a college student and i can hardly pay my classes. My parents had just bought me this used car for 5,000$ about 9 months ago. At first i was glad that i had a hyundai car because it saved gas but right know i'm kind of disappointed. I would like a response. Thank you for your time.
Out of nowhere i started hearing a knocking noise from my engine. My car had oil so i didn't understand why it was knocking. Few days later i was leaving work heading home and my vehicle just stop on the highway. I was pressing on the gas and nothing didn't happened. So i had to pull over; as i was pulling over light smoke was coming from under my hood but my car wasn't running hot. I sit there 10 minutes before starting my car back up. That's when my car wouldn't start over. I tried again and itstarted but wouldn't move the light on my dashboard where blinking on and off for no reason. Previous before any of this started i also did not have the check engine light nor oil light was on. I had my car towed the next day to my home. That's when i had a mechanic to come and look at my car. The first thing he do is check the oil said my oil was good. He didn't understand why my car wouldn't move. Then themechanic started my car up and it made and even louder noise went from light tapping knocking to something unexplainable like the engine just wanted to fall out the bottom. My mechanic had me to start my car up once more as he looked under the hood again to see what's wrong as he said stop the car. All the oil in my car has spilled into my driveway. That's when he told me my engine has blown a rod.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated and a clicking noise was heard from the steering column. The dealer (north town hyundai, 7420 transit road, williamsville, ny) cleared all the recall codes that were pending on the vehicle, but the clicking noise and air bag indicator failures still persisted. In addition, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,457.
I was driving on the highway the engine light came on and the engine started knocking
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
The starter on my 2011 hyundai sonata is inoperable. It doesnt turnover. Ive the key in the ignition several times. There is no clicking noise; it's silent. My hyundai only has 67,281 miles. I've kept up with all recalls and the regular maintenance schedule of my vehicle. Please advise.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise that was progressing randomly. The fuel gauge also displayed an incorrect reading and the interior lighting did not illuminate when the door was opened. The contact mentioned that there was an internal short within the radio and that it intermittently worked. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle had a strong hesitation as if it would stall. The dealer was notified and could not replicate or diagnose the failures. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 14v434000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,627.
Engine was replaced per extended warranty regarding recall. Vehicle was taken into massey hyundai on 09/07/2019 and returned with reman motor on 09/12/19. Since then the vehicle has showed over heating and the backup camera displays a white screen on 10/09/19. Called after temp light came on and hyundai has the nerve to say they will not pay for the tow. On top of that they person who answered the phone explained the wiring harness wasn't replaced.temp light hasn't came back on due to my son not using the a/c. Nhtsa has not held hyundai or kia accountable for issues they no doubt knew about. The recall should have been a buy back for these motors. We are not asking for a new vehicle. We just wanted the vehicle working properly. Now my son is stuck with a vehicle with all kinds of electrical problems due to hyundais flaw. The electrical system was working fine prior to the engine replacement and hyundai should be held accountable. Nhtsa is starting to frustrate me
Last week i was driving down an busy street when suddenly my 2011 hyundai sonata stalled! thankfully i was able to get my vehicle out of the road just in time or else i could've been in a life threatening accident. The next day i took my vehicle to a mechanic who then explained to me i would need an entire new motor. Please keep in mind that i keep up with up the maintenance on my vehicle and i haven't had any other issues until now! i then began to do research on possible recalls and there was a recall in 2015 for my exact car year and model for engine stalling! i need this issue resolved asap!
Engine failure/steering problemsin july of 2015 i purchased the 2011 hyundai sonata from a drivetime dealership; starting mileage; 76,262. I only had the car about 2 months when the engine completely seized on the freeway in august of 2015. The recall 132 didnt come out until after i already had my car serviced by a 3rd party warranty and had to come out of pocket for 500 dollars. The cause was a complete engine failure at 77,498 miles. The engine was replaced in sept of 2015. Next issue i started to have was my steering wheel suddenly started to make a loud knocking noise on about 10/2018 while driving over any uneven road or even the slightest bump. The steering wheel completely trembles if i go over 60mph and feels as though the steering wheel may come unattached. My wheels feel as though they are ready to fly off. Present day-my engine is now starting to show signs of seizure again. It starts to jolt unexpectedly and the engine makes a loud knocking noise randomly upon acceleration. The car is very very slow to accelerate and is inconsistent with power despite constant and documented oil changes/checks. I have made an appointment with my local hyundai deal for the recall 132 for this is the 2nd time i am now needing to have this engine repaired.i was told that i would have to pay for a rental of 35/dollars a day if my engine does need to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to harbor hyundai (3720 cherry ave, long beach, ca 90807,(866) 967-2242) where the fuel line was repaired. The dealer also repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact accelerated to 30 mph to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a local mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings seized. The vehicle was under warranty and was subsequently towed to a hyundai dealer. The dealer diagnosed sludge in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
10/4/2015 i was dropping my daughter off when my car stalled cars had to swerve out of the way to prevent from hitting us. The car was stuck in the middle of the street i had to push it over so that we could be safe. I had to get the car towed to the dealership. Its been two days and still they have not looked at my car and have not given me a rental car. I looked on line and i see that there is 5 recalls for my car and one is an engine issue which causes the car to stall. I do not feel safe in this car anymore and need something to be done since this is stopping me from going to work and picking up my daughter.i do not want this dangerous car anymore due to engine recall
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that her son was driving at 70 mph and the engine ceased. The contact's son guided the vehicle from the middle lane to the side of the highway. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed first to an independnent mechanic and he diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer hyundai of central florida (17325 e highway 50 clermont, fl 34711, 888-566-5820) who confirmed the same diagnosis of the engine ceasing. The contact was not given the specific reason as to why the engine ceased. The dealer initially stated that there was a recall on the engine and would submit a request to the manufacturer. The contact called and confirmed with the manufacturer the engine was covered under a recall and would contact the dealer to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer then declined the repair by email stating that the vehicle was four years out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced and there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
On december 24, 2018 i was driving on the freeway the car started to slow down like it wasn't getting fuel, i stopped the car and opened the hood because it was making a knocking sound,the entireengine was rocking... I turned the car off and had it towed.
My engine completely stalled at 141k miles.i had the oil changed just 3 weeks prior and was not due for another 1,000 miles however there was little to no oil on the dipstick after the vehicle stalled.luckily i was only driving about 30 mph when it just stopped and i was able to get off the roadway.i was not notified of the apparent 5 recalls this vehicle has until i researched it myself.contacted hyundai and they are towing it in today to see if my motor falls under the guidelines for the recall.the vin states it is affected but i'm not certain they will make the repairs.
Engine started making some noice and stopped in the middle of traffic. I just had an oil change a few days ago.
My engine completely seized while driving. No warning lights, no oil light. Nothing
The car exploded, burned and is a total loss. As the vehicle was in motion, the engine began to smoke. Gas then began to leave and the stench of gas was strong. Upon pulling over in a parking lot of a fast food resturaunt, a fire started in the engine area and the fire began to rapidly spread. As i got out of the car the car exploded. The dekalb county fire report number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had various engine and electrical failures more than two years ago that progressed randomly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing to determine the failure and they indicated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) did not need to be completed. The second dealer did not complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
I have had this car a little over a year now. It has made the same noise since i've had it. I've been to the huynda dealer many times. They don't understand what's wrong. When your car is between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpms or steadily at 2000 it makes a continuous raddle noise coming from the engine and continues until you take your foot off the accelerator. You want to know my opinion about the [xxx] car? anyone who owns one should be given a new one. Because the car is a piece of crap. Now i also saw a complaint about someone having to replace the coupler. I have documentation that shows i paid the hyundai to replace my steering coupler. It was over 300 dollars. When your driving down the road the steering is hard to control and the wheel makes a clicking noise. So i took it in and they coupler needed to be replaced. I want reimbursement and you guys should implement another recall about replacing everyone's coupler. You guys should make hyundai give everyone a new car who has gone through al the mess we have.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine suddenly lost power while making a clattering sound from within the engine as we were driving on a highway at about 55 mikes o'er hour. Local mechanics say it is in the lower part if the engine. There are articles in the internet stating that there was a recall due to metal shavings but i cannot find the actual recall.
Received recall notice in october under campaign notice 15v-568.to date,no word from dealer regarding necessary, called for inspection.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the engine compartment. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the contact merged the vehicle over and noticed that there was an abnormal loud banging noise from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
Engine seized while driving on march 24, 2020
I was on the highway about 25 miles into my drive home from work started hearing a faint noise kind of like an exhaust leak.within 2 miles it was getting louder so i started thinking my exhaust was disconnected or something.i get out of the car and see just a little smoke from the hood. Within a minute i noticed there was more smoke so i looked at the front grill and saw small flames.called 911 but took them over 10 minutes to get there so car was completely destroyed.car had 98500 miles and showed no signs on any issues.i had all the recalls done and hyundai passed the car for a recall that caused engine issues and fires.hyundai has an open investation and i am working with them.from what i can tell they have a major issue and most of these cars have the issue right around the 100k mark.i feel this just might keep happening and hyundai really should do something more to fix this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard near the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Car stalled while getting on interstate highway turned off started it backup it started making a weird knocking noise in the engineit shut right back off got to emergency lane checked under hood checked fluids everything seemed fine called to have towed home would not crank up. Not sure where to go from here, but feel like this is nothing i did wrong
For the past month i have been hearing a knocking coming from under the hood also as im accelerating my car seems to slip a gear and lose some speed. I looked up these things on line and thats when i found out that my car was recalled.i called hyundai twice and was told yes my car is on the recall list but as of now they don't have a solution.then one day after work when i went to start my car it hesitated to start.the next morning i went to auto zone to have my battery checked and the machine showed it had 70% juice.went on to do my shopping came out to start my car and it was completly dead.i called hyundai and they told me to call roadside assistance and have it towed to them, which i did and now im just waiting to find out whats wrong. This car is unsafe to drive!
I was driving on the interstate 2/14/15 and started to slow down due to traffic.as i slowed to approximately 25 mph, my car died.i had enough momentum to make it over to the right shoulder.i had my vehicle towed to the local dealership who stated that my starter had gone bad on 2/14/15.i waited to hear back on monday, 2/16/15 that they had fixed the starter, but instead they called and stated that my engine had seized up and i would need to purchase a new engine for $5600 (including labor).i made regular oil changes (i was not exactly 8,000 miles for every oil change though), i completed all recall requirements, i had my oil pan replaced dec 2013, i had the car looked over 100% dec 2013 and it was found to be in great working condition, & my engine actually turned over when it died on 2/14/15, so the starter made sense.i did some research, and it appears there is a class action lawsuit for ~ 30 incidents where the hyundai engine seized on this year, make, & model.i am very frustrated that i have to pay for an engine that is pretty much what the car is worth now, when an engine should not seize up after only 120,000 miles when taken care of properly.the fact that it stopped while i was still driving is extremely unsafe and could have easily resulted in a wreck.i believe that the engines on this year, make and model should be investigated and should be recalled due to safety reasons.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine seized. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpm gauge needle was in the red. The contact stated that the driver was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke and flames under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire appeared to be caused by fuel leaking into the engine block. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
On december 4 2017, i was driving down the road and my sonata completely shuts down in the middle of the road without any warning signs. Tried to restart and there was nothing. I had to call my roadside service people to tow it to a shop. The mechanic said that my engine was locked up. I had my oil changed on october 1,2017 and had about 200 miles before the next oil change. I always check my oil and everything was okay. After i purchased this car there was a recall on engine so i called the delaership to set up an appointment and he said they had checked it before my purchase. Something went wrong or they didn't inspect it properly. This problem could of caused a bad accident on the highway.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module failed. The cause of the check engine warning light illuminating was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Driving on a busy 4 lane highway at 50 mph and motor seized with no warning. This vehicle has had a motor recall and was brought to a authorized dealer in 2016 for an inspection after we received the first notice. We were told that our vehicle was fine and no repairs were done at that time. We received a second notice for the same issue a few months ago stating that hyundai was extending the warrantee for the motor because of the same motor issue it was checked for in 2016. We are over the extended warrantee mileage as this vehicle is used daily as a commuter vehicle traveling the turnpike daily at 70 mph had this happened on the turnpike the results could have been very bad as most vehicles traveling the turnpike are traveling at greater speeds than 70 mph. Hyundai needs to be accountable for all vehicles with this motor issue regardless of the mileage it is a true defect and safety issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 14v434000 (power train) and 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics and both diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The mechanics stated that the engine oil needed to be changed every month and the oil was leaking into the engine. The oil level was very low and needed to be replaced constantly. The contact was informed to repeat the process until a new engine was installed. The contact also stated that the vehicle kept pulling to the left and alignments had to be performed much sooner than normal. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Vehicle stalled on highway would not start had to be towed on 10/1/19.towed to service vendor, not a hyundai dealer.they stated engine locked. Vehicle had been at st charles hyundai automotive 8/19/19 replaced oil flow control valve.contacted hyundai dealer stated nothing they could do. Mileage 138,000 and all required service had been done.recall 132 inspection had been done at approximately 58,000 on 2/15/16.noted number of complaints to nhtsashowing numerous 2011 sonata had engine failure after the extended format of 120,000 and many had failed a second time after engines failed.this vehicle was built at alabama plant.the hyundai dealership stated the vehicle would have to be towed to their facility and inspected.the decision would be hyundai usa not the dealership.it is hard to understand how this can not be a defective vehicle.the number of units repaired and repaired a second time goes against the averages .the number of fires that have resulted in total loss of vehicles appears to be and indication of numerous issues with vehicles from this plant.it will cost $4500 to replace this engine and hyundai usa should bear some of the cost.if after engine replacement vehicle performed properly that would prove the correction, but many units had to have the neck filler replacedthe plant had a problem. Engines failed with only 10,000, 30,000 65,000, 135,000 miles.the units that burnt were handled by insurance and hyundai usa not held accountable.please reopen the investigation on recall 132 the number of owners are bearing the brunt of hyundai poor quality. Understanding they completely changed that engine in 2012 knowing the 2011 issues could not be fixed correctly
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to metal debris safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle stalled on the highway in the middle of rush hour.
Engine failure due to metal debris that may not have been removed during manufacturing. Loud and irregular knocking and squeaking noises from the lower portion of the engine. While driving on the highway 126 in columbia sc my car started with this loud noise i was in the middle lane had to move over quickly to the right lane where i had to immediately pull over off the road because my car cut off. Very dangerous to be in motion on a highway and have your car out of no where make a loud noise before your car completely turning off. According to the inspector the nhtsa issued recall 15v568000 my vehicle manufactured on 8/27/10 was one of the units that should be included. However hyundai has no record of a recall for my model year 2011, please tell me why my car is not on a list with a recall? i do have a copy of documentation
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Bought car 4/2017 5 days later engine locked 4/2017 replaced by hyundai under warranty and received back 5/2017. Was driving started smelling antifreeze,car never showed overheat, pulled over, it blew radiator cap off, bought new cap, went back to car, added fluid and cap, drive 1/10 of a mile and car cut off and would not start back. My mechanic picked up and reports water in engine and metal in oil. Same as first engine. Hyundai claims no warranty on this new engine. This engine has metal in oil the same as their recall.
The contact's daughter owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced in december for unknown recalls. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to produce smoke from the engine compartment through the dashboard. The contact's daughter was able to pull over and exited the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames. The fire and police department were called and the fire department extinguished the fire.a fire department report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The failure cause was not diagnosed by the dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
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.
Engine failed at 102,999 miles.stopped at stop sign, just started forward when engine made a loud noise and entire car started shaking and finally died.able to pull off to the side of the road and towed to repair shop.impact damage caused oil leak and dove a distance while leaking; shut off while driving and unable to start.entire engine replaced at a cost of $3,918.44.engine recalled 11/21/2017.i am requesting reimbursement.
10/1/2014 @ 7:30pm est - while driving home, was at a red light when the car stalled out. Then a loud knocking sound happened. *no engine light was on* it is very unsafe for the engine to stall or just randomly shutoff while in traffic. There were no signs or warnings, the vehicle just stalled.vehicle was not safe to operate.i had the vehicle towed to northtowne hyundai dealer on sheridan drive, buffalo ny.10/3/2014 @ 2:47pm est - northtowne hyundai dealer called me said that i need to replace my engine because the piston popped. I said well, my car is well within the warranty, isn't this covered? northtowne hyundai dealer said that we can't submit your warranty claim with out receipts of your maintenance from 5k miles to present. 10/3 - 10/13/2014 - contacted our 3 local places we like to send our vehicles to for copies of our receipts. With no problem we were able to obtain copies of our last 7 oil changes and general maintenance receipts. 10/14/2014 @ 2:00pm est - my husband gave northtowne hyundai dealer our receipts and he stated that he will submit our claim to hyundai. 10/24/2014 @ 8:59am est - "regional" / "corporate" called me and stated "the district manager who would have authorized the repair, had the dealership partially disassemble the engine; take off the cover for inspection, and there's a condition of sludge which is indicative of either the maintenance intervals not being followed; oil change not frequently enough or possibly the quality or grade of the oil used. In either case these is not a manufacture defect, so he has denied warranty coverage."i've also added my complaint to the following:[ http://www.chimicles.com/2011-hyundai-sonata-engine-failure-class-action-lawsuit ] ** our last oil change was 8/2/2014 at 43k miles ** we had a clean bill of health, no issues were reported or maintenance recommended at that time.
While driving home the car just stopped and shut off. Before shutting off it was like the car lost all power. What i mean is that the even though the gas pedal was pressed the car would not move. I had to leave my car on side of a very dark and dangerous road. The next day i went to retrieve my car. I saw oil spots on the ground where i had pulled off the road and under the hood. Again, my car would not start, so i had to tow it home. I called tuscaloosa hyundai and they told me that since my car was past the mileage warranty that the cost would be on me and that i would need a new motor. I informed the mechanic about the complaints on the 2011 model and i was having the same issues before my car stopped. John told me that, i just cant believe everything that i read. I'm very unsatisfied with his comment. He told me that i would just need a new engine. I can not afford this. I know that i have taken care of my car and for hyundai to sat this is my fault is garbage. They know that they have messed up and are refusing to fix this problem. There is a class action lawsuit against hyundai for premature engine failure. I just dont know what else to do. I have been without my car for 6 months now and i haven't gotten any where. I still have a car note and insurance.
My car goes through at least 5 quarts of oil a month .when i get an oil change it turns dark right away. There is no visual leak seen on ground from vehical.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was started, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from the engine and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician added a fuel additive and fuel system cleaner, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Air bag light on so air bags wont deploy. Engine lock up
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,500. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine lock with oil in recall not fix.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the dealer declined to replace the engine assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise came from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and turned off. Previously, the steering column made a popping noise and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall was closed and referred the contact to the dealer.the failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 113,822.
Reference vin# 5npe c4ac 5bh1 7045 42011 hyundai sonata129,044 miles at engine failure on march 19, 2019 hyundai case# 15847818, campaign 132, total engine failure, claim is in the sum of $5054.95, complaint:all requested documentation for invoices, owner registration, and associated information has been submitted to the hyundai client care specialist in a timely manner.hyundai campaign 132 document rcmn-15v568-2234 directs that required vehicle inspection will be done at no cost to claimant. Hyundai client care specialist, refuses to contact the hyundai dealer to authorize vehicle inspection at no cost to claimant per referenced hyundai procedure.local hyundai dealer in savannah, georgia, refuses to contact hyundai for authorization to perform the required vehicle inspection at no cost to claimant.dealer advises that we make a claim for this expense to hyundai.at this point, august 19, 2019, hyundai has made no indication that they will actually honor any claim for expenses.
2011 sonata turbo purchased brand new by a family member maintained and garage kept.in march of 2013 and with 76,364 miles on the car i experienced what hyundai categorized as a catastrophic engine failure.there was no indication of any problem, no warning lights, the engine spun a rod bearing and threw a piston rod through the block.the vehicle was towed to a dealership, assessed and determined that the engine would require replacement.during the repairs, a long block engine was put in the vehicle and when cranked at the dealership, vibrated so bad that they determined the replacement engine was not functional.a 3rd engine was placed in the car and at 85,960 miles on july 29, 2013 the 3rd engine did the same thing as the first engine, no warning lights, no indication anything was wrong, spun a rod bearing and threw the same location cylinder piston rod threw the block and in this catastrophic engine failure, the car caught on fire.fortunately it did put itself out.vehicle was towed to a different hyundai dealership, assessed and determined an engine replacement was required.hyundai is still unable to determine the cause for both catastrophic engine failures.24 hours after the vehicle was returned w/ replacement motor, my garage floor and driveway were covered in motor oil.i was told by the dealership to fill the oil level and drive the car in for assessment.it was determined that the oil sending unit tube was not properly threaded into the engine block, causing the leak.the dealership said the engine came from the factory that way although they did make the repair.now the car is out of warranty (surpassing the 100,000 miles) and i am left wondering how long this engine will last and how much a replacement will cost me.after consulting an attorney hyundai is only willing to settle this for about 1500.00 (not including legal fees).
Car engine is making knocking sounds, quickens and getsloud wheni press on gaspetal. Oil changed and fuids checked on regular bases. 168.000 miles on car. Had car checked out at fort mill hyundia which they said found nothing. Now car sitting in yard, scare to drive. I am a nursing student, mom and wife. We cant not afford this time or money wise. Please help
I bought this used o this summer had it looked at and had oil change and the engine needs replaced.oil was completely gone but no leak. And cruise control stopped working.this was supposed to be a reliable car for my daughter to get back and forth to college.
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!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was operable after it was restarted. After reaching her destination, the failure recurred. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While accelerating to 40 mph, the instrument panel began to flash and the radio and air conditioning turned on and off. The vehicle completely shut off. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and flames from the driver's side of the hood. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 144,000. The vin was unknown. *consumer stated mileage on the car was 143,424. Updated 11/8/18
I had problems with the engine starting in april 2015, with an unexplained noise. I brought car to dealer and was told it was the muffler.they said i could wait 3 months. By june 25, 2015 the noise was extremely loud while the car was running, moving or not. I could not drive the car the 80 mile round trip to work the next day and hyundai had the car towed to the same dealer.they kept the car for 2 1/2 weeks finally replacing the short block on it. Trust me they looked to not cover it under warranty. By august 24, the car had only been driven 800 miles, having been off for the summer.i checked the oil before starting to commute again and it was down a qt. Of oil.i brought it back to the dealer and was told the oil pan had leaked, even after their warranty work.note there was no oil drippings in my driveway ever!i no longer trusted the car or the service from the dealer.again, i have an 80 mile per day commute.so i had no choice but to trade the car back to that dealer, so i would have a reliable vehicle.having purchased the car i had hoped to pay off the last few payments of the car and have no car payments for awhile.it seems hyundai and the dealer had other plans.the car was not even finished for another 10 days, i know this because service, from the same dealer i leased a new car from, called to tell me to pick up the 2011. I would not have even been able to trade it to another dealer knowing about the short block problem at that time and weeks before hyundai sent an interim recall letter to me!i have all service records for this car.the first time warranty work was done on the car, i was never told what the cause of the problem was.i found out when i went to get new tires and mentioned it.that business told me about the problem with the 2011 hyundai sonatas
October 3rd 2015, i was driving on highway 78 west.i was in the vehicle with my 3 year old daughter.i was driving in a 2 way lane that was under construction.all off a sudden without any warning my vehicle started to decelerate on the highway. I immediately had no control and my speed was decreasing fast.i was in the left lane and in matter of4-7 minutes my car engine was shutting down on the highway.i was almost hit by multiple trucks who continued to fly by my vehicle on the highway as i tried to find some where in enough time to bear off. Putting me and my 3 year old daughter in immediate danger. Needless to say i was terrified.i was finally able to pull off into the right lane and pull my vehicle into the shoulder of the highway.since i was in an area that was under construction on this highway the shoulder space was very limited.i could feel the trucks pass my car and i was scared for my life and my daughter?s life.i had an immediate panic attack and thought my daughter and myself was going to die.this has caused a great deal of hardship on myself and my daughter.we have been without our vehicle since this incident. Hyundai in lebanon, pa has had my vehicle since 10/3/15 and continue to give me the run around. They say they ordered a new engine , but it has not shipped to the dealer yet. This incident has created a tremendous hardship for me and my family . I continue to be at a disadvantage as i am driving a rented vehicle . Meanwhile i continue to pay for a car i have not driven for over 3 months.your immediate assistance would be appreciated.this issue i am having with my vehicle is due to a recall campaign 132.this recall was due to the engine malfunction that hyundai is aware of.my vehicle stalled while in motion on the highway , putting my life and my 3 year old daughter's life at risk.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 07/13/16*lj
Driving down the interstate i heard and felt a faint puddering. I looked down and my oil light was on. I was able to immediately exit. As i was going on the off ramp the check engine light came on. I was able to barely pull into a park and ride. 20 minutes later oil was everywhere. The car never overheated, and there was a trail of oil from the road to my car. Since i had taken it to the get the oil changed just on the 5th of may, just 10 days earlier. I had the car towed to that facility. The piston internally slammed through the engine punching a hole in the engine wall, and leaking oil from the engine. The engine did not cease. Pieces and parts of bolts and side wall were found by the mechanic.
Brake pedal sensor failure resulted in a car that wouldn't start.the key-less entry depends on the brake pedal being depressed, otherwise the ignition will not turn over.under normal operation when the driver is trying to start the car, the key must be inside the vehicle, the driver must depress the brake pedal and then press the ignition button.the car normally turns over.in this situation all systems function as if the car does not know the brake peddle is being depressed.the battery has full charge, all accessories function normally, but the ignition will not turn over.because there is no way to manually start the car, the car is rendered completely useless.
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 vehicle was taken to the dealer (southern states hyundai of raleigh, 2511 wake forest rd, raleigh, nc 27609) and was informed that he would have to pay to have the vehicle inspected for the noise coming from the left side of the motor. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-633-5151 and stated that the vin was included in the recall and was not sure why the dealer was not repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer also stated that they would contact the dealer, but had not at the time of the complaint. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 75 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to duncan hyundai (2050 roanoke street, christiansburg, virginia 24073, (540) 382-2100) where it was diagnosed that the motor failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 114-85-200. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Electric failure at first, always stuck on road. Engine was replaced on recall, clunking sound underneath, struts replaced and had to pay, that did not fix problem, then they replaced coupling in steering wheel, noise still happening with clunking sound, which also is wearing out tires in front thst were replaced 3 x. Dealer did not fix problem, they dont know what it is., clunking is while driving over a little bump or while steering car and turning.
Our car was in the number 2 lane of a 5 lane freeway when it all of a sudden lost power and the gas pedal didn't work and then a very sudden, hard jolt in the car. I wanted to downshift, but the shift lever went to park with no effect. I turned on my turn signal to get to the shoulder on the right.i let the wheels drag along the asphalt curb of the shoulder until i applied the emergency brake and turned off the ignition, by then, the smoke was filling the cabin coming through all of the air vents and my wife and i got out as quickly as we could.it wasn't until then that i found that we had been followed by a tow truck with its emergency lights on and blocked the slow lane of traffic for us and who had his dispatcher call the fire department.the engine in this car had been replaced in march, 2018 under a recall for engine knocking noise. The tow truck driver tried his fire extinguisher, but it had no effect and he stated it would not work because it was a gasoline fire. No injuries were sustained.in order to install the new engine they have to bend the fuel lines out of the way and a fuel line could have been kinked, or was never installed properly. No one had done any work on the engine since it was installed by the hyundai dealer. I have a fire report, but it is 8 pages. Highway patrol was present, but they do not make a report when only 1 car is involved.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal knocking sound then the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in 2017 after the engine seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was over the 10,000 miles or 1-year warranty coverage for the engine replacement. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
This vehicle is burning a qt of oil every 500 miles! i have had the engine recall done with no issues but oil is still disappearing. There are no puddles nor any on the outside of the engine. There are numerous complaints about this same issue and after all the recalls and repairs i've dumped into this car, i wish i hadn't bought it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed near the steering wheel. In addition, the oil had to be refilled every four to six weeks, but there was no presence of a leak. The contact was unable to determine where the failure originated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the engine crank shaft recall and it was indicated that the steering coupling needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in the engine crank shaft recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was also excluded from nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that he would not install the part because it was not an oem revised part from the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to determine if the manufacturer would be able to provide a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Car started making a metallic clicking noise at highway speeds and then stalled when trying to accelerate.i was able to get the car off to the side of the highway.the dealership indicated that the engine was shot.appears to be related to nhtsa 15v568.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise. The vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle home and called the local dealer. The dealer stated that the entire engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.
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.
I purchased my vehicle in april 2012.car has been serviced only by brandon hyundai service center. Last service was done on 7/25/2014.on august 31st my car cut off while driving.car was towed to brandon hyundai.on sept 5, i received a call from service dept saying diagnosis found the engine was locked up. They couldn't tell me why because it had oil and no leaks.it would have to broken down to find out why engine locked up which would cost me $500-$600. Also, a used engine would cost me $6200. On 9/15/14, i called hyundai customer service at 12:27pm and spoke to esperanze.i explained to her my situation.she advised me to call back with id# and speak to a case manager.at 12:29pm, i called back and spoke to case mgr mariatta. She stated she could do nothing for me and referred me back to the dealership to have diagnosis done.i explained to her that i didn't have $600 to pay for diagnosis.case#6878995.she stated that maybe dealership could help me with some arrangements since warranty recently expired and told me to have a good day.i am currently driving a loaner car.i need hyundai to take responsibility and please get my car repaired or another car.thanks so much!
The car is still throwing the ecm code up after its been replaced supposedly the brakes have been grinding since day 1 the brake actuator is bad something is making the throttle position sensor to keep going bad the dealership was aware of all the issues and made us aware of 2
My car was making a knocking noise and would continue to get louder as i pressed the accelerator.i was told the engine had to be replaced which i did at car pros hyundai in renton, wa.my hyundai warranty would not cover the engine replacement.i was told it was my fault after only owning the car for a little over a year.
I bought this car 3 years ago. Ever since the day i bought the vehicle, it makes loud clicking noises when you turn the steering wheel left or right while in drive and reverse. In the 3 years that i have owned this car, i have had to replace the tires 4 times, the brakes and rotors multiple times per year, tie rods, and cv joints and yet the car still clicks when you turn. I had the engine recall done in may of this year. They gave me the car back a month later. I had to take it back the very next day because it was leaking copious amounts of oil and making a clanking noise that was not present when i left my vehicle with them for a month. They "fixed" the oil leak and told me the noise was from my front brakes yet again. I had to return the car again a few days later because it was still leaking oil! so they "fixed" the leak a 2nd time and again said the noise was from my brakes. Less than a week after that the check engine light came back on. I immediately took it back and was told that it was just a "loose gas cap" which i never experienced prior to the engine being replaced. They cleared the light and sent me on my way.i had brand new brakes and rotors put on, again, and yet the clanking noise is still there. 5 days ago, the car began driving the way it was before the engine recall, same engine failure symptoms and my check engine light came back on a second time 3 days ago. I have not had to fill it up with gas in 8 days so there is no way that it is from a "loose gas cap." my seat belt locks up and stays locked up if i lean forward. I should also mention that when i bought the vehicle i had to inform the manager that the front bumper was only attached to the car because someone drilled screws into it to keep it on. He had no idea!! i made them replace it before i would buy the vehicle. The paint is constantly chipping off of the "new bumper" they put on it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), the technician informed the contact that the recall was not able to be serviced. The malfunction indicator lamp and the mileage control circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,815. Updated 03/16/16*lj
Recall - nhtsa 15v-568 - engine recall - engine could seize up at any time while driving. On 6-22-2016 hyundai dealership inspected engine and stated no issues at this time.i do not feel safe driving this car, especially with two toddlers. Thank yourecall - steering - loss of power steering could happen at any time while driving.hyundai dealer stated no current fix is available yet from hyundai as of 6-22-2016 when my vehicle as getting checked for the engine recall and the brake pad recall was done at the same time.i do not feel safe driving this car, especially with two toddlers.thank you
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. On another occasion, while the contact's daughter was driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. On another occasion, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on four occasions. The vehicle was at the dealer for three months. The entire engine was replaced along with other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000.
On friday the 13th of february while driving on a main intersection my car just stopped in the middle of the road. There was traffic on both sides of the road and of course people didn't have any patience and i was stuck and placed my blinkers on. And waited for aaa to arrive. The car was in motion and then stationary.
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.
My father in law who is a mechanic changed my oil on sunday.my husband and i have one car so i left vehicle home so it could get changed.monday 7/14/15 i drove car to work which is 10 mins from home.i drove car home from work car was fine. When my husband drove the car back from the store and he said that he went to accelerate the car did nothing.there was no warning lights or anything.my husband had to coast all the way into driveway.in october of 2014 i had the starter replaced by the dealer under warrantee and 6 recalls taken care of.during that time they had broken the whole frame of the car and i was with rental for a week and a half. So at this time i thought that the starter went again. I had to wait until friday to take the car to the shop since i was 484 miles over warranty and had to pay for diagnostic. Left car at dealership at 8:30am.they had not gotten back to me until monday 20, 2015.the called to tell me that it was the starter which would not be covered and oh yeah you're engine has seized, and oh yeah you're car has been leaking oil profusely.i explained that the car had not been leaking the entire time it had been sitting in my garage nor did it leak on the tow truck.and then i asked how can an engine seize at 60000 miles.they want to charge me 8000 for starter and remoded engine and 6000 for new engine and starter. I am not replacing engine with another failed engine.i am going to seek advice from lawyer.thank heavens my husband was not driving on major highway when engine cut out.completely ridiculous.had salesman told me about these issues when i bought the car in march of 2014, i would not have purchase the car.i think it is a lack of ethics.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, the engine seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be able to be repaired because of its excessive mileage. The failure mileage was 129,414.
I had smelling a gas smell coming from the vents on friday july 19th andi took it to firestone for a new battery and a oil change. I called the hyundai dealership because firestone told me about a new recall for the fire pressure fuel regulator and they highly suggested i take it into them. I called hyundai and they said for me to bring it in and i didn't need an appointment so i told them i would be there around 3-4pm yesterday. So i left work early, picked up my car from firestone and headed to the dealership which was about 10 miles away.i got on i-35 doing about 40mph or so because of traffic. All of a sudden the car next to me starts honking and waving saying my cars of fire. I try to apply the break but there was no pressure. My instrument column lit up like the 4th of july and then almost immediately smoke starts coming in from the vents, dashboard and floor. So my only option is to tuck and roll doing about 35-40mph on one of the busiest highways in austin. So i tuck and roll, people are stopped to help. I see my car continue to roll into the barrier and while car burst into flames.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 40mph, the vehicle started to make a loud knocking sound and immediatelly the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restart it and the check engine light illuminated on the control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,435.
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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
On november 29, 2016, while sitting at a stop light at west chester pike in west chester, pa. I noticed a flash and spark on the passenger side. One more blink and a stream of fire shot across the top of the hood of the car. Within in minutes, the entire car was engulfed in flames giving me seconds to get out of the car. While traffic was stopped, the police and fire departments were called to distinguish the fire while attending to me on the side of the road. The engine was part of a nationwide recall and was replaced "new" on june 10, 2016 which i satisfied including the extension of the warranty that was issued to me after getting it replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to wayne mazda (1244 nj-23, wayne, nj 07470) to verify if the engine was eligible for an engine replacement under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer the vehicle operated as intended however, after leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed that the engine passed all test and was ok. The contact left the dealer a second time and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, lynnes hyundai (401 bloomfield ave, bloomfield, nj 07003) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was smoke and fire detected from underneath the hood. The check engine and abs warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the oil warning indicator light was flashing. A police report was not filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Themanufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Engine making a pinging & tapping sound upon acceleration & a regular burnt oil odor engulfing the interior cabin of vehicle while in motion. It is burning excessive oil between 3,000 mile oil changes.
I was driving on the highway and as soon as i got off i heard a knocking noise coming from the engine so i looked it up on the internet and it said their is a recall on the engine for that very problem
On 10/25/2017, i was stopped in traffic in left hand turn lane waiting for the light to turn green.when light change i started to move forward and felt a shutter in the car.i stopped the car before making the left to enter into the intersection and all of the dash board lights came on, there was a small amount of smoke came out from under the hood and the engine was dead.tried to restart the engine to no effect. If i did not stop at the car i would have stalled while making a left in the middle of a four lane road(the intersection of rt 1 & southampton rd)i had the car towed to my mechanic who informed me that the engine locked up and the starter was melted.
The car was in motion at approximately 40mph when the oil light on the dash illuminated.the engine then shut off, causing a loss of power and absence of braking assist, which made the car very difficult to stop.the car did start again, but made a loud banging/clunking noise.i drove it the next day and it did the same thing again, and the clunking became louder.it appears to have spun a bearing judging from the loss of oil pressure and the noise (oil level checks out fine).this could have caused a serious accident if it had happened on busy roadway like the one that i travel to and from work.this occurred with approximately 115,300 miles on the odometer.i had the recall 132 inspection done on this car at 110,485 miles, and it passed at that time.please note that this dangerous failure is still happening after the recall inspection is performed.the inspection procedure may not be sufficient to diagnose this issue.
2011 hyundai sonata. Car was in motion in busy traffic and engine seized without warning. Right before started hearing noise upon acceleration. Took car to get a diagnostic done, 11/29/17 nothing .was sent on my way 12/02/17 car seized at busy intersection. Car had to be towed. Mechanic states the bearings are bad and engine needs to be replaced. We have had recalls and issues since purchased date 03/05/15.
Takata recall : hyundai sonata limited edition had proper maintenance on it while driving it shut off on me made a click noise wouldn't start at all thought it was my starter had a machanic to fix it later found out after spending over $300 it's not the starter it was my engine that burnt out and burnt my starter now i need for someone to explain to me how this happened with no warning at all no lights came on the dash to warn me it just completely shut off on me and my grand daughter in this terrible heat.....
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the started needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, a knocking noise was heard from the hood of the vehicle before it stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (engine). The vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the failure, but was not diagnosed or repaired. A representative of hyundai mentioned that the vehicle was working normally. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred between 4 and 8 times per year. The contact received a recall notification. The vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the oil measuring stick and the vehicle passed the evaluation. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic for a second. It was diagnosed that one of the pistons was failing and eventually the engine would fail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 82,600.
After having the engine replaced under recall campaign 132 and 162, the engine oil cooler failed allowing hot motor oil to mix with engine coolant.this in turn caused most of the rubber piping to become distended, causing them to have to be replaced.also, the radiator system needed to be flushed more than once because of the difficulty in vacating the motor oil from the system.my vehicle's water pump needed to be changed a few months later, due to it failing.a private mechanic stated that this was more than likely due to the hot motor oil mixing in the system, causing the seals on the water pump to fail.i reported this problem to the hyundai dealership, as well as hyundai corporate, and they both stated that this problem was not covered under the recall campaigns.i believe that the failure of the oil cooler and water pump is directly correlated with the replacement of the engine, and my private mechanic has stated the same.my vehicle was in motion on a highway when these parts failed, and if i continued without pulling over, it is highly likely that the engine would have caught fire or seized.
I was at a complete stop and when i accelerated to approximately 15-20 mph, the rpms increased to over 5,000 and engine began to shake however when pressing on the gas pedal vehicle would no longer accelerate. My engine, eps, and oil lights all illuminated and vehicle stalled in the middle of the lane. Vehicle ignition would not engage after stalling. I had to have the vehicle towed. In sept of 2019 i had a similar issue with high rpms, vehicle not accelerating properly and safety light illuminating. I brought it in to the dealership where we purchased it used (june of 2019) and they claimed they could not find any problems. No recall was mentioned by them so i am assuming it was never looked into. Had it not of been for the tow truck driver i would have never been made aware of a possible recall issue.
Takata recall. My hyundai sonata completely died on me without any warning. One day while i was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata on the highway all the dashboard lights came on. Next thinng i know the car cut off while i was doing 65 mph with my 2 year old daughter in the vehicle. Luckily i was able to get the car stopped. Luckily i was close to home and managed to make it safely. The next day when i cut the vehicle on i started hearing a knocking sound from the vehicle. On my way to work the car cut off two more times and when i tried to cut it on again it would not move. I had the car towed to hyundai and i was given the complete run around about reparing my vehicle. I informed the manager j that i had a recall on the engine and he said no work is going to be done without hyundais approval. So now im stuck here with no car trying to figure out ways to go to work everyday and school and transport my kid to and from school. Im awaiting to see whether hyundai will honor its recall and fix my car. Im a very unhappy customer and lost all trust i had in my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the connecting rod was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer bergstrom automotive (3023 n victory ln, appleton, wi 54913) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vin was not subjected to a recall. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 124,900.
My hyundai sonata began increasingly consuming oil rapidly for a couple months until it got to me putting in 1 quart every 200 miles!!! that destroyed the catalytic converter,although the tech at the dealer tried to tell me it was due to fuel.experts at both the exhaust shop and ford dealership (where i bought it used), refuted that and told me it was definitely due primarily from the engine consuming way too much oil.hyundai required me to do 5 oil consumption tests at their delaership before they can verify and document the engine is having problems!but in the meantime my engine could likely blow up/seize up, as the 2011 hyundai sonata is notorious for that and they recalled 470,000+ already!! i only have 3 oil consumption tests, and it shows 200 miles per quart!! my cat converter is now clogged and my car lost power. So now in a catch 22(maybe on purpose?). I can't get 5 tests without replacing my catalytic converter, but since engine is losing 1 quart per 200 miles that oil will soon destroy any new converter i put on within 1 or 2 months, if not less!! so this is ruining the car, and i have started a case number with corporate hyundai in california.they haven't called me back in several days all the while i don't have a car to use. Engine burning 1 quart per 200 miles or less is terrible....engine is ruined!and it's not safe!! as i have read so many 2011 sonata owners telling about their car engines seizing up, locking up while driving 65 mph on the highway in the middle lane!! i hope hyundai takes responsibility as i still owe $9,000 on this car!
Engine has been replaced 2 times doing 65 mph on freeway loses power in addition air bag light is onwhen they had car for 3 weeks they gave it back and said they didn't know what was wrong with airbags i had vehicle towed there 2 days ago again and spoke to [xxx] at palm springs hyundai and he said they were trying to figure out problem with engine they installed and if i wanted him to diagnose airbags problems it would be a 150 diagnosis feethey had the car there the first time for 3 weeks and released it and til my daughter that they could not figure it out airbags issues are dangerous if they are not working correctly and deploy on freeway i told [xxx] service guy this but he giggled and said it would cost 150 dollars diagnostic fee which he said they checked several months ago i lent my daughter who drives my 8 year old grandson my vehicle because i was concerned of their safety i am a cancer patient and need a vehicle to get back and forth to my doctors when i asked [xxx] about a rental he brushed me off and said there were none available at this point i am going to call abc investigative reporters because i am at a wits end i really need help with this matter thank you [xxx]airbags also [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The engine is knocking when i start to drive and the knocking sound has gradually increased. I have to put 1-2qts of additional oil into the car in between scheduled oil changes.
I'm hearing crackling noises from the engine bay, i suspected it was the turbo. But after researching and checking forums many people are hearing the same noise.
Beginning of october 2012 i kept hearing rattling, clanking noise coming from under the hood. I took the car to a hyundai dealer where i live october 26, 2012 . They checked out the car and told me because the engine light didn't come on, they couldn't find a code to fix the car and to bring the car in when the engine light comes on. I kept driving the car and hearing the same noise. I took it to meineke to get an oil change november 14, 2012. Drove the car approximately 3 weeks and still heard the noise. I took itto another hyundai dealer. They said the car didn't have any oil and meinke forgot to put the drain plug back in, therefore it messed up the engine, and that's why i heard the noise. I kept telling them, i heard the noise before the oil change. I took it back to meinke and showed them the paper hyundai gave me, they gave me my money back and apologized. Still hearing the noise, i took it back to the first hyundai dealer and they said it was engine problems and i had to pay the diagnostic fee because my warranty was voided due to meineke. I refused to pay the fee because my car is under warranty. They wouldn't give me my car back until i paid, we argued back and forth and i called the police and they gave me my car back, but told me not to come back on their property. I then took the car towhere i purchased it and same thing. They said to try a gas additive 3 times, if that doesn't work, get an oil consumption test in my area where i live.i need my car fixed and no one will fix it. Hyundai blames meineke and meineke blames hyundai. They're saying because of no engine light on, they can't see the problems, but one dealer said it was the engine another saying gas problems. Bottom line, if the first hyundai dealer had kept my car, i wouldn't be going through this. How can i resolve this?
Engine failure
Car went in for engine test for the recall.engine failed the test which should have meant that the engine needed to be replaced.after 90 days a hyundai rep came to the dealership and determined that the engine did not need to be replaced. If the car fails the test how can they just deem that they don't need to fix it.also can i request that they sign a letter of liable in the event of future engine issues, since they won't fix a government mandated recall, how will i ever get them to own up to any other issues that arise?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine while attempting to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the remedy failed to repair the recall. Earlier this year, the vehicle was diagnosed for a check engine warning indicator that illuminated and the remedy was a fuel injection flush. The local dealer (north freeway hyundai, 20440 interstate 45 n, spring, tx, 77373) was contacted and scheduled an appointmentthrough the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 10640136. The failure mileage was approximately 112,943.
I am a loyal hyundai customer who has owned 4 of their vehicles. I took my car in to superior hyundai north to have a couple safety recall items taken care of. I also would hear a wind type sound sometimes (within a week prior to taking it in) when i would start driving from a stopped position. When i called the dealership service dept. They told me they had bad news. My engine had to be replaced. They said there was no oil in it. I asked them how it could be empty as my car has never leaked, never smoked, never smelled like oil burning, had only approx. 48,000 miles on it, and had been serviced.they had to take some of the engine apart and said since they found no sludge in the engine, it was covered under the warranty.problem i have is they are replacing my engine with a rebuilt one.they said hyundai won't approve them to put a new engine in it. I have no way of finding out what happened to the rebuilt engine they are putting in my car and they can't tell me how many miles was on it originally. They told me there was one more car like mine there with the exact same problem. They also tried to tell me it wouldn't hurt my trade-in value. That i didn't have to disclose the engine replacement. One, that's not a moral and deceitful problem that i would never do and two, i believe it's the law that i would have to disclose it. I spoke to one of the salesmen about buying the loaner car i'm driving with the trade of my car and the first thing he told me was the problem with my engine would cause the trade-in value to be less. Hmmm...just as i thought!! they need to either put a new engine in my car or give me the top value of my car with a good discount and price on a new one or they will lose a very loyal customer!
I was driving about 60 on highway my car lost all ability to accelerate and eventually killed my battery so i restart the car to which my speed was no longer getting above 20 mph and barely cost to a parking lot mind you i would have power but no acceleration and i herd a knocking that was not present before my car just was serviced for a oil change and filter was put on it about two weeks from the day it happened which this all came about june 25, 2020 and my ac also quit working it blows but no cold comes out just recently happened with in the past two weeks.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. Parts distribution disconnect.
While at a red light on highway 45 in whistler alabama car just cut off and would not crank back up, police had to come and stop traffic and push car out of the highway so it wouldn't be an accident because it was near the interstate exits to highway 45.
Engine replaced under recall. Ā€œnewā€¯ engine has low pressure after install. Car does not accelerate as needed. Check engine light and oil light come on. Took back to dealership several times, told an engine flush would fix problem, problem not fixed, told a tune up would fix problem, problem not fixed. Engine still has lower pressure. Dealership did testing requested by hyundai corporation. Engine light still illuminated, engine still has low pressure, car still does not accelerate as needed. Have talked to several other people with hyundaiā€™s that have had engine replaced under recall, having same problems.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 2 mph and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the engine seized, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
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 not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
This is my daughter's car. On the evening of 9/6/2020, they were driving home when the car just stalled out and would not restart. This was on a city street a couple of blocks from their home. They pushed it to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Within 5 minutes, the car was ablaze and police and fire were called to the scene. We contacted hyundai the next day and they have opened a case number 17293089 and we are waiting to hear from therm.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked. In addition, the vehicle was unable to start. The failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the loss motive power and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with needing the water pump and belt tensioner to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
I was driving home from maryland and my car started making a knocking noise. We thought it was a stick underneath so we pulled over safely and tried to look under, but didn't see anything. As we continue to drive my car would only go 45 mph, and as we were on the interstate this was very scary. It's soon stopped accelerating, and we had to roll to the nearest exit. During this entire time, the car was still making the knocking noise. Once we got off the exit my car tires locked up and eventually stalled. It would no longer turn on. After this experience aaa towed it to the nearest hyundai dealership where they told me my engine was shot.
Tinging metal sound while driving. Immediately after start it dies, oil light comes on moderate acceleration, shifts erratic and hard in multiple gears
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
Car just stalled while driving on the freeway and wouldn't turn over after many attempts to jump start still nothing. Thought it was an electrical problem till the electrical shop i had taken the car to a electrical repair near my home and was informed that the engine was frozen or seized. My car is always well maintained with the necessary lubricants and fluids and had been serviced at the dealership for recall 132 recently but told me that they did not need to replace the engine. A couple months prior i had a valve job done at griffin automotive because the car started to barely even hold an idle because part of a valve had broke off sending a piece of metal thru the turbocharger which than also needed replacement for a grand total of $4,500 for valve job and new turbocharger.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while drivingat approximately 40 mph, the headlights, brake lights, and tail lights intermittently failed. The contact also stated the vehicle would jerk and the ignition switch was loose. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving this vehicle on the highway and the engine just caught fire and the vehicle burnt down
Vehicle shut off completely while driving on the highway. Had it towed to a mechanic where i was told the engine seized up. No warning signs where giving just happened suddenly.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle had no oil and that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance and an oil change, the technician stated that the vehicle needed three recall repairs for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering),15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). Shortly after the dealer's repairs, smoke emitted under the hood near the front passenger side of the vehicle while driving 60 mph. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road and the fire department extinguished the flames. The fire department filed an incident report. The vehicle was towed to a yard and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer and the manufacturer to determine what caused the failure. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available.
Takata recall i was driving my car down the street and it started making a clink sound and then it just turned off amd it wouldnt start again
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Second time reaching out and i have gotten no kind of help or contact. I keep getting told that because i am stationed overseas that i can't be helped. I am active duty army serving overseas so you would think that the least that could get done is putting my safety as priority. The engine is on recall and i've already almost gotten into an accident because of it!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed. While driving 50 mph, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and smoke emitted under the hood. The contact was able to move onto the shoulder of the road.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the engine starter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 96,970.
My husband was driving home from work and the engine started making a horrible knocking noise.this was on a friday.we had the car towed to our mechanic the following monday and he told us the whole bottom end of the engine had failed.hyundai wouldn't honor our warranty because we didn't have all of our maintanence records for the car.we ended up paying for the engine to be replaced out of our pocket.when hyundia sent our mechanic the new engine it was the wrong one.my mechanic spend the next 3 weeks arguing with them over his fact.finally after 6 weeks, hyundia agreed to source a second new engine and install it themselves.even with this decision, they still wouldn't cover it under our warranty.they took an additional 4 weeks to install the engine. We paid for a rental car out of pocket while this was being taken care of.so ultimately, this cost us close to $6000 out of pocket when it should have been covered under our warranty.i will never purchase another hyundai, nor will i recommend their products to my familiy and friends or anyone else i come in contact with.this has been an horrible experience.
Takata recall on my engine and they are saying my steering wheel doesn't have a recall but it's really bad and it makes loud noises and gets louder when you go 70mphg where it shakes really bad.
I was doing 60 and my car just died out of no where on march 9 2021.i then got it to start and every time i pick up speed it dies again.i smell what may be electrical burning.i called dealership in vandaila they said no recall on motor so i have to figure the problem out.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable. The vehicle was taken to capitol hyundai montgomery (2820 eastern boulevard, montgomery, al) where it was diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Car will not start when i hit the start button. Sometimes it will and sometimes it takes 4 or 5 times to start. Car makes an electrical rattle like noise but doesn't turn over. Also, when i try to shut the car off, my display will tell me to shift to park and the radio will stay on. I've had the car in for the shift lever cable recall but i believe there is more to this. The car is doing the same thing before and after the recall fix. I commute 200 miles to work so the miles i post will be high.
Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway, in motion and on city streets.and will not restart. On 11/10/20, hyundai dealer inspection found engine seized causing a no start condition. Pa approved engine replacement under campaign t3g. Performed tsb 17-em-001 and replaced both starter and intake manifold due to having debrisand starter intermittly not engaging 8p1326ko 8.3 replaced engine under campaign t3g per pa. An in depth multi point inspection promoting safety and reliability minimizing mechanical failure was performed. On 5/6/2021 the engine failed again, dealership in norman ok finally serviced the vehicle on 5/11/2021 under engine recall warranty after multiple escalation complaints claiming to have passed bearing clearance test, computer updates and replaced engine knock sensor.vehicle engine failed again 10 miles from dealership who refuses to inspect engine warranty problems without an open recall: nhtsa campaign number 18v934000 affects engine, fuel system, gas, pe19003/pe198003 affects engine, electrical system, fuel system, gas, unknown, rq17004 affects scope and timeliness, 18v934000 affects high pressure fuel pipe may leak from engine, fuel system, gas, 15v-568/17v-226 affects gas direct injection engines, the high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump may be damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during engine replacement procedure.dealer refuses to inspect instead keeps guessing soliciting service repairs to replace fuel pumps and belts out of pocket ranging costs from $500 to $1200 while college student is stranded 400 miles away from home.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving, the vehicle lost power and the engine stalled. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the diagnosis was awaiting to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,650.
Weeks after i got the new car from the dealer the car commenced to make the weird noise related to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000.but also was some heavy burned oil smell coming from the engine.after the authorize dealer make me pay over $700 to fix some broken parts (cover of oil). After few online researches i understand the debris cause the broken parts of my oil engine. And i need to confirm what other risk and consequences are involved.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact parked the vehicle at a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The contact contacted two independent mechanics about the failure and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine head was cracked and caused coolant to leak. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I was driving and the car went completely silent then eventually stopping. Car would not crank back up again, lights are fully functional, horn works, but the car just won't crank.
My engine light has been on for 6 months and i had the timer sensor replaced twice. And it is still on. My car steering wheel vibrates at times. The steering wheel makes a cracking noise while parking or pulling out. Also my airbag light has been on continuous for 6 months over the steering wheel. Keep taking it to the shop and told to check recalls but my car is never listed.
During routine oil change, was told that i needed a new engine block and it was not covered under warranty.was told this was due to low oil in the car.after arguing for 2 weeks with dealer that i purchased the vehicle from (i am the original owner) and the only dealer that has ever serviced the vehicle, they replaced the small engine block, under warranty.took 1 month.
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.
At around 107,000 miles the motor on my 20111 sonata shut off on the 91 east freeway while traveling about 70mph. I was forced to pull off on the hard shoulder of the road and the vehicle had no power steering or power brakes. The motor started back up eventually but was making a loud noise and failed completely shortly after. I replaced the motor in the sonata with a used motor and repaired the damage to the suspension and tires.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to sputter and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The throttle body was repaired ,but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 95,000.
A catastrophic engine failure occurred on the freeway while driving at 70-80 mph. The first warning was sudden engine noise, a loud ticking or knocking sound. This was shortly followed by the oil light illuminating, then the engine light, and then engine seizure (rpm dropped to 0). As i was pulling to the side, smoke began billowing through the vents. Upon exiting the vehicle i realized the engine was on fire. The vehicle was well maintained with no prior warning. The fire was put out with gatorade from an observer who pulled over.
Engine shuts off while driving (various speeds), no power, no steering for maybe a second. It has happened three times. So far, the power comes back on within a second (did not have to put in neutral or park to restart). All have happened in city driving (have not been highway driving lately)
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), oil leaked from the engine and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hoses and coil springs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,200. Updated 05/20/16*lj
Was driving home with my 11 year old daughter during rush hour when the car just died in the middle of the road.couldn't start it up, then it starting to smell like fire and a lot of smoke was coming out of the engine.had to jump out of car and get it towed to dealer.this was after a similar incident happened a week before on my way to work where the car just stalled out and stopped in the middle of the road.brought it into hyundai dealer and they said i had a "sludge" problem.they ran a diagnostics test, but nothing came back.told me to take to a reputable car repair place and get the oil changed because they didn't want to be liable.when i took it to firestone, the guy there told me it wasn't a sludge problem and the oil wasn't as bad as hyundai made it out to be.he changed the oil there, then a week later the engine died again in the middle of the main road and started smoking.i looked it up and saw numerous other similar complaints about the same exact thing happening to other people with 2011 sonatas.they are trying to tell me it's my fault and will probably not be covered and will cost me about $6,000 to fix the engine.if so many other people have the same issue, then it is not my fault, it should be a recall (a dangerous life threatening one) from hyundai as the car can just stop in the middle of the highway!my daughter refuses to get in the car again.waiting to hear what they say, but i should not have to pay for a faulty engine problem that hyundai is aware of.
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.
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.
Driving home my mom asked me to stop by the local gas station. I pulled into the parking space my mom got out & went in the store. A guy at the staion started screaming at me to get out because my car is about to blow up he could see the fire coming out the front of the hood & grill of the car. By the time i understood wht he was saying the car had a big boom hood blew up & went bk dwn during that the locks were locking & unlocking. I had to manually unlock tge door & push my way out with young man assistance. After i was out of it for 3 seconds the fire started raging & popping. The firemen finally made it they were very helpful & understanding. What i don't understand is why i didn't get some type of warning my car was mot running hot . Im thankful to my heavenly father because although this was a very scary situation for me but it could always be worse. Very grateful. But is hyundai gonna replace my car or pay for the damages? will my insurance cover this tyoe of claim?
The auto on several, sporadic occasions had an acceleration problem, while sitting still in traffic. While sitting still in traffic, the rpms would start to increase,going to 6000 rpms before i geared it back down and shut the engine off. I took it too the dealer on several occasions, they kept it couple of days each time,they told me, they could find nothing wrong, and go ahead and drive it, if it happened again, bring it back, sending me away in a unsafe vehicle. The last time, date mentioned above, a service technician test drove my car, the acceleration problem occurred, and he totaled out my vehicle. I was not notified until 2 days later that my vehicle had been in a accident. I was told, it happened the night before, i was notified on sept 13, 2013, that would have the accident occurring on sept.12,2013, when in fact it occurred on sept. 11, 2013. I have searched and found on several occasions that this vehicle, did indeed, have acceleration problems, which the dealer had informed me, had never happened before.the vehicle, should have been diagnosed and the problem fixed, the first time, instead of the dealership, sendingme away each time in a unsafe vehicle. Very unethical of the dealer, for telling lies about the car,and,the correct date the incident occurred, not notifying me for 2 days, that it occurred, and.not fixing the problem, as should have been expected of them, the first time it occurred, and sending me away each time in a unsafe vehicle.
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
The engine is making a metallic knocking noise. Took it to hyundai dealership for oil change on 10/11. They noted the issue was taken care of with the oil change which it was not. There is an interim notice recall on the vehicle and my car is affected. It states if you continue to drive the vehicle with the worn connecting rod bearing the bearing could fail and the engine could stall. When i contacted the dealership they stated it had been noted in my file, that there was no remedy at this time but to contact them once the remedy was ready. This is not acceptable. I do not feel safe driving this car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the remedy was not effective and there was a metallic knocking noise in the engine after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,241.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine repairs and acceleration issues.the consumer stated the engine light illuminated. A new engine was recommended. However, the engine light remained on. Also, the consumer stated there were problems with the oil and noises coming from the engine, she also had difficulty gaining speed.the dealer replaced the cylinder head and recommended a gasket.the consumer attached an engine recall notice.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa's campaign number 15v-568. Consumer states that vehicle was repaired but the issue still exist. *ldthe consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced several times, and there was clicking sound coming from the steering wheel.
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 toll confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer replaced the throttle, which did not remedy the stalling failure and the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel system and tightened the oil pan however, the repair also did not remedy the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer a third time however, the dealer could not detect a code regarding the stalling failure and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer, who sent a technician from the regional office but the technician also could not determine a defect after driving the vehicle for 14 miles. The vehicle was not further repaired.the failure mileage was 36,000.
11/20/10: steering column shaft. 5/18/11: brake switch. Car will not start or shift out of gear. C1513 code. Internal short in brake switch. 3/26/12: brake switch. Car will not start. C1513 code.internal short in brake switch. Shift lever knob repl. 8/5/13: brake switch. Recall. Repl left front axle assembly. 7/7/14: inhib switch-check engine light on. Car is shifting hard, especially from p-r & then to d. Jolting sensation like someone hit from behind. Code p0705-transm range sensor malf. 10/1/14:brake tube. Shift lever cable. 10/16/14: code p0106: map sensor. Flexible coupling-clicking sound & wobbling when turning. Told me i was over 70k. Indicated i was under 70k when i made this appt. Mgr waived cost. 2/26/15: starter-would not start-towed. 5/15/15: rear passenger brake light-bulb burned out & melted into socket. Tail lamp also melted. Tech was able to heat & reshape socket. 8/3/15: brake light switch-car dead after work. Internal malfunction & caused brake lights to stay on. Hesitation during acceleration. Declined accurate auto to look further as car is still under warranty so i will take it to hub. It improved. 8/25/15: brake light switch.severe hesitation-almost rear-ended felt like it would stall (tech noticed). Informed accurate the car was still under warranty so i will take it to hub. Hesitation improved. 8/27/15: diag testing-hub waived cost of diag testing-no codes found. Unable to duplicate hesitation. Hesitation occurred when leaving.9/21/15: brake light switch-brake lights on. Drive side brake light is out. Hesitation worse-felt as if it would stall! driver side brake lamp bulb. Driver side tail lamp overheated & warped. Eventually replace tail lamp assembly. Declined for accurate to do further testing on the hesitation as the car was still under warranty so i will take it back to hub. Hesitation improved. To date, still does not run smooth.
I no longer have fog lights that entire area has melted. My tail lights go out every two or 3 weeks and the bulbs are black. There is a burning smell coming from the vehicle only when the car is being driven or parked on. The ac line that should be cold is hot. Recently the car was leaking oil and smoking the dealership said it had to do with the engine recall. My engine seized while driving in 2016 and i had to get a engine replacement. After the engine replacement my turbo went out which only allowed the car to drive slow and the engine sounded the whole time driving. It had something to do with when they replaced the engine.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.updated 1/12/2016the consumer stated the warranty was extended an additional 20,000 miles. The consumer stated the loud noise was due to a defective pulley that was replaced. The failure was still present. Updated 10/30/2017
As i was driving my car's engine started to smoke and within 2 minutes the fire started.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rod bearings seized. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine was filled with sludge and needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,500.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 2 mph, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle after it stalled and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Driving on the highway, went to accelerate and a loud clanking begin rumbling in my engine like something was loose and moving around. All my dash lights cut on and my speed slowed dramatically. Luckily i was in a position to get over to the shoulder before being rear ended by a truck. I wonder had i been killed or seriously injured would hyundai still be dragging their feet on finding a remedy or replacing the engines for campaign 132. This incident occurred october 19, 2015 approximately 6:15am in mechancisville, md.
The contact owned 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the driver was driving was on the highway, the speedometer started to go crazy. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into the driveway at her residence, she saw smoke coming from the engine, the vehicle blowup. The driver and passengers was able to exit the vehicle safely and did not sustained any injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire and file a report. A police report was also filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and later was towed by an insurance company lot. Was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Cant get light to work, have replace bulbs a few times, and have take it to an advance auto place where they have told me it's a problem with the electric work and engine not the bulb.the bulbs were fine and not burnt out.have been having issues since last october 1st was only one head light now as of this weekend its both.
During my last scheduled vehicle maintenance in april 2016, i explicitly communicated my concerns to the hyundai dealer about my engine and the fact that the oil light kept coming on when i tried to accelerate and would go off as soon as i took my feet off the accelerator. I just found out through local news and information from online blogs that this was a sign of engine manufacturing problems originating from hyundai's alabama engine manufacturing plant.the dealer did not inform me that the engine in my vehicle was being recalled. Instead, i was told via the maintenance report that oil level was low and there were no visible leaks.i have receipts to prove that i adhered to all recommended owner maintenance services and have been diligent enough to service my vehicle according to the service schedule prescribed during vehicle purchase. I have strong reasons to believe hyundai has not been honest with its customer. This being because, rather than elaborate on the cause and solution to the problem (i.e. Hyundai sonata 2011-2012 engine recall), information was deliberately withheld from me by hyundai. I never received a recall notice from the dealer despite purchasing the vehicle from an authorized hyundai pre-owned vehicle dealer.i'm even more frustrated because this recall was announced in september 2015, 4 months after i purchased my vehicle under warranty and paid extra to have extended warranty coverage added on my vehicle. It's now 7 months after the recall announcement and i still have not received notice of the recall from hyundai. As of today, 3 weeks after my vehicle stalled on the on-401 highway whilst driving at approx. 100km/hr., i have not heard back from hyundai. I had to coast my vehicle to the outside shoulder of the busiest highway in north america at 9:00pm. 3 weeks on, i have no vehicle, no repair timeline and no response from hyundai
I've had consistent problems with my engine.problems range from the check engine light coming on several times over the past 2 years, twice since 2017 started, 2). I've complained to the dealer about the abnormal amount of engine oil the car uses in less than 20,00 miles. 3). Engine will not start, even when there is no alternator or battery problem. 4). Car doors lock with key fob inside.5) shaky steering wheel, that i've complained about since i owned the car. 4) seats are suppose to be leather, "leather" is cracking in the front around the base of the seat. (dealers says it's normal wear and tear.i've had leather seats before and none of them cracked).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed and various warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after the second attempt. On another occasion, the vehicle was not able to start and was towed to the dealer. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the recall and remedy part were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
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.
Takata recall i have gone through the ringer with this vehicle i purchased the engine stopped on me while i was driving down the interstate. It wasn't until i hounded down hyundai after them not returning my calls for 3 weeks that they told me there was a recall on my engine. I spent almost $1000 in rental fees of my own money before they contacted me. They eventually got in contact with me and put in a rental car but also assured me i i would be reimbursed for the out-of-pocket fees i had to pay. That happened in september of 2017 it is now april of 2018 and i still haven't received any funds. Another issue happened about 3 weeks ago while i was on my way to work while sitting at a red light once it turned green i pressed down on the gas to go forward and the car would not move. I've had my car towed almost 7 times in the past month for it to be a transmission issue. Which after doing research online there is a recall for the cvt transmission for my car. This is another recall that i was not informed about and have yet to be informed about. I've had nothing but financial hardships dealing with servicing this car and being ignored by your company. It is absolutely outrageous
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the technician informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
My vin is showing 2 recalls that are incomplete that i have taken to a local dealership to be corrected.my 2011 hyundai burns oil very quickly within weeks of an oil change.i am constantly adding oil.there is no oil leak detected in the vehicle.i was assured that the engine recall was looked at and not affected but according to this site that recall is incomplete. I also have to replace tail and headlights and when i use a blinker at night the headlights turn off. I had my vehicle serviced at jenkins hyundai of jacksonville fl904/420-7171
Shortly after hearing a sound like a worn belt while driving i called the dealer/auto-shop from the vehicle and informed them that i would be bringing the vehicle in immediately, approximately 10 miles distance. Roughly 1 mile from the dealership the vehicle began losing power and i pulled to the side of the highway, while calling for a tow-truck a passing motorist stopped and informed me that 'your car is on fire.' i exited the vehicle and then i saw flames coming from the engine compartment. At that time the local pd arrived and called for a fire truck. After the fire department extinguished the fire the vehicle was towed the last mile to the dealership.
I was driving about 40mph and out of nowhere my engine shuts completely off. I have the vehicle towed to the local hyundai dealer, and they notified me after 78000 miles my engine has seized. I just had a oil change about 30 days prior. After a little research i found this to be a common problem. I am discussed.
I am appalled at the conditions i've had to endure with my sonata. I've never seen or owned a more unsafe vehicle. My steering column broke, the engine was replaced twice, i've dealt with electrical problems, now it's involved in the airbag failure recall and i've needed to take my car in due to the 13 recalls. My sonata is one of the first made. It's from the alabama plant. I would like to hear why the nhtsa has not made hyundai buy these vehicles back? i don't have the option of just going out and buying a new vehicle. I've raised my granddaughters and am now afraid to take them anywhere in my car. I'm begging that you make hyundai get these cars off the road. It sickens me to know i've owned several hyundai's. Given them my trust and dedication to only feel they've turned their backs on me and the safety of my family. I'd really like to be contacted. I have records of all my work done. The only thing i could not get was receipts for warranty items they determined i didn't need receipts for. Even after i complained and demanded them. My vehicle was purchased and serviced at superior hyundai north in fairfield oh. I have so many records, even recordings, that i can't possibly upload them all on here.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The part for the repair was on a national back order for over eight months. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil around four hundred miles of driving and the engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the engine made a loud noise when the oil was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was then taken to dennis hyundai (2900 morse rd, columbus, oh 43231, phone number: (614) 471-2900), but the cause of the failure could not be determined again. The contact was informed to drive the vehicle every five hundred miles and then report back so that a report of the oil consumption could be logged in order to move forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine hesitated, the steering wheel seized, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was metal deposits in the engine that caused a knocking noise and the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was in park, the engine would occasionally fail to start. The contact would have to place the vehicle in neutral and make several attempts before the vehicle would start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the computer could not read the codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,185.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
My car will stall in the middle of driving. It happens more frequently now and normally happens right after a left or right turn.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) to have the engine replaced. The vehicle wasrepaired with a brand new engine in april of 2016, but the engine failed again on may 9, 2016. The manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximatefailure mileage was 128,000.
Takata recall: i got an oil change on may 25th and on june 24th (4 weeks later 1800 miles) the car completely ran out of oil and seized the engine.no oil light indicator came on and there were no leaks.now this is a $3000 fix for a engine replacement.
I was driving down the highway and the car stalled.i coasted into an empty parking lot and turned it off. When i tried to restart it, i heard one click and then nothing. There was no evidence that anything was wrong, no warning lights,no weird noises, nothing.i had the car towed the following morning and was told by the repair shop that the engine seized up. I faithfully have my oil changed and there was no indication that the oil was low.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,678.
On sept. 3, 2015 while driving on the expressway i experienced the engine locked up and immediately pulled onto shoulder. I tried to restart the engine and the car began to smoke. Had it towed to darcy hyundai in joliet.hyundai informed me that the engine seized up and the starter was burned out and it was out of warrantyand said to repair it with a replacement engine would be 5800 dollars and at that point i did not have the money and my credit cards were maxed out. And then i had to asked my father for advice either to repair or replace the vehicle. We decided it would be more practical to purchase a used car from car-max and because of my financial position my father had to extend himself and sign for the car. This 2011 hyundai sonata was also in my fathers name due to a bankruptcy.
Vehicle shut off while driving on the highway. Not the battery, belt, has oil and antifreeze almost caused a major accident with my 17 year old driving
Car stalled and engine shut down while trying to cross over a 4 lane highwaycame within 5 feet of a major collision with 2 approaching vehiclesthere is also another issue with the steering column. Hyundai chose to use a plastic bushing in the steering column that has completely failed at 65000 miles. The dealerships, 2 separate ones, state that this is not covered by the multiple other recalls with the steering. The bushing is hard plastic, about the size of a nickel and costs 2.00 at the dealership. But they want 300.00 labor to install it
I was traveling down a highway when my engine started to make a knocking sound. The check engine light came on, and within 10 seconds my car stopped running. I was still moving when this happened. I was fortunate to be able to coast to a close by side road. I am gravely concerned that this could have happened on the interstate at higher speeds, and the potential consequences of such. I had the car towed to a dealer, and they tell me the engine is shot. I contacted hyundai customer care, and their response was "what do you want me to do about it." after more research, i have found numerous other instances of this engine failure. If this is an ongoing problem, i feel hyundai should do something before someone gets killed when this happens. Please note i am the second owner of this car. The mileage at just over 85,000 is mainly highway miles, and the car is serviced regularly.
Car was in motion heading straight on a busy interstate. I had been driving for approximately 45 minutes when it completely died causing the car to come to a complete stop right in the middle of a dark interstate. All of the dash lights came on right when the car started to die. There was no shoulder on this part of the interstate and it would not make it to the next exit.when the car came to a complete stop all the lights were then off and i could not even turn on the hazard lights, nothing at all was working. I tried to restart it a couple of times until i saw smoke coming from under the hood then i stopped because i thought it was going to catch on fire. I ended up getting it towed off the interstate to my house. The 2011 sonata has known engine problems but not sure yet if mine was a result of the motor locking up or if it was electrical or perhaps both.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine and oil was leaking on top of the valve cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump return pressure unit was cracked, which damaged the ignition coil and caused a flame to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and the rpms increased. In addition, the vehicle hesitated without warning and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do 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 approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 04/20/16*lj updated 05/11/18
Car accelerates and then stalls at high rate of speed. Dealer says not an issue with the engine and they cannot find anything wrong. Also goes to very high rpm's, while driving.asked about when happened. It happens all the time for the past three years.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that a bad batch of oil was placed in the vehicle and that a new engine was needed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. ..updated 08-26-14 the consumer stated the issue has been resolved. Updated 09/2/2014
Our 2011 hyundai sonata gls 2.4 engine caught fire as my wife was returning home from taking our son to school. My wife smelled gasoline and then it burst into flames. This was the second replacement engine covered under warranty and had less than 6000 miles on it. Hyundai mall of georgia has performed all warranty service work on this vehicle. After the second engine and many other warranty repairstried to envoke the lemon law but was denied by hyundia case #9412898.
Engine bay caught fire and car is a total loss. Engine had been replaced previously under sonata theta engine recall. Independent mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak in the engine bay. Was on the way to hyundai dealer when the fire happened. The car was moving at about 20 mph when it lost power and smoke started spewing from under the hood. Exited the vehicle and the engine bay was ablaze with 60 seconds. No injuries occurred.
Tinging sound comes and goes while driving, erratic shifting multiple gears, oil light comes on with moderate acceleration, there is a recall on this but i do not have the number. Recall on engine. Ii have been to the dealer who claims they are not able to replicate but will not allow me to drive with them.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was engine failure. The dealer (thompson hyundai, 1000 merritt blvd, baltimore, md 21222, (410) 288-5700) serviced the vehicle for four recalls, of which one that pertained to the engine assembly. However, the failure continued and the service engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to more than one independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer issued ten tsbs for the engine and engine cooling and one recall for the engine assembly, but the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,633.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the engine made a loud noise and burned oil excessively. The dealer was notified months before the contact was aware that there was a recall concerning the failure. The dealer was unable to provide a remedy repair solution. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I drove my 2011 hyundai sonata on the highway, while trying to accelerate my vehicle to match the flow of traffic i noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph.i pulled my vehicle over to the break down lane and engaged hazard lights.i released the hood latch and opened hood to engine compartment.i saw smoke and could smell burning plastic.i checked my oil levels and did a quick inspection of fluid levels.when i tried to restart my car the vehicle would not start.i had the car towed to a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the starter was burned out.he replaced the starter and when attempting to start the car the new starter began to smoke as well.he stated that it was good that i pull the car over so quickly cause the car could have caught on fire.this happened recently and he has stated it will require further investigation but he is pretty sure the engine has seized.
My car just stalled on me yesterday april 6th, 2017 when i was driving to a friends house, on the street in motion. I was in mid-drive and it just stalled, all the dash lights went on and i couldn't accelerate anymore. I had to coast all the way to a gas station, barely making it. Turned the key to the off position and back on and it just turned on again. Took it to harbor hyundai this morning and they first said there was nothing wrong with it, then they told be the oil light went on and it could be engine failure and i should sell my car for parts or drive it until it fails. And what a coincidence that this morning a recall on 2013 - 2014 hyundais with engine stalling. So hyundai isn't doing anything for me. I need help, i think my car year should be included in this recap as well.
My steering wheel has become increasingly loose and shaky over the past months when driving or stationary. There is a very distinct (and getting worse over time) "clicking" or "knocking" sound when i back up and turn my wheel either way. I was told by my mechanic that something is wrong with my steering gear box/shaft sector and possibly some of my axles. He told me this was dangerous, and that the recall campaign number 097 should cover me. However, i was told by hyundai that my specific car does not fall under this recall, even though i my car has the exact symptoms of the recall. I was also told that because of recent recalls, my warranty would be extended. However, hyundai has now told me that my warranty extension only covers the sole engine, and not the axles though they are part of and covered by the initial engine warranty. Hyundai has told me there are "kits" to fix these problems, but i have to pay over $1000 for the kits to fix, even though these were faulty parts by hyundai. The hyundai service manager i spoke with told me flat out that my car had faulty parts, but that the kits could fix them. I asked him whose fault it was that they were faulty, and he said that all car companies deal with this and it wasn't because of my driving. But even still so, i have to be the one to pay for hyundai's faulty parts and non-existent recall help. I'm beyond frustrated after reading so many reviews and forums online of people with the exact same car symptoms as mine who are unfortunately also not covered by the recall. If i cannot get a better response and answer from this, i will be contacting the main lawyer who others have also contacted about this and filing an official lawsuit. I expected way better from hyundai and am disgusted and disappointed at the lack of service, truthfulness, and integrity from this company at this point.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was towed to tuscaloosa hyundai (3831 hargrove rd e, tuscaloosa, al 35405, (205) 752-8113) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced after the rebuilt engine was removed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000. *dtconsumer stated sudden engine failure and the car was towed to a local mechanic and engine replaced. Mechanic found there was a recall for sudden engine failure. Consumer found 12 other recalls.
I was driving down an off ramp where they had some placed some speed strips to warn vehicles that the road ahead was stripped and under the process of being re-asphalted. I slowed down as i entered the main road and the power turned off and all the dashboard lights lit up. I was lucky no one was behind me and the road was clear to enter. I pulled into the parking lot of a retail store, glided into a parking space and put the vehicle in park. I tried starting the vehicle, which it did, and as soon as i pushed on the accelerator, the vehicle turned off again. I let it sit, called aaa and the dealership where i was having it towed to give them advance warning. While i was waiting for the tow truck, i attempted to restart the vehicle, which it did, and this time when i attempted to drive it, it did not stop but acted like nothing happened. I drove the vehicle around the parking lot and nothing happened again and backed the vehicle into a space to allow the tow driver easier access to the car. The dealership has had it all day and still have not located any problems.
They're was a recall on my car engine code p1326 but i have looked on the the manufacturers website on the code its no recall available and the vehicle had stalled on me going up a hill on a highway and the p1326 engine code showed up on my car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where diagnostic testing was completed; however, the contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (annapolis hyundai located at 935 west st annapolis, md 21401 410-295-1234) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had recall repairs completed at bob bell hyundai (located at 7175 ritchie highway glen burnie, md 21061 410-863-1805) approximately one year ago. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Good afternoon, i am contacting the consumer affairs department regarding the recall 180 hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162.in come cases, during the engine replacements under recall campaigns 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel pipe may have damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.my hyundai sonata limited was involved in an accident after hyundai had just replaced the motor and on impact the whole car caught on fire, so what i am trying to do is find out do i need to contact nhtsa in regards to this matter but i feel that my life, the person involved in the accident was totally at risk due to this malfunction and i am out of so much and was put in a very hard financial place due to this fire when it could have been prevented. If someone could please contact me at [xxx] thanks,[xxx] vin #: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v586000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I am having trouble starting and completely shutting my car down.when i hit the button to start it i get a rattle noise and the the engine doesn't turn over.when i try to shut it off the display in the car will tell me to shift to park when already in park and the radio will not shut off.i have to re-start the car and move the shift lever from park to drive and back to get it to shut down.this goes on several times some days.also when i'm driving in automatic, the car will suddenly go into manual first gear and i will have to shift over to manual and back to auto to put it in drive.i had a recall for shift lever problems before but i think there is more to the problem then what they are fixing.this car seems to have many electrical problems.my hvac also has quit working while driving and had to shut the car down before it would work again.
All service records indicate that my2011 sonata has been well maintained to the extent that i am getting offers from the dealership that it is needed for parts. While on the way home from a purchase offer event on saturday 3/23/19 after exiting the highway to a major thoroughfare by a busy mall the engine completely shut off . Luckily i had just pulled into a turning lane. Police had to come to stop traffic and push car off the road.
I was on the freeway driving at 65 mph when the engine stalled and shut off.there were no warning lights indicating an issue with the engine.i was informed later by my mechanic that the engine had a catastrophic failure.the brakes failed because the engine was not running.i was lucky and able to coast to the next exit, the stop light was green and i could make it to safe location.had the engine failed a few minutes earlier i would have been in the fast lane of the freeway trying to make it to the shoulder.or trying to stop at a light with no brakes.
After i had my engine replaced pursuant to the recall in 2017.prior to 2017 i never had a problem with my car.once they put the new engine in my check engine light came on, they replaced 4 different parts at different times and still my check engine light came on.they found that there was a small area in my harness wire that a mouse had damaged.i dropped my car off in october 2018 to have the front and back wire harnesses replaced.since that time hyundai cannot get the wire harnesses delivered to fix my car.i have been without my car for five months now and had no idea when they will receive the wire harnesses.i have to drive an elantra without lumbar support for the last five months, which has caused me back pain since i have had 6 back surgeries.additionally my car has not been able to be registered since 2017 since it will not pass smog with the check engine light on.
Engine is making a knocking noise and it's locking up
I was driving down the road the engine just locked and stopped. I am not sure whats going on but i was at a speed of about 65mph. Inever had a problem with the engine prior.
I never received the notice on my carrecall number 123. I have taken my car in for all recalls i have received and i was never told that the engine could fail because of metallic debris wasn't removed from the crankshaft. My car is in the shop because the motor is locked. It just stoppedand then would not move . Southern states hyundai in raleigh is where i have taken my car for all recalls for four years. They knew about this defect in 1915, but have never informed me or done the work required by the recall. My car was made in alabama and the hyundai web site confirms that my car should have been covered under this recall. Southern states is saying they have no recall for my car but one small thing that needs to be done. They don't want to fix my car even though it is there fault that the recall work has never been done.
I am reporting a third incident that occurred after the date of the earlier two incidents i previously reported in my earlier complaints.after the previous incident, hyundai burlingame (1025 rollins road, burlingame, ca 94010), installed anew engine and installed a new fuel intake valve.on october 19, 2013, the second repair work was completed and i picked up the car.on december 4, 2013, i was driving the car on us 101, northbound traveling approximately 70 mph when the car began to make loud clanging noises and violently shake and shudder and the engine light came on.i was able to pull off the highway just as the car again experienced a catastrophic engine failure.as the engine failed, the power to the steering went out and this made the car difficult to maneuver.the car was towed to hyundai burlingam and is awaiting repair.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted and driven to her destination. Napleton hyundai located at 649 dunn rd, hazelwood, mo 63042, (314) 817-9000 was contacted about the failure and informed that the contact that the vin was not under recall. The contact was informed of a warranty program to replace the engine however, the engine would only be replaced after a complete engine failure. The contact was also informed that a loaner vehicle would be provided while the engine was being replaced. The vehicle was then taken to another unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was notified of possible oil consumption failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 112,000.
After starting the car on the street i pulled the car into the driveway to wash it. After about an hour, i tried to start the car to move it out of the driveway. It wouldno longer start. Turns out the starter had burned out. Took the car to the shop. They stated that the even after replacing the starter, the starter continues to try to start the car while the car is running. This will cause the starter to burn out. I have had to replace the starter with 69k miles on the car and now have been warned that there is an electrical problem that will burnout the new starter unless i get it fixed.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and all the warning indicators illuminated. In order to move the vehicle out of traffic, a police officer had to physically push the vehicle over to the road shoulder. 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 due to the repair fees. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Stopped at a red light - middle lane of 3 lanes.when the light turned green i went to accelerate and realized the car had stalled.car would not restart - repair shop said engine seized - which seems to be a common occurrence. Called one salvage yard that listed 4 in stock - they were all sold. I was stuck in the middle lane of traffic until a police car stopped behind me and turned on his lights.i am not under warranty due to being the 2nd owner (warranty is half - 50,000 miles).i still owe and now i have to pay at least 4000.00 to have a used engine installed (which appears will have the same problem eventually)....updated 09/28/15 updated 12/08/2017
Driving down hwy @65mph. Car lost power. Was able to get to side of road.car smelled and smoking.checked oil...2 liters low.had oil changed 1000 miles ago.no oil light came on.have been routinely checking my oil because 2 weeks after oil changed had car serviced for brakes and mechanic checked oil and was low.he put oil in.no oil leaks anywhere. Now i have to pay 4500 for another2011 hyundai sonata engine which i really don't want to put it because there is obviously a problem with this engine and replacing with the same i will end up with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the engine seized and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to have the engine replaced when it became available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 46,405.updated 04/04/14*ljthe consumer stated after driving less than half of a mile the vehicle's engine shut down without warning. The dealer advised that the engine locked up due to excessive heat. The dealer would not offer any assistance. The vehicle was eventually repaired.updated 04/14/2014
I leased this hyundai sonata in 2011 brand new and after 3000 miles began having issues with the car not starting by using the start button.the workaround was to place your foot on the brake and hold down the push button start for 1 minute and the engine would start.this was intermittent.it would happen frequently and then suddenly be better for long periods of time.finally at 18000 miles went to start the car and everything was dead.it drove ok the day before (not like a car who's battery was bad).the car is being towed to the nearest dealership where i happened to purchase it.in addition to the start issue and the completely dying part (and it was not able to be charged by ordinary means) the car also has a low tire pressure warning that stays on regardless of how much or how little air is in the tire.that remained for 4 months and now seems to be staying off.the car also drifts to the left when driven (it has done this since i purchased it).i had several recalls fixed early on at the dealership, but it did not correct the drifting issue.there is also a rattle in the dash which began at 16,000 miles.the back door handle (behind the driver's seat) handle was stuck in an outward position and the door would not open.it finally opened one day and now the handle is back in place, but a small black piece hangs down from the handle.i have read on the internet several complaints that are the same or similar as all of my issues.
Engine seized.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact called atlantic hyundai located at 193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700, and was informed to have the vehicle brought in for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall and any repair would be an out of pocket expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While starting the engine, a loud noise emitted from under the hood and smoke released from the exhaust system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,200. Updated 02/19/16*ljthe consumer also stated there was a recall on the brakes. Update 02/22/16.
My son who is 18 had my sonata in oskaloosa iowa he was driving back to his college campus on feb, 27, 2021. While driving his engine seized up (the mechanic says it has bearing and rod damage.) my son's only saving grace was the fact that the car continued to roll and he was able to get it to the side of the road before getting rear ended. His friends and himself pushed the car into a radio station parking lot and had to finish walking back to campus. Ross said there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The mechanic picked up the sonata on the following monday.the sonanta my son said had stalled out a couple of times before the engine seized but he thought it was due to the extremely cold weather and condensation had developed in the gas tank so he put stp in the gas tank. I did some online research and found out that the 2011 sonata's had a history of engine problems, recalls, and a law suit in 2015 due to rods and bearing issues. I contacted hyundai usa to try and resolve this matter and see what all is needed to be done. Hyundai has done nothing but give me the run around, transferring me from one department to another with all claiming its not their area. I've tried calling 4 times and even one time linda in the settlement dept. Hung up on me when i tried asking questions about what i need to do.all i was given a case number 18065084 and told alisha was my case manager but she appears to never be in and has not once tried to make contact with me. I believe hyundai is not trying to honor the court directives and are having cars with bad engines left out on the roads.
7/7/2015malfunctioning warning light came on around 6 pm while in the middle of driving.7/8/2015malfunctioning warning light turned off itself.7/9/2015dealership diagnosis stated needed a new oil flow valve and strongly recommended oil change occur simultaneously even though oil change was not due for another 2 mo / 2500 mi.all work completed same day at a cost of $379.33 excluding tax.7/10/2015vehicle would not start.had aaa towed to dealership.dealership diagnosed bad starter lever.replaced starter lever same day for total cost of $239.09.7/11/2015drove 0.5 miles from home.while driving on a busy road, a pop sound occurred, engine seized, all lights on dash came on, no control of vehicle, engine was smoking.aaa towed to dealership.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Txx3 is the campaign but there was also another campaign that was talking about the specifics of what is happening with my vehicle that all relate to this. My car has stalled numerous times including on the highway. I have already had it towed to another shop, and now i need it to go to the dealership. The guy on the phone at the dealership knows the recall and issues, but basically says my car doesn't qualify. It only gets the extension of warranty on the motor. How can a company make a vehicle that could kill someone due to poor assembly and not really be willing to help? they should assume responsibility and fix my car.
While driving vehicle it fully shut off. It had been making a loud noise for a while and burning oil frequently so we took it to hyundai for the engine recall and they said nothing was wrong with the engine. Now the car shutoff on a major highway in the bay area (richmond parkway) s and now won't crank or start. Took the car to midas to do a engine diagnostic and wasted money because they said they couldn't do the full check without the car cranking. Mechanic thinks a rod or piston is the cause. Called hyundai and they are giving the run around as to seeing about the issue. Need help asap. I'm a mother of four children and need help.
I have taken my vehicle in recently because my car stalled a week ago while on the highway driving 55 miles an hour.after the inspection completed at hyundai dealership, i was advised everything is okay to drive the car and we would like to complete an oil consumption test because they wanted to test out the engines consumption for what they think could be a safety recall incident.i drove the car for the first time on the interstate highway for about 85 miles since it was last in the shop, for what was said that everything was safe to drive, and i noticed today that my car started to rattle at a 65 miles an hour on i95 north in maryland- went i had to exit the highway because my car had caught on fire underneath the hood and engine of car and the scar stalled.smooth entered cabin of car and fire department was called.car was not able to be driven and was very unsafe after i was told i was okay to drive it.
Transmission replaced.. Starter taking more battery power to start car so starter was replaced then catastrophic engine failure.after replacement of engine- it was found that there is an electrical short that will not allow the alternator to remain charged.when the engine failed we were driving 68mph on the highway all lights, dummy lights and the power to the car started to flash, increase then decrease quickly then again and again.. Thumping noise lights continued to flash/on off/etc car lost power engine died.the dealership is now saying that i am responsible for paying for diagnostics to find the underlying cause of electrical short .. I am responsible for any electrical repair that needs to happen.electrical system was not faulty prior to engine failure.hyundai should be responsible for finding the issue and correcting the problem..the car had no alternator charging issues prior to the engine failure.a total of $13,800 has been spent on repairs and the car is still non functional.this is just not right.
A motor oil burning smell fills the interior cabin of car. Over years dealers say no leaks top or bottom but burning more then a quart of oil between 3,000 oil changes. It's a burning fumes smell like something is burning abnormally in the engine. If it's not leaking oil then its an engine internal issue possibly prone to fire starting. I find the dealerships refuse to knowledge the 2011 sonata 2.4 theta engines are rated for failure extremely poorly.these engines are known to seize at highway speeds.
2 weeks ago i bought a pre-owned 2011 sonota gls with 69,000 miles,from drivetime. I asked for a car fax report which they provided something similar but their report only showed one recall on the vehicle which was recall number 143, regarding the eps problem. So for a week i looked into all the recalls this vehicle has but it was past the 5 day return policy by drivetime. We figured if it was a recall then it would have to be repaired by law, right? so i put my vin # in to verify that indeed my vehicle was part of numerous recalls, so i scheduled an appointment for recall 132 at vandergriff hyundai in arlington, tx. Before they even looked at the car they said that campaign was "closed" & said they couldn't assist me any further. I asked them what does closed mean, does that mean the engine block was replaced previously or not? they just said "its been done," nothing more. We've had this car two weeks & already my girl has got a ticket for the left rear brake light being out which i've replaced 3 times now, the car for no reason pulls to the left which could cause a possible head on collision, & the engine & transmission both sound that they are on their last leg. Finally, i received a notice in regards to the extended warranty 10yr/120,000 miles which i was thinking we can get it looked at that way, but then after a series of questions i was told that our vehicle does not qualify for this warranty due to the vehicle we just purchased 2 weeks ago has issues. I told the rep i thought all of the 470,000 vehicles that were affected by the recall automatically was given that warranty? i want the info on what was done to fix/repair the vehicle on each recall & why are we being told all the problems we are having with the car now have been "closed." there's no way this vehicle has been repaired because we still have all the problems & symptoms explained in the recalls.
It jerks time to time we took it to a local hyundai dealership and they said they checked transmission and test came back fine. I have a 3 year old and the intermittent jerking scares us. It happens when it has difficulty shifting sometimes. Don't know when to expect it. It cut off one day in city streets then started back. On highway it doesn't have as many problems , but every now and then i have to manually shift on highway. It is a hybrid sonata 2011
My car has been blowing out white smoke out of the exhaust. I seen there has been alot of recall issues on the hyundai. I got a letter informing the recall of the air bags. I bought this car in september 2017. I dont know if the previous owner had the issue fixed on the recalls about the engine, brakes, and seat belts.
Engine locked up and is to be replaced under theta lawsuit.12month warranty rebuilt engine is all they offer.not happy.car worth 8k and now i can't get 2k.went to pick it up and it won't start.called customer service for options and no response just delays for 5 was.can't find a lawyer to help.please help.
Was driving the car when i noticed some "clicking" noises coming from the engine. I immediately began experiencing severe engine power loss and, as i was on my way home from work and a local hyundai dealer was nearby, i went there. Upon arrival, i advised the service person of the symptoms i'd experienced.after a call from the dealer the next day, i was advised that hyundai wanted them (the dealer) to completely tear the engine down to take pictures of the internals to assess the damage. The representative also told me that the oil was extremely low on the dipstick, so low that it didn't even register. Note: the car was next scheduled to receive an oil change at 57,600 miles, and this occurred at 56,000.a few days later, i hear back that "hyundai" had declined the warranty coverage, so i contacted hyundai and they stated that the dealership is the one who had in fact denied the warranty coverage, and would be contacting them to understand the reason(s) for the denial.after researching the issues, i've found a lawyer opening a class action lawsuit, as others have reported this same issue. Lawyer: http://www.chimicles.com/2011-hyundai-sonata-engine-failure-class-action-lawsuit?post-subscriptions-status=subscribecomplaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/engine/engine_seized.shtml.
Takata recall .on 2/2/2019 my car stalled out why i was driving and when i lifted the hood it's was a electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under the motor i had the car towed and the tow driver also said he smelled like something. Electrical was burning i was coming off a main highway to get an a city street had a friend check out the starter which he replaced, and i replaced it with a new battery.and my friend said the motor is locked
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact made several times to restart the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to modern hyundai of concord (965 concord pkwy s, concord, nc 28027, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall and that the contact had to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 855-671-3059 and stated that the vin was not included in a recall and nothing could be done. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sport durst hyundai, 4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, north carolina, (919) 251-5996) where it was diagnosed that the oil level was low. Two quarts of oil were added and the dealer also wanted to conduct an oil consumption test on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 11415617 was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 144,650.
Recall 15-01-048 , recall campaign 132, states on page one 'dealers must perform this recall campaign whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair. 'they key word is 'whenever'.the dealer did the check once only.whenever means every time that the car is being serviced.and the car has been to the same dealer that i bought the car from several times with no additional checks for the recall. Novchecksvmean that there is not the slightest of preemptive actions that could protect me from serious injury.my car is 6 years old.to be effective 'whenever' must be implemented.
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.
We were driving and the car engine just stopped in motion in the middle of the city street. Everything locked and would not start - looked inside and the oil was black (i just got an oil change, less than a month ago).i spoke to a mechanic and they said this specific model has many issues, specifically excessive oil burning.i had my car towed and need to get it running asap.please let me know what i need to do.thank you.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact mentioned that the push button start failed to work and that the dealer replaced the starter once before the contact owned the vehicle. When the failure was experienced, the contact had the starter replaced by a repair shop but the failure continued. The push button start randomly failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,174. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal odor and noises coming from the engine, all the warning lights illuminated, and then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was unable to start. The contact pushed the vehicle into a parking lot where it currently was parked. The contact called an independent mechanic where it was advised that a new engine be installed. The contact later contacted world car hyundai north, 12908 interstate 35 north bldg 2, san antonio, tx 78233, and informed them of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty was only for a 120,000 miles and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,537.
The car suddenly starts losing power and a ready sign starts blinking, two times it worked to shut it off and back on, last time it didn't work and i had to take the car to the dealer and they are investigating the issue
Vehicle is making a loud clicking sound in the steering column and while turning either left or right its a double clicking loud sound. While the vehicle is at a still position when you turn the wheel you can hear a clicking noise both right or left. If you hit a bump you can hear a loud annoying sound like something is loose. It gets louder and louder.you can hear it over the radio. This happens either on streets and the interstate aka highway
The feed line going to the turbocharger leaks oil. This is a ongoing problem for many owners. The oil leaks from a woven plastic/nylon part connected to the metal part of the line. This could cause a fire as the oil leaks to an area where it can contact the hot engine parts. Oil leaks from the line both when the car is in motion and after it is stopped causing a environmental issue.
We purchased the car used in 2012. In august of 2015, the engine sized while my spouse was driving to work. On the interstate at about 55mph. We ended up having to replace the entire engine to the tune of $4000+. This should not have happened to a car that is not even 5 years old. This is not our only issue with this make/model and not my first complaint.
Takata recallmy 2011 hyundai sonata limited has been having problems with the engine not turning completely. My car is a push to start, so when holding the brake and pushing the start button the car still hesitates to come on but the lights on the dashboard do so i know it's not a battery issue. This has happened a couple years ago and i was stranded in my car at work,after several tries it eventually switches over and comes on. I've read several complaints from other hyundai sonata owners having the same exact issue, i'm hoping hyundai takes action in resolving this malfunction.
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 timeforthe 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.
In august of 2011, i purchased a used 2011 hyundai sonata. It already had about 11,000 miles when i purchased it. In august of 2014...i was driving to work when i heard some weird noises and the car's engine stallled and i rolled to a complete stop. The engine was dead. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he said he found "shavings' when opening things up. He could not figure out what had caused this failure and basically told me...parts failure. I called the dealership and they said that since i was a second owner, the 100,000 mile warranty did not apply to me. So i had to pay 5600 dollars to have the engine replaced by my mechanic. Now...i get a recall notice saying that my car was being recalled for "excees metal debris may have been generated from factory machining operations. This debris can be forced into the connectiong rod oiling passagesrestricting oil flow to the bearings and increasing of premature bearing wear." do i need to be reimmbursed for a new engine?!!!!!
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while her daughter's friend was driving 65 mph, when the vehicle began to accelerate the speed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The drive was turned to the right to park on the side of the road but the vehicle seized on the road. The contact stated another vehicle rear ended the seized vehicle. No airbags deployed. The contact stated there were 3 passenger inside the vehicle. The contact stated the driver sustained back pains and seeked medical attention at a near hospital and was seeing a chiropractor at the moment. The contact also stated another daughter was seated at the rear middle and sustain concussion and was seeking medical attention also. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle loss. The contact also stated she had experience the failure on 5 different occasion. The vehicle was taken to local dealer cocoa hyundai ( 1825 w king st, cocoa, fl 32926: (321) 631-2444) and were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. *dt
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to being unaware of engine recall and requests reimbursement from company. *as
On march 10 i took my sonata to get an oil change at superlube.i also took the car on the 11th to the hyundai dealership to check for a knocking noise i had heard in the car.they ran tests and told me my engine was fine, and i need brakes, an alignment, and tires.so i spent $800 getting these things done on my car including the oil change.well on the 18th of march in traveling my car stopped in the middle of the highway.i crank up it drive for a minute and cut right back off again.so i had the car towed to my house.they ran tests, could not find anything wrong with the car, thought it was my pulley, but it was all right.so the mechanic said let's try another oil change.started draining the oil, it was black as tar as if i had not gotten an oil change.treated the gas and the fuel injection system.still a knock in acceleration.went back to superlube to give them a piece of my mind only to find out that the manager had been having problems with gdi engines and the fuel injection system.told me that they knew about it and-and not saying anything.i was only mad because i had taken my car to hyundai twice since i had the car in a year for engine inspection and not one time did they tell me this.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a curb. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. After stalling, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 15v759000 (brake system, hydraulic), but the contact was never notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.
In the winter once, car wouldn't start and it took a few minutes to get it started.i brought it in and they said it was fine.in april it started making a terrible noise while idling and accelerating.i took it to the dealer and they changed the oil and the noise went away for a couple months.noise came back and the engine light came on.now they are stating there is sludge in the engine and unless i have proof of all my oil changes they are not going to honor my warranty.i have changed the oil every 3500-6,000 miles religiously.i am not sure how the engine fails at 50,000.i purchased this car specifically for the warranty and now they are backing out.
I was driving on the freeway and my check engine light came on. Then suddenly the engine lost all power and was coming to a stall. I was able to coast over to the side of the freeway, and had to call a tow truck from there.
Takata recall notice, steering control box,seat belt tensioer, dip stick, engine metal in crankcase, six recall to date, 12/25/2018, and the safety recalls have not been repaired due to "part not available" per dealer. Note-steering control box is irradical and loose. 130 miles rt to dealer and rental car while waiting ovenight for under carriage coating to cure.this car is a lemon, bought @ hart motors, dalhart, tx, 2015. Dealer put me into wells fargo finance at 8% (credit score 810) other banks charge 4% atm. This veteran got screwed and still paying.amarillo tx dealer does not have parts to repair safety equipment. How long can this go on? not safe to drive! 100usd/mo insurance wasted but required by dealer. Possible wreck damage indicated by wheel alignment. Et al in motion . Docs available on request.
While i was driving, so the car was in motion, my speed limit was around 35 mph on a city street, the car made a noise then completely stopped without warning almost causing the vehicle behind me to crash into my rear end. I was in the middle of the road, i panickedturned the ignition off and restarted the car to attempt to pull off the road to safety. The vehicle started up and i pulled back onto the road to make a right turn towards the highway, as i was driving the vehicle stopped again without warning. The people in the car behind me got out of their vehicle to check on me. The man stated, "i can push you off the road, but there is something going on with your engine or perhaps spark plugs or wires and it's not staying connected or firing off a charge, i'm not sure." i thanked the kind stranger and immediately called hyndai customer service. The hyundai customer service rep informed me about the engine recall notice and contacted the towing company to locate and tow my vehicle to the nearest hyundai dealership. However, after waiting 1 hour and a half, i called the 800 number that was given to me to reference and they did not have any information on having me towed "free of charge." the hyundai roadside assistance rep did not have a record that hyndai customer service placed a call to them at all and further more the hyundai customer service center was now closed. Apparently,on sunday they close at 3pm. My car is still sitting where it stopped because the hyundai roadside assistance needs the "approval" and reference number to tow the car on hyundai for free. Hyundai has basically produced a "lemon" due to the fact that this particular make and model has had "several" dangerous recalls since i purchased the vehicle in march of 2011. They should be deemed unsafe and taken off the roads completely and customers should be given their money back.
Case number [xxx] : hi my name is [xxx] i purchased a caron september of 2010 not even a year later started to hear knocking in the engine in 2012. Took the car to mid island- hyundai in centereach ny 11720 was told that it was due to "lack of maintenance" that the "short block , gaskets tensioners" needed to be replaced. Dealer didn't not give loaner car had to wait 3 months for repairs to be done in the amount of 3889.43. Then in oct ofthe same year while on a trip same knocking noise was heardthen engine stopped running. Had the car towed to a dealer in canada, dealer told us that it was engine failure. We told them that according to mid island hyundai we got a "new engine". Repair were made onthe car no charge, had to return to new your in a retail car that waspaid out of pocket. Last month we receive a letter stating that car is being recalled do to the "short block" and other issues with the engine. Letter states that if knocking noise was hear coming form the engine to immediately take it to be serviced. I'm sending this compliant letter so i could be reimburse the full amount of the previous repair done in 2012 of 3889.43. Do to the fact that it wasn't my "lack of maintenance" but do to poor manufacturing of hyundai. Spoke to a rep regarding this issue, she gave me this case number [xxx]. Please contact me at [xxx] or email me at [xxx]i'm also uploading all paper work regarding repairs and recall letter.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The fuel sensor stopped working.can not tell how much gas is in the car. My daughter ran out of gas in the middle of the highway on her way home from college! the car has now failed inspection. I was told that it was the fuel sensor.paid to have this replaced at firestone auto care.did not fix the problem.was then told that the hyundai dealership would have to fix it because it must have to do with the computer system.this car has multiple recalls and even the engine itself blew up.i can not keep lights on it because every time the bulbs are replaced they blow.i even ordered whole other tail light package thinking that would help but it did not.this car is nothing but a safety hazard!!!!!
'"engine seized" well i was planning to take a trip in a week to visit family in nm. So i started by taking my car in for some recalls that i saw my 2011 sonata needed, so i took the carand they did rust preventive and column shaft ecu replaced plus they did a courtesy multi-point inspection and i was told and given my copy and was told to replace cabin filter, drive belt, brake fluid because it is dark, plus i need an alignment -recommended. I got the alignment done and the brake fluid flush done at firestone the next day after i had my vehicle serviced at hyundai dealer, everything was good! so now i figured to have my coolant flushed because the car has 97,000 miles and its due for this service, and i had transmission fluid drained and replaced also... Well after all work was performed and the car was taken out for final road test the engine just seized stopped, the engine would not even turn over? everything was good on the electrical side battery, starterwas clicking and an odor like something burning was given off when i was shown that the engine would not even turn over? the manager just told me to call hyundai and have it checked out?! %#! so i called aaa and had my car towed to dealer, right away they tell me there is a $125.00 diagnostics charge and was told that most likely the engine is not covered ? because i'm the subsequent owner! i was a bit angry at this point because when i spoke to "m" on the phone and explained my situation, i was told that if it's the short block on the engine i was covered, but once there i was told totally a different line! i am not happy at all! and somehow the warranty doesn't cover subsequent owners up to 100,000 miles! i always serviced my car etc... :( nowi wait for the bad news from hyundai service...
I unfortunatley have the sonora with the engine recall which to me is asking why hyundai just isn't replacing engines regardless of failure? there is no resale in a car with this open recall .my other issue i need to have addressed is my steering was upgraded and approximatley a month or so after i heard a clunking noise in the driveway when i turn the steering wheel from side to side, i called my dealer ( hyundai 112 in medford ,n.y ) and it was almost scripted ,i was told it's a bushing or something he said and it's not part of the recall. I have to pay for this. If you check online you will see it's a major failure ,why it would be such a flimsy plastic gear in steering ? i hope you can remedy this as a recall. My car had no noise until the steering was quote upgraded by hyundai ,again plastic piece in a steering motor?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a manufacturer recall notice concerning a connecting rod. The contact was unable to schedule a repair within a reasonable time frame and was uncertain of when an authorized dealer would schedule a repair. The manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the recall repair. In the interim, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and there was an electrical concern. The nhtsa campaign number, vin, and failure mileage were not available.
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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
March 27, 2019, about 3:00pm, i was driving through a traffic light 25 mph & the engine stalled shutting off. Would not restart.an hour later the tow truck driver tried to restart was unsuccessful.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the contact pressed the push start button, the engine started without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to craft hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434-455-7060) where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact should have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
My daughter was driving home from work and said that her car stopped going like it was out of gas she pushed the accelerater and it just started making a pounding noise and would not go then all of the dash lights came on and it lost all power and she tried to get to the side of the highway where she called me.after i got there i tried starting it and it started but sounded like a diesel truck so i turned it off. I had a friend pull it home to her house 2 miles away i have a kia optima as well that has the same motor do exactly this in sept 2016. Its not drivable it has 109,587 miles it's a 2011 and the vin pulls up a short block motors issue that has to be checked for this issue how do i get this car to a dealer and checked and fixed?? please help.
Vehicle stopped functioning at 60 mph on an interstate on a friday night. Had to coast to side of road dodging other cars. Tried to restart vehicle with no luck. Electrical started going haywire. Interior lights started flashing as well as dashboard lights. Smoke was coming from hood of car.within 20 minutes a road ranger checked the status of the car and said all fluids looked good. Battery tested good. But was unable to get vehicle to start.two hours later it was towed to a hyundai dealership.was told it appears to be the engine but was told they replaced the starter first because they thought it was that.finally, told it was the engine and it would need to be replaced. Thankfully it is still under warranty.it's last service was the middle of april. They told me that the steering is possibly going on it. They reported a knocking noise. Nothing has been done to steering as of yet but now that they will have car for up to 3 weeks will probably have them check that too especially after reading many of the complaints on this and other websites.
I have had issues with this vehicle since oct 2019. At that time i had a recall for the hard knock sensor after that it continues to give me issues. The check engine comes on continuously every week. I fix one issue then the lights comes back on for another. My car shakes while driving like engine wants to stop, doesn't want to accelerate over 40 miles in the middle of the highway streets it's not safe for a vehicle to stop accelerating without any warning theirs other bystanders that can crash into me.i contacted hynduai every month since oct urging them to do a full diagnostic cause my vehiclealready has 13 recalls on it previously and i strongly feel this vehicle is one of the defective ones. Hynduai keeps turning their back on me and tells me i need to fix this then this then that. I also have a fuel smell and a evap code that keeps coming on which this recall was supposed to be fixed and if it happend again its guarantee to be fixed again. Hynduai told me no. They keep turning their back on me. I fear that my vehicle will cause harm to me and others due to the lack of hyundai not taking my vehicle safety seriously.
I was driving my car about 45 miles per hour. All of a sudden my engine just cut out. I began to pump the gas and there was no acceleration and no sound from the engine. It was completely dead. The lights were on and all other functions were working properly.the yellow engine light came on. I had to pull over and was hoping and praying that my brakes were still working. They did. There was no warming . No oil lights or coolant lights came on . It was about 75 degrees and a clear night with no rain. I have taken my engine in 2 other times due to weird sounds and odd issues for the recall. All time it has passed the "pressure test" .my car was towed into the dealer. They are admitting there is definitenoise in the engine, but it is still passing this random test. I have had all my oil changes and am at the dealer enough that they know who i am.this could have killed me if i was on the freeway here in southern california. My dealer has been amazing. The corporation is giving me the run around.(please let me know if you need my dealer print out to show that it is in for service)
I have had my vehicle in for service 5 times for the same issue, it would not start. The first 3 times a sensor switch was replaced. The fourth time i was told my battery was the issue so i got a new battery. Today was the fifth time and the service dept indicated they could not find anything wrong but they went ahead and replaced the sensor switch again.i am not happy, i feel that i cannot depend on my vehicle. I am planning an out of town trip for thanksgiving and have resorted to renting a vehicle because i am paranoid about being stranded on the road with this issue.i paid alot of money for this vehicle and this just is not right. I am considering trading it in for a vehicle that starts the traditional way (with a key).
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph on the highway, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and called the police. There were no injuries. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed. The fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The wreckage was towed away. The contact went to plaza hyundai (2740 nostrand ave #2, brooklyn, ny 11210, (347) 983-5977)and was informed to call the manufacturer. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, but had not spoken with anyone yet. The contact settled for the recovery cost of the vehicle with his insurance company. The contact felt that the manufacturer ignored him through the entire process. A year before the fire, the engine was replaced with a refurbished engine per an unknown recall. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.
On 8/17/15, my vehicle with 59,792 miles, stalled several times while driving on a highway. I was able to restart the vehicle, but could not drive above 20 mph. This lasted for about 15 miles then my vehicle drove normally. I took my vehicle to my local hyundai dealership and they couldn't determine what caused this issue.on 9/28/15, my vehicle with 60,256 miles, stalled again while driving almost causing an accident. I couldn't get my vehicle started again and the engine was smoking. I had the car towed to the same local hyundai dealer. The dealer replaced the engine (re manufactured assy-sub r) under warranty as per nhtsa campaign #v-568, because it was seized. See attached invoice. On 9/12/16, my vehicle with 68,993 miles, failed to start after a 10 mile drive. The starter engaged, but couldn't turn the engine. After several attempts, the engine began smoking and the starter would no longer engage the engine. My vehicle was towed to the same local dealership. I was informed that the starter was bad and it needed replacement. See attached invoice. They also performed recall #132, inspect engine. My complaints about the engine locking up causing the starter to go bad were dismissed by the dealer. On 10/8/16, i performed an oil change on my vehicle with 69,252 miles. This is the second oil change since the re manufactured engine was installed. I have always done my own oil change using mobil 1 oil and usually a closed type drain pan. This time i used an open style drain pan. After performing the oil change, i drained the used oil and discovered numerous pieces of metal in the bottom of the pan. See photo. I took the used oil, drain pan, filter to the same local dealer. The service writer took a report and called me several days later. She said that hyundai would not replace my engine at this time. Recently, my valves/lifters have started to tick loudly at times.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, a noise was heard and the engine stalled. The check engine and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road as other drivers alerted him of flames coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The police and fire department were notified as the fire was extinguished by the fire department. Fire and police reports were not filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). Themanufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was no oil in the engine and the engine seized. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle had already been serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), although the contact stated that the vehicle had never been serviced for that recall. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Knocking in the engine,cruise control doesn't go off when brake is pressed,shift lock doesn't work.have to manually press override button to put in gear.car stalls sometimes after a turn. Ecs light is constantly on. Loss of power sometimes,had to replace brake light bulb twice in the last 6 months and they were completely black,like burnt.vehicle was generallyin motion when issues occurred.
I was driving my car down the street and it made a clanking sound and then it just turned off and wouldn't start again.
Vehicle turned off a few months ago while driving on the highway. Waited a few minutes then turned it back on and nothing. A week ago i get a check engine light with code p0014. The dealer said it was a sensor problem and i bought the pieces and replaced but problem still occurred with the same codes. Now the dealer says it is an engine problem and it might be replaced. After doing some research i have seen that many people have got this code before when their engine on 2011-2012 sonatas have seized or stopped working. The dealer isn't being compliant in changing or fixing engine. I i believe the engine recall has affected my vehicle and it passed initially but two years later once my car is over the 65k limit now it is becoming a problem.
Without warning, the sonata stalls while in motion:- the brake pedal goes close to the floor, - the check brake light goes on, - the emergency brake audio alarm and light go on, - the ready light between the fuel and temperature gauges blinks.i have to pull over and turn the car off / on in order to get the car functional again.the speed of the car doesn't seem to matter.this has occurred 11 times over the past year, including 6 times today (7/22/2021) within a span of 15 min, while at speeds between 30- 60 mph.i took the car to the dealer (initially on 6/22/2021).there were no diagnostic error codes and they could not reproduce the problem.i called hyundai, both on 6/22/2021 and today, to file a report.hyundai did not provide any insights into the issue. Online, i have read of others having this same issue with sonatas.some believe a faulty power brake booster to be the cause.
2011 sonata limited this car engine was recalled on year 2016 and i visit hyundai dealer to get recall service on april 27, 2016 (campaign 132).the dealer said this car did not any problem.i visited hyundai dealers 18 times since the recall service, campaign132 for related problems.each visit, i request to check engine condition, and the dealer said it is o.k.one of issues was heavy oil consumption.my car consumed 1 q for every 1500 miles.so i requested oil consumption test, and the dealer said "no problem and normal conditionā€¯ i drove the 2011 sonata limited on freeway on jul, 31 2021. Driving speed was around 70 miles/h.the car engine suddenly stopped without any unusual sign.when engine stop, all type of warning lights on and i cannot fully control its steering wheel because it was very stiff to control and even it against my will.i was lucky because other drivers recognized the situation let me move off from high way 101. I towed this car to local mechanic and they diagnose as ā€œengine seized and will not turnā€¯ i towed the car to local hyundai dealer and wait 5 business days for their own diagnostic.the dealers have chance to know the problem. I do not know already they know but did not say to me or realty they did not know. One thing is very sure that this car originally designed to use conventional oil, but hyundai usa order to each dealer put synthetic motor oil when they performed campaign 132 and 162.i found out this situation from ā€œrecall 132 dealer best practice guideā€¯ issued june 23, 2017. I put conventional oil several for several oil changes after the recall service because they did not mention that synthetic oil was recommended after recall 132.already hyundai admitted the engine has problem, but they hide the way to best maintenance to its consumer.
While driving down a major highway dashboard lights started flashing and engine stalled out. Was towed to a mechanic and engine was non repairable.
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine consistently lose power while driving.the consumer stated the vehicle became unsafe to drive. The brake lights would stay on, even though the engine was off. The vehicle would not shift out of gear.
The thermostat housing is plastic molded over a steel (metal) core. Where the housing is bolted to the engine over the input and output coolant orifices an internal piece of plastic flaked off the steel core behind the gasket surrounding the input orifice. At rest no coolant leaked out of the cooling system. However, at operating temperature and pressure, the coolant sprayed out of the engine in a fine mist/spray. Although there was an odor of coolant while driving, all searches around the heater core, under vehicle resulted in no evidence of coolant leak. Onan extended trip at 103,000 miles enough coolant evacuated the cooling systemto facilitate a blown head gasket. Yet there were no warning lights indicating overheating. The blown gasket was discovered when there was a sound of gurgling liquids originating from the coolant reservoir when we reached our destination, a thick sludge of coolant and oil permeated throughout the engine, heater core, throttle body and radiator. It was during repairs thethermostat housing was found to have the interior damage. If we had been driving 30 miles further than we did, the engine would have seized at highway speed, undoubtedly causing an accident. Thank god we stopped when we did.
I was driving about 55 mph on a highway and my car just shut down in the middle of traffic and wouldn't start,i was blessed not to get from behind. I had to have it towed home. Now i'm afraid to drive it.also my steering wheel has been making this rattling/knocking sound anytime i try to steer it at all times. I have call in every recall notice i've gotten and i'm always told my car wasn't in the recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 mph, the vehicle sputtered, made a knocking noise, and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to southern states subaru of raleigh (2511 wake forest rd, raleigh, nc 27608 (888) 439-5154) where it was diagnosed with a faulty engine that needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). Upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, a clicking sound was heard coming from the steering column and underneath the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact of a recall for the steering coupler, but the vehicle was over the mileage and could not be repaired per the manufacturer recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but was unsure if the recall was serviced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refferedthe contact to hyundai awards to repair the vehicle. The contact statedthat the manufacturer inquired of an estimate of the repairs. Without an estimate, the contact quoated $500. The vehicle was then taken to johnson hyundai of cary (5000 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511(919) 439-2059) where it was diagnosed with a steering coupler and axle failure. The technician stated that the axle damage occurred at the time of the engine replacement. The contact called the manufacturer again with a more accurate repair cost of $800, and was informed that they would only pay $500 towards the repair. The failure mileage was 90,043.
My car caught fire and was not involved in an accident. I was going around 30mph, all the dashboard lights came on, the car would not accelerate, so i stopped the car and turned on the hazards. The car started smoking soon after so i left the car. A few moments later it caught fire. I called 911 and had the fire put out. I have never received any notices from hyundai about my car. I purchased the car late april of 2017 used. I have read this issue is not uncommon with this car.
Driving on highway...in motion...failed to accelerate
Car won't drive , all my lights are on my dashboard & can't move it nowhere!
Starting this past weekend, my son's car stalled while driving but was able to restart and get to his destination. Yesterday 6/2/2020 he received an oil change and headed to work.his engine started knocking loudly and started to stall again while he was on the hwy. He was able to pull over safely.we had the car towed to a garage. They said it was the engine specifically #3 rod.they told us it has been an issue with hyundai for this engine.
On 5 occasions my car has temporarily stalled/lost power for an instant, always at freeway speed within 10 miles of my home. The sensation is as if the car had run into something heavy on the pavement. It violently pitched my wife and i forward and i expect that we would have hit the dash had we not been wearing seatbelts. After exiting the freeway in all cases, the car had barely enough acceleration to drive more than 25 mph for the couple of miles to the dealer.the dealer claims that they cannot repair a problem which they cannot duplicate. I understand this but find it difficult to believe that hyundai has never heard of this issue before. I strongly feel that my vehicle is unsafe and needs to be repaired under the manufacturer's warranty. I am only 30,000 miles into a 100,000 mile warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
I have only had the car for about 6-7 months i bought it from a private owner i changed the oil and bought a new battery. The car did high milage at 194,000 miles i still bought the car. Last week while on my lunch break i was in my way to go pay my car insurance when i seen i had 32 miles to empty which i never let it get that low but i did obviously that day. As i begin to go up hill it felt like it stuttered so i figured i was running out of gas. But as i came over the hill i press on the gas and noticed that it revved up and to my knowledgethe car was locked up the steering wheel was not able to turn the breaks were locked up and all my dash lights were on. I was scared and just let the car coast down the hill approaching a red light with traffic stopped all i could do was hope i didnt get it or hit no one else for not having much control over the car i braked as much as i could and coasted it into a gas station to where. I made it to the pump and turned the off off and went and got gas for the car. Tried to turn it over and not a thing happen sounded dead batterylike it wanted to start but once i turned the key and it did not start if i tried right after just made a click click noise. I took my battery out and home to charge thinking maybe a bad cell or maybe alternator. Bought new battery and it not start so no not the alternator.i am at lost for words tried to turn the crankshaft and wont budge. Am i able to still get this looked at by hyundai even if i just bought the car. Its registered to me if it is caused by these recalls does the car have to still be running for me to be able to recieve the benefits i have never had a car just straight die. Never made any noise or smoke or got hot. Also i noticed when i have the key and drop it down into all the gears it goes but when i slap it over to the manual side i can go from 1st to 2sd and that's it.
My hyundai sonata 2011 with vin [xxx], is having issues that is connecting-rod bearings in the engine that could wear out prematurely and damage the engine. This is similar to the same recall tied to hyundai sonata 2011 - 2013 hybrid. The only difference is my car is not an hybrid. I believe this to be the same issue and i could be junking my car because of this issue. Thanksinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2011 sonata,complains of excessive oil burn and loud noise.car burns around 1 quats per 1000 miles.dealer done a oil consumption test and found out its burning too much oil.they wants me to replace the engine.i have done all the oil changes at 3000 miles and its well maintained.dealer said everything is fine with my car as per the 2015 engine recall is concerned.they want me to pay for an engine replacement,when its well known that 2011 sonata engines have manufacturing defect.i found lot of people having same issue end up in engine stall.its a matter of safety.nobody expect a newmodel car to burn oil like this and dealer will never say that i was low on oil,when i take the car for an oil change.i found outthe problem after randomly checking my oil level.it was well below low.all other cars we have need no top up between oil change.i request nhtsa to take this matter seriously.
I was driving down the highway, the engine started making a knocking noise.no less than 30 seconds later did the car's engine make a large bag noise and i ran over what felt like parts.i coasted a while down the road and finally pulled the car over to the side of the road.upon opening the hood i discovered oil all over the intake and exhaust manifolds as well as the radiator.i called hyundai roadside assistance and had the car towed to faulkner hyundai in harrisburg pa on 1/19/14.they provided a service loaner and said they would get back to me with an update on the car. I waited until wednesday the 21st before calling them, only to find out that the engine had seized and they had already taken pictures of the damage and sent them to the hyundai people to seek warranty coverage.they also asked me for maintenance records on the car.i change the oil myself and always put in full synthetic, so they had me submit receipts from the auto parts store proving i bought oil and filters or the sonata.i am now awaiting resolution from hyundai.will update once i have an answer from hyundai.this is a pretty serious safety concern, the engine let go at 60+mph without warning, when it let go it blew oil all over the engine compartment and i'm sure on the road as well.lucky i was driving early in the morning and their was very little traffic.
On 7-18-2017 my 2011 hyundai sonatalost power as i was driving in the city and i was able to coast to safer place off a busy road. Immediately fellow driver alerted me that there is fire under the front of the car. 911 was called but the fire developed very quickly and the car was not saved. Special chemicals were used to put out the fire. The police ordered the vehicle to be towed. On 7-19 i informed hyundai dealership in des plaines illinois of the event and offered them the vehicle to inspect if needed. They declined and told me to open the case with hq. I contacted them and case was open as the vehicle was under recall for danger of engine catching fire. Asked them to take position of the vehicle or agree to pay storage charges but they declined. Over one month later hyundai requested me to provide the vehicle for inspection. The car was no longer available and case was closed as there was no vehicle to inspect. Police report along with pictures were submitted to hyundai with the original claim.
Hyundai installed faulty oil feed pipe to the turbo in hyundai sonata 2011 2.0t, the pipe leaks and results in low oil in the engine, which causes engine failure.i saw the oil leaks on the parking spot. Took it to the mechanic and the pipe was at fault, my engine oil was at critical level, provided that i had it changed about 1000 miles.
Engine stalls upon picking up speed. Dealer claims there is no problem and hyundai motor will not further investigate this issue for which there was a recall. Dealer only agreed to extend warranty to 120k miles from 100k.
Well, very simply i was merging onto a parkway and pushing down on the accelerator, car was speeding up then i noticed that it seemed like i wasn't getting any acceleration. Looked at the dashboard and saw that it seemed all the lights were on and realized that the engine had shut itself down. Pulled off to the shoulder and tried to restart it (head kind of a whirring noise), but it wouldn't start.
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A little over a year ago i went to the dealership for an oil change and my steering wheel started to act weird. It seemed loose like someone removed a component. I stated to the dealership what occured and they wanted to charge me $500+to get it repaired. They stated it wasn't covered under my warranty. . i told them the issue didnt occur until i brought the vehicle in. I am a mother of two infants who could not afford a repair like that. I bought the hyundai because of its safety features and gas mileage so far everything has been a lie about this vehicle. I hate driving it . There have been nothing but problems since i got this vehicle and i fear the safety of me and my children. The steering wheel is so bad that my entire car rattles and shakes whenever i get on the highway. Now there's another recall on this vehicle for the same issue i told the dealership. I want out of this vehicle and into something safer for my children. They still haven't mailed me the campaign to get my engine checked. This recall was in november 2015. Hyundai just needs to reimburse everyone and take these vehicles off the road. They are lemons.
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 unavailabe. 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 turbo charger stops working anytime i quickly step down on the gas pedal.i have to pull over, turn off the engine, restart in order to reset the turbo charger, otherwise there is no reasonable engine response without going through this process.turbo charger motor unit was replaced, but there was no change in performance.it is a safety issue when attempting quick lane changes to avoid an obstacles in the roadway.
2011 hyundai sonata has a "no start" condition which has occurred in the past leaving the motorist stranded. Very common problem with sonatas.dealer will not walk us through procedure to start car in order to get it to the dealership to fix problem.this problem was fixed before but now has happened again.
Was taking left hand turn on major road, and all of the lights lit up inside the vehicle and the engine just died.i pulled over to the side of the road and had all electrical systems but the engine would not turn over.i popped the hood and saw smoke from the engine, so checked the oil and there wasn't any on the dipstick.had to call a tow truck to have vehicle taken back to the last place i had the oil changed.they determined that the engine had seized up and that i needed to replace it for $7000.no check oil engine light came on and always had oil changed on regular basis, because i do a lot of highway driving for work.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the engine seized. In order to pull over to the side of the road, the vehicle had to be restarted multiple times as it continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to route 60 hyundai (8575 20th st, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. *consumer stated the manufactuter was made aware of the incident. They replaced the engine but refused to assist in replacing the vehicle. The car pulled to the left heavily afterwards. The dealer assisted me with discounts to replace the vehicle as i no longer trusted the vehicle. My complaint is solely against the manufacturer. Updated 10/22/18
There is a recall on my vehicle engine. I took my car to the dealer and they inspected the engine for the defective part (engine). They said the car doesn't met the requirement for fix or replacement. However, they increased the oil amount from 4.5 quarts to 5.5 and change the oil dip stick without explanation when i asked why. I believe they are attempting to cover up the problem with temporary fix. Can you investigate in to this matter please. I call them several times about the situation with the dealership and the changes made without explanation. After several weeks of waiting for them to respond i call them and the costumer service person on the phone gave me an explanation, again not responded to my question directly but by someone who only answer the phone. Please help or advise!
Passenger seat belt light is on suspension engine making a rattling noisewhile driving
Vehicle will shut down while driving down the road. No warning lights or sounds. The engine will just shut down completely. Engine starts up again but will again shut down while driving. No codes will come up on the ecm when scanned at a mechanic shop. No way to tell what is going on. Hyundai dealer has no answers for me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Update 01/13/16 ma
Purchased hyundai sonata may 22, 2016 engine was failing hyundai is fixing it now. Had metal parts in my oil. Knocking sound. It stalled while i was driving it on the street. Hyundai said it could be up to four months to fix the car. I am now driving a rental car and paying carmax for my hyundai.
Went to my mechanic for transmission flush, he checked engine oil found to be 3 quarts low (last oil change 2500 miles ago), no low oil indicator came on, been check oil regular now had to add 1 quart after 500 miles (mostly stop and go type traffic)
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine was hesitant and there was excessive smoke emitting from the tail pipe. The dealer (ciocca hyundai, 550 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951, (215) 536-2700) indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain that the oem defective part was replaced with the new engine assembly. The vehicle was not diagnosed again by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph on an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, there were fumes and an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started, it made a loud ticking sound and rattled. The noise lasted approximately fifteen minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod accessory oil level gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,600.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the engine would have to be replaced due to oil sludge . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
I starting hearing a clicking then the car lost all power, steering was so stiff, brakes would not prss down i was able to get off the road then smoke was pouring out the front. I could smell wires buring we pour water down in the motor but the hoses were still hot to the touch. The car will not restart. I scared me to death in so glad i slowed down. I bought the car less than 1yr ago. Dont dealers have to check these things. I'm so frustrated. Should not be allowed to sell a car if you know theres an open recall. I'm thankful my kids werent with me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that a piston rod was fractured and the only way to correct it would be with a new engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for a second opinion, who provided the same diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving on the highway, the car began shaking and a clicking noise.the car lost power.the engine through a rod and blew the cam - upper and lower half of the engine block.
Hyundai recall 132 for metal chips on crankshaft - dealer says car is fine even though it's using a quart of oil every 600-800 miles now, and it keeps getting worse.the car used zero oil until around 77k miles, then the recall came out and it seems the typical response from hyundai is to deny any responsibility for this problem
In november 2018, we had a rattling noise during low speeds, which turned out to be a problem with the engine (engine seized up during warm up inspection by mechanic).the engine was replaced for free due to an extended warranty that was part of a recall and settlement agreement with hyundai.in february 2019, the check engine light came on, which was for a damaged catalytic converter and cost over $2000 to replace.last month, we received a recall notice from hyundai stating " hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162. "we have an appointment scheduled for this service.there is a new recall for other kia and hyundai models that include the catalytic converter, but it has not been included for our model year.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000(seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Internal engine noise and unusual amount of oil consumption , approximately 1 qt. Per 500 miles . Found usa today dated 09/25/2015 stating posted by the nhtsa that hyundai announced a recall of my vehicle for this exact problem but local hyundai dealer stated that my vehicle was not covered by this safety recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The vehicle was inspected by the dealer under the recall; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle had not met the criteria to be repaired under the recall. The contact was concerned that the vehicle consumed large quantities of oil. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Driving home from work one day at 55miles per hr my engine just stalled out and turned off , since then the engine makes a clicking sound and has lost all power , and the tires make a clicking sound when i turn
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train) and 15v568000 (engine); however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 1/20/16 *ss
Out of nowhere when vehicle is sitting still, the airbag light keeps popping on. It will stay on for a while, but then go off.i went to have my oil changed and event though it was at 3,000 miles, the oil was low, dark, sludgy and metal shavings were found in my oil pan---engine sometimes sputters.finally my interior lights won't go off, i have to just keep them to the off position versus "door" so that my battery doesn't drain.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seized. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk forward. The contact also heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the hesitation stopped. However, when the vehicle decelerated, it began to hesitate and jerk again. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle near his residence because it was unable to be driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced on february 16, 2018 per nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact's vin was associated with nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to mcgrath city hyundai (located at 6750 w grand ave, chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
I purchased the car on 10/22/13 and i have kept the maintenance up on the car. Then on 2/13/15 (not to mention that it was my birthday) as i was driving home from work the car cut off on me. I had the car towed to the dealership where i purchased the car from and was told that the motor was blown up. Now here i was thinking that i kept very good care of my car and that a car with only 63k miles should not have had any engine problems! now here it is almost 3 months later i still have to make car payments on a car that i can not drive.
I recently was driving my vehicle 'hyundai sonata 2011' on interstate 95 highway, and then randomly the car stopped on me while accelerating.
On 4/14/2013 and again this morning 05/28/2013, my vehicle fails to start. The engine does turn over so this is not completely dead like other reports. Both last time and this time the situation is the same: 1 take the car for a short drive (~1 mile) 2 park on an incline in my driveway. 3 a few hours later, get in car, push the start and the engine just turns over - does not start. The first time, i tried to start the car until the battery died - i then called hyundai and they sent a roadside service person. He jumped the car and it started right up. Very frustrating. I assumed it was bad gas and that my tank was very low (red lamp was on for low fuel) also note: car was on a flat service at this point. So today: i called hyundai dealer 45 minutes ago, and am waiting on a callback from the service department. Im sure just to have me get roadside assistance again.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
There are open factory recalls on this car and i have not received a letter to fix the deficiencies before it gets to become an issue of potential physical harm on the roadway.driving down the road the front spring just broke a section off about a foot long, now drives dangerouslybrakes, transmission, engine, head lamps, suspension
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being operated at 55 mph. The contact was able to operate the vehicle after numerous attempts. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Coconut creek hyundai (4960 sr 7, coconut creek, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2.0 turbo engine.driving on highway, vehicle stalled without flashing any warning lights.pulled to the side of the highway and checked all fluids, none were below minimum level.had car towed to dealer on the same day, dealer called me two days later to say that engine is seized and it will be $8900 to replace the engine.
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l. Vehicle has been eating through 2 quarts of synthetic valvoline 5w20 oil every couple weeks. The dipstick always has black tar like oil on the tip. There's no leaks underneath as i keep a piece of card board under it while parked.i began noticing this at around 82,000 miles because when getting it changed around every 2500 miles, the mechanic always stating, "your really low on oil."so, now i check my oil every other day..the engine has been making a loud knocking sound for over a year now.and, the check engine light came on at around 112,000 miles. I just had the engine recall test done at the dealership in terre haute, in. They stated it passed the inspection test and still couldn't tell me why it goes through so much oil or why it's knocking so loud.also, the check engine light is still on.. And, now i'm at 140,000 miles.also, i've had to replace the starter selonoid lever 4 times now! it's a cheap 8 dollar plastic part that keeps breaking inside the starter. And, will pass the starter test if u take it in. Left me stranded each time. Dealer wanted $800 to fix plus tow fee.. I did the job myself instead.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata in march of 2010 brand new. I have had problems with the tires had to be replaced after year two, and when they were being replaced they said that the air valve on the tire was corroded when i went to hyundai to get the part replaced they said that it wasn't corroded it was broke off because there wan't a cap on it and it got wet. So, they said that i had to buy a new one, and they would send it up under the warranty and i would be refunded that did not happen. After that my push start would not start when i pushed it. I would have to push it about three times and then it would finally start. I took it to hyundai, and had it replaced not under warranty any more is what they told me. So i paid the 287.00 for it. After i got it home and went into grab something came back out and it did it again. Took it back to gateway hyundai in richmond to have it fixed and they said it needed a nother starter. I didn't have to pay for the part but i was going to have to pay for the labor. Nope didn't get it fixed. I would just start it three times instead. Then i had to replace the brakes last year 2012 because it wore only on one side, and now the engine blew a rod. They claimed that it was because of not having enough oil in it, but then told me i had a quart to much of oil. Now really does that make any sense? this is absolutely ridiculous. Then they told me i could trade it in for a new hyundai but would have to put $5000.00 down on it which is convienantly the amount they quoted me to have my engine fixed because they said it wasn't under warranty because i hadn't kept all my receipts for oil changes for the past three years.
My engine stoped working it marks the oil light
Accelerationproblemscar stop on me i got my car towed no codes or nothingshowed up try to start car at shop smelled a burningsmell needs new starter new starter repaired. Couple of days later i stop for a update entire enginegone will call hyundai tomorrowi have two kids and this is horrible
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle in motion on highway headlights, interior dash lights start flickering on and off. Have had to replace driver side headlight twice owning the car just at a year. Vehicle parked at home doors locked neighbors come to tell me in the middle of the night my lights are on. Lights do not have the "auto" option. So the lights were off prior to locking car. The only lights lite at the time of neighbors concern were the yellow hazard lights and tail lights. Unlocking and locking the car seemed to fix the issue. But this isn't the first time happening. Also the in cabin dome light flickers on and off if left on the "door" option. So it has to be left on "off". Seems to be a major electrical issue going on. As there are hundreds of other people complaining of the same exact issue. Moving on to the engine issue. Vehicle in drive at a red light idling the engine will just stall out of nowhere vehicle seems to jerk as if it wants to take off. I find myself applying more pressure to the brake because it scares me. It never shuts off completely however it does this so random that and issue can not be found.
This is on the hybrid sonata.twice in 2 weeks, i am driving down a highway, i felt a jerk in the car, the ready light flashes and the wrench symbol shows up. The car is on battery power only. I coast on battery till i can pull into a parking lot. Shut the car off. Luckily both times it started back up. Bob king hyundai in winston-salem says they don't know why it would do that.we are waiting on some parts that are updates, but don't know if that will fix the shut down issue.
On the way to work this morning, my sonata hybrid started beeping and "check charging system" appeared on the dashboard. My car suddenly started losing engine power to the point where my car would not move after the stop light turned green, leaving me stuck in the middle of a huge intersection with people almost hitting me. After restarting my car, it finally started to move, but repeated the same instance at the next stop light. This is a serious safety issue. I had to have my car towed to the dealership because i was not going to risk my safety and life. People need to be aware of this issue because if other vehicles are experiencing the same problem, someone could get into a serious car wreck which could be potentially fatal, if happened on a freeway.
The car randomly stalled at traffic lights for about ten times now throughout my 3.5 years' ownership. I bought my car in march 2010. Within one month, the engine stalled when braking to a full stop at traffic light. The dealer couldn't reproduce the problem. One month later, my car cut off again while sitting at traffic light. Another one or two months later, it happened the third time. The dealer kept my towed car for two weeks but had no clue. From then on, i just gave up. One day, when it sat at traffic light, the car shook a little like someone hit me. The other day, this hit-like shake happened again while at traffic light. This time, the car even shook several times during driving after leaving that traffic light, with the check engine light blinking in accordance with the shake. On the following day, my car finally stalled again at a traffic light.except the first one, all other occurrences happened while the car sat at traffic light and i stepped on the brake pedal. After i restarted the car, it could run smoothly for at least one month. Given the occurrence frequency, the chance to reproduce the problem at dealership is almost zero. And they refused to lend me their computer that i could hook up to the car to record driving data. I had also contacted hyundai customer affairs. All they can do was just send me to the dealer and close the ticket.recently, the car stalled again during a low-speed driving. The car lost driving power completely with check engine light on. I was completely shocked and hurriedly stepped the brake, switched the gear to park, and restarted the car. Fortunately, no car was around. This is really terrifying and i am really disappointed and embarrassed.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact statedwhile driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump failed. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was in the process of diagnosing the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,500.
When starting from a stop, the vehicle would accelerate for a very few feet - maybe 6-8 feet, and then quit - like the engine had died, but it hadn't.this has happened 4-5 times and 3 of these times were when turning left through an intersection with on-coming traffic.the last time was especially harrowing because it was during rush hour traffic.it seems to take 3-5 seconds for the engine to "catch" and accelerate on through the intersection.pumping the accelerator peddle did not help.it is like the engine is receiving no fuel, or it is flooding out from too much fuel (no smell of gasoline was detected, however).this is a potentially dangerous situation if the engine ever fails to "recover" and accelerate as it should.it should also be noted that i have complained to my dealer that this car does not run from idle as other cars of the same make i test drove - it is somewhat hesitant all the time - sluggish.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics, which located the failure at the engine. The engine oil experienced a block that caused the oil not to circulate and the engine to fail. The engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 30,000.
When pulling out of a parking lot from a stop the service light came on and the car's ready light started flashing. The car lost almost all power while i was in the center of the road. Other cars were able to avoid me, but they could have easily ran into me. Shutting the car off and restarting it restored normal operations.
After having 3 of 5 recall fixes performed, battery charging system warning light and sounds activated. Car lost power at low revs. Required giving full throttle to enable gas engine to kick in and gain enough speed to safely stay with traffic. After pulling over and turning engine off/on, problem seemed to resolve itself. Happened again in highway traffic while entering exit ramp resulting in a dangerous loss of power. Returned vehicle to dealership for repair. Dealership assured me that they knew what the issue was and that it would be repaired. 2 days later issue happened 3 times. Each time on the highway at approx. 65mph with nowhere safe to conveniently pull over.
Engine can easily become hydro-locked in heavy rain and road splash back from other vehicles due to the design of the direct air intake of the sonata hybrid.with its design, it does not have any water baffles to prevent water from entering the air filter and once it enters the air filter box, there are no drain holes for it to drain out.this forces the water through the engine as that is the only way for it to get out of the filter box.when the engine stalled, no electronic control warning lights were illuminated and the car remained in the 'ready' state.this could lead to damage of the hev system and battery pack.per the technician servicing the car, they stated that the hev warning light only illuminated when the hev battery reaches 15% charge (the point at which they have to replace it), this contradicts with the owner's manual as well as counteracts the purpose of a warning lamp.due to the nature of the design where the computer controls when the engine start/stops, the engine can damage itself before preventative action can be taken.for example, when the engine stalls due to water ingestion through the air filter and the oxygen sensor determines it cannot compensate, the engine will stall, but before the situation can be rectified, the computer attempted to restart the engine causing it to become hydro-locked.with my experience, i am convinced that the design of the car is flawed and is unreliable to drive in a heavy rain scenario which leaves it unusable several times a year.i have owned several hybrids in the past (2001 and 2005 toyota prius) that i operated through the same conditions as your vehicle and i did not experience any problems with them.additionally, with the toyota, when the engine stalls against the computer's control (e.g.: running out of fuel), the hev and engine warning light both illuminated and the 'ready' light was de-illuminated.
Loss of power, car shuts down, 'check charging system' alarm/chime with alarm symbols on dash display for battery, check engine and wrench icons. Have to pull off the highway somehow (in midst of heavy traffic) to shut car completely off and restart. On third incident (one day after second), car would not restart for 10 minutes and check engine icon remained lit. Every incident has been while traveling at high rate of speed in commuter highway traffic. Very frightening and dangerous experience for driver and safety hazard to others when it occurs.
Sonata hybrid. Driving on the freeway at 60 mph on cruise control.exit ramp with cruise control off and car gliding to stop light in ev mode. Stopped at red light for 3-5 seconds.then pushed the accelerator ... The car lost power, would not move, instrument panel lights flashed, audible ding warning sounded.display screen showed "check charging system" then screen showed to put car in park. I then placed car in park and pushed the ignition button and car had power to drive off the street and out of the flow of traffic.i then looked over the car, no warning lights or sounds. I test drove it in a parking lot to make sure it would not stop again.conditions at time of event: blue driving mode, gas tank level at 1/2, hybrid battery charge at 1/2 radio on, headlights on, air conditioner off, and the outside temp. About 77f. I'm not sure which component failed. Electrical, engine or the hybrid power control unit.
I drive the hyundai sonata hybrid.the first time the problem occurred at approx 9800 miles, i was driving 60 mph on a highway when the vehicle lost battery power and an alarm sounded, and then a signal indicating to "check charging system."i immediately took the vehicle to my hyundai dealership where they were aware of the issue, but did not know how to fix it and suggested i just simply turn off and then restart my car.it happened two additional times, one while approaching a stop light, and another time while i was stopped at a stop light.the last time it happened, i could not get my vehicle to reset by restarting once.i had to shut the vehicle off, then attempted several times to restart.the 4th time i tried to start it, i was able to do so sucessfully.i did notice the last time it happened, the engine light remained on even after battery power was restored.i am taking it back to the dealership tomorrow and demanding a solution.this is just too dangerous to lose power in high-speed traffic, and the problem seems to be occuring at all speeds.
Turned into driveway, car slowed to 5 mph. Suddenly car rapidly acelerated and car struck garage door pillar on lh side. Car stopped by impact. Extensive damage to garage structure. Car has extensive damage to left fender, head light, bumper and hood. May have hidden damages.
Hyundai sonata hybrid stops loses power comes to complete stop - while driving down the road at about 40 mph car lost power and came tocomplete stop.i had to completely shut off the car and restart it before it would move again.
At 5:15 pm on 8/22/11, i got into my car to go work and it would not start.it was very hot and i was sweating trying to get the car started.i tried several times but the car would not start.i called the dealership and i got no assistance.the screen on the dash-board read "press the brakes" which i did like i have done in the past.i gave up and contacted a friend to take me to work.later, that night it did start but would not start again so i assumed it was the battery.i called roadside service and they arrived 5:30 am in the morning to jump start the car (not the battery).it gets better, a lady that lives in my area was walking her dog, who has a black sonata 2011 told me that her sonata would not start and she just got her vehicle back.she told me what was wrong with my car.i called the dealership again while i was waiting on a tow truck and explained how this could have been a bad situation if i was stranded with my mother in the car who just had surgery to remove cancer.i explained that i needed my car repaired immediately because i needed to transport my mother and i was concern the car would stop working again.the hyundai representative stated he would have it fixed in 15 minutes and he also indicated that there has been a few sonatas that the "sensor" under the brake pedal has gone bad.the salesperson that sold the vehicle to me stated the same that the "sensor" goes bad.eight (8) months of ownership and the lady with the black sonata had her car less. The tow truck driver said he has picked up a couple of sonatas that would not start.
Upon pulling out from a stop sign the engine stalled, after coasting to a stop and placing in park i tried to restart engine. All lights went off and motor did not turn. Attempted again, same thing then passenger compartment filled with smoke. Fire dept arrived and determined somewhere in dash a component had fried.they then disconnected battery. Vehicle was towed to dealer, per dealer engine locked up and they have to disassemble dash to determine what had fried.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to muffler noises, fuse outlet replacement, loose window handle and engine replacement repair issues.the consumer was informed the baffles in the muffler were coming apart. Also, the vehicle suddenly stalled while in the midst of driving and it would not re-start. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.the dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced. However, it would have to be taken apart to see what caused it to happen.the dealer informed the consumer the connecting rods were bad and a recall had been issue on the engine due to concerns of metal debris entering the engine compartment causing the connecting rods to fail.the engine was replaced. However, when the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the other problems were not fixed.when the consumer drove off the lot, the vehicle began to shake violently and the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer the engine they put in was bad, and it would be months before they could get another one.
There is a smell of gas/engine fumes notable in the vehicle on occasion. The problem does not happen consistently, however there are some common factors to when the smell in noticeable. These factors include:1) the engine must be hot, generally having been driven for at least 15 minutes or more. The smell is never noticeable when the engine is cold, such as after sitting overnight.2) the vehicle must be either moving at very slow speeds of <25 m.p.h., or sitting still. Examples would include driving through parking lots, sitting at an idle for a long period at a stop light, when first starting the vehicle after sitting in a parking lot for awhile, etc.3) when the gas / fume smell is notable with greatest intensity, it seems to occur after a hot engine soak of 15~45 minutes at ambient temperatures of 30 degrees fahrenheit or above and in conditions of moderate- to high-humidity. Examples include during periods of heavy fog, rainy days, snowstorms, etc.on occasion, the smell is strong enough that it is no longer comfortable to remain in the vehicle. Rolling down a window at speeds >25 m.p.h. To clear out the cabin air, followed by activating the hvac recirculation button will lessens immediate recurrence the smell to some extent. Finding ways to "mask" the smell are of lesser concern than determining why the smell exists in the first place. The vehicle has been in for this concern twice, with neither trip to the service bay having resolved the concern. While it does not appear to be an issue causing immediate danger (no noticeable fuel leaks or signs of fire), the smell of gas and engine fumes entering the passenger cabin is a bit concerning, both from a potential fire hazard in the future, and/or exposure to carbon dioxide and other noxious fumes while operating the vehicle. I will return the vehicle for a third visit to resolve this concern.
Hyundai sonata hybrid. First problem occurred at approximately 6400 miles. I was driving between 60-65 mph on the freeway. Vehicle lost power and alarm sounded. "check chargin system" light illuminated and the car lost all power to drive, gas engine and hybrid engine shut-off in middle of freeway. Was able to make it off freeway. Let car come to rest and restarted car. Everything seemed normal, drove in parking lot and was close to home. Taking to dealership who has not heard of issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle for extended periods of time, occupants would become fatigued, light headed, and experienced headaches. The contact also stated that she nearly passed out on one occasion. The contact took the vehicle to a fire department to have it tested for carbon monoxide and the test came back negative. The fireman that tested the vehicle also reported that he became light headed and experienced a headache while driving it. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that there was nothing that could be done because the dealer stated that there were no carbon monoxide leaks. The failure mileage and current mileage was unknown. The vin was unknown.
2011 hyundai sonata hybrid stops loses power comes to complete stop - for the second time in two months when i started my car the service indicator light came on and stayed on.i noticed this time that the car would not go faster than 40 mph and the engine is not running the car appears to be running just off the electric motor and the battery.the car went for about 2 miles and thecar lost power and came to complete stop. I had to completely shut off the car and restart it before it would move again.
2011 sonata limited with smart key fob has failed to start a minimum of 7 times in the last 60 days.it appears that sometimes the car does not recognize the smart key and this doesn't change if the smart key is inserted into the center console smart key holder. The batteries have been replaced in the key fob and this does not resolve the problem. When attempting to start the car the computer simply states to depress the brake pedal and push the start button, which i've been doing. The brake pedal often feels hard as a rock almost like it's locked.the normal diagnostic lights and fuel guage does operate but the car doesn't start. I've waited as long as 1/2 hour attempting and re-attempting to start the vehicle. After it starts, the car may work perfectly fine for the next few trips until the problem reappears. This is a worrisome occurence since there is no way to override the smart key fob by inserting an actual key to start the vehicle. Drivers may become stuck at any time.
Power to the engine completely cut out while driving. All warning lights illuminated and a large warning message appeared: check charging system. I coasted to the highway shoulder. The electrical system was providing power to the accessories only (radio, air) but it was stuck in this mode. Would not turn off until i depressed the start/stop button for approx 5 seconds. Eventually the car powered on again.this happened twice in the last 48 hours. The car is currently at the dealer.reading through nhtsa reports, it appears this has happened to other sonata hybrid customers.it seems there is a very dangerous problem that causes the engine to turn off while driving.
I drove to the local tom thumb store and was pulling into a parking space.my foot was on the brake and the car was almost to a complete stop when it suddenly lurched forward and the engine spontaneously went to full throttle.i mashed down on the brake peddle as the car jumped the curbed and crashed through the store front.the engine continued to race until i switched off the key.skid marks were evident on the pavement where the brakes tried to hold the car with the engine racing.the florida highway patrol investigator did not issue a citation stating that there "was an obvious vehicle malfunction".
The 2011 sonata is unable to start by pressing down on both the brake pedal and start button. I had this problem for over 3 months. This failure happens about 1-2 times a week. Once failed to start, the brake pedal locked up while the dashboard display still says "press down brake pedal to start." with repeated tries to start the car, it sometimes started after 5-10 minutes, but sometimes it took over 1 hours to start the engine. Hyundai dealership said they cannot help because the problem cannot be reproduced when they service the car. It is a rather new car but very unreliable.
While driving on the freeway i experienced a large jolt which resulted in an unexpected shift in the transmission gear where my speed of approx. 65 mph at 2000 rpm dropped to 45 mph at approx 3800 rpm. Had the freeway traffic not been light at the time, this could have caused an accident.although the transmission indicator showed it was in "d", the gear was probably closer to 2nd gear.i pulled off the freeway and shifted from d to r to n to p, however it seemed that it was locked in 2nd gear. I managed to drive it in that gear to the local hyundai dealer.however once the engine was shutoff and restarted, the transmission was back in its normal gear and they were not able to duplicate that event.in addition, according to the service representative, the computer showed no problems.after doing a search on the internet, it appears this has happened to others.
2011 hyundai sonata hybrid stops loses power comes to complete stop - for the third time in two months when i started my car the service indicator light came on and stayed on. I noticed this time that the car would not go faster than 40 mph and the engine is not running the car appears to be running just off the electric motor and the battery. The car went for about 2 miles and thecar lost power and came to complete stop. I had to completely shut off the car and restart it before it would move again - this is a re-occurring and very dangerous situation.
2011 hyundai sonata: i had heard about the door latch recall on my new sonata via news reports. I purchased this sonata on feb 16th,2010. So,i called and the dealer(st.augustine hyundai)said i wasn't included in the door latch recall. The dealer said there was 2 bulletins on my sonata anyhow. #1,the ignition wire needs rerouting or it could become afraid. #2,the ecm computer needed re-programming at that time with an explanation that some new software from hyundai when it arrived to the dealer,they would check the parameters of the ecm computer program. Now,i haven't to this date received any information regarding any of these 3 issues with my new 2011 sonata from anyone in the mail? on 3/16/2010 yesterday i received a call from hyundai usa corporation. The man said my car" is" affected now by the door latch recall. I didn't ask him about the other 2 bulletins mentioned by the dealer nor did he mention them to me. He said i would receive a letter about the door latch recall soon. But nothing again about the other 2 issues? i have been on hold for 45 mins once today and 35 mins yesterday and just hung up because its been too difficult getting anyone at hyundai,the press(or speak) recall optionto route ones call on phone or dept said its having high call volume due to recent recalls.i called st.augustine hyundai back yesterday and spoke to service manager and he said it's showing now about the door latch and the other 2 issues still exist like he told be weeks back already on the phone. I asked what needs reprogrammed with the ecm computer. He asked me to hold,came back and said if that isn't tended too. The engine could stall or the car might suddenly be able to go no faster then 20mph. This sounds unsafe and i haven't received any letter official from hyundai corporation. If i'm driving and my car stalls or i'm on the freeway and the car drops from 70mph to 20mph without my desire to do so is unsafe?they supposedly spent 4 years developing the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the engine light was illuminated on the instrumental panel on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times in six months. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Started with 'check engine' light. Dealer telling us there are no issues driving this car because there are no current resolution for this 'engine light'. Then 'check charging system' light with the car shutting down at the middle of the road. Had to get it tolled to local dealership.
I am the owner of a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. Within the last 2 days it has not started 4 times. The message screen within the car says "press brake to start". It will not allow me to depress the brake peddle at all, to have the engine start. Many dash system lights go on, but the car will not start. The electrical system definitely has an issue. I looked on the internet to see if others have experienced the same problem.. I am still in shock!!!! hundreds from all over the usa have had the same problem and from what i readnothing has been done to correct this problem.i drive 100 miles to work and i must have a reliable car. Here is a beautiful looking car sitting in our garage not able to start!!! this is really a problem. Please register this complaint and hopefully hyundai is doing something to help us poor folks that bought these cars.
Was pulling on to aroad and the engine did not engage, the hybrid system",green ready" light began blinking and the yellow service " with the wrench " engine light also came on. I could only get it up to 3 to 5 mphs and the echo gage was up tored pegged out,, we pulled out on a county road that has a speed limit of 45 , a van had to stop, because we pulled out in front of him, i had no doubt the vehicle would go, but it did not. We had just drove up a hill that always requires engine, grade steep, stopped and pulled out . Nearly causing an accident. We pulled off road and tried again driving in electrical only mode light blinking we pulled back over and restarted car and everything was fine. It's a dangerous problem that needs to be addressed, when i push the peddle it should go!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the brakes pulsated and made a grinding noise when she attempted to slow down. The vehicle then suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but five minutes, the engine stalled again. The same failure occurred on two different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 470. The failure mileage was 220.
Our 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 30 april 2010 could not be started on 4 occasions since date of purchase (keyless, pushbutton). Fortunately, the events occurred either in the garage or on a parking lot.after "muscling" the steering column left-right and/or playing with the shift lever, the car started after some time.the brake pedal was hard in all cases.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I purchased the car in august of 2010. About a month after owning the vehicle, the engine light came on. When i took it to the dealer, they recorded the code and then said it was the ac. I was asked to wait 15 seconds before turning the ac on after starting car. So i did that. About a week or so later, the light comes on again. Take it back twice after this, they record the code and then the switch is replaced. I maintain my car with all maintenance requested and i drive it on the highway.i had the tire light come on a few months later - was told it was the temperature. That eventually went off. Next was the engine light yet again. This time it occurred after i took the car in on june 17th for an oil change. They told me a recall was on the transmission and they did the recall update. Immediately after this update, the car drove terribly. Very loud, very rough. About a week after this update, the car breaks down in the parking lot. It has done this now about 5 or 6 times since june (today is july 20th). I take it to the dealer and told i need the engine light on in order to repair. The light needs to come on two or three times before hyundai will replace. The engine light sometimes comes on, sometimes does not, but it is guaranteed to break down. It is most definitely the transmission as it will stall and then hesitate. The lights on the gear shaft go away completely and the dash lights go away so you have no idea if you are in park, reverse, etc. Last time my engine light came on, it went back off that night. The problem continues and hyundai can't seem to fix. I read online from a general search on this car that this is a resounding issue across the board with others as well. I am frustrated and something should be done. I called corporate and got nowhere.i continue to get the runaround. They should be investigated before someone dies from their transmission issue/lack of concern for the safety and wellbeing of their drivers.
Took delivery of a new sonata limited turbo 2.0 on the 24th of november. Check engine light appeared same day. Purchasing dealership reset the check engine light, said nothing to worry about. Light reappeared on the drive home. 2 days later, engine stalled. After being towed to the dealership, they discovered an exhaust valve melted/cracked and damaged the combustion chamber. Brand new engine ordered and replaced.
Since the day i purchased 2011 sonata...i had/have burning smell coming from engine compartment (air open to outside). Told the dealer about it and pointed to them that the drive belt has unusual wear. They check it and compared with other sonatas with same mileage and found no unusual wear. I am ex toyota tech. With ase certs. I have now 20k on my sonata and they still did not correct the problem.
I have owned my 2011 hyundai sonata for one year.on july 15, 2011, i went to start the car and i could not depress the brake or start the car.the acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor.i tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership.i was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which i did.i finally got it started and drove it to the dealership.i was told "brake light switch" replaced.left the dealership and drove to my office and when i went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time i had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership.dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again.now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working.when i did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park.well, yesterday, july 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems.so, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed.i am very concerned about my safety because i believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues.
Steering too tight, wrist and hands get very stressed in short time, keeps pulling to a side, need to put force on steering to stay in lane, very stressful to make turns at all speeds, steering set to low stiffness by dealer, yet very painful, no fix from dealer, says thats how it is since its electronic steering. I see several blogs about the same issue, surprising that there is no remedy. Turbo failed twice before 50k.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to muffler noises, fuse outlet replacement, loose window handle and engine replacement repair issues.the consumer was informed the baffles in the muffler were coming apart. Also, the vehicle suddenly stalled while in the midst of driving and it would not re-start. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.the dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced. However, it would have to be taken apart to see what caused it to happen.the dealer informed the consumer the connecting rods were bad and a recall had been issue on the engine due to concerns of metal debris entering the engine compartment causing the connecting rods to fail.the engine was replaced. However, when the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the other problems were not fixed.when the consumer drove off the lot, the vehicle began to shake violently and the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer the engine they put in was bad, and it would be months before they could get another one.
I was cut off by a driver making a left turn into my path at an intersection who failed to stop at his stop sign.i tried to get the drivers attention by laying on my horn but the horn on the 2011 hyundai sonata is not even audible in traffic and does not provide any warning to other drivers or pedestrians.the very weak, ineffective horn is a safety defect and should be replaced by an effective horn.
We took delivery of our 2011 hyundai sonata on 4/29/2010. As we were driving home a car on the lane next to us on my right hand side started shifting onto my lane. I blew the horn but he still cut me off. At the light i asked the person who cut me off if he didn't hear me blowing my horn at him and he said no i am really sorry but i didn't see you and i didn't hear your horn either. When i got home i got into my other car and started it with the ac on and no radio i asked my wife to press the horn on the sonata and i can barely hear it and we were just sitting in our driveway with no road noise and my radio off. I looked into this issue online and others have the same issue with the horns on their sonata.hyundai also admitted that the horn was weak but i still see no change or recall. Please look into this matter before it cost someone their life or a real bad accident.
Bluetooth never initializes when vehicle is cold.must warm up (30 minutes) in order for it to initialize.
It happened in one afternoon in a company parking lot when all the employees were leaving for the weekend. The exit line was backed up and while waiting in line for traffic to clear, another employee backed up her car from the parking space.although the car was moving slowly, the driver was paying attention to the other cars parked on sides but failing to assure that there is enough space behind. Immediatly i noticed that there is a potential for a collision and i activated the horn for at least 15 seconds. Unfortunatly the horn was not loud enough for the other driver to hear it (by her own admission the horn was innaudiable) and the colision could not be avoided. As a result the cars front right fender was slightly bended. The damaged resulted was valued at $708. Nevertheless, since i purchased the car there were at least five other incidents in highway traffic when the horn was not loud enough to alert other drivers.
Sometimes while driving the radio will cut off and all of the presetting get erased.when the heater is on there is a burning smell.the horn is very weak. Front end has a loud rattling noise.the seatbelts seem loose.
The horn on the 2011 hyundai sonata is so weak it is inaudible while in traffic.the dealer ordered a new one but to no avail.my sonata was built prior to the sept. 2010 switch to a dual horn.the old horn is a hazard and offer no protection to alert drivers as to prevent accidents.there should be a fix but dealer advises there is none thus far.
2011 sonata se.will not start.warning light indicates key not present or press brake to start.when pressing brake, pedal is "stiff".tried emergency key reset procedure per owner's manual.no luck.wait 30 minutes, heard relay in dash click, and car returned to normal operation.3rd time occurred. Noticed i had pulled into parking space by truning hard right prior to shut off.also, my wife had opened the passenger door and climbed in prior to the driver's door being opened (possible alarm system problem?)no warning.dealer is stumped.many others have same exact issue.suspect either computer or sensor problem.other possible cause, issue with the alarm system when teh passenger door is opened while car is locked.car waits until after a time reset to initialize the relay again....milage 13,600.
The gear shift got stuck and move out of park.brake lights does not work when pressing break peddle, which resently accured,that is to it brake lights.also four months ago i begin to have problems with my brakes.
I was having problems with my steering shaking and rattling, was waiting for my appointment at the dealership to resolve the problem as i noticed was on a recall nhtsa #10v457000 & 10v426000, dealer stated they were completed 05/ 2010. That i would have to pay $500 to fix the problem again. I was in process of transfering back to ft worth. Due to limeted budget could not fix the problem .. Several days lateri was involved in an incident where a person had contacted my vehicle from the front. I managed to cause this possibly fatal front end collision to be a glancing blow. But not before having problems operating the vehicle's steering capability.the shaking and rattling in the steering wheel which they (dealership) said was corrected; come also with play in the steering it self the steering wheel is turned ...left or right.due to this delay the seconds caused contact to still be made where as if was corrected with a adequate replacement part could possibly been avoided. Now am told i have to pay for this to be fixed even though is a prior recal; that is still defective. Mind you the part is $500. So is this a matter of once a recall always a recall. At $500 a pop. Waranty is 6 yrs / 60,000??(not totally sure on that?) so is my responsbility after that? may as well sell.is it the automotive sindustry to have consumers lease instead of buy. ..and parts industry and manufacturing industry to capitalize off of defective parts...by reselling these defectice parts over and over???????????
After purchasing this vehicle brand new, i continually complained to hyundai dealerships that the drivers floormat was not remaining secure and would slide up onto the accelerator.most dealerships simply reattached the mat to the tether attached to the carpet.i continually complained that this was not sufficient because upon entering the vehicle the mat slid off the tether and would begin its journey forward.while driving, at various times, moving ones foot from the brake to the accelerator would then create problems with sudden acceleration.finally, a dealer in scranton pa., dickson city hyundai decided to order new floor tethers.after months - i returned to have an oil change and they advised the tethers were not there .. Again, after an extended period of over three weeks of my car left at the dealership as it was a hazard to drive, they replaced the carpet and tethers that attach to it.three weeks this car sat at the dealership for tethers.during this period, i investigated this make, model and year vehicle on the internet.low and behold, this is a common complaint.that is: the front driver floor mat does not stay attached to the tethers and slides up onto the accelerator causing sudden acceleration.most members writing the complaint said hyundai did not want to make the repair.
2011 hyundai sonata hybrid.consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle tires.the consumer stated as he was jacking up the vehicle to remove the right tire, the moment the wheel left the ground, the steel in the jack head collapsed causing the jack to part from the vehicle, in which the vehicle fell to the ground. The consumer believed the steel was of poor quality, which could not support the partial weight of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the driver side headlight failed to work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the headlight needed to be replaced. The contact called red mccombs hyundai (4800 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx 78229, (210) 593-3658) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Rear light casing is melting and the bulbs are blowing every few weeks. I was told that this is a safety hazard and my vehicle could potentially light on fire while i'm driving. I have a full warranty, and they are saying this is not covered.
While driving my 2011 hyundai sonata (approx 45,000 miles) down the highway the right rear tail light popped off and was hanging. After looking in the trunk at the inside tail light area, i sawplastic pieces around the screws that were cracked and broken off; thus causing the tail light to pop off and hang. I was very lucky that the tail light did not fall off the car completely and cause an accident. I then dicovered that the left rear tail light studs were beginning to break off too and do the same thing.when i took it to the dealership they claimed the clips broke but it looked forced and would not be covered under warranty. Understand this car was not involved in an accident and i am a stay at home mom who has a garage for the car. I was simplying driving down the road and the tail light popped off.this is a huge safety concern for me and others.
This is the second time the left rear lamp has failed showing signs of burning. The lamp assembly was replaced by the dealership approximately 2 years ago. When the turn signal failed recently i went to change the bulb and discovered that's a socket showed signs of being burnt again.
Many other buyers of this vehicle have complained same issue.tails lights are falling out on their own without any impact. It seems that plastic studs holding lights in place are cracking off.there are four studs that metal screws are holding light on by.hyundai is not honoring this as a warranty, this is a dangerous situation because one driver had his light pop out driving on highway.
The brake light explodes every couple of months.
Interior dome light stays illuminated when vehicle is running and doors are closed.in order to have the interior dome lights not illuminated, dome light switch has to be kept in the 'off ' position.
The plastic housing for the brake light bulb melted and deformed on both the driver and passenger side. The brake light bulbs burned out and could not be replaced causing a dangerous no brake light situation. I had to replace the complete tail light assembly on both sides. From speaking with the dealer and researching online i discovered this is a very common problem.
Unable to see objects in the road at night when using low [normal] beams for headlights.hit "road gators" 2 times causing damage to car both times.no other cars were involved.now i drive around with my high beams on.have no more "road gators."
In 2015, 305,000 sedans 2011 and 2012 recalled due to issue with brake assembly that prevent the brake lights from shutting off and causing the bulbs to blow quicker than normal.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear brake light assembly detached from the vehicle. The contact was entering a residential driveway when the failure occurred. The entire light fixture was detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer did provide any assistance or information in regards to a remedy for the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000.
The rear tail lights need to be replaced constantly and have gotten so hot as to melt the tail light assemblies.
I was picking up my stepdaughter up and she shut the door, so i started to drive and my dome light stayed on then it started flickering. I was on a city street driving.it has happened multiple times so i just keep itoff now.
My inside lights seem to have some sort of defect. They have stopped working several times and i have to take the covers off and move the bulb around to get it to work.
"takata recall"i was driving on the interstate the other day and my car was shaking, so scary. I'm not a mechanic, but i know when something is wrong. The lights on my car gets so hot that they keep going out and the car is a drifter.i just happen to enter my vin# in the system and i was shock. I have been driving this car not knowing my car has 4 recalls on it. I would like to get another car because at this point i do not feel safe driving my familyeven if they serviced it. Just hearing all the problems that wrong with this car, i do not feel safe. Who do i need to talk to about this matter?
Head lights go out when directional is touched, front end bottom out going over dips in roadway, steering has lots of play when turning wheel left and right
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the headlight housing was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
Rubber washer broke off brake pedal allowing the brake lights to stay on all the time. It burnt up both tail light lenses and brake lights. There was no way to shut the brake lights off without disconnecting the battery or removing the bulbs, which i did and burnt my fingers.
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 occasionallyand i have to gas it to pick up speeds and i've only had the car for two months.
Heard anoise in the trunk of my car while i was driving on the i was on the interstate.checked the back of the car and the right tail light assembly was hanging from the car.the only thing keeping it from falling off were the light wires.the plastic bolts were completely broken off.checked the left rear assembly and was the same.the plastic is broken and brittle.this could be a major safety issue for me and the other drivers on the roadway.called hyundai and of course they were not interested in assisting in anyway.never buy another hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After turning off the vehicle, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the starter motor was replaced, but the failure continued. In addition, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and would not remain locked, and the headlights and brake light would shut off while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to electronic power steering recall notice issues, brake light switch repairs, tail light assembly problems and steering coupler/column replacements.the consumer stated there were loud noises coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake, when the braking. Also, the brake light began stay on which caused problem during highway driving.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel was loose and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the rear driver side light failed and was hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 02/05/16*ljthe dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Updated 02/16/16
Came out to the parked vehicle in our driveway to find the entire driver side rear light assembly falling out. The car was never hit or in an accident. Noticed that the studs (fasteners) going into the tail light assembly cracked apart and separated from the studs and the assembly allowing the assembly to fall from the body. A new tail light assembly will be needed to repair. This looks as though there could be a tensile strength problem with the plastic. If it falls off there is no tail light and it could damage another vehicle if on the highway.
Over the past year i have had to replace all my lights(front, tail and brake lights) consistently without warning. When grease monkey changed them recently, the mechanic stated that the wiring was very hot, and looked melted.issue #2- when driving my car without notice, my lights inside will come on as i turn a corner or hit a bump. I have to turn them off in order for them not to come by themselves.issue 3- my horn likes to work sometimes and other time, it will not sound. All my fuses have been checked many times, and no issue can be found. When i try to operate my radio from my steering will it have a mind of it's own. If i hit the volume up, it will activate the bluetooth call. Sometimes if i try to raise the volume to the radio, it lowers. Issue 4- when driving, and once i take my key out of the ignition, it's extremely hot. I really feel that there is a serious electrical problem in this car, and it needs to be addressed before something serious happens.
High beams on the car are just another standard headlight bulb.the aiming is higher to create a perception of getter visibility.high beams are not effective at lighting dark country roads.dealer notified on 11/15/10 and they said they agree with my assessment, but there is no remedy from hyundai.waiting on a reply from hyundai.
In december, as i was walking to my car in the morning to go to work, i noticed my brake light hanging out on the right side of the car.the whole lighting fixture was removed from the plastic and not connected to the hinges anymore. I couldn't afford to fix it at the time so i rigged it so it would stay in place temporarily.about 2 months later, the left side did the same thing.the entire lamp light was hanging out of the sockets again!i became enraged because both times this happened while the car was parked.when i took it to the dealership, they said it was vandalism and said i would have to pay full price for both lights.after i did some research, i found lots and lots of posts with the same thing occurring to them.this is not a coincidence!there needs to be a recall for this as this is not safe.i am scared to wash my car due to the electrical wires that may be get shorted.i am going to try my best to complain about this in many platforms as i can until this is deemed fair and addressed by the proper authorities.i was actually praising hyundai for the experience up until this point.now, i feel robbed and will not recommend this car due to the injustice experience. If this has happened to you, please report it.thank you for listening.
Airbag light wont shut off. No collision involved
Found left rear fender tail light assembly no longer mounted. Further inspection found all four mount stud plastic molding broken away, light assembly being supported by single electrical connector. Dealer service department was not surprised and stated they have seen this issue before, most likely over torqued during manufacture.now, 6/17/2014, at 68111 odometer, the right tail light assembly, p/n 92402-3q000, had the same physical/mechanical failure. This poses a serious threat not only to other vehicles inability to determine what my vehicle is doing but as a foreign object threat to other vehicles as 5 pound, two foot long projectile.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while drivingat approximately 40 mph, the headlights, brake lights, and tail lights intermittently failed. The contact also stated the vehicle would jerk and the ignition switch was loose. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph the driver side tail light unit detached from the vehicle. The passenger side tail light unit was also loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle tail light assembly threaded studsembedded into brittle, badly cracked plastic.the consumer stated the tail light assemblies fell ut of the body panels. The consumer believed, it was a result of poor quality plastic or over tightening the nuts on the studs at the factory.
I was driving over the bridge when i heard noises from the rear of my car . The car behind me was honking. When i was able to pull over i saw my taillight was hanging on by wires.
Takata recall it started like 3 weeks ago sounds like the motor is knocking. Then a week ago my airbag like wont go off.
While driving on the street and highway. The headlights flicker, and the radio/clock lights flicker on and off when the turn signals are used.it seems like mostly on right turns.i noticed a similar compiant when reading the complaints for the same exact car. I had my car in for an unrelated issued and i mentioned it to the service center. I found out about another recall that i did not know about. Why are there so many recall..
Brake tail light constantly malfunctions. It has been replaced several times and it keeps failing. When you brake the light does not come on and it could cause an accident.
I have purchase my vehicle in march-2011 as a certified pre-owned vehicle. There are several complaints i have on this vehicle since purchased, but i will stick with a recurring issue. 4/11/12 i took my vehicle in because a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. They determined that upon inspection found an open circuit due to blown right front bulb. It was "corrected."06/07/12 took my vehicle once again for the drivers side headlight that went out. Installed bulb5/2/13 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined."2/5/14 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undeterminedupdated 04/17/14*lj
Tail light assembly is melting around the connector for the brake light bulb. The connector and bulb get so hot that surrounding plastic and connector plastic melt causing the brake light to fail and making replacement impossible. Hyundai replaced two melted brake light assemblies on the passenger side and one brake light assembly on the drivers side in less than 4 years. Now the driver side brake light assembly is melting again. This is a fire hazard and a safety hazard because the brake light stops working when the connector melts. Hyundai replaced two assemblies under warranty. I paid $250 for one brake light assembly and now hyundai wants to charge me $250 for the fourth brake light assembly. This should be recalled by nhtsa. Googling the hyundai 2011 brake like assembly list many other people with the same issue. This is a manufacturing defect that is causing a safety hazard for 2011 hyundai drivers and other drivers that encounter cars with the failing brake light assembly.
In mid--august 2015, my car began to have odd things happen such as the car alarm randomly going off. I replaced the battery thinking it may be the cause. That did not help. The alarm still randomly went off. I did not think this was a serious problem until my daughter was driving at highway speeds. On aug 14th she reported to me that her steeringbecame erratic regardless of what she did. After she pulled over, she noticed the fuel gauge went to zero and the low fuel light began blinking despite having recently filled the tank. When she got back on the road, the cruise control suddenly stopped working. Finally, within the next couple of days, the brake lights came on and would not go off. This caused the left tail light assembly to completely melt! then, on aug 24th, she drove the car to o'brien hyundai in ft myers, fl. They replaced the steering angle sensor, sending unit, brake switch, brake switch stopper, and tail light assembly. They could not tell her or me what the root cause was for this electrical issue that nearly caused a accident.
"takata recall"i believe that i owned a defected vehicle.since day 1 there was one electrical problem after the other.my radio comes on and off by itself, hyundai fairfax found no problem after three visits, until i just gave up.i replace 7 - 8 blubs in my car, a airbag, and now a socket for my brake light because my came on and off, like other items in my car.it's like i have a shortage or electrical problem with my vehicle.after, they replaced the clock sensor in the steering wheel for the airbag, now my passenger door locks and unlock sometimes.every time i complain to fairfax hyundai, they deny that anything could be wrong with my vehicle.i understand that hyundai desire is to meet safety regulation and customer satisfaction by providing good product. Unfortunately, things sometimes happen. It's when a corporation takes the complaints seriously and addresses the customer concerns, is what grows a business.i have yet had anyone contact me of my concerns since i had this vehicle, after making many complaints.i will appreciate someone taking this situation and my concerns seriously by contacting me with a resolution.
Steering wheel making a cracking noise when turning or hitting a bump.also driver side rear parking and brake light wiring is loose. This is happening on both my daughter's 2011 hyundai sonatas right now.
Nov. 21, 1013 exterior lighting tail light.i am the original owner of a2011 hyundai sonata (approx 28,000 miles). I walked out to my parked car and noticed that the drivers side rear tail light was hanging by some wires. I had passengers in the car and there was no impact , accident, or anything else to cause the tail light to pop off and hang by some threads. Upon further inspection i could see that the plastic studs were broke and the metal stud was detached or never attached. The following day i took it to the laguna niguel hyundai dealership that i purchased it from.one the service advisors ,346, came out and looked at the tail light. .he saw plastic pieces around the screws that were cracked and broken off which caused the tail light to dislodge and fall off. He said that iwas fault and he wrote me an estimate for $248.00. I am obviously not at fault. The dealership taped the tail light onto the body frame. I was very lucky that the tail light did not fall off ,i did not cause an accident, it was raining, and that i was not pulled over by the police. I phoned hyundai to file a case. I received a phone call from the dealership on 11/28/13. I was told to bring the car in so that the service manger, [xxx]could look at the car (very in convenient, the car had been at their dealership 3 days prior for several hours while they serviced 3 more recalls for this vehicle). [xxx] basically didnothing except walk out to the car. He did not take the tape off to inspect the problem. He told me that he had been touch with hyundai.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While walking up to my wife's 2011 hyundai sonata in a parking lot, we noticed that the passenger side tail light was dislodged from the body of the car.the electrical wires were still attached to the tail light, but there was no damage to the back of the car or the tail light itself.however, we did see the four bolt holders that attach the tail light to the body of the car had ruptured and broke apart.within an hour we took the car to our local hyundai dealer and they said they had never seen a defect like this.they insisted that this must have been due to an impact, even though there was no evidence of damage to the tail light, the back of the car or any signs of vandalism.since they felt it was due to an impact (not covered by the warranty), we had to pay nearly $300 for the tail light to be replaced.later that day, i noticed the driver side tail light was becoming loose to the touch as well.the next day my wife called the corporate line for hyundai to report this tail light defect and report the dealership we went to as well.within 2 days the dealership called us back and said this is definitely some kind of defect and it should have been covered by our warranty.they refunded our money and also replaced the driver side tail light at no charge.every sonata should have their tail lights checked and recalled (at no charge) if these defective bolt holders continue to be found as brittle and flimsy as ours were.thankfully the tail light did not fall off our car while we were driving or it would have become a serious road hazard.please bring this to the attention of all sonata owners immediately.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified and provided no specific diagnosis. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition, the low beams shorted, and the dealer replaced the housing for the brake lights. There were additional repairs due to the multiple failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no solution. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 77,786.
Tail light burns out after being replaced. Brake lights out; got hit from rear. Window brake light came on in the middle of night while car was parked... I was indoors, happened to notice it while looking out house window, apparently had been on for hours until i went outside and turned key and stepped on brake pedal repeatedly. I'm concerned that there's a electrical issue.
Radio went completely out. Head lights and tail light always going out.
Left driver's side tail light assembly popped out. It appears that the bolt mounts have broken due to a defect. I am also having problems with the trunk releasing without intentionally opening.several times, i have found the trunk open in the morning or when i return to the car after work, or shopping. Hyundai service says that i accidentally push the release button somehow. This is not the case as i purposely place the key fob where it cannot be activated and still have that problem.also, the low-beam headlights are not sufficient. The only cast a beam about 50 feet in front of the vehicle with a distinct line of light about 5 feet above the road.while this is not a problem on straight roads, it is a hazard when driving on hilly roads.
Left and right taillight assemblies falling out of taillight housing/car body. Metal taillight bolts no longer secured in plastic taillight assembly. Plastic taillight housing "crumbling" where taillight bolts are affixed into housing.
Low beam headlights stopped working without warning while driving vehicle in rural area.was not noticed initially because was driving on well traveled road (2 lanes, main artery of city) with other vehicles and their lights illuminated the road way.however, when on a less traveled road that is when unable to see highway or surrounding areas.as a result, this forced me to momentarily pull off the highway.the high beam fortunately was working so utilized for remainder of drive home.posed potential risks - driving for a while with no lights on, turns, when getting back on the road, blinding cars in the opposite direction, making a u-turn to turn into my housing area on a multi-lane highway at 10:00 pm as this was discovered in the evening .it is unclear if this was associated with the sporadic clicking noise heard forsome time which appears to originate from the front area of the car.the sound can be heard on the inside of the car and is not audible when standing outside.reported sporadic noise on several occasions to dealership for repair.was informed that they didn't know where the sound was coming from but it did not appear to effect the car; maybe a snake (actually told by dealership). No recall, or could not duplicate sound and therefore unable to addressticking.
The front bumper and grill have partially detached from broken or faulty clips, wheels original size rub against wheel well covering and constant sensor failure for tire api. Actual speed is lower then the speed indicated on the vehicle where as 55 mph actual speed shows 59 on the gage. Cruis control will not work and traction control will not turn off, after replacement of all tires and sensors.exterior- head lights need replaced every 2 to 3 months due to failure,break lights replaced 6x in 4 months and wiring harness to breaklights has partially melted the casing and entry spot for bulb. Replacement bulb didn't remedy the problem,as break lights now do not work at all on vehicle,only tail lights. Fog light have also been replaced 1x im 1 year and 1 is out. Rear plate light also not wiring.fuses are good. Possible wiring issue. Faulty body issue and possible computer and or sensor issue.
For 2nd time in less than a year my sonata would not start because of the brake limit switch.the internet is full of these problems on this car and hyundai should be forced to do something about it.the 1st time it happened i was out of town and they wanted to tow it 50 miles in the opposite direction to my home.no offer of a loaner to get me home.perhaps all sonata owners should just take their cars in every 6 months to get the switch replaced so we do not end up stranded somewhere with limited help.i guess this problem is not as serious as those reporting sudden acceleration when they push the brake.
The contact owns a2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that her tail light bulbs had repeatedly failed. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they have repeatedly replaced both tail lights; however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to bakersfield hyundai(5300 wible rd, bakersfield, ca 93313) where they informed her that the driver side tail light melted and that passenger side tail light harness had shorted. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The passenger rear tail light fell out of the housing unit.there was no noise or issue before hand & it wasn't noticed until i came to a complete stop at my destination where i saw it hanging along the side of the car.i pushed it back info the housing unit as firmly as i could and continued into my appointment.upon leaving, i instinctively lowered my speed to 45-50 mph when i heard a thud about 20 miles from where i first noticed it had fallen out.the total unit had then broke loose from the housing, the wiring came undone & the light fixture crashed into the highway (60 mph speed limit) where the automobile behind me had to swerve to avoid the fixture hitting his vehicle, as it bounced around on the pavement because of the dropping.
Brake light went out, opened break lightcompartment , light bulb was melted inside of socket, took to dealer said it was normal. How can this be normal? ? could this have started a fire, was told not covered under my warranty, 250.00 later
Purchased this car in september 2016,replaced rear drivers side tail light,two weeks later the same tail light blew out and i replaced it again. I have replaced this same tail light every month now since i purchased the car. I have also changed the oil faithfully since i purchased the car in september of 2016. The oil light started illuminating last month(march)then it would go out,i had the oil changed,3 weeks later the light illuminated and the check engine light illuminated again,again,i had the oil changed first week of april.i was driving home from running errands,car would not pick up speed on the interstate so i pulled off to the shoulder got out checked under the hood because the check engine light had illuminated again and the car had a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment,i check the oil dipstick,it was bone dry,i had just had the oil changed maybe two weeks prior. I had the car towed home,put a couple of quarts of oil in the car,started it up and it stalled out in the driveway. April 26,i had it towed to my mechanic shop to diagnose the issue.today april 28,2017 he tells me that the oil bearing is losing oil pressure and now i need a new engine.
The engine on my car seized and was towed to the dealership. While being repaired, the dealership found that my tail light assemblies had melted including the wires and i had no brake lights. I believe this is a safety issue. My warranty will not cover it and is saying it's a cosmetic issue, not safety.
2 weeks ago i bought a pre-owned 2011 sonota gls with 69,000 miles,from drivetime. I asked for a car fax report which they provided something similar but their report only showed one recall on the vehicle which was recall number 143, regarding the eps problem. So for a week i looked into all the recalls this vehicle has but it was past the 5 day return policy by drivetime. We figured if it was a recall then it would have to be repaired by law, right? so i put my vin # in to verify that indeed my vehicle was part of numerous recalls, so i scheduled an appointment for recall 132 at vandergriff hyundai in arlington, tx. Before they even looked at the car they said that campaign was "closed" & said they couldn't assist me any further. I asked them what does closed mean, does that mean the engine block was replaced previously or not? they just said "its been done," nothing more. We've had this car two weeks & already my girl has got a ticket for the left rear brake light being out which i've replaced 3 times now, the car for no reason pulls to the left which could cause a possible head on collision, & the engine & transmission both sound that they are on their last leg. Finally, i received a notice in regards to the extended warranty 10yr/120,000 miles which i was thinking we can get it looked at that way, but then after a series of questions i was told that our vehicle does not qualify for this warranty due to the vehicle we just purchased 2 weeks ago has issues. I told the rep i thought all of the 470,000 vehicles that were affected by the recall automatically was given that warranty? i want the info on what was done to fix/repair the vehicle on each recall & why are we being told all the problems we are having with the car now have been "closed." there's no way this vehicle has been repaired because we still have all the problems & symptoms explained in the recalls.
The drivers side rear light bulbs keep on going out.have changed them about ten times in one year!i cannot change them anymore as the plastic casing has morphed by the heat of the fuse connector to the bulb!there are two bulbs rolling in the casing as they came off when trying to extract and replace.also i have never had any lights illuminate on my dashboard, even when my engine was knocking due to shavings in engine (that was replaced, thank you).lastly, had to replace my shocks and struts this year and was told by mechanic at big o tire that they contacted hyundai directly as they ran into an issue with replacing what should have been correct struts.they were told this particular car with associated vinhas the 'goofy' struts!!!i'm sorry but i didn't pay a goofy price for the car!
My engine light is not working. Does not light up when vehicle is turned on.
Interior and exterior lights flickering in and out. Dangerous at night because the headlights flickering out, when in motion.
Over the last 5 years of having this vechicle i have replaces bulbs after bulbs low beam, high beam, brake light, tag light and so on. When having brake light replaced it was brought to my attention that my brake light housing is melting. One of the bulbs was hard to take out because the plastic assembly was melted to the bulb. I find this very dangerous this may can even cause a fire and i have to young children that's with me all the time. I see others have the same problem but there has not been a recall yet.
Complaintant walked out of home to vehicle. Upon approaching vehicle, complaintant noticed that the left rear brake light housing (driver's side) was detached, and sticking out about 1 inch from the vehicle. Complaintant carefully slid the housing back into its cavity, where it stayed. Complaintant then departed. About 3 days later, complaintant noticed that the housing was again detached from the vehicle, and again slid it back into place. Over time, the complaintant repeated returning the housing into the cavity three (3) additional times. When the complaintant was confronted with a 5th event of the housing detaching from the vehicle, complaintant shined a flashlight down into the cavity, and saw that the housing mounting sockets were fractured/shattered, and none of the several mounting studs/bolts were attached. But, the studs/bolts were still attached to the vehicle shell. The only thing holding the housing assembly onto the car, were the wires to the brake light, back-up light, and turn signal light. No surface scratches, nor body damage experienced. After inspecting the defective housing, complaintant surmised that hyundai tail light housing is made of hard, brittle plastic, which shatters when overly tightened at factory, or due to the vibration of this overly hard riding vehicle. Additionally, complaintant noticed when vehicle was purchased new, that the driver's side tail light was not flush with the rear trunk gate, and was extended outward about 1/4 inch. The light assembly on the right/passenger side was flush with the trunk gate, and has not produced a similar issue, yet. Complaintant secured housing to the vehicle cavity by using duct tape. Complaintant scheduled vehicle repair with hyundai dealership for tomorrow. Update to follow.
#1today 9/18/2016 while i was driving down the road my airbag light came on. When i made my first stop the light when off. When i began to drive again the light came on and will not go off.#2 i had to pay over three hundred dollars to have my sterling coupler replaced it started with a little clicking noise when i turn to the right and afterwards began to progress and get louder. While driving the car the steering wheel will shake and vibrate until it felt as if the steering wheel will shake a lose.#3 the lights on my car will flicker on and off while driving it's very obvious at night it is a scary situation. One night they flicker and didn't want to come back on right away until i had to pull over on the side of the road until they came back on. I called my hyundai dealer and was told that it will be an 118 service charged to look at it because my warranty is up. I then contacted hyundai usa when they finally contacted me back they pretty much told me the same thing the hyundai dealer said. The problem with my lights began in 2012 but every time it took the car in the problem could not be detected so they would say and this was when i was under my warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear driver side brake light separated from the vehicle while driving. The contact believed that the tail light stud was defective and caused the rear tail light to separate from the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not a manufacturing defect and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 33,000.
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.
Driver side tail light assembly melted causing brake light to not turn on when depressed.no reasonable explanation provided by the hyundai dealership that would explain why components melted. I.e., 'riding the brakes'.for the most part my commute is rural, few stops, minimal braking.replacing the assembly does not address the question as to why it melted. Maintenance is done as recommended and the vehicle is in good to excellent condition.the instrument panel does not alert driver to this problem thereby posing a problem of rear end collision during night driving and/or pulled over by the police for faulty tail light.
Headlights going out at night as well as the interior dash lights going out for no reason, while driving. Benn happing every few days since july
Riding down the interstate look through my side mirror and noticed my tail light hanging off and it fell off before i could stop to check it,and when i did stop i noticed the one one the opposite side was about to do the same.
My front, back, break lights are constantly out. I'm replacing them several times a month. I've taken it back to the dealer where they've changed the housing. Problem still continues. This is very unsafe because there is an over heating issue with this vehicle.
My front end and break lights continue to go out. No matter how many times i purchased. Had accident. Vehicles i see in my town, with the same year and model have same issues.lights consistently blow out.
The fuel sensor stopped working.can not tell how much gas is in the car. My daughter ran out of gas in the middle of the highway on her way home from college! the car has now failed inspection. I was told that it was the fuel sensor.paid to have this replaced at firestone auto care.did not fix the problem.was then told that the hyundai dealership would have to fix it because it must have to do with the computer system.this car has multiple recalls and even the engine itself blew up.i can not keep lights on it because every time the bulbs are replaced they blow.i even ordered whole other tail light package thinking that would help but it did not.this car is nothing but a safety hazard!!!!!
I was informed by several co-workers that there were recalls for our car, the 2011 hyundai sonata.the problems that are affecting my 2011 hyundai sonata are: exterior lighting: brake lights: switches,brake light and steering: gear box: shaft sector.the only recall that the hyundai dealer honored wasfrom campaign 123.campaign 110 and 122 will not be honored due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which is march 28, 2011.if my car is having the same problems as the other 2011 hyundai sonatas why can't my vehicle be repaired under the recall.i feel that this is unfair to consumers of the 2011 hyundai sonata due to a manufacturing date.please give me some type of remedyfor this matter!!!had i known about the business practices of hyundai i would have never purchasedthis vehicle!!!
Brake lights would not turn on.
Add me to the growing list of tail light issues.my taillight was found hanging for no apparent reason.when i took it to the dealership for warranty replacement, pictures were taken and forwarded to their rep as the dealer had not seen this issue before and they were looking for authorization.although there was no exterior damage to the tailllight, the inside plastic where it is mounted to the car was all broken up.a determination was made by someone who had not even seen the vehicle to deny warranty work due to damage.there is no damage to my car!the dealer offered to install the taillight at no charge if i would buy the part.i didn't feel that i should pay $182 for a new taillight and they offered to find me one used.what does that tell you?i was able to find an aftermarket replacement for $61 and they will install for free.how foolish of hyundai to lose a customer for a cheap repair.what good is their warranty if they don't honor it?and, by the way,they don't recognize your website with all others who have issues.
2011 hyundai sonata defect in the light stem switch that causes headlights and dash lights to flicker the consumer stated he began to experience occasional episodes of flickering headlights, especially when switching between high and low beam.
Tail light wiring harness melts, then overheats bulbs and melts the tail light housing.side effect was that my headlights turn off when using a blinker at night.this happens at speed.not only is it a fire hazard from the wiring melting / bulb overheating / melted tail light housing, but it is a safety hazard from the lake of headlights on a turn.hundreds of complaints online for 2011-2013 sonatas with this exact issue.paid $400 at dealership to get wiring harness and housing replaced, but it is original stock gear so it will likely happena gain.
Brake lights do not work when i cut on my lights.
I was driving down a road which is only 25 mph in my parents neighborhood when i turned around to head back once i got out the car i noticed that my drivers side taillight was hanging out by the wires. There was nodamage to the taillight or on the car, the inside plastic pieces where it is mounted to the car werebroken. Going to try calling hyundai tomorrow as it just happened tonight. But after reading all the other complaints it sounds as though they will do nothing. This is a safety concern.
After driving down the interstate i pulled up at my hotel to valet my car.when i walked to the back of my car i realized that my driver's side tail light was hanging by the wires.after further inspection i was able to determine that all of the plastic mounting tabs were broken.the dealership indicated they had seen this same problem before, but would not replace mine because the mileage was over 60k.this should be a recall item in my opinion considering brake lights/ tail lights are important to have!
I've had problems with all front and rear lights. Mainly the headlights, tail lights and brake lights burning out. Since i got the car i've had problems with my brake lights not lighting up on one side, the tail light will work fine but once i press that brake my passenger brake light won't light up. Also i had my passenger side brake light heat up and melt the socket and housing of the taillight. All lights burn out way too soon like the car is providing too much juice and frying the bulbs.
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that she attempted to start her vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the brake light stop switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.
My hyundai sonata tail lights, brake lights are melting the paneling and destroying the sockets where the bulbs go. The dealer service department charged me $250 to replace the brake lamp switch which was a recall on 2011 hyundai sonatas but claimed my car was not one on the service recall. The service department said the bulbs had melted the paneling and that they had to shave down the panel to get the bulb to work. Now the left tail light is not working and they said i need to replace it for another $250 this is not caused by me the consumer and with the melting of this i am afraid it will cause an elecrtrical fire in my rear. Hyundai needs to fix this issue and refund me money i already paid out.
Hyundai sonata 2011 push button start. I am the original owner of the vehicle. Yesterday i went into my car and proceeded to start my car. I had to push the start button three times before itactually started up. This happened twice within 2 hours.5 days prior my vehicle had been to the hyundai dealership for the recall on the stop lamp switch. An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that forthe 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. They, the dealership,performed the service and replaced the stoplamp switch. As result my car is experiencing intermittent switch point contact with the push-button start. This is crazy.
While driving at night, the headlights will turn off when using the turn signal or turning on the high beams, i have to wiggle the headlight switch to get them to come back on. I have sent hyundai an email concerning this problem as it is a very serious safety issue and the problem is getting worse, but of course there has been no response from hyundai. With all of the complaints on the internet about this problem. Hyundai needs to issue a recall.
When i arrived at work today i noticed the drivers side rear tail light assembly was loose.upon further inspection i noticed that the plastic clips that hold the assembly in place were broken.i've contacted the dealer and have gotten the run around about what caused the issue.i haven't been involved in any type of accident and there is no visible damage to the exterior of the car.currently, still trying to get it fixed but the dealer doesn't seem to be any help.
My hyundai sonata tail lights, brake lights are melting the paneling and destroying the sockets where the bulbs go. The dealer service department charged me $250 to replace the brake lamp switch which was a recall on 2011 hyundai sonatas but claimed my car was not one on the service recall.the service department said the bulbs had melted the paneling and that they had to shave down the panel to get the bulb to work.now the left tail light is not working and they said i need to replace it for another $250 this is not caused by me the consumer and with the melting of this i am afraid it will cause an elecrtrical fire in my rear.hyundai needs to fix this issue and refund me money i already paid out.
I just purchased a 2011 sonata turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds.i also notice it pulling to the left.cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights.
When driving at night dash lights flicker and go out intermittently as well as head lights flickering.then the headlights come on full bright and cannot be controlled with the interior light dimmer.not a good thing to happen at night. This does not happen all the time.
2011 hyundai sonata is very unsafe. I have had to have brake light recall fixed at least 3 times and the brake lights are still going out. The horn has completely gone out. The engine shuts off at random times leaving me stranded in unsafe situations. The takata airbags still have not been replaced. Car is very unsafe to drive; hyundai needs to buy back all these vehicles.
I have replaced more bulbs than i can count on my car, headlights, brights, brake lights, it seems like i have replaced a light every week just about, long with my lights randomly cutting on/off, flashing, blinking, not working at all. My horn also will sometimes go off uncontrollably sometimes when my keys are not even in the car. My battery is constantly dead. These are huge safety issues and have been blown off buy the dealership every time i have tried to get the issue fixed. Have had multiple recalls for these issues and each time the problem has gotten worse. I have been pulled over several times for lights being out and have been stranded at night because of no headlights. Seems to be a huge issue with these cars and i have been treated rude and made to feel stupid every time i have contacted hyundai about the issue.
The back drivers side brake light keeps burning out. This has been occurring for several months and i have replaced the bulb too many times to count. I finally took the car to the dealership who told me the wiring was bad and can cause the light to melt or fuse together. I researched this problem online and note is a common problem among the hyundai cars. I have 2 kids, still in car seats, and can't take the risk of the brake light wires catching fire.i am hoping this issue will be researched and a recall implemented.
Interior light comes on without opening doors clicking in the steering collar motor has a winning sound and the brake light some times just blink off
I pulled out on to a 4 lane highway and the engine stalled and the car coasted across. After a few seconds car regained power and went on but still losing power. When driving on interstate car keeps stalling at high rates of speed. When i cut on lights while driving car stalls/loses power for a few seconds then goes on. Brake lights aren't working all the time plus 3rd brake light keeps sticking. I need answers to this before we get seriously hurt!!!!!
Car will not start! hyundai replaced the brake switch and now it is happening again. This happens a couple times per week. This will be my second visit to hyundai. This should be a recall! we could be without necessary transportation.
Came out to the parked vehicle in our driveway to find the entire passenger rear light assembly falling out. The car was never hit or in a accident. Noticed that the studs (fasteners) going into the tail light assembly cracked apart and separated from the studs and the assembly allowing the assembly to fall from the body. A new tail light assembly will be needed to repair. This looks as though there could be a tensile strength problem with the plastic. This seems to be a problem reoccurring with people throughout the social media.
Have replaced brake lights 5 times due to someome telling me they were out. Was stop by a cop today because both brake lights he said we're out. Why are these lights burning out so fast? automotive guy said put some grease on bulb then place them in. I did and they still went out?
I was driving at the freeway speed limit, i did not feel anything when it happened but i know that it happened on the freeway.i pulled over to get some gas, looked back near the gas cap and saw that my driver's side tailight assembly was hanging by the wires onto my bumper.when it fell out, it bounced and placed several dings and chips in the plastic bumper.i noticed that the wheels(cogs) inside the tailight assembly were completely broken off.i had to take the light out and place it in my trunk and drive the rest of the two hundred miles with no left tail light or turn signal.if it had fallen into the middle of the freeway, i am sure there would have been much more to write about and none of it good!
The driver side tail light bulb was out.when i attempted to replace it, i noticed that the light assembly molding had melted (due to the heat for the taillight) and i could not remove the tail light bulb.when i looked at the passenger side, it had melted as well.at this time, i even have a taillight bulb that fell into the light assembly on the passenger side because it could not be pulled through the melted molding.the light sockets for both the driver and passenger tail lights had burn marks on them.
Headlights went out while driving 70mph on interstate 126.
When the headlights are on at night, when turn signals are engaged intermittenly the cabin lighting, including the gage cluster lights flicker and sometimes completely turn off. When the auto function of the headlights is on the headlights often completely turn off along with the interior cabin lights and gauge cluster lights intermittently when the turn signals are engaged and also when they're not. The problem seems to mostly be linked to the use of turn signals, but does also happen when they're not used.
While in drive and park, brakes lights and tail lights keep going out. Have replaced bulbs 4 times in less than a year. Both seat belt lights constantly flashes even when buckled up. Air bags and tire pressure light will not go out after resetting repeatedly. Dome lights no longer work in automatic
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I had my brake pedal stoplight switch replaced a few days ago by a hyundai dealer, which was covered under the manufacturer's warranty. However, in doing research on this replacement, i have found that this is a common problem of hyundai sonata owners and it would seem that hyundai has not corrected this issue other then to replace the oem switch when it fails. Based upon what i have read, i therefore expect that this replacement will fail again sometime in the future and probably at an inopportune time. Since it takes only a few moments to replace the switch, some hyundai owners that have had multiple failures have gone as far as carrying a spare switch in their glove compartment in case the switch fails again and they are either out of warranty or not near a dealer. The safety issue revolves around the failure of this switch which results in the brake lights not being operable and the possibility of other safety systems being affected too, i.e. Traction control and abs. If this switch failure occurs with the vehicle in park, the gearshift lever cannot be moved. If this failure was a "once in a lifetime" failure, it would not be that much of an issue. But again, that does not seem to be the case and research of hyundai's repair records or statements made by owners of these cars should bare that out.the original oem switch part is #93810-3s000.an alleged update may be part # 93810-3k000 but this part can not be installed in the vehicles having the original part and hyundai has not made a retro installation possible if this "k" switch is indeed an updated replacement. I feel that hyundai should address this issue and produce a retro fit for this safety related brake switch since it seems to be a constant issue that needs attention due to the failure of the switch which then causes, at the very least, inoperable brake lights.
The brakes lights and head lights goes out alot.. Bulbs melting into socket and burning out frequently and having to replace the whole assembly. It's very hazard because it can catch fire. I was driving on highway doing rain and noticed my head light just went out and i pulled over to check and checked the back as well cause i smelled something burnt. The rear break light was burnt and melted into socket. I've replaced the back assembly aleast once to twice a year.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata and it is a very nice car except that there is a very real and significant safety issue with respect to the visibility provided by the low beam headlights.i have noticed that a number of other people have expressed their concern about this as well because it makes the car very challenging to drive safely at night. When you are driving the car at night and have the headlights on low beam as you look through the windshield there is a very distinct boundary about midway up the windshield and everything above that boundary line is completely dark.it not only significantly reduces the distance that you typically should be able to see in front of you but it is also extremely disconcerting because even the slightest bump causes the line and your visibility to be bouncing up and down.the other night i nearly hit a person walking along the road even though i was only driving 35 miles per hour because i was almost on top of them before they were visible in the headlights.i have been driving for many years and that has never been an issue with any other car that i have owned.
The first problem is about the headlights when turning the car on whether it is stationary or in motion, the headlights intermittently blinking or cutting off shortly which is dangerous when driving in dark. The problem may be related to the multi-function switch. The second problem is related to the battery, the battery on this car, 2011 hyundai sonata gls, can not last long and it needs to be replaced every couple of months. The problem is related to parasitic electricity in this model as the dealership told me. It might be caused by electricity drainage on the radio part.the third common problem in this model is the overheating engine. I realized the radiator fan is not working until i stop the car, open the hood, and then give the fan blades a push! also, the fan can turn on by itself only if i turn on the ac on high blowing level.
My vin is showing 2 recalls that are incomplete that i have taken to a local dealership to be corrected.my 2011 hyundai burns oil very quickly within weeks of an oil change.i am constantly adding oil.there is no oil leak detected in the vehicle.i was assured that the engine recall was looked at and not affected but according to this site that recall is incomplete. I also have to replace tail and headlights and when i use a blinker at night the headlights turn off. I had my vehicle serviced at jenkins hyundai of jacksonville fl904/420-7171
While driving the car on the highway the back drivers side tail light flew off the car and into traffic. I was able to retrieve the taillight and the plastic holding all 4 bolts in place were broken. I read online and there are several other incidents of this so i feel i needed to report it to prevent any accidents in the future.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlamp was lower than the driver's side headlamp, causing the headlights not to provide illumination at a greater distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who adjusted the headlamps however, the failure was not corrected.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 19,000. ..updated 12-26-13the consumer stated the lights were adjusted as high as possible, which helped the lighting while driving at night.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that the brake lights and headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop brake lamp and the starter motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 68,000.
At 1st my car my consuming a lot of oil. I was going to get top off at my oil place every week. I tried to take it to my nearby hyundai, they told me they wanted $350 to do a test. Then my car was not gasing the way it usually did. It was stalling, i had a burning smell coming from my engine.i took it to my mechanic and he replaced the o2 sensor, heating sensor, pcv valve, he did a transmission flush.it started to work ok, and i was driving with my disabled husband and our 4 year old daughter when the car engine went out on us on the highway. We got the car tow to our mechanic and its more problems then solutions . Its now the cadillac converter, this car is extremely dangerous to drive. I have receipts of the repairs, towing and daily oil inputs.
I have the same problem with the brake switch car won't start with push button start on my se. I jumped the car got it started took it to the dealer they could not find out what was wrong with it.it happened again i called the dealership to take it back again and the service advisor i have delt with for 6 years was there she told me they have been replacing these switches and if it happens again just hold down the push button start for 30 seconds and it will over ride the switch and start.well she was right it happened this morning i put my foot on the brake and held in the push button and it started after about 20 seconds.i take it in tomorrow to have the switch replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving the vehicle, the driver's side tail light separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to glasden hyundai (located at 28000 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (877) 814-3153) where it was diagnosed that the tail light support melted. The vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the passenger side tail light experienced a similar failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.updated 09/01/17*ljthe consumer paid to have the first light failure repaired. The failure recurred in both rear tail lights.
Air bag light is on indicating something is wrong, this is a safety issue not an wear and tear problem.i have replace several bulbs in my vehicle each year for five years.every bulb that i have went out indicating a electrical problem.
During normal driving with headlight setting on auto, headlights turn off when turn signal is activated. Headlights turn on when turn signal is off (either manually turned off or when turn is completed). This can happen while moving or stopped at light. Consistent problem with left turn, less often for right turn.
Rear passenger side tail light wasn't working and when i tried to replace it, the plastichousing where the light bulb goes had melted.now the light bulb doesn't fit in the hole.a google search of this problem indicates there are many others that have the same problem.sounds like a defect to me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the stop lamp on the vehicle melted into the lighting structure, which caused the brake lamp not to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tail lamp assembly needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the tail lamp assembly was replaced on three separate occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
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.
I have a new 2011 sonata. I been having every problem you can imagine with my car. This time it's my left tail light, it was literally hanging on because of my trunk. I looked inside where the light use to be attached and all the plastic crumbled apart. I called hyundai about it and they said they had a new tail light to replace mine with and when i got there found out it was broken, so they took a tail light off another sonata and put it on mine until they order another one. My originaltail lightscratched and craved the paint on my car in and around that area. It could have easily caused an accident if i had not been so cautious driving after seeing it hanging on by my trunk.one of the service guys told me this was the 4th time he seen this!
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l.left brake light out for the forth time.. But, this time the new bulb replacement wouldn't fix the problem. I had to have all the recalls fixed, so i made an appointment with the closest dealership an hour away in terre haute, in. The very next day.after they fixed one of the recalls they had to reschedule me for the following day to do all the rest, as they stated it would take most of the day to do. So, the next day my partner following behind me noticed that now both my brake lights were completely out!we again reported the brake light situation to the dealership upon arriving at 8am and dropped off the car. At 5pm that day we called to check on their progress and they stated that they were finishing up on the recalls but that the wiring harness on the brake lights had all melted together on both sides!and, they were unable to fix it until the next day.ugh..then, quoted me $523.23 to fix it!i've read countless people complaining of this same issue and wonder how many accidents this has caused. Dangerous and absolutely ridiculous! this should be covered in a recall.
On wednesday, february 5, 2020, i was at a traffic light when someone motioned to speak to me in regards to my driver side brake light being out. I proceeded to drive to my dealership to get it changed out knowing it was probably just a burnt out bulb. The dealership service personnel informed me that the whole socket where the light bulb sits in had melted. This caused alot of erosion in the bulb socket and affected the wiring as well. I feel deeply that this can cause a fire considering the light bulb busted and caused the whole inside of the socket to melt. I payed $150.00 to repair the socket and wiring to fix the problem for now. I was told it may not last long. I'm hoping this problem doesn't linger and create more problems. I am very concerned on how these light bulbs pop and melt everything. I would like this to be treated as a safety issue. Please help me resolve this issue. Thank you for your time and have a great day.
Hyundai sonata 2011 brake lights.we bought our car new.we have had to change out brake lights a few times a year.now, the signal, brake or taillights don't work.before, at the service department, we had the lights fixed.they said, "there was a shortage in the wiring, and had burned."we had to pay for it.we have had continual problems with the brake lights.the lights no longer work.the rear window lights remains constant.never goes off unless car in off.we can't drive our car.now, they are telling us recall "136" is not suitable for our situation.also, they are implying that recalls are not extended beyond an expired warranty.service department is charging us $800.00 to fix a problem that is not our problem.we are out of a car and money we don't have to fix hyundai's problem.we have been having problems with our lights for over 5 years is not more.
The break light keep goin out pluz keep smelling a burning smell
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.
I am consistently having to replace my tail and brake lights on both the driver and passenger side every 2-6 months. I just replaced the bulbs in july and now in september, they're bad again. But now even with new bulbs in, the tail lights do not work but the brake lights do.i am also having an issue with the interior dome light not turning off while set on the "door" setting with all doors closed. For this, i have checked the door jamb switch and the inside of the dome light switch and there are no obvious causes for this issue.i'm not sure if these light problems are connected or not, but the dome light worked perfectly fine until i replaced my tail/brake light bulbs yesterday and discovered that they aren't working at all.
The brake lights on my 2011 sonata will not go off.i have contacted hyundai and they have indicated this is not an open recall however i can not drive my car without brake lights working properly. Stationary, in motion and on a street and highway.the brake light will not go off.
I've been replacing the light bulbs in my vehicle every few weeks... I'm constantly being pulled by the police for having a blower light. Also, my lights flicker on and off.. The lights in the dashboard as well as the lights outside of the vehicle. My gas meter doesn't display the correct amounts of gas it might say 309 until empty then it will say 62 until empty five seconds later and it continuously changes
I have several complaints with my sonata as it relates to brakes and tail lights. I have had to replace the brake stopper as it was making the car randomly slow down in when i was driving on the highway at speeds in excess of 70 mph .. When this was happening the traction control light also remained on in the dashboard. I also had brake calibers that were locked in place on my front brakes causing an issue having metal against metal. At this same time, my tail lights were remaining on even when the car was off. The stopper fixed this issue but i was also advised that i had to replace the whole rear light module because the wires had melted together this time it was the left side. In october i relaxed the whole right side rear lighting module because the wires had melted together in that light too! all of these repairs took place within a years timeframe. I have documentation but not with me right at this moment. All of these scenarios are pretty scary and put me and my son at risk. Not too mention my car is currently under an oil consumption test becaus we have no idea where the engine oil is going. The car has 140,000 miles
Tail lamp assembly melted at bulb insertion area, frequently needs bulb replacement. Has become a nuisance and hazard.
On 10/24/2017, i took my car to the dealership regarding some recall issues, amongst which was the issue of the car making clicking noise as the car turns. After the car was delivered to me, and driving it, i noticed that the issue was unresolved.i made this known to the dealership and there was no response from them. I did report this to hyundai usa. It's been several months now,but have not heard from them regarding the complaints. I have been notified of other recall issues since then, but not sure how to go about them, as the first issue remains unresolved.
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!
My vehicles brake lights continue to have electrical problems.sometimes the brake light works, and sometimes it doesn't.
Brake lights assembly is messed up. I am having to replace both tail lights.
Had my 2 front tires changed, after they were charged the brake paddle locked up and the push button starter will not start the car and i have no brake lights. The only way to start the car is to press down on the brakes while pushing and holding the starter at the same time for about 60 seconds , the car will not move out of gear unless the shift release lock is pushed. I have no brake lights
I took one of my two 2011 sonatas to a hyundai dealership in woodbridge virginia because the right tail lens was completely broken and hanging off the car. The bolts holding the tail lens to the body were still in the body with the plastic thread portion of the lens.i thought it would be warranty because there are no signs of marks on the car that would indicate the force required to break a tail lens.i believe the lens were installed improperly and the stress finally caused the plastic to break.to my surprise i got a call from the service representative saying the left lens was broken as well. She said they believe someone attempted to steal the lens.she said there is a small mark near one of the lens.i did not notice the mark when i took the car in for service.however, if it was so small for me to notice there is no way someone could have attempted to pry off the lens with enough force to beak 4 large bolts without leaving a highly noticeable mark (s) on the car. The marks she is referring could have been from my attempt to push the lens back into the housing so that i could drive it to the dealership.i noticed i am the 14th person to report this to your agency.my concerns are: 1. I paid over 400.00 to repair what should have been a warranty repair and2.i have another 2011 sonata and i have liability concerns should the second car experience the same issue.if a tail lens weighing a pound or two flies off into a car following me at 50 or 60 miles an hour and the driver behind me reacts he or she could end up getting hurt or killed.please look into this.i kept all the parts i have pictures of the new lens installed and the old lens that are broken.i will even mail one of the damage ones to you to inspect at my cost.
Check engine lights comes on and oil light. So im prompted to get oil change. Mechanic says he reset some codes and the engine locked up.mechanic took my running vehicle from the shop to check how it was driving and the car stalled in motion.
While driving at 65mph on highway, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. It was as if i had let go of the gas pedal. Of course the pedal was at the same position and did not change. I let go of the pedal and repressed it and noticed that i got my power back. It does this intermittently for the last two months.no code errors appearing on dash or obd reading. Will happen at any given speed. Other issue is the driver side break light will work for a few weeks and then burn out, in which it will leave the remaining center and passenger brake light permanently on while the headlights are turned on. So it appears that i am breaking but i am not.only temporary fix is to remove the left bulb from its socket.
I've replaced my both my headlights and brake lights at least 4 times within the last 6 months and have been told by the faulkner hyundai dealer that there is not an issue. There is no way that i should be replacing it so many times, there has to be something with either a fuse or electrical issue.
While driving at night, the headlights, as well as interior dash and radio lights, would flicker. Most of the time this is triggered by using the turn signal. At times the lights may turn off altogether and have to be turned back on by jostling the turn signal. This happens while the car is in motion.
The tail and brake lights are constantly burning up. It started 3 years ago and the issue was once in awhile. But this year it seems that i have to purchase bulbs twice a month and is either the passenger or driver side.
Cant get light to work, have replace bulbs a few times, and have take it to an advance auto place where they have told me it's a problem with the electric work and engine not the bulb.the bulbs were fine and not burnt out.have been having issues since last october 1st was only one head light now as of this weekend its both.
During my annual nys inspection, a bulb in my left driver side taillight was out. Mechanic (who is the only one besides hyundai that touches my car) was perplexed. Asked if i tried to replace the bulb. Said no. Said it looked like someone tried to pull out the entire taillight assembly (lenses and all.)i park in pretty safe areas and in an underground garage at home. He had to epoxy the assembly so it wouldn't fall out. Knows my car intimately. Today, while having it washed, i saw the workers pointing to the passenger rear taillight assembly. It had popped out just like the other one. I duct taped it best i can. Owned several cars but have never had any taillights threaten to fall off. Mechanic said it could easily fall off if i hit a bump. Very strange!
My engine failed while driving.....i had it towed to hyundai dealer because i was informef about vehicle recall. The dealership will not provide me with loaner car without full coverage insurance. I have been without my vehicle almost 30 days.
I looked in my rear view mirror while driving and saw something hanging from car.all of the plastic brackets inside my left rear tail light had broken and my light was hanging on by the wires.two months later the same thing happened with my right rear tail light - all of the inside brackets broke and it was hanging by the wires. There was no incident either time to trigger this.both lights were still working but were no longer able to be held.
While i was driving, at about 40 mph, another driver flag me down and asked me to check my taillight. I parked my car on the side, and i noticed that the whole taillight had fallen off the car. It was just hanging from the wires. Upon inspection i noticed that the plastic studs holding the taillight had broken off. Lots of small plastic pieces all over. Glad i wasn't on the freeway, because it would had caused an accident if it would had fallen off the car. The taillight shows no signs of any impact at all it is clean.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver and passenger side headlight failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
I purchased this vehicle march 2018, i have spent unnecessary money on headlights and my back brake lights. I've spent 180.00 replacing my harnesses due to my bulbs melting inside of my harnesses. My car smells of wires burning inside of my car. It's multiple people driving these particular cars and i've noticed their sonata's have the same issues with the lights... I have people that drive the same car pulling me over or pulling beside me asking if i have trouble with my lights. You guys need to really recall these cars back in, my car shouldn't have a burning smell
At night time when my headlights are on they will flick on and off when i use my turn signals, when i turn on my brights and sometimes when i move between park and drive/reverse. Sometimes it'll do it a lot and other times not so much. It is a 2011 with 114,000 miles and only started in the last few months. I wonder if this is what's causing my battery to die quicker? since i've replaced it twice in the last 4 years i've had it.
2011 hyundai sonata. My headlights and interior started blinking off and on by themselves while i was driving at night for about a 30 or 40 second interval. Took to dealership and had it diagnosed and they found that the there was an intermittent internal fault with the multi-functional switch. Just got it back so i've only driven it about 50 miles at night so far no problem but it's too early to say for sure if this fixed the problem to my satisfaction. The problem only happened about 3 times but it is unpreditcable when the problem occurs but when it does happen and it's dark, it's not safe so we took it in right away on the third time because this was the longest period of time that the problem lasted.if you're having any problem like this, i suggest you get it looked at right away, very dangerous. It cost me $209 to have it fixed. The vehicle was moving about 55mph when this occurred. Date was 10-17-2019.
I opened my trunk and the passengers side tail light was broken loose, and only being held in place by the wires.all the bolts that fasten the plastic tail light to the vehicle were broken off.there was no damage or impact to the light or vehicle.
This issue has been going on for months now. And i have driven around seeing many other hyundai sonatas with he same issue. When i hit my brake, the brake lights will not go out. I have finally figured out how to get them to go out (pulling my brake upwards with my foot). This has resulted in my lights staying on and my car dying a few times. It is a very dangerous problem as others are not able to tell when i am braking because my brake lights stay on wihtout putting my foot under the brake and pulling up on it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the passenger side tail light assembly was hanging off the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer (billion hyundai of south dakota, 4004 w 41st street, 605-365-1818, sioux falls, south dakota) was called, but did not repair the vehicle because the manufacturer did not approve the repairs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact also stated that the driver side tail light assembly was repaired in july of 2014. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
I had the same problem recently, my tail light assembly melted around the connector for the brake light bulb on the driver and passenger side. The connector and bulb got so hot that surrounding plastic and connector plastic melted, causing the brake light to fail and making replacement cost around $650. The problem also caused a fuse to short out and the brake sensor under the paddle failed (which is already an ongoing issue currently being recalled for sonata's ) and the car would not start. Hyundai dealer claim replacement bulbs were put in wrong when changed out which caused the problem, but i find that hard to believe. I decided to do a little research and found hundreds of complaints for the same exact problem.i agree this should be recalled by nhtsa.this is definitely a manufacturing defect that is causing a safety hazard for 2011 hyundai drivers and other drivers that encounter cars with the failing brake light assembly.
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 breaklightsstop 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 dangerousand the poor quality of cheap parts should be replaced.
Left rear taillight assembly fell off, hanging by wiring.four plastic mounting bosses at mounting studs have broken.not the result of any impact or crash.i was alerted to it by another driver beside me who beeped.the taillight has no damage other than the failed mounts.dealer said it will be replaced under warranty.
Rear tail lights keep blowing out bulbs
Upon arriving at my destination, i noticed that my driver-side taillight assembly was dangling out of the fender by it's wiring harness.upon closer inspection, i discovered that the posts that the bolts secure into had failed, causing the lamp assembly to fall out of the fender.when i inquired with a hyundai service and parts associate at a service center, they stated that this was a common problem with my vehicle model and the component was replaced under warranty.
Have owned this 2011 hyundai sonata for about three weeks now.for the first time, i operated the car at night. I was not aware of an obvious and consequential defect with the headlight low beam aiming on this automobile.with headlights on after dark, there is a sharp boundary between headlight illumination on the lower area and darkness above. On all but level roadway, this hazardous defect is apparent. Many roads where i live in pennsylvania are twisting and hilly.traversing those roads with this sonata using the low beam headlights is unnerving and dangerous.when the front of the car dips into even a slight downgrade, road ahead is illuminated to about 40 feet in front of car.line of sight through windshield has at least half the view above unlit.seems that the view zone brightly illuminated below, the eyes try to compensate for contrast. Consequently, the top half seen through the windshield appears to be in complete blackness. Aside from the impaired road illumination, while driving on curving roads, there is an annoying hypnotic effect caused.due to the harsh light and dark contrast, i find it confusing to navigate between the painted lines due to the low beam problem. Last night while on the way home over one of the winding roads, i nearly hit a deer.the animal was standing in the road but i could not see it.because of the low beam headlights on my sonata, i nearly crashed. Fortunately, the deer jumped out of the way in the last seconds directly in front of the car. To me, the 2011 hyundai sonata low-beam headlight problem is a difficult situation. Until there is a solution, for my own protection, i now drive on those roads with the high beams, at night,all the time. I ask that you please investigate this issue as it is a serious and very dangerous situation to life and safety.
Headlights flicker and/or switch from low to high beams when using turn signal.the turn signal stalk contains the on/off/auto switch for the headlights as well as the high/low beam selection.this problem has happened several times when turning on the blinker or even when the turn stalk returns to off after completing the turn.it appears to be a short or bad contact in the turn signal and seems to only happen when the turn stalk is actually being moved or manipulated.this causes the headlights to flash or blink on the high beams and when they momentarily go to the off position the dash lights go to full intensity (just like during the day when the lights are off).
I parked my car after coming from work, went back out to change my brake light that was out, after i couldn't change my bulb because its toasted to the harness, i tried starting up my car which it did, but my shift lock was locked on on park and my traction control came on and i have no brake lights.
Takata recall my head lights flicker and go out when every i use my blinkers to make a turn. If my head lights are on and i don't use my blinkers when i turn i don't have a problem. I happens mostly when i use the left blinker. Also, the lights on the dash flicker at the same time.
In a parking lot i found my 2011 sonata with the right tail light assembly completely broken and hanging by the electrical wires. The threaded portion of the assembly had broken off and was still attached to the bolts that hold the assembly to the body of the car.i took the car to the dealership for what i thought would be a warranty repair.i recieved a call from the service representative saying that both tail light assemblies were broken. She believed that someone attempted to steal the asssemblys.she said there is a small mark near one of the lens. This is something i failed to notice after inspecting the vehicle closely.i had them put both lenses on because the car was due for a state inspection.when i picked up the car the service representative showed me the marks she believed were caused by someone attempting to pry the lenses off the vehicle.there are two small hair line scratches on the paint.there was no damage to the tail light assembly with the exception of the broken off bolts.i told the representative that scratches were most likely caused when i attempted to push the tail light assembly back into place.i told her that the force needed to break the four bolts out of the assembly would cause much more damage to the car and than two small hair line scratches on the paint. Anyone attempting to steal a tail light assembly in this manner knows it would render the part unusable. The tail light assemblies were installed improperly at the factory or the part itself is defective.i noticed from the nhtsa website that i am the 14th person to document this problem.my concern is i own two of these cars and if the same thing happens with the second sonata the tail light assembly could break off and hit a car behind me.this could cause an accident and lead to serious injury or death.
There are open factory recalls on this car and i have not received a letter to fix the deficiencies before it gets to become an issue of potential physical harm on the roadway.driving down the road the front spring just broke a section off about a foot long, now drives dangerouslybrakes, transmission, engine, head lamps, suspension
The contact ownsa 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed poor illumination of the headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the headlights were performing as designed. The dealer also advised the contact to activate the fog lights, which should assist with illuminating the roadway. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.
I closed the trunk and the driver side brake light housing unit pulled away from the vehicle.i opened the trunk again to look from inside and noticed the four screws holding the unit in place were totally broken off.the plastic holding the screws to the main housing unit crumbled into little pieces.
My brake lights remained illuminated when i was not pressing the brake.i discovered this after they stayed on even while the car was off and parked, and drained the battery so the car would not start. The mechanic replaced the brake light switch and rubber stopper pad.
Back lights always going out not working during braking, air bag light won't go off, fuel gauge doesn't work, noted rattling noise under the front end, always having to replace tires.
I have been trying to communicate with hyundai in regards to my electrical with my lighting, i have informed them that my back brake lights have went out at least every month changing them no less than twice a month a long with the head lights, now the part that holds the bulb has totally melted and you can smell the burning and they said that is not covered i have burned myself on this trying to evaluate the situation so i guess i will have to burn in the car after the wiring has completely melted everything else in the vehicle.
As i was driving, i slowed down used my turn signal and as i made the turn and completed it the interior light and head lights shut off or begin to flicker. You have to jiggle the end of the stem to get the lights to turn back on. I changed the setting from auto to just the headlights and the same thing happened again. It mostly occurs with the left turns, but can occur with the right turn signal. I occurred once when i first purchased the car in 2014 but then did not become a problem until now. It is very dangerous to be driving down the road at night and lose your headlights. Also it causes the headlights to flicker at other drivers and they may think that i am having other issues. I also have a 16 year old daughter who is driving my car and it concerns me that this had happened when she is driving and may not be able to know what to do to fix the situation.
The rear brake lamps and rear lamps repeatedly burns out within two weeks of replacing them.the signals lamps burn out in less than one year.
Tail light always keep going out and head light engines keep acting funny my seatbelt don't lock or keep me in place
Well my break lights keep burning out the whole harness and light part were the bulbs go burns and melted the harness completely on both sides i have had to replace them twice for both break lights the satellite antenna on the roof of the car is completely out and doesnā€™t get a signal the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition where the battery had to be disconnected to remove it
Yesterday i was traveling on the interstate going approximately 80mph. In my side mirror i noticed something dangling from the rear of my car, within a millisecond i am watching my tail light fly off my car right into the vehicle behind me. I pulled in to the next rest stop and found that my tail light had blew off my car. The car behind me followed me into the rest stop, thankfully there was no damage or injury to them or their car. Yesterday i had been visiting my dad in the hospital 100 miles away from my home. Before i got in my car i stuck a a huge sheet pan in my trunk-fyi there was no previous damage to the tail light or the rear of my car at all.
When lights are on in auto mode, the lights flicker (high add low beam) randomly. Dash lights flicker as well. This occurs when not touching the light switch, but also occurs randomly when using the turn signals or switching between high and low beams. This issue occurs while moving and while stationary.
The horn is a safety feature and it doesn't work all the time.more times not than working properly. Living in atlanta this is a serious issue.
Complaint number: 11067179modification:signal lights do work
I walked out of my home and around the back of the vehicle. I noticed that the right rear brake light housing (passenger's side) was sticking out about 1 inch from the vehicle. I opened the trunk and removed the interior access panel cover to look at the light assembly from the inside and found that all the mounting holes were fractured/shattered, and none of the studs like bolts were attached to the tail light assembly. The only thing holding the housing assembly onto the car was the taillight wire assembly. There was no damage to the vehicle in any way. No surface scratches. No body damage. It appears that the plastic shattered from cracks incurred at installation when overly tightened at factory and/or normal vibration of the vehicle.
In april 2013 i drove from suffern,ny to bridgewater,nj;i set the alarm and went inside. Twenty minutes later, i went back outside only to discover the taillight on the passenger side hanging out by the wires. Noone was home in area and there were no marks on the car- my alarm never went offa year prior (not sure of the exact date) in a parking lot =when i went into a building to play bingo, the taillight was fine when i returned to the car a few hours later the taillight on the driver side was hanging out (again hanging by the wires) both times i brought my carto hyundai because i felt it was a defect in the car but they insisted it was vandalism and made me pay approx. $300 to get a new one.there is no way someone could take this taillight out with not one mark on the car and it never caused my alarm to go off.hyundai insisted because inside the screws were broken to hold it in,' that it had to be vandalism and refused to do anything for me=i even called the corporate office.' if you do a search of hyundai sonata 2011 hanging taillights, lots of sites with complaints.this is a defect in this model of the car and needs to be repaired and recalled.it is very dangerous, mine fell out while parked but many others fell out while driving at high seeds and could have caused severe accidents.i cant afford to fix the 2nd side and have it taped into place- i should get refunded for what i paid for the first side.here are links to sites with other complaints.http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/tail-light-switch-problems.phphttp://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/lights/exterior_lighting.shtmlhttp://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/hyundai/sonata/exterior_lighting/problem.aspxplease look into this, tons of complaints and not our fault but they are not doing anything about it. It needs to be recalled. Other things wrong with car but this is worst.
Lights occasionally shut off while driving. Happens on its own but happens more often when switching on high beams. All lights shut off inside and outside car. Has happened many times since owning the car
Tail lights constantly burning out due to melted tail light assemblies in my 2011 hyundai sonata. I could change the bulb and it would only work for a short period of time. Tail light assemblies had to be replaced at a cost of $448.81. Numerous complaints posted online for the same issue.i have also emailed hyundai directly.this is a major safety issue.
Brake light wires run too hot while car is operating and causes bulbs to burn out a day or two after being replaced. Plastic seems to be melting and may be able to cause a fire. Brake lights go in and out while driving as well which may cause an accident.
When headlights are on low beam, you can definitely see a horizontal line. I noticed this when driving on backroads.at some points i cannot see more than a few feet in front of my vehicle.very dangerous especially if there was something or someone in the road ahead.no visibility at all.i turned on my lights in my garage and you could definitely see the flat line on the garage wall.i don't feel safe driving at night especially on backroads which i have to do often.
Driving on the highway at 70 mph, the complete left rear taillight fell offand out of the vehicle, dangling only by the light bulb wiring harness. Another driver had to flag down my wife down to get her attention that the light had fallen out. All 4 bolt housing pieces had crumble apart internally causing this.
First, my low beams quit working months ago. Bulbs are good. I even took it in to a shop to have it checked. They said they couldn't find anything and that it was an electrical issue. That makes sense since i just started having issues with the dome lights inside as well. Have to have the inside lights turned off or they will not go off. Most recently, on the highway on my way to work, my car lost power and the dash lit up with lights and i had to pull over. Started making a loud clanging noise as well. Took it to the shop again to get it looked at. They said my oil was almost gone. No oil on the dipstick. I just recently had the oil changed! should not be out of oil. They further noted that there were no signs of oil leakage anywhere. Suggested that the engine was faulty and was excessively burning oil. Not sure what i aza m supposed to do now. I have a issues with safety due to my lights not working, and a bigger issue with my engine not working properly. I need help!
Both my rear left and right brake lamps keep burning out constantly, even though i've replaced the bulbs many times.every time i change them, it is very hard because the connector seems to have melted to the housing lamp.when i talked to a service rep from the dealership, he told me the wiring harness was poorly designed, and i would need a new one, which isn't even covered under warranty.this is a huge safety issue, as brake lights are required by law, and if they aren't working properly, they pose a huge risk to driver and those around him.if the wiring harness is really to blame, hyundai should own up to their mistake and replace it under warranty, or the nhtsa needs to make them do a mass recall for the sake of everyone's safety.i cannot keep changing the bulbs and replacing the wiring harness systems with faulty designs and risking getting fix-it-tickets.i've even tried buying more expensive led bulbs that produce less heat, and they still go out after a short time.a short search from other reports shows many others with the same issues
Went to lakeland automall which is a hyundai dealership to get some recalls taken care of. Upon arrival i gave them some recall paperwork in which they refused to look at and said that they have it in their database. The recall that has to do with the "stop lamp switch malfunction" was not complete. When i got my car back i checked my brake lights and they did not work properly. I told them that when i drive in cruise control my car releases it and my brake lights stay illuminated and my esc control light comes on. Also on ocassion one of my tail brake lights work but not the other. They told me that they fixed this problem last april of 2014 but apparantly the same problem is replicating. They then told me it needed a whole tailight assembly.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior lighting, alarm system, front passenger side headlight, and lower brake lights failed. The alarm system activated randomly. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the vehicle experienced the brake light failures listed in the consequence section of the notice. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue spread to other lighting and electrical components. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
My headlights and rear lights and brake lights keep going bad, there is a problem with the lights staying on some kind of electrical issue.
I was pulling out of a driveway and heard a clunk.the next day i noticed the left tail light assembly had fallen out.it was still held on by it's wires.there is no damage to the exterior of my car or to the lens of the assembly.the interior retaining nuts had all been broke.hyundai will not give me any answers how this has happened.
Break lights need to be replaced more and more frequently over the course of 6-8 months. Recently they need replaced just weeks apart. Usually both go out at the same time, but not always. Both sockets are now burnt out. New bulbs don't work in either socket, and both sockets appear to be blackened/slightly melted and plastic around the socket easily cracks. Each time they went out, the issue was brought to my attention after being pulled over, in or around the city, and kindly informed by an officer.
I have experienced several issues related to the sonata within the last several months starting in december, 2013. * several of the service indicators have lighted up on the dashboard that have never behaved this way before.* doors will not lock unless i have my key in the ignition and the engine turned on. Remote switch does not function at all.* the front low-beam lights do not function.* the clock on the dashboard does not function.* internal dome lights do not function at all on any switch.* the esc light is malfunctioning is appears. Comes on for no reason and stays on.* several times it has been hard to get the car into "d" drive and then to get out of "d" and back into park.* engine makes weird noises, roaring, and clinking that it has never made before.* overall i am happy with this vehicle up until these issues happened and they seem to all happen at this particular time. Within the last three months.
The low beam headlights on the 2011 hyundai sonata cast a horizontal shadow approx 100ft in front of the car on level pavement. Everything above this line is completely unilluminated. When you travel up and down hills and minor road grade imperfections, this black shadow comes down and completely blocks headlight illumination to just a few feet in front of the car. This is extremely dangerous and disconcerting when driving at night. It is a fundamental design flaw in the headlight system of this car, and hyundai should re-design the headlights on a re-call before someone is killed because of this.
I have a 2011 sonata. I am very happy with it except for the headlights.when on lowbeam there is a definite horizontal line just a few feet off the ground. Anything above that line is not illuminated by any light. When approaching a small hill or while driving in the mountains, your visibility is way too short - just a few feet in front of the car. In other words, there is no "splash" of dimmer light above this horizontal line - there isno light at all! (i have a photo that i would like to send.)i have taken it to the dealer (hyundai of greer) and they claim the lights are properly adjusted. If this is so, then you have a design defect.this is a real safety hazard that needs to be addressed. I await yourreply.
This is my son's car but the title is in my name. We went to dennis hyundai for repairs related to several recalls on the 2011 hyundai sonata. Beforehand we noticed that the driver side tail light was out. We assumed that it was just a burned out bulb but since the car was in for service we decided to let the service department check it out. The service department at dennis hyundai investigated and stated that socket on the tail light appeared to be "melted" and it was a defect in the tail light wiring assembly that hyundai is aware of. The service managers at dennis hyundai stated that the tail light wiring assembly was redesigned to fix the flaw but that the redesigned tail light wiring assembly does not fit the older model hyundai sonatas such as my 2011. Dennis hyundai wants to charge $311.42 to fix their defect. A search of the web shows a lot of these complaints. This is just one website: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/tail-light-switch-problems.php. If hyundai is aware of the problem and admit that it is a design flaw why are they charging their customers to fix it? considering that the tail light assembly involves the brake lights this would be a big safety issue. If both tail light wiring assemblies fail due to the issue of the sockets melting, something i've never heard of, the driver would have no brake lights at all except for the high stop light. Why has there been no recall to address this problem and why are hyundai dealerships being permitted to charge customers to fix what they know is a design flaw on their vehicles?
When driving at night with the lights on, when i turn the turn signal on, the headlights turn off, come back on, and flicker on and off, as well as the interior lights.this is an ongoing issue not something has happened just once. It's extremely dangerous as they may just go out completely and somebody could crash into the front of me or not see that i'm trying to turn there's also been numerous reports of this on blogs and such forth.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway without warning. In addition, the brake light was consistently illuminated, even when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,683.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake light bulbs were fractured and melted, and there was a burning odor. The contact previously purchased several replacement bulbs. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to holler hyundai (1150 n orlando ave, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-4343), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 193,283.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to automax hyundai (3301 e central texas expy, killeen, tx 76541, phone number: (800) 430-4607). The contact was informed that there was an open recall on the seat belts, but not the brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,590.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior lighting, alarm system, front passenger side headlight, and lower brake lights failed. The alarm system activated randomly. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the vehicle experienced the brake light failures listed in the consequence section of the notice. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue spread to other lighting and electrical components. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to modern hyundai of concord (965 concord pkwy s, concord, nc 28027, 704-262-4408) who diagnosed that the rear brake lights had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 135,448.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also indicated that the brake lights would erroneously remain activated while operating the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the contact pressed the push start button, the engine started without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to craft hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434-455-7060) where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact should have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both rear brake light assemblies fractured without warning. The contact replaced the brake light assemblies, but did not take the vehicle to the dealer to determine what caused the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver's side brake light malfunctioned without warning. The contact stated that the rear driver's side brake light melted to the point in which it could not be properly replaced. Jim burke hyundai of birmingham, alabama was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the brake lights. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,209.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights had to constantly be changed. The lights were changed at least four times in three years. The vehicle was taken to thornton road hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was no longer under warranty; therefore, the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the vehicle was turned off. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the contact had not been notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
"esc" light activated intermittently over past four days. Suddenly brake switch failed, resulting in brake lights failing completely. Unable to start the vehicle (since that requires brake pedal to be pressed, and brake switch failure means car doesn't know pedal is depressed), and unable to switch gears at all for same reason. This failure has occurred on two separate hyundai sonatas i have owned (a 2006 and now a 2011) more than a dozen times. The most recent time was in this vehicle, 28 days ago. This failure is known by hyundai, but still requires a time and money investment to fix, i have lost hundreds of hours of my time to fix this problem which has never been mitigated.i had to pay out of pocket for the first several brake switch replacements, they have since been covered by the dealer. Hyundai says they have developed a new brake switch which was supposed to last longer, but the failures persist.
I have owned my 2011 hyundai sonata for one year.on july 15, 2011, i went to start the car and i could not depress the brake or start the car.the acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor.i tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership.i was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which i did.i finally got it started and drove it to the dealership.i was told "brake light switch" replaced.left the dealership and drove to my office and when i went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time i had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership.dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again.now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working.when i did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park.well, yesterday, july 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems.so, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed.i am very concerned about my safety because i believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues.
My skid light warning light kept coming on. They said a brake lamp switch was pulling a fault code, so they replaced it. Nine months later my skid light warning was randomly coming on again. They ran a test again saying it was a faulty brake lamp switch again. Before i could get it in for repairs the transmission range sensor malfunction on aug 142012. Picked up my car again and the skid traction warning light came on again. I took it in again this time the tcs light was on and the shifter was not releasing.they tested the brake switch circuit and found no power to the brake switch. They replaced the fuse box and harness cable. I have called three different dealerships service departments and they all say there is a problem with the brake lamp switch causing the tcs warning light to come on. If it is effecting other cars there most be a national problem and should be a recall before there is a fatality. I have had this car for 2 years now and had it in for electrical problemsover eight times.
Car would not start.. Dealer replaced brake switch.
I was informed by several co-workers that there were recalls for our car, the 2011 hyundai sonata.the problems that are affecting my 2011 hyundai sonata are: exterior lighting: brake lights: switches,brake light and steering: gear box: shaft sector.the only recall that the hyundai dealer honored wasfrom campaign 123.campaign 110 and 122 will not be honored due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which is march 28, 2011.if my car is having the same problems as the other 2011 hyundai sonatas why can't my vehicle be repaired under the recall.i feel that this is unfair to consumers of the 2011 hyundai sonata due to a manufacturing date.please give me some type of remedyfor this matter!!!had i known about the business practices of hyundai i would have never purchasedthis vehicle!!!
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly.the recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. This condition could potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position, illumination of the esc' (electronic stability control) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control feature, or intermittent operation of the stop lamps." all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet this vin is not covered in the recall notice.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa's campaign number 15v-568. Consumer states that vehicle was repaired but the issue still exist. *ldthe consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced several times, and there was clicking sound coming from the steering wheel.
The contact owns 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the headlights produced a shadow on the windshield making it extremely difficult to see clearly when driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated the headlights met safety standards. The technician advised the contact to upgrade the headlights at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 09/21/11 updated 09/28/11
I enjoy the car but the low head light beams are dangerously poor. I have replaced the bulbs and have had the dealership raise them to their highest level.they still do not reach out 10 feet past the hood and as speed increase the amount of light becomes less. I mainly have to drive on high beams or take another vehicle when we go out at night.is there any recall on this problem.there are many blogs on this and we need help from this agency to prevent hyundai from selling more cars with inferior lighting.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The headlight and instrumental panel lights flickered abruptly causing the engine not to start up. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer to have diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,167.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph when the steering wheel began to shake violently, exhibiting an abnormally loud noise. The steering wheel would not turn in any direction. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) yet the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall. The contact stated that the power steering software was updated, which was the remedy stated in the recall notification. In addition, the contact stated that the automatic headlights would not function properly. The vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. Updtated 2/17/11 updated 05/06/11
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the low beam headlights did not provide any illumination. The contact had to activate the high beam headlights in order to see the road. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and they replaced the headlight low beam screws, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Have owned this 2011 hyundai sonata for about three weeks now.for the first time, i operated the car at night. I was not aware of an obvious and consequential defect with the headlight low beam aiming on this automobile.with headlights on after dark, there is a sharp boundary between headlight illumination on the lower area and darkness above. On all but level roadway, this hazardous defect is apparent. Many roads where i live in pennsylvania are twisting and hilly.traversing those roads with this sonata using the low beam headlights is unnerving and dangerous.when the front of the car dips into even a slight downgrade, road ahead is illuminated to about 40 feet in front of car.line of sight through windshield has at least half the view above unlit.seems that the view zone brightly illuminated below, the eyes try to compensate for contrast. Consequently, the top half seen through the windshield appears to be in complete blackness. Aside from the impaired road illumination, while driving on curving roads, there is an annoying hypnotic effect caused.due to the harsh light and dark contrast, i find it confusing to navigate between the painted lines due to the low beam problem. Last night while on the way home over one of the winding roads, i nearly hit a deer.the animal was standing in the road but i could not see it.because of the low beam headlights on my sonata, i nearly crashed. Fortunately, the deer jumped out of the way in the last seconds directly in front of the car. To me, the 2011 hyundai sonata low-beam headlight problem is a difficult situation. Until there is a solution, for my own protection, i now drive on those roads with the high beams, at night,all the time. I ask that you please investigate this issue as it is a serious and very dangerous situation to life and safety.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to atlantic hyundai (193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed and the check engine indicator illuminated; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. In addition, the tail lights shorted out numerous times and the bulbs were replaced more than five times. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.
Rear tail light on drivers side for no reason broke off from the car. There was no accident , no damage or evidence of someone hitting it. Looks like the part of the light holding it to the car just broke off for no reason. Dealer said not covered by warranty.
I got in my car after work and drove to a restaurant.when i got out, i noticed that the rear passenger side tail light had slid out of place and was hanging by the electrical wires.i was not in an accident, ever.my car is in perfect condition.when i took the car to the dealer, the parts associate informed me that all the plastic pieces that hold the screws were broken.he also noticed that the driver's side tail light was loose.one of the plastic pieces that hold a screw was broken on that tail light.he ordered two tail lights for me.the parts manager doesn't think this is a warranty issue, because the plastic pieces are broken.but, they have to be defective, because absolutely nothing happened to my car.
I bought my vehicle from a local dealership a week ago. The horn and none of the features on the steering wheel work. The front panel of the steering wheel feels lose. I also smell gas often and my left muffler smokes and i sometimes smell burning rubber. Navigation does not work as it should and my xm features don't work because of a bad xm antenna (shark fin.) there is vibration in the steering when braking. My tire pressure light blinks and then stays on. The key doesn't operate the locks sometimes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving, the seat belt failed to latch properly. The contact's daughter forced the seat belt into the latch to securely latch the seat belt. Additionally, the contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel in the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to apple valley hyundai (2934 valley ave, winchester, va 22601, (855) 463-5530) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v617000 (seat belts) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I am reporting a second incident that occurred after the date of the first incident i previously reported in my earlier complaint.as noted in my earlier complaint, the car had experienced catastrophic engine failure.i had the car taken for repair to the hyundai licensed dealer and automotive repair service center operated by hyundai burlingame (1025 rollins road, burlingame, ca 94010).the repair center explained the engine would have to be completely replaced and so would the fuel intake valve.a new engine and intake valve were installed in the car.on 10/2/2013, the repair work was completed and my spouse picked up the car and returned to our residence. On 10/3/2013, my spouse was driving the repaired car to work during the morning commute on southbound i-280 in the bay area when the car began to make loud clanging noises and violently shake and shudder. My spouse was able to pull of the highway just as the car again experienced catastrophic engine failure and the engine began releasing very heavy dark smoke.as the engine failed, the power to the steering went out and this made the car difficult to maneuver.the car was towed to the nearest authorized hyundai dealer and service repair center, stevens creek hyundai (4425 steven creek blvd., santa clara, ca 95051). Stevens creek hyundai opened the hood of the car and examined the engine.steven creek hyundai told my spouse there was a high pressure gasoline leak and gasoline had been spurting on the hot engine and also that there was some sort of catastrophic engine failure.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the reduced engine power and check engine warning indicators flashed. The manufacturer provided a product enhancement campaign for a software update pertaining to the engine. Hatfield hyundai (1400 auto mall pkwy, columbus, oh 43228, (855) 627-7144) repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred within less than a week. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. While at the dealer, smoke appeared from the vehicle. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline), but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 121,457.
The vehicle (2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t) leaks gas at the rear of the vehicle after fill up.this can continue after 2 bars removed off from fuel gauge.it has leaked in the garage, which inturn has got gas fumes in the house.there is also an extremely strong odor of gas in the cabin.we have to drive with the windows down to clear the fumes.this is an extremely dangerous situation that the hyundai dealership is not taking serious.will it take an explosion for someone to do something about the problem.i have read numerous complaints about similar issues.this needs to be investigated before someone is hurt.this problem happens every time that we fill up the car.the vehicle has been into the dealership 3 times for this complaint.
Car stopped several times during highway driving, causing driver unnecessary stress that she would be involved in deadly accident.had to move to shoulder area during rushhour traffic several times, in the dc area.multiple attempts to get issues addressed with dealerships in dc/md.told many reasons why the sudden stops.had to pay off of pocket for rental, never addressed to satisfaction of owner.major, major problems with sudden stops without any warnings.
The fuel pump module has high resistance at the connector and burned a hole through it. *the connector burned* that should not have happened, this could have caused an explosion or a fire to start...this is not normal wear and tear and is a safety hazard....the part was manufactured wrong and should not have worn out. We are thankful that we are still alive.
Good afternoon, i am contacting the consumer affairs department regarding the recall 180 hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162.in come cases, during the engine replacements under recall campaigns 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel pipe may have damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.my hyundai sonata limited was involved in an accident after hyundai had just replaced the motor and on impact the whole car caught on fire, so what i am trying to do is find out do i need to contact nhtsa in regards to this matter but i feel that my life, the person involved in the accident was totally at risk due to this malfunction and i am out of so much and was put in a very hard financial place due to this fire when it could have been prevented. If someone could please contact me at [xxx] thanks,[xxx] vin #: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I just purchased a 2011 sonata turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds.i also notice it pulling to the left.cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights.
Fuel smell 2011 sonata limited no turbo.very noticeable fuel smell in the cabin after car is warm and at idle or when moving less than 10 mph.have heard/read similar complaints related to overfilling gas tank, this tank has never been overfilled.opened hood after car warm and gas smell is very strong. Opened trunk and there is no smell.long idle when warm and the car is very uncomfortable to be in especially with young kids. Possible safety issue.
On 5 occasions my car has temporarily stalled/lost power for an instant, always at freeway speed within 10 miles of my home. The sensation is as if the car had run into something heavy on the pavement. It violently pitched my wife and i forward and i expect that we would have hit the dash had we not been wearing seatbelts. After exiting the freeway in all cases, the car had barely enough acceleration to drive more than 25 mph for the couple of miles to the dealer.the dealer claims that they cannot repair a problem which they cannot duplicate. I understand this but find it difficult to believe that hyundai has never heard of this issue before. I strongly feel that my vehicle is unsafe and needs to be repaired under the manufacturer's warranty. I am only 30,000 miles into a 100,000 mile warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to atlantic hyundai (193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed and the check engine indicator illuminated; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. In addition, the tail lights shorted out numerous times and the bulbs were replaced more than five times. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.
I agree with the other complaints about the fuel fumes. My husband had mentioned to me while i was warming my car that the smoke coming from the tail pipe was very strong. I then begin to notice fumes inside the vehicle and thought i was just imaging things. The highway safety commission need to look into to these complaints before someone get killed. I get sick and tired of going to the dealers and they claim nothing is wrong with the car. Hyundai need to wake up and look into these complaints.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk forward. The contact also heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the hesitation stopped. However, when the vehicle decelerated, it began to hesitate and jerk again. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle near his residence because it was unable to be driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced on february 16, 2018 per nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact's vin was associated with nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to mcgrath city hyundai (located at 6750 w grand ave, chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The car was parked.started and backed up i proceeded forward at 10-15 mph in a parking lot and the car just died would not start i had plenty of power lights etc but it would not turn over. Had to have the car towed. A car only four years old should not have a safety issue like this. This is a safety issue biz if we had rode in the car for 10 minutes and it stalled we would have been on a very dangerous section of a highway that would most certainly ended with an accident and even a worse scenario . For you to have no warning a signal or a bell but for it to just shut off. I have enjoyed the car for the most part but between a oil sensor going a few year ago and the car died the same way in the middle of an intersection and the car going dead again in the course of the vehicle moving i seriously would not recommend or consider buying a sonata again i hope this note has some effect on fixing this problem before fatalities occur. (now i also have a huge repair bill for a problem that so obviously a faulty part.
2011 hyundai sonata gas fumes most noticeable at red light and slow speeds.*ln
There is a smell of gas/engine fumes notable in the vehicle on occasion. The problem does not happen consistently, however there are some common factors to when the smell in noticeable. These factors include:1) the engine must be hot, generally having been driven for at least 15 minutes or more. The smell is never noticeable when the engine is cold, such as after sitting overnight.2) the vehicle must be either moving at very slow speeds of <25 m.p.h., or sitting still. Examples would include driving through parking lots, sitting at an idle for a long period at a stop light, when first starting the vehicle after sitting in a parking lot for awhile, etc.3) when the gas / fume smell is notable with greatest intensity, it seems to occur after a hot engine soak of 15~45 minutes at ambient temperatures of 30 degrees fahrenheit or above and in conditions of moderate- to high-humidity. Examples include during periods of heavy fog, rainy days, snowstorms, etc.on occasion, the smell is strong enough that it is no longer comfortable to remain in the vehicle. Rolling down a window at speeds >25 m.p.h. To clear out the cabin air, followed by activating the hvac recirculation button will lessens immediate recurrence the smell to some extent. Finding ways to "mask" the smell are of lesser concern than determining why the smell exists in the first place. The vehicle has been in for this concern twice, with neither trip to the service bay having resolved the concern. While it does not appear to be an issue causing immediate danger (no noticeable fuel leaks or signs of fire), the smell of gas and engine fumes entering the passenger cabin is a bit concerning, both from a potential fire hazard in the future, and/or exposure to carbon dioxide and other noxious fumes while operating the vehicle. I will return the vehicle for a third visit to resolve this concern.
There has been an odor of gasoline entering the passenger cabin of the vehicle.i noticed it started at my last gas fill up.i did not top off the tank.the pump shut off when full, and i stopped pumping.this odor starts when sitting at a stoplight and stays in the cabin until i'm moving again.i thought it only started when i came to a stop at a light and sat for a couple of minutes, however when i was driving home in a blizzard yesterday at slow speeds (15-25 mph) continuous, the smell was constant.lately it is so bad i have to roll down the window.one time, i almost pulled over at the roadside, and was going to get out of my car to get fresh air, but there was too much traffic.there are no fuel leaks that i can find.no standing fuel under the car after i park.it has done this most times i've driven the car to more or less degrees, but not everytime - most times.i have not been to a dealer yet, but i will be taking it in to have it checked.apparently there are quite a few other owners of this car who have noticed this same thing based on a hyundai internet forum.i read it previously in this forum, but i did not have this problem until lately.i can't imagine that this is not a safety issue with the gas odor.not only are passengers having to inhale these fumes, but i'm wondering if it could be a potential source of fire/explosion.here is a link to the forum where people are claiming to have the same problem.i'm not so sure these are just very few, isolated incidents.i see a problem starting to emerge.certainly, i will not drive a car that i have to smell gas fumes nearly everytime i drive it, not even to mention the profound safety problem this may cause.http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=54148&hl=gasoline+odor.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard under the vehicle after going over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently with the fuel system and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and map sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel system was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the struts were not inspected. Crain hyundai little rock (11701 colonel glenn road, little rock, ar 72210 (501) 604-1500) was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls was under the vin. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension) and 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) as possible solutions to the failures however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to contact nhtsa to place a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. Invalid vin.
Loss of power, car shuts down, 'check charging system' alarm/chime with alarm symbols on dash display for battery, check engine and wrench icons. Have to pull off the highway somehow (in midst of heavy traffic) to shut car completely off and restart. On third incident (one day after second), car would not restart for 10 minutes and check engine icon remained lit. Every incident has been while traveling at high rate of speed in commuter highway traffic. Very frightening and dangerous experience for driver and safety hazard to others when it occurs.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was then taken to bill dube hyundai (271 main st, wilmington, ma 01887) where they diagnosed that fuel tank was leaking due to a crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 ( engine, fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.*dt
Car had been driven approx 45 miles, shut off , after shopping for approx 30 min re-started car strong fuel odor coming out of vents filling cabin with gas fumes continues while driving slow in parking lot and open windows to get fresh air in stop smelling gas fumes once driving at faster speeds.
Fuel sensor is faulty. The gas level is never correct.it shows empty when it's not and randomly goes up and down so i never know exactly how much gas i have.
The vehicle has always had a slight knocking noise coming from the engine. I thought it was just a sound from the engine rev as you accerate. Then as i was accelerating pulling from my drive way there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. You can hear it after slowing down under 7-10mph, then accelerating again. Now you can hear the knocking noise as the vehicle is warming up in the morning. The noise fades after 10mph.
On march 10 i took my sonata to get an oil change at superlube.i also took the car on the 11th to the hyundai dealership to check for a knocking noise i had heard in the car.they ran tests and told me my engine was fine, and i need brakes, an alignment, and tires.so i spent $800 getting these things done on my car including the oil change.well on the 18th of march in traveling my car stopped in the middle of the highway.i crank up it drive for a minute and cut right back off again.so i had the car towed to my house.they ran tests, could not find anything wrong with the car, thought it was my pulley, but it was all right.so the mechanic said let's try another oil change.started draining the oil, it was black as tar as if i had not gotten an oil change.treated the gas and the fuel injection system.still a knock in acceleration.went back to superlube to give them a piece of my mind only to find out that the manager had been having problems with gdi engines and the fuel injection system.told me that they knew about it and-and not saying anything.i was only mad because i had taken my car to hyundai twice since i had the car in a year for engine inspection and not one time did they tell me this.
Check engine light came on. Test shows it is the fuel sensor. Fuel gauge inside fluctuates.
My wife was making a u-turn in a friends driveway when for an unknown reason the car accelerated on its own propelling her down over a steep embankment landing in the creek below. Fortunately she was not injured but the car was deemed beyond repair by the insurance company. We notified hyundai about this situation and they gave us a file # and requested more information by fax or email. Since emailing them we have not heard back and have not been able to contact them, only getting a message that the voice mail box is full. Our insurance company was holding the car for them so they could inspect it, of which hyundai said they wanted to do, but after ten attempts by the insurance company to reach the hyundai representatives they can no longer hold the car.
My 2011 sonata suddenly lost power while driving at 65 mph after pulling over restarting car check engine light came on. Car only has 107599 miles
At various times, when filling the car with gas, a very strong gas smell is in the car cabin.i have not been able to determine any common precipitating factors.happens sporadically when adding various amounts of gas.
Fuel sender (in tank fuel sensor) has failed. First noticed over a year ago with intermittent erroneous fuel gauge reading after refueling, but quickly corrected its self. Noticed the full failure a day after i had refueled and my fuel gauge read half full. Assumed that i was a victim of fuel theft, but no sign of forced entry to my fuel door. I refueled and the car topped off within about a gallon. However the gauge was still reading low. Assumed that maybe the thieves had damaged and partially obstructed my fill hose with a lost syphon hose. Over the next few days the gauge slowly rose to full. Now the gauge fluctuates between full and half full. Researched the sending unit and found that this was a known problem with three models and a tsb (sb-10052842-7701) for inspection of the unit was issued may 2013 and a replacement procedure (sb-10060967-2273) was issued june 2014. Aftermarket replacement part is affordable at approximately $45 from third part vendor, but the replacement procedure is complicated by the high risk of working with gasoline and either trying to remove the fuel pump in the tight confines of the car with the fuel tank still installed or removing the tank with residual fuel.
My car has been blowing out white smoke out of the exhaust. I seen there has been alot of recall issues on the hyundai. I got a letter informing the recall of the air bags. I bought this car in september 2017. I dont know if the previous owner had the issue fixed on the recalls about the engine, brakes, and seat belts.
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.
Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway, in motion and on city streets.and will not restart. On 11/10/20, hyundai dealer inspection found engine seized causing a no start condition. Pa approved engine replacement under campaign t3g. Performed tsb 17-em-001 and replaced both starter and intake manifold due to having debrisand starter intermittly not engaging 8p1326ko 8.3 replaced engine under campaign t3g per pa. An in depth multi point inspection promoting safety and reliability minimizing mechanical failure was performed. On 5/6/2021 the engine failed again, dealership in norman ok finally serviced the vehicle on 5/11/2021 under engine recall warranty after multiple escalation complaints claiming to have passed bearing clearance test, computer updates and replaced engine knock sensor.vehicle engine failed again 10 miles from dealership who refuses to inspect engine warranty problems without an open recall: nhtsa campaign number 18v934000 affects engine, fuel system, gas, pe19003/pe198003 affects engine, electrical system, fuel system, gas, unknown, rq17004 affects scope and timeliness, 18v934000 affects high pressure fuel pipe may leak from engine, fuel system, gas, 15v-568/17v-226 affects gas direct injection engines, the high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump may be damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during engine replacement procedure.dealer refuses to inspect instead keeps guessing soliciting service repairs to replace fuel pumps and belts out of pocket ranging costs from $500 to $1200 while college student is stranded 400 miles away from home.
Gas gauge goes from empty to full back to empty and it continues to do so. I have a full tank of gas and it says it's empty. The light comes on and even the check engine light comes on and goes away. It happens in park or while i'm driving. Streets or highway.
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.
I pulled into my driveway and as i put on the brake the car suddenly accelerated. There are skids marks on the cement showing the front wheels were locked from braking but the car continued to push me forward into the back of my ford ranger.. The engine was revving and since braking was not stopping the car i shoved it into park. The car came to a halt but the engine was still revving and did not stop until i turned off the motor. An article on autowise.com dated 10/26/2019 refers to this problem as "hyundai's secret acceleration problems" and there are a lot of comments from about 40 different people talking about this type of problem. This happened to me once before but not with no damage. This could have been fatal if i had been in any other situation. It is time for a federal recall.
I have had issues with this vehicle since oct 2019. At that time i had a recall for the hard knock sensor after that it continues to give me issues. The check engine comes on continuously every week. I fix one issue then the lights comes back on for another. My car shakes while driving like engine wants to stop, doesn't want to accelerate over 40 miles in the middle of the highway streets it's not safe for a vehicle to stop accelerating without any warning theirs other bystanders that can crash into me.i contacted hynduai every month since oct urging them to do a full diagnostic cause my vehiclealready has 13 recalls on it previously and i strongly feel this vehicle is one of the defective ones. Hynduai keeps turning their back on me and tells me i need to fix this then this then that. I also have a fuel smell and a evap code that keeps coming on which this recall was supposed to be fixed and if it happend again its guarantee to be fixed again. Hynduai told me no. They keep turning their back on me. I fear that my vehicle will cause harm to me and others due to the lack of hyundai not taking my vehicle safety seriously.
When filling the car, gas spills out of the neck filler. The issue with this s that is virally alwaysresults in spoiled gas and gas being placed on users clothes and/or shoes - causing a potentially sever fire hazard.
7/19 bought my 2011 sonata then two days later check engine light came on. Took to dealership they said gas cap was loose and if it came back on to bring back in. 2 weeks later went to gas station, came back out car wouldnt start. No click or anything. All power worked as well. Walked home started researching, other owners had the same issue. Walked back determined to try some things i read about. Car started without me doing anything. No check light came on. Next day driving check engine light came on and thats when i took back to dealership. Of course it started up whenever they tried it so they wrote could not duplicate customer concern. They ran diagnostics and they said purge valve was found to be shortned internally. Code p0455. 500 bucks later because no warranty (as is vehicle) not even a month off the dam lot...my instructions were when filling up with fuel do not top off beyond when the fuel pump shuts off. Fuel could enter the purge valve/canister via vent tubes. Wtf....they wouldnt cover even though the dealership put the gas in when i bought it so it wasnt me....lucky me :(
Fuel gauge has stopped showing the proper amount of fuel in the car.car was filled at a local station, entered the roadway, low fuel light began to flash.fuel gauge has not worked properly since.brought the car to the dealer, was told by dealer that this is a known issue but is not considered a recall item.repair was quoted at over $600 to replace the fuel module.
The fuel gauge on the dash board stopped accurately showing how much fuel is in the tank. The tank may be full, but the gauge will show it as half full, or three-quarters full. Sometimes it changes mid-drive, and starts to go up. I can't trust the gauge anymore.
I had smelling a gas smell coming from the vents on friday july 19th andi took it to firestone for a new battery and a oil change. I called the hyundai dealership because firestone told me about a new recall for the fire pressure fuel regulator and they highly suggested i take it into them. I called hyundai and they said for me to bring it in and i didn't need an appointment so i told them i would be there around 3-4pm yesterday. So i left work early, picked up my car from firestone and headed to the dealership which was about 10 miles away.i got on i-35 doing about 40mph or so because of traffic. All of a sudden the car next to me starts honking and waving saying my cars of fire. I try to apply the break but there was no pressure. My instrument column lit up like the 4th of july and then almost immediately smoke starts coming in from the vents, dashboard and floor. So my only option is to tuck and roll doing about 35-40mph on one of the busiest highways in austin. So i tuck and roll, people are stopped to help. I see my car continue to roll into the barrier and while car burst into flames.
Twice now car had just stopped running took to dealer said it was fuel pumptwo weeks later same thing at dealer now being towed i thank god i wasn't in an accident
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine and oil was leaking on top of the valve cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump return pressure unit was cracked, which damaged the ignition coil and caused a flame to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
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 icame 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.
Engine stalls at high speeds and slow down dramatically. Have taken to hyudai twice, they say the engine recall has nothing to do with stalling only knocking and they want to charge me $104 diagnostic charge when clearly all the newspaper say that it possibly has debris which can clog fuel lines and cause stalling, they said this in not covered under the warranty or recall. It has happened numerous times in the past three years, but they won't do anything about it. Last time is listed below
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who, after diagnosing the failure, contacted a local dealer and reported that the pigtail on the fuel pump failed and burned. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 57,543.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and unrelated to filling up the fuel tank. In addition, the contact described that there was a strong, indistinct odor similar to that of burning chemicals also inside the vehicle. Hiley hyundai of fort worth (9000 west fwy, fort worth, texas 76108, (817) 796-8993) was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Firstly, i have had 13 recalls on my car. This has been a huge inconvenience. I have driven nothing but hyundais for years. I am so sick of this 2011. I have to go back yet again to a dealership to get the airbags done on monday, 9-30-2019. It took a long time and i was not offered a loaner car. Your talking about my life heer. I am just so fed up. Last time i brought it to the dealership in brockton, the engine light was on. I was told it was a flex pipe. Okay, i paid out of pocket for this to be fixed 245.00 but that wasn't the issue. The issue is code po456, evaporative emission system leak. Are you kidding? i have to bring it to a different garage to have this fixed! considering all of the time that i have had to waste and to arrange for rides, i must now pay for this to be fixed???? i am so angry, i would like hyundai to reimburse me for my time and aggravation. I wonder what will happen after this? why did it take so long for airbags to come in? why was i not offered a loaner vehicle until my car was fixed? why should i pay out of pocket for the situation now? i am not rich, i am permanently disabled and i do not receive a ton of money. I am so tired of having to run around with this car ....i do not know what caused this as there are so many things that it could be right down to the gas tank. Ugh
Vehicle will shut down while driving down the road. No warning lights or sounds. The engine will just shut down completely. Engine starts up again but will again shut down while driving. No codes will come up on the ecm when scanned at a mechanic shop. No way to tell what is going on. Hyundai dealer has no answers for me.
At 1st my car my consuming a lot of oil. I was going to get top off at my oil place every week. I tried to take it to my nearby hyundai, they told me they wanted $350 to do a test. Then my car was not gasing the way it usually did. It was stalling, i had a burning smell coming from my engine.i took it to my mechanic and he replaced the o2 sensor, heating sensor, pcv valve, he did a transmission flush.it started to work ok, and i was driving with my disabled husband and our 4 year old daughter when the car engine went out on us on the highway. We got the car tow to our mechanic and its more problems then solutions . Its now the cadillac converter, this car is extremely dangerous to drive. I have receipts of the repairs, towing and daily oil inputs.
Fumes in cab while driving causing burning nostrils, headache, bad taste in mouth, gagging and nausea. 2 different hyundai dealer service departments have told me it is normal for the plastic gas tank to vent the fumes in hot weather to prevent the gas tank from exploding, and there is no repair for it. I don't know how it is safe for the driver to be breathing in those fumes. I have to park the car and get out so i can breathe. This is normally on days when the temperature is above 110 degrees, which is often in las vegas summers, and normally happens during city stop and go driving, but has also happened during highway driving. This happens with our 2009 hyundai elantra under the same conditions, as well, but the fumes are not as strong.
1) seatbelt latch will unlatch while driving.2) the fule light indicator is never correct show empty all the time. Will go to full and back to empty while driving.3) while fueling the pump will jump off before soon as gas starts going into tank.4) struts are not working all 4 are out and down hitting the roads hard while driving.5) paint is peeling off al th sides back panels while driving.
Oil light blinked on and off twice.car was making a knocking noise.stopped to check oil; absolutely no oil in the vehicle.no sign of leak; no smoking; no other indication of problem.put 3 quarts of oil in the car.knocking sound was worse.drove car home and haven't driven it since.this is one of many problems i've had with this car.i get regular oil changes.i haven't had the car looked at yet due to cost and out of warranty.i've read other complaints of loss of oil resulting in complete engine failure.there was absolutely no indication that the oil was even low which i attribute to the faulty electrical system since i've had problems with that as well. It's my opinion that this car is unsafe to drive.i've read this year model has over 900 problems while other year models have average of 230 something problems.obviously, this car should be completely recalled and replaced by hyundai dealer.
Hyundai dealership replaced engine and starter in my 2011 sonata in november 2018 got car back radio bluetooth usb electrical and ac didn't work and it cut off on me numerous times as well as tire exploded on me that they 'forgot to tell me about' and have had more problems car does not run and i can't get any answers or solutions! i spent $500 on new fuel injector still won't run! dealership in montgomery, al replaced engine and did sloppy work and didn't value my safety at all! do i have to have it towed back to the same dealership? do i have to pay for towing for a 3rd time that is clearly on them! mechanic told me electrical was hooked up properly and/or wiring burnt when engine seized! also i've had to buy 3 tires when mine were fairly new because the speed wheel sensor is puncturing them, i've seen a lot of people have had same problems is their a recall on the speed wheel sensor? i've been without away to go since november & have spent more money than i have trying to get it to run & paying for a car that don't run! im on disability & don't have money to continue putting in this car that should run as it did prior to engine seizing! im no mechanic but i don't know how they put engine & starter in 3 days or how they released my car without anyone in service in to go over paperwork or tell me about the tire stated on paperwork 'needs immediate attention tire separated ' they said they forgot, tire exploded on me so they definitely didn't care about my safety!! paperwork also stated was test drove, 'if it was' again i don't know how they released it!2nd time at dealership they were suppose to check & see why my radio, bluetooth, usb, ac electrical didn't work & did prior to engine seizing! when i picked it up they had no answers or solutions why! back at dealer wants $8,000 for problems i never had til they worked on it and for pending recalls with no remedy
The fuel sensor stopped working.can not tell how much gas is in the car. My daughter ran out of gas in the middle of the highway on her way home from college! the car has now failed inspection. I was told that it was the fuel sensor.paid to have this replaced at firestone auto care.did not fix the problem.was then told that the hyundai dealership would have to fix it because it must have to do with the computer system.this car has multiple recalls and even the engine itself blew up.i can not keep lights on it because every time the bulbs are replaced they blow.i even ordered whole other tail light package thinking that would help but it did not.this car is nothing but a safety hazard!!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle loss power. The contact also stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving. The vehicle was taken to hanlees hilltop hyundai (located at 3285 auto plaza, richmond, ca 94806, (510) 222-8882) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel sensor modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,727.
I have had two separate incidents where my vehicle's engine completely lose power while driving. There is no warning and the steering locks up and my car is immediately disabled each timei came extremely close to being hit by on coming traffic.with the incident the car suddenly start slowing down and when i pressed the gas pedal nothing happened but all the sensors popped upi was able to pull over just as it lost power and the car wouldn't restart and i had it towed. Few days later car started as if nothing happenedi began to drive it againbut after about a week i was on the highway during morning rush hour attempted to cross lanes and it suddenly lost power again and i couldn't move the vehicle at all i feel very unsafe driving the car beacuse this happens randomly and without warning
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic because the check engine warning indicator illuminated and a burning odor was present. The mechanic determined that the oil can gasket needed replacement. The gasket was replaced, but the warning indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Back lights always going out not working during braking, air bag light won't go off, fuel gauge doesn't work, noted rattling noise under the front end, always having to replace tires.
I have noticed a very strong smell of gasoline. The smell is so strong that i had to roll my windows down because i was starting to get dizzy.
First i notice a smell of gas the see a leak under the car closer to de rear passenger side big leak
Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata literally a week later, this happened.unknown.
At random times the fuel gauge will show the car is totally empty and the fuel warning light starts flashing even if the car has over half a tank. After sometime it might go back to normal. When flashing empty and i get gas, the tank will trigger the pump that it's full after only a couple of gallons and the gauge will show the tank is full. I have started resetting the trip odometer after each gas station visit, and making sure i don't go over 150 miles.
After putting gas in my car the gas gauge is everywhere.i can stop and restart my car after filling it and itwill say i'm empty. Whether i'm actually driving at the moment or stationary, the gauge will constantly move up and down. I have to keep an eye on my mileage to know how much i really have.it has been happening for over a year now.i've seen other stories online of many others having the same issue.
Our car was in the number 2 lane of a 5 lane freeway when it all of a sudden lost power and the gas pedal didn't work and then a very sudden, hard jolt in the car. I wanted to downshift, but the shift lever went to park with no effect. I turned on my turn signal to get to the shoulder on the right.i let the wheels drag along the asphalt curb of the shoulder until i applied the emergency brake and turned off the ignition, by then, the smoke was filling the cabin coming through all of the air vents and my wife and i got out as quickly as we could.it wasn't until then that i found that we had been followed by a tow truck with its emergency lights on and blocked the slow lane of traffic for us and who had his dispatcher call the fire department.the engine in this car had been replaced in march, 2018 under a recall for engine knocking noise. The tow truck driver tried his fire extinguisher, but it had no effect and he stated it would not work because it was a gasoline fire. No injuries were sustained.in order to install the new engine they have to bend the fuel lines out of the way and a fuel line could have been kinked, or was never installed properly. No one had done any work on the engine since it was installed by the hyundai dealer. I have a fire report, but it is 8 pages. Highway patrol was present, but they do not make a report when only 1 car is involved.
Beginning of october 2012 i kept hearing rattling, clanking noise coming from under the hood. I took the car to a hyundai dealer where i live october 26, 2012 . They checked out the car and told me because the engine light didn't come on, they couldn't find a code to fix the car and to bring the car in when the engine light comes on. I kept driving the car and hearing the same noise. I took it to meineke to get an oil change november 14, 2012. Drove the car approximately 3 weeks and still heard the noise. I took itto another hyundai dealer. They said the car didn't have any oil and meinke forgot to put the drain plug back in, therefore it messed up the engine, and that's why i heard the noise. I kept telling them, i heard the noise before the oil change. I took it back to meinke and showed them the paper hyundai gave me, they gave me my money back and apologized. Still hearing the noise, i took it back to the first hyundai dealer and they said it was engine problems and i had to pay the diagnostic fee because my warranty was voided due to meineke. I refused to pay the fee because my car is under warranty. They wouldn't give me my car back until i paid, we argued back and forth and i called the police and they gave me my car back, but told me not to come back on their property. I then took the car towhere i purchased it and same thing. They said to try a gas additive 3 times, if that doesn't work, get an oil consumption test in my area where i live.i need my car fixed and no one will fix it. Hyundai blames meineke and meineke blames hyundai. They're saying because of no engine light on, they can't see the problems, but one dealer said it was the engine another saying gas problems. Bottom line, if the first hyundai dealer had kept my car, i wouldn't be going through this. How can i resolve this?
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!!!
When i accelerate on the freeway, engine stalls. Goes from 55 to zero and when i pump vigoursly in the gas to make it go faster, it will not. I almost was slammed in the rear from other cars in the freeway. Plus air bag light will not go off. Plus knock knock noise heard in the engine.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. In addition, the contact smelled a strong fuel odor. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Vehicle is hesitant to crank. I have to hold switch a few seconds before it will start. I have taken it to the shop and they said it needs a new fuel pump and that this is a very common issue with these types of car.
1) within three months of buying this car, starting issues began.generally on the second start of the day. First start of the day usually involves high engine revving somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,500 rpm. After a short trip, ignition will no click over attempt to restart. Usually second or third try result in a start.despite dealer replacement of starter, fuel pump and battery, the problem continues periodically. 2) rear brakes needed replacement at 24k miles.wear was uneven: left brake was grinding into rotor and right brake was only about 50 percent worn. Had dealership check for possible faulty calipers, but they claimed they found no issues and would not cover under warranty.in contrast, the car still has the original front brakes.
Driving one day and started smelling gas. Seemed like gas was inside the car because the smell was so bad. I was told by the dealer that the fuel injector went bad and had to be replaced costing me over $1100.00. I would like research done to see if this is indeed a problem with these cars. The replaced my engine when it suddenly cut off on the interstate while i was going 65mph! they paid for that repair but i still feel like this last one had something to do with the engine as well. Since it's been fixed i still have that lingering odor of fuel in my car! i could have blown up in it except that i refused to drive it until i could get it repaired.
I was driving west on sunnyside road after leaving the parking lot of new seasons. I could see that the light was red and i pulled out onto sunnyside road. It was about 200 feet to the traffic that was stopped. I was doing about 20 mph when i realized that my car was not going to stop. I pushedhard onto the brakes but the car continued foreward under the pickup in front of me. Even with the airbags deployed i had no control. I was pushing the truck foreward. The other driver turned onto 157th ave and i was still unable to stop the car. I also turned right onto 157th ave. It was up hilli turned off the key and it came to a stop. My wife was pannicking and so was i. The car was filled with smoke and a lot of heat. My wife was screaming for someone to call 911. The driver of the truck rushed back to see if we were all ok. He called 911. My wife was sore as the airbags deployed and hit her in the chest. She had pain in her neck too. I was ok at the moment. I was worried about the other driver. He said that he was fine. He said that he had to honk his horn to get the car in front of him to move. They did and he was able to turn right. I am upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait almost a month to get an appointment for my oil change and the recalls taken care of. The first recall was for the air bags. The second recall was for the high pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged misaligned or improperly torqued when the engine was replaced allowing the fuel to leak. I am very upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait for almost a month to get an appointment. Jennifer lopez the service advisor. My appointment was set for june 26th 4 days after the accident. I went in to change the cars as i have a 2004 elantra. I have free oil changes on both cars. She told me that the recalls were not the reason and asked me if i was going to buy another hyundai.
Went in for a recall about my fuel system line and they had no remedy to fix my vehicle, i recieved notice there was a recall and scheduled an appointment but they told me there was no remedy available been almost a week and im scared my car will catch fire as said in the recall this is a ticking time bomb.
I started up my car and realized that my gas gauge wasn't correct especially when i filled the gas the night before. So i turned off the car and turned it back on and the numbers was just jumping around and the gas light would pop on etc. As of today my car is still doing it and it has me concerned
Our 2011 hyundai sonata gls 2.4 engine caught fire as my wife was returning home from taking our son to school. My wife smelled gasoline and then it burst into flames. This was the second replacement engine covered under warranty and had less than 6000 miles on it. Hyundai mall of georgia has performed all warranty service work on this vehicle. After the second engine and many other warranty repairstried to envoke the lemon law but was denied by hyundia case #9412898.
I filled up my car on thursday after filling it up the first time i started the car the gauge read full, later on while drive the fuel gauge said 3/4 full even though i had driven a few miles. The next day after taking my kids to school i stopped to run an errand. I get back in my car to start it up and the gas light is on and the fuel gauge says empty. After driving a few miles the gas gauges went up to 1/4 then eventually 1/2 tank. The gauge had been showing 3/4 full a few times in the past few weeks after filling up but this is the first time it's shown as empty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the vehicle exhibited signs of oil consumption. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Fuel gauge is not working properly.when gas is filled, it display the full tank gauge.but after ~ 100 mile drive, the fuel gauge drops to empty tank with alarm sign. At first it happened very rarely, but now (69000 mile), every time the fuel gauge drops to empty tank once it is drive >100 mile after full tank.
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l.ever since i purchased the vehicle from the dealership in bloomington,in five years ago i've had a difficult time getting fuel to pump into this car. I can't even put it on the lowest gas pump setting and it will disengage the pump over an over again. Literally, most times only being able to put 5$ in at a time very, very slowly, with some gas stations leaving me unable to pump at all. I've complained about it over the phone for years. After going through cancer treatments, i finally went to the terre haute dealership for the first time instead of bloomington, also for more recall issues. They found the gas pumping problem and said it's the canister and valve near the gas tank that needs replaced quoting me $548.65. Of course there's no warranty now at 140,000 miles. Once again left to do the work myself, as the part is really cheap an easy to fix.i don't know how one can justify that price..tired of all the crazy issues with this vehicle
I had problems with my car took it to a shop i was toldhad to replace my fuel pump an i did the problem never seem tohave been fix after that took it my dealer an they had my car for a month told meit was a recall on itbut they didn't fix the problem
It's a if the gas isn't getting to the engine. Check engine light is on. The code had read p0451..
I drove my 2011 hyundai sonata on the highway, while trying to accelerate my vehicle to match the flow of traffic i noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph.i pulled my vehicle over to the break down lane and engaged hazard lights.i released the hood latch and opened hood to engine compartment.i saw smoke and could smell burning plastic.i checked my oil levels and did a quick inspection of fluid levels.when i tried to restart my car the vehicle would not start.i had the car towed to a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the starter was burned out.he replaced the starter and when attempting to start the car the new starter began to smoke as well.he stated that it was good that i pull the car over so quickly cause the car could have caught on fire.this happened recently and he has stated it will require further investigation but he is pretty sure the engine has seized.
On friday the 13th of february while driving on a main intersection my car just stopped in the middle of the road. There was traffic on both sides of the road and of course people didn't have any patience and i was stuck and placed my blinkers on. And waited for aaa to arrive. The car was in motion and then stationary.
Takata recall .on 2/2/2019 my car stalled out why i was driving and when i lifted the hood it's was a electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under the motor i had the car towed and the tow driver also said he smelled like something. Electrical was burning i was coming off a main highway to get an a city street had a friend check out the starter which he replaced, and i replaced it with a new battery.and my friend said the motor is locked
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as the contact depressed the acceleration pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer inspection where it was advised that there was a failure with the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle surged when driving and pulled to one side abnormally. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 28,710.
The hyundai sonata 2011 fuel pump failed and the car stopped in the middle of the road. Putting me in danger of an accident. The engine had been replaced, and other sonatas have reported problems with the fuel pump.the cost of repair was $605 for the pump and $300 for the labor.this pump is in the fuel tank and is very dangerous. It should be recalled just like the ones in the 2013 & 2014.i want a refund of my money to fix this dangerous problem.
The fuel gauge is not working properly from 2-3 months and i started noticing it by early june 2016. When gas is filled, it displays the full tank gauge. But after stopping at any place and then starting the car, the fuel gauge drops by few bars to half a tank. Next morning when i start my car to go to office it would show empty tank with gas light on but will correct itself to few bars to half a tank to full tank. I had visited hyundai dealership on oct 12 2016 and they said its out of warranty by 62 days and my extended warranty of 100,000 miles only covers engine and transmission. They also said it will cost 750 plus $ to replace the "fule pump" to fix this issues. To avoid any empty gas situation i always rest my trip b to zero, after full tank.
Gas guage not registering correctlywas told by dealer it is a sensor, but then failed after testing.mechanic retesting, says fuel unit not registering on cluster.fault in "cluster" so gas guage is not working.wants to charge $1482 to replace, says not warrantied
High pressure fuel pump and brakes
Driving car and it stalled and died. Engine making clucking sound. Had to tow to mechanic engine locked up. Also before engine failure car hard to start .the vehicle was in motion when died in the city.
Fuel level sending unit fails constantly. You never know how mich fuel you have in the vehicle. Estimating the mpg is nearly impossible because it varies greatly. I've ran out of gas several times in dangerous highway situations.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to harbor hyundai (3720 cherry ave, long beach, ca 90807,(866) 967-2242) where the fuel line was repaired. The dealer also repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Since july 2010 this car continually gets an odor of gasoline inside.i have had it to the dealer and each time i am there they report that no one knows what the problem is.when this smell gets bad it gives me headaches. This is both a health issue and potentially a fire hazard.just a few minutes ago i once again called the dealer, conicelli hyundai of conshocken pa, and they said there was no solution yet.i would be surprised if others have not complained to you as there are many comments on-line about this situation.
My fuel sending unit has failed. My "miles to empty" meter is never accurate or steady. It's always moving sporadically. I have to constantly keep my tank fill in fear of not knowing how much gas is actually in my car. Also, my airbag light is on. It just randomly came on when i was driving. I'm not sure if this has anything to do my seat belt or a faulty sensor. Both of these issues both happen when the vehicle is or isn't in motion.
Fuel gauge and fuel pump sending unit.safety issue with the fuel gauge as it will not accurately show fuel level and will sometimes show empty because of a faulty fuel pump sending unit.the warranty on this vehicle should be extended to repair this safety issue.this started approximately two years ago and has gotten progressively worse.
Car kept shutting down not wanting to start due to gas pump.i would be driving and would start stalling while drive almost crash.electrical problems the light flinger on and off while driving and when switch them with a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine seized. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpm gauge needle was in the red. The contact stated that the driver was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke and flames under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire appeared to be caused by fuel leaking into the engine block. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
I am a owner of a 2011 hyundai sonata and my fuel gage fluctuates showing at times i have gas and other times that i have no gas. My fuel tank only lets me put in no more than $10 at any time. I do not know any owners of the same make and model to compare this to.
Driving on the freeways at roughly 45mph with air conditioning on without hard acceleration. Vehicle had roughly 7300mi. Vehicle lost power and decelerated, check charging system light turns on, several lights were flashing and the vehicle was beeping. I drove on to the shoulder and came to a stop. I took a short video of the dash before turning off the vehicle and turning it back on. It operates fine after this incident. This incident has occurred twice, the second time more error lights were shown but otherwise identical to above, traveling roughly 65mph on a highway with air conditioning off it occurred at roughly 7700 miles.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid, have had several problems with "check charging system" failue, been into dealership 3 times over a period of two months. Picked car up last thursday, hopefully no more problems. The car would just die in traffic under speeds of 40mph, happen to me at least 6 times, you would have to come to a complete stop, put in park and click engine off (which is not running anyhow) and then restart and proceed.with traffic in dfw the way it is, this was a huge safety issue.
Regarding recall campaign is096 hyundai/sonata passenger front door lock switch is out. Door won't open with door lock actuator. Door swung open when car was turning. Door would not close all the way . Hyundi motor america confirms recall of 2011 hyundi sonata's but only for cars produced through 2/15/2010. My husband's car was produced 4/20/2011 outside production date they say problem was corrected. The problem was not corrected. After numerous calls team superstores as a one time goodwill adjustment to pay for part only. They acknowledge his car was doing same thing as recall . We had to pay $240.00 for labor, hyundi should reimburse for this fee as it is the exact problem and the same year. I was in the passenger side of the car and i could have been seriously hurt.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. This has happened to both myself and my wife. Taking car to dealership. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission.insert key to start engine. When i want to turn off engine, the key will not go past acc.i push in the key and try to turn key into the lock position, it will not go into the lock position.i have to fiddle around with the release switch, and shifter on the shifter arm.eventually i can get the key out.the engine does shut off, but can't leave car, because it can be started again.i can't leave the car because the car can be started without me being there.this failure happens almost every time i try to turn off the car.i brought the car back to king hyundai fl, twice, without them fixing the problem.i am now waiting for them to replace some parts to the shifter arm.if that does not work, i will invoke the lemon law.
6/28/20102011 hyundai sonata:front door lockson page 4/19 of the 2011 owner's manual sonata it states: "if the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position, the button is unlocked and door opens."i assume this is while the vehicle is parked.i am concerned that i am able to open the front doors when locked and in motion. Furthermore, on page 4/20 it states:"warning - doors * the doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows."what good is the front door locks if you are able to open the doors while moving?my vehicle is not included in the following recall.hyundaisonata2011hyundai-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. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 096.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work.the worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then i put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time thegear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time i have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine.it's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. The drivers window has been brought up and the dealer has said there was no problem. Wrong. There is when it doesn't work. I had one of these in 2001 and it too had electrical issues. My neighbor just sold their 05 sonata due to electrical issues.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to lock. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, an abnormal noise could be heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the door latches failed, which allowed the doors to remain open even when the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door latches and the front coil springs were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that they could not be of any assistance due to the vin not being included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v070000(latches/locks/linkages) and 15v629000 (suspension). The contact was informed that nhtsa had issued out the recalls and they were regulated by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
2011 hyundai sonata: i had heard about the door latch recall on my new sonata via news reports. I purchased this sonata on feb 16th,2010. So,i called and the dealer(st.augustine hyundai)said i wasn't included in the door latch recall. The dealer said there was 2 bulletins on my sonata anyhow. #1,the ignition wire needs rerouting or it could become afraid. #2,the ecm computer needed re-programming at that time with an explanation that some new software from hyundai when it arrived to the dealer,they would check the parameters of the ecm computer program. Now,i haven't to this date received any information regarding any of these 3 issues with my new 2011 sonata from anyone in the mail? on 3/16/2010 yesterday i received a call from hyundai usa corporation. The man said my car" is" affected now by the door latch recall. I didn't ask him about the other 2 bulletins mentioned by the dealer nor did he mention them to me. He said i would receive a letter about the door latch recall soon. But nothing again about the other 2 issues? i have been on hold for 45 mins once today and 35 mins yesterday and just hung up because its been too difficult getting anyone at hyundai,the press(or speak) recall optionto route ones call on phone or dept said its having high call volume due to recent recalls.i called st.augustine hyundai back yesterday and spoke to service manager and he said it's showing now about the door latch and the other 2 issues still exist like he told be weeks back already on the phone. I asked what needs reprogrammed with the ecm computer. He asked me to hold,came back and said if that isn't tended too. The engine could stall or the car might suddenly be able to go no faster then 20mph. This sounds unsafe and i haven't received any letter official from hyundai corporation. If i'm driving and my car stalls or i'm on the freeway and the car drops from 70mph to 20mph without my desire to do so is unsafe?they supposedly spent 4 years developing the vehicle.
Our new car rolls a little bit after applying the emergency (parking) brake.
In may 2014, while driving at about 40 mph, maybe 1200 rpm, my engine suddenly accelerated to 4500-5000 rpm, without a simultaneous rise in speed. A week or two later, the car did the same, under about the same conditions. The dealer could find no faults or codes, and could not duplicate the occurrence; not surprising since it was sporadic. The problem continued, with considerably more frequency; almost daily. Again i took it to the dealer in late july (mccafferty hyundai, langhorne, pa), and while a technician was driving with me, the engine raced again. They told me that there was a tech bulletin on this problem, and they would repair the car. The problem was in a module and needed recoding. At least that's what i thought they said. That repair seemed to cure the problem, until september, when a single occurrence happened. I though this was maybe a fluke, but the problem happened several more times in the following weeks. Today, 11/4/14, after several days in the dealer's shop, an insurance service tech said he could find no problem. I am now afraid to drive this car. While the car does not accelerate, maybe it's just a matter of time when the racing engine will cause severe acceleration and a subsequent accident.
The transmission temperature sensor (and/or associated wireless harness) failed. We had this happen to two 2011 hyundai sonatas in a 4-week span (this one a 6-cylinder, the other a 4-cylinder with 15,500 miles on it). That caught our attention, prompted us to report it. This one mimicked a hesitate & surge. The other one did that, then became undrivable. Dealers replaced under warranty in both cases.
My transmission appears to be slipping. Really scared to drive it far but can't afford to replace the transmission.
Recall campaign #14v434000 was repaired in 2014.the identical problem is occurring now in 2017.i have no idea it the vehicle is actually in park because the indicator lights do not light up, so i always have to use the emergency brake.when i am in drive, i now have to ensure the doors are locked manually because the vehicle does not realize i am in drive and keeps the doors unlocked.on 8/28/17 i requested a service appointment and was told i have to drive this unsafe vehicle until 09/19/17 before i can bring it in to see if they can fix the problem.also, on 8/15/17 i had a one-time incident where my brakes slipped.luckily, the brakes have not slipped again.
On a couple of separate incidents, the gear disappear. I was driving on d, the gear was on d, but after several miles the gear disappear. I pulled over to park the car, i put the car on reverse, but the gear was not visible. I turned the car off and turned it back on, i could see the gear then. This has happened a couple of times. A couple of weeks after this happened, the car did not start at all. The car ended up starting after it was towed to the dealership. Apart from this issue i've been at the dealership for several other issues. Starter, axles, the key ignition switch, sensors, etc. It's been very time consuming and expensive.
My car has had numerous recalls. Most recently it was my steering wheel that was clicking and felt unstable... So i took it into the dealership. That is how i found out it was an issue with enough cars in this yr/model that the warranty was extended. I also was getting jolted when i shifted gears. Even if i was going from park to drive, i could be spontaneously jarred very violently. I had that repaired at a out of pocket expense at the dealership. Today i saw evidence online that it may have been a recall and should have been repaired for no fee. Another recall notice i received 2 days ago, so i called the dealership who said they see no necessary recalls for my vehicle. Yet, online it shows 1 recall on my car vin#that is outstanding but had "no remedy yet"it is a very dangerous notice that affects the airbags on front and side plus seat belt restraining system in the event of a collision. So i am essentially driving a very pretty coffin.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that when shifting into drive, the indicator light would not illuminate and he was unable to accelerate intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was 29,799 and the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Purchased brand new on june 18, 2010 for my wife... Hyundai sonata gs.shortly after purchasing the vehicle, we began experiencing problems with the car jerking/bucking/slipping in all gears at all speeds (random occurrence) even when the vehicle is traveling at a steady speed while using cruise control. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership here in douglasville, ga six times for repair which has included replacement of the transmission, reprogramming of the pcm, and replacement of the tcm.none of these attempts at repair have fixed the issue.my wife is the primary driver of this vehicle and has come extremely close to being involved in crashes as a result of this problem as the car hesitates/stalls for several seconds after these incidents occur.it has happened several times as she has attempted to merge onto the expressway's here in metro atlanta (#2 in the nation for traffic).please nhtsa... There is something seriously wrong with the powertrain in these vehicles and hyundai needs to figure out what it is and get it fixed!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as the contact depressed the acceleration pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer inspection where it was advised that there was a failure with the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle surged when driving and pulled to one side abnormally. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 28,710.
When parking, the vehicle did not always go in park when shift lever was moved to "park". Shift lever position indicator on dashboard shows blank. When returning to vehicle, car would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, there was previous recall on hyundai sonata for shift lever problem but was told my vehicle has different problem. Dealer replaced "inhibitor switch" to try and correct problem. Looks like original recall did not correctly address the problem.
In random instances, while parking the vehicle, the car will shift to park and completely park. When the car is stationary and turned off, a beeping alerts begins and the dashboard screen will prompt 'shift to park'. The car will not completely turn off , leaving the battery running.
The car randomly stalled at traffic lights for about ten times now throughout my 3.5 years' ownership. I bought my car in march 2010. Within one month, the engine stalled when braking to a full stop at traffic light. The dealer couldn't reproduce the problem. One month later, my car cut off again while sitting at traffic light. Another one or two months later, it happened the third time. The dealer kept my towed car for two weeks but had no clue. From then on, i just gave up. One day, when it sat at traffic light, the car shook a little like someone hit me. The other day, this hit-like shake happened again while at traffic light. This time, the car even shook several times during driving after leaving that traffic light, with the check engine light blinking in accordance with the shake. On the following day, my car finally stalled again at a traffic light.except the first one, all other occurrences happened while the car sat at traffic light and i stepped on the brake pedal. After i restarted the car, it could run smoothly for at least one month. Given the occurrence frequency, the chance to reproduce the problem at dealership is almost zero. And they refused to lend me their computer that i could hook up to the car to record driving data. I had also contacted hyundai customer affairs. All they can do was just send me to the dealer and close the ticket.recently, the car stalled again during a low-speed driving. The car lost driving power completely with check engine light on. I was completely shocked and hurriedly stepped the brake, switched the gear to park, and restarted the car. Fortunately, no car was around. This is really terrifying and i am really disappointed and embarrassed.
When accelerating the car jerksand then runs smoothly on the highway, thecar jerks everytime stopping at the stop light and moving from a stop light and also jerks when reversing. The engine light came on, so i took it to hyundai dealership. After servicing the car and wynn fuel injection and throttle body services which already cost me more than $800.00, the took the car for road test and it was still jerking, they told me that the transmission bad and it needs to be replaced.
Transmission is not going into gear, the shift gear is slipping and the what the display shows as the gear is not the actual gear the car is in or the gear display is blank and the car does not go into gear.
Car does not shift from park to reverse or drive properly all the time.
On 12/2/2010, i was driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph) and the car violently jolted, as if i had run over a large object.if i had not had both hands on the steering wheel, i might have lost control of the vehicle.subsequently, i was able to drive the vehicle, but it seemed to be over-revving, as if it was stuck in the wrong gear.i returned the vehicle to the dealership that night.after reading the computer error code, the service manager indicated that they would have to replace the transmission.i was provided with a loaner vehicle.on 12/8/10, i received a call from the service manager.he stated that in these circumstance, the transmission is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission with a new housing.he indicated that the dealership was trying to obtain a new transmission for me.they were experiencing difficulty because there was 80 some requests for new transmissions and only 70 some available (county?, state?, central florida?) updated 01/20/11
The car spontaneously caught on fire. Originated from engine bay and engulfed within seconds had to jump out of vehicle.
In motion car surges and jerks forward randomly. There is a gas smell when driving and car begins to shake when engine is engaged. Backup camera will not engage at random times or car will not turn on with push to start system. Diagnoses engine and electrical issue but hyundai won't include in their recall campaign.
When driving to work i had just gotten on highway when i felt a thud and transmission jerked. I first thought that i hit something on the road but hadn't. I noticed my speed was reduced to55mphand the rpm,s increased to 3500 from the previous 2000 rpm.i had had this problem twice now and read online that by pulling over to a stop and shut off the ignition will reset the transmission electrical controls.i without doing this the trans. Will remain in whats called limp gear(4th) and will remain in that gear at all speeds untill you shut off the ignition and it will then reset hopefully.i am scheduled to have the dealer look into this and hopefully can come up with a fix, as this is the 2nd time i will have the vehicle in for the same problem.the only bad thing about diagonalizing this problem has been the fact that no check engine code light is on the dash and i was told the first time that without this and the fact that by driving it and duplicate the occurrence they don't know what to fix.
My steering wheel has become increasingly loose and shaky over the past months when driving or stationary. There is a very distinct (and getting worse over time) "clicking" or "knocking" sound when i back up and turn my wheel either way. I was told by my mechanic that something is wrong with my steering gear box/shaft sector and possibly some of my axles. He told me this was dangerous, and that the recall campaign number 097 should cover me. However, i was told by hyundai that my specific car does not fall under this recall, even though i my car has the exact symptoms of the recall. I was also told that because of recent recalls, my warranty would be extended. However, hyundai has now told me that my warranty extension only covers the sole engine, and not the axles though they are part of and covered by the initial engine warranty. Hyundai has told me there are "kits" to fix these problems, but i have to pay over $1000 for the kits to fix, even though these were faulty parts by hyundai. The hyundai service manager i spoke with told me flat out that my car had faulty parts, but that the kits could fix them. I asked him whose fault it was that they were faulty, and he said that all car companies deal with this and it wasn't because of my driving. But even still so, i have to be the one to pay for hyundai's faulty parts and non-existent recall help. I'm beyond frustrated after reading so many reviews and forums online of people with the exact same car symptoms as mine who are unfortunately also not covered by the recall. If i cannot get a better response and answer from this, i will be contacting the main lawyer who others have also contacted about this and filing an official lawsuit. I expected way better from hyundai and am disgusted and disappointed at the lack of service, truthfulness, and integrity from this company at this point.
The engine failed to start.when you press on the start pedal, it would "lock" up and not recognize the automatic key in the vehicle.took it to a dealer who said the brake switch needed replacing.now, at the end of april, again, it is happening.it is going in again this week for the same situation.also at the same time the esc electronic stability control light goes on randomly and stays on until the engine is restarted.i used the override procedure someone else mentioned to get the car going -- depress and hold the brake pedal for 30 seconds.even once the engine started, the gear shift remained stuck in park and took awhile to take it out of this position.when i was idling in park today, the same thing happened which told me the situation was getting worse.
My car will stall in the middle of driving. It happens more frequently now and normally happens right after a left or right turn.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
My car will not go into gear, the shifter light won't light.i have to shut my car off and turn it back on.this doesn't happen every time i start my car just occasionally.
While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner.minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg.my foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurredwithout warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin.the consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission.the consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15.
I was driving on the highway and as soon as i got off i heard a knocking noise coming from the engine so i looked it up on the internet and it said their is a recall on the engine for that very problem
Driving car and lost all power diagnosis showed nothing by my mechanic after hyundai told me car vin not on recall during on vacation engine died had to have it towed back to my from maryland was garage said engine bearing broke will cost me 7000 to my mechanic
One morning when getting ready to go to work, i tried to start my 2011 sonata.i pressed on the brake, which was very hard, pushed the button but the vehicle would not start.the lights, radio and air conditioner would all come on but the engine would not start.the car was in park and the gear shift could not be moved.i attempted multiple times for the next 10 minutes to start the vehicle but was unable.my husband tried putting jumper cables on the battery to see if that was the problem but it did not start.i waited about 5 minutes and tried again but the vehicle still would not start.finally after almost 20 minutes, the brake pedal was easy to push on and the vehicle started.it caused me to be late to work but i did not have another occurrence until about a week later when i had been driving for some time and stopped for about 30 minutes.i got back in the car and once again the brake was very hard and the vehicle would not start.after multiple times over the next 10 minutes, it finally started.
Takata recall, my vehicle was in motion when my airbag warning light came on 3 week ago while driving on city street and have not come off since then. I have also looked at the car history and have noticed 14 recalls on this vehicle including the airbags.while in motion, my doors unlock by themselves. Lastly, the transmission shift gear sometimes disappear from the dashboard as well as the shift gear which in most case the car wouldnt start or jerks when it disappear while in motion
I went to the nearest hyundai dealership to get some open recalls that i had done and i had like 5 or 6, many of which were very critical. I got a call next day asking me to come and pick up my car, which i was very skeptical about. They asked me to sign a paper indicating that everything is done. I asked if i can speak to someone to explain why this happened so quickly and if there's anything to worry about and they couldn't connect me with anyone neither did they ask for my information to contact me when that expert is available. Now about a month since taking the car to the dealership, i check my vin online and to my surprise 4 of the most critical open recalls are still not closed or remedied. They involve problems with the engine, transmission, seatbelt, and brake pedal. There are all issues that could result in a fatal accident. I don't really know what to do because this is a matter of honesty. I should not have had to check for them to begin with. This hyundai dealer is sunbury motors hyundai.
I am a senior citizen who in 2015 purchased a pre-owned 2011 hyundai sonata. The vehicle has received 15 recalls in the time i've owned it most of which are life threatening safety issues , complete motor lock up , sudden loss of fuel and stalling.(brake stopper pad malfunction 3 times), seat belt anchor failure, complete safety air bag failure, exhaust system failure, high pressure fuel line leaks, my wife and i live on very limited social security monthly benefits and not in a position to afford a new car or repeatedly have to spend 100's of dollars every few months for repairs due to manufacture error / damage in construction of the vehicle. We have been nearly killed several times on the highway due to the fact that the motor either ceases to get fuel while traveling on the freeway or entering such on an onramp just as a semi truck and trailer approached at 70 mph and we had no fuel acceleration. On yet another near fatal situation the motor locked up completely in the middle of a busy four lane highway, which immediately resulted in a a fire under our hood.........all caused by the deficiency of the engine which was the subject of a recall and we were told had been addressed. The fire destroyed most all other components in the engine compartment and had to be replaced, some at our expense. Shortly thereafter, the entire transmission had to be replaced and we had to pay $3500.00 to repair......fyi, we live on 1700.00 per month social security and this caused us a very extreme financial difficulty for months thereafter . There is more to our disastrous experience as a hyundai sonata product owner and what we're wishing for is that hyundai might buy back this vehicle at fair price so that we may find a safe vehicle to drive without fear of being stranded, injured in an accident or killed. Other sonata owners have experienced many of these same issues.*dt *dt
Over the last month or so, my car has been losing power while driving. It started happening randomly on the highway and i decided to take into dealership to disables the issue. After a diagnostic test, it was determined to be the pcm. After replacing the pcm, i now have been experiencing this loss of power even while driving on side streets and off highway. I have since been back to this same dealership located in new london ct and have been given another possible cause for this issue and that is the motor. I am extremely frustrated and upset bc not only did i spend 1500 to fix the problem, the problem is not fixed and is actually worse. I have read several forums that indicate a safety recall on my motor however it seems as though my car is outside of the parameters that cover my motor. Please get back to me with any advice or suggestions in going about resolving this safety issue.
I have taken my vehicle in recently because my car stalled a week ago while on the highway driving 55 miles an hour.after the inspection completed at hyundai dealership, i was advised everything is okay to drive the car and we would like to complete an oil consumption test because they wanted to test out the engines consumption for what they think could be a safety recall incident.i drove the car for the first time on the interstate highway for about 85 miles since it was last in the shop, for what was said that everything was safe to drive, and i noticed today that my car started to rattle at a 65 miles an hour on i95 north in maryland- went i had to exit the highway because my car had caught on fire underneath the hood and engine of car and the scar stalled.smooth entered cabin of car and fire department was called.car was not able to be driven and was very unsafe after i was told i was okay to drive it.
When vehicle was moving it felt like went into a coast but rpm did not increase speed slowed.. Gas peddle was pushed in nothing happened when peddle was released and then pushed all functions resumed
After a few days, i had problems with the transmission; lots of downshifting affecting performance and braking. I had other issues as well, which none of them could be isolated. Hyundai of new port ritchey said they could not find an error code in the computer system and therefore, they felt there was no problem. After a few days and just a few hundred miles on the car, i attempted to return the vehicle for a refund. The dealer refused to take the car back and would not return my money. They basically said, you purchase it, you paid for it, you own it. So the problem is mine.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while drivingat approximately 40 mph, the headlights, brake lights, and tail lights intermittently failed. The contact also stated the vehicle would jerk and the ignition switch was loose. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Pulling out of a parking space, i put the vehicle in reverse and it felt like it was in neutral as i stepped on the gas the vehicle did not move.i tried putting it in drive and back to reverse but nothing happened.i turned off the car and restarted.the car went into reverse this time but when i put the gear in drive the vehicle banged into gear an jolted ahead.the vehicle felt like it wasn't shifting up to the light about 1/4 mile away.when the light turned green the vehicle felt like it was in neutral again and while i was at a complete stop i put the car in park and then to drive.it banged into drive and jolted ahead again. The same scenario happened again happened the next day as i was coming out of the driveway.
Manual transmission is extremely jerky. Transmission smells really bad after every drive.after clutch is released there is a blip causing a delay in acceleration, making the car very unpredictable. Stalls almost every time going into first gear from a stoplight.car has stalled at intersection multiple times. New manual drivers are unable to drive this car because it is so dangerous. Driver is 15 year veteran of manual transmission cars.
My skid light warning light kept coming on. They said a brake lamp switch was pulling a fault code, so they replaced it. Nine months later my skid light warning was randomly coming on again. They ran a test again saying it was a faulty brake lamp switch again. Before i could get it in for repairs the transmission range sensor malfunction on aug 142012. Picked up my car again and the skid traction warning light came on again. I took it in again this time the tcs light was on and the shifter was not releasing.they tested the brake switch circuit and found no power to the brake switch. They replaced the fuse box and harness cable. I have called three different dealerships service departments and they all say there is a problem with the brake lamp switch causing the tcs warning light to come on. If it is effecting other cars there most be a national problem and should be a recall before there is a fatality. I have had this car for 2 years now and had it in for electrical problemsover eight times.
During light to moderate acceleration the transmission without warning goes back into a lower gear ( 1st gear ). My first reaction is to let off the accelerator due to high rpm. When this happened the car behind me almost rear ended me. I have taken the car to the dealer once already and i am taking it back again. Unfortunately this is an intermittent problem. Has happened 4 times since jan 2012. My main concern is sometimes we have are granddaughter with us and am afraid that this could cause a accident.
Incident details:on friday, june 27th, around 7:15 a.m., i was in my car with my 18 month old son getting ready to leave my garage. I put my car in reverse; however, i noticed the gear readout on the dashboard was non-functional. I looked down at the gear shift and the indicator light was also non-functional. I decided i should run into the house and get my husband to have him look at the car.i put the car back into park, took my foot off the brake, and turned to tell my son i would be right back. I opened the door and started step out of the car. I felt the car jerk violently and then it started to roll backwards. I was knocked off my feet and dragged down my driveway until my car hit my neighbor's tree (approx.. 70? from where the car started inside the garage), where it stopped. The event caught the attention of my neighbor who ran over to my house to alert my husband. He ran out to the car, which was rested against the tree. He attempted to put the car in ?park?, however the gear selector was in its absolute forward position. He then pulled the gear selector back into the drive position (gear indicators still non-functional) and the car made an audible ?snap? and lurched forward. My husband drove the car approx. 20? where he parked it.my husband, made a phone call to the gurnee, il hyundai dealership, they advised him to call the hyundai customer care number (1-800-633-5151). He was connected with a case manager by the name of merrieta. She took notes of the incident and advised him to have the car sent to the nearest hyundai dealership for an investigation. The car was picked up by tow truck june 27th around 11am and delivered to the gurnee hyundai dealership.
I brought my car in for this recall and now months later the airbag light indicates a problem.i was told that seat would need to be replaced for $1200.this car has been nothing but problems
Unable to shift the car into drive from park.while stopped at a red lift the car failed to accelerate when pressing on the gas.had to place the car in park and turn it off.when car was started again it failed to be placed into drive.had to keep restarting car to get it to shift into gear. Esc light comes on when this happens and safety on even after able to shift into park.esc does not work properly when this occurs. Car does not handle properly while on ice, snow or wet ground.
3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work.the worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then i put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time thegear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time i have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine.it's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. The drivers window has been brought up and the dealer has said there was no problem. Wrong. There is when it doesn't work. I had one of these in 2001 and it too had electrical issues. My neighbor just sold their 05 sonata due to electrical issues.
I was driving my wife's car home from work and stopped by a gas station for a drink. I came back to the car and started it up. As i was engaging in gear, i noticed the shift indicator on the instrument panel and the shifter was missing. I put the car back in park, killed the motor and restarted. It reappeared, but briefly. As i put it in drive, i felt a violent jerking motion from the gearbox; then the dreaded check engine light reared its ugly head. I drove to the nearest auto parts store to have a guy pull the code(s) for me. It was a failing pcm (powertrain control module) that was giving me drivetrain issues.in regards to electrical, whenever my wife (or anyone else) ride in the passenger side, the interior lights turn on whenever i make hard left turns. Interesting :-/.
Start the car and gear appears on the shifter and the dash.while reversing from parking space, gear either slips or lurches, then gear indicator in the shifter disappears, as well as gear indicator on the dash. The car is hesitant to accelerate, as if it is in neutral.shutting off the car and restarting, everything returns to normal.this happens intermittently, and has occurred four times in the past week.attached picture of dash indicator and gear shifter shows that the car is traveling at approximately 18 mph, but gear is not indicated on the dash or gear shifter.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v434000 (power train); 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I have several complaints regarding this vehicle.i have had this car two years and about two months and have had nothing but problems (purchased brand new) -- i've had to get a new motor (engine caught on fire (electrical/smoking) while driving down the beltway), replaced tire rod, need 4 brand new tires, transmission slipping, and other electrical problems with cooling/heating system (the blower does not work for air pointed in the floor direction), strong smell of gas fumes inside of the vehicle.the gas mileage gauge is inaccurate -- i get no where near the highway nor city miles.the gas meter is not registering.parts on the electrical system have been randomly replaced.i have had all schedule services on my vehicle as well as extras such as special replacement filters, etc.i have also had problems with the breaking system. I believe i've purchased a complete lemon.the current mileage on the vehicle is 27700 miles. There is no way i should be having this many problems as frequently as i have been having.the car's steering pulls to the left as well.i should not have to replace tires only after two years of driving after putting nitrogen as advised.i've noticed a noise when turning the steering to the left as well as if the left tire rod or axle wants to break -- weird feeling turn the car.the alarm system is failing to lock all of the doors -- only the drivers door. -- dealers solution...purchase a new one ??? really?
I was merging onto a busy freeway from an on ramp so had to go slowly till there was an opening.when i stepped on the accelerator when there was a break in the traffic nothing happened.ijust rolled into oncoming traffic at ten miles an hour.it took the car 5 to 10 seconds to finally accelerate and then it slowly gained speed. This is the second time this has happened.very scary. I do not know what component failed.the car was running, it just was not accelerating.transmission? engine? somecomputer function?
While driving at 45-50 mph, on highway, experienced catastrophic engine failure and other significant component failures, resulting in a very dangerous situation for driver, passengers, surrounding traffic ,noises, smoke caution lights loss of power and control. Immediate evasive action had to be taking to avoid injury or loss of life.once at rest, vehicle continued to smoke immensely.low mileage,very disturbing and concerned for others driving these ticking bombs!hyundai needs to address this issue with more strength and direction.
The car slips out of gear with changing the shifter from park to reverse. The selector will be in reverse and as the car is moving it slips out and goes neutral
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and the gear message board dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer fifteen times where the failures was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The vin was unavailable.
Electronic gear shifter sensor would not always work so it wouldn't always shift or would jerk.
The car is a year old.as the passenger was turning left traveling approx 25-30mph the car started to shake violently and then the wheel came off the front passenger side.the control arm assembly failed allowing the whole wheel/drive assembly to come off slamming the front right side of the car down, yanking the car toward oncoming traffic.
Tinging sound comes and goes while driving, erratic shifting multiple gears, oil light comes on with moderate acceleration, there is a recall on this but i do not have the number. Recall on engine. Ii have been to the dealer who claims they are not able to replicate but will not allow me to drive with them.
Engine seized while driving on march 24, 2020
Hard shifting into drive and hardshifting into reverse, when vehicle is stationary and shifting it into drive or reverse.transmission has been replaced 2 times and proplem persists.
Loss of engine power due to turbo waste gate control rod out of specs which happens every time there is a change in weather every time weather cools down or heats up check engine light comes on and code give is turbo waste gate actuator malfunction and engine losses almost all of its power makes it difficult to move out the way at highway speed and its is a sudden loss of power it happened last year when winter rolled around then it happened again this year when summer rolled around and now fall is here and the problem is back and hyundai wants to charge not only the adjustment fee but the diagnostic charges as well the first time it happen my car had about 30000 miles second time it has 54000 and now the car has about 84000 miles on it.
Ii had a recall on several things on my car. Took the car back to dealeri bought it from had the recall stiff done and two week later my starter went out.i informed them there was also a recall for the starter and they argue me down that it was not. Well several people i know with the same type of car year, makeand model and they receivedan notice but when they took it in the recall was found. I had to get my car towed and pay for the repairs in the amount of $575.00 at for they were trying to charge me over $700.00.i should not have had to pay for a recall and now trying to find how to file a claim for a refund. My car stop on the street in front of my place of employment i got a jump it made it home and died again on the street call aaa and had it towed to dealer.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate suddenly. The failure occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it diagnosed that the manifold absolute pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,400. The vin was not available.
Gear shift display on dash board goes blank after shifting from one gear to the next desired gear (i.e. Car is in reverse and put into drive, d appears than disappears) or while trying to shift (i.e. Car is in park or neutral and shift car into drive and the display goes blank without d appearing first). After the display goes blank, the car feels as though it is going to stall and check engine light appears. Putting the car into park and turning the car off and then back on does not fix the issue right away.after waiting a few minutes with the car off and turning it back on fixes the issuewith thegear shift display temporarily but check engine icon remains illuminated.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the shift lever seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
The first time i thought something strange was going on with my new car (purchased with 16,000 miles on it) at the 18,000 mile mark. . the car was stuck in 4th gear and would not change gears with the auto stick or with the pedals. I stopped the car and tried to pull out in traffic but had no power. I pulled over asap and turned the car off (rebooted the car) and everything worked again.on the dec 17th,2011, (3 weeks later) i was pulling out of a friends house at 10pm and everything seem normal. However, as the car got to about 15mph the tach raced over to 5,000 rpms and then i heard a loud slam and the car shot forward. I recalled the last time the car acted strange so i checked to see what gear it was in and sure enough it was again in 4th gear. When i tried to change gears it would not change gears just as before.i pulled over and tired to reboot the car again, but this time it did not fix itself. I had to drive 30miles home, so i got on the interstate and headed home. The tach raced a few times, but because the car stayed in 4th gear i make it home safely. When i got home i discover the reverse was gone out as well.now for the good news, i researched the issues one this and a few other site and discover i was not the only one with this problem. I took my car to the dealer this morning and asked for a new transmission. The service tech got me a loaner in less than 30mins i was on my way. Same car and color.i got a call from the dealer a couple of hours later saying they were going to replace the entire transmission.while and i not happy that my new car required a new transmission after only 3500 miles of me driving it and under 20,000 total miles, i am very happy how the dealer handled the entire issue. Hats off to eastern shore h of daphne, ala and thank god i got the 100,000 extended warranty.will up date when i get my car back in 5 days.
Purchased vehicle new 11/1/10 and have had intermittent problem ("the problem") which i have reported to local dealers and brought to their shops and just recently realized this problem had been identified exactly as ts-12-at-018:"after vehicle is shifted to park, the button or ignition key button is turned off, the accessory power remains on."chronology - 2/21/12; 26,995 miles, lia of hartford - shift knob replacement (still had the problem afterward); 10/21/14, 74,730 mi, lia, eclip on shifter (still had the problem afterward); 2/10/16; 94,814 mi key of manchester, (recalls: engine shavings, brake pedal stopper, front right inside door handle) - they were unable to replicate the problem so no repair made; 11/29/16, 107,014 mi - key manch, they identified noted tsb associated with the problem even stating car manufacture date in range for the problem - but after asking, manufacturer won't cover cost or even portion - and i had to pay diagnosis charge of $62.50 (which they said they reduced by 50% - and also recommended replacing my timing belt, but i believe car has a chain which doesn't need to be replaced).i have had at least 10 repairs done to my car that were covered by the manufacturer, including one for a tsb after the 60,000 mile warranty expired (the eclip).in addition, i have paid for repairs that i think should have been covered (a new starter due to a known problem with an internal plastic lever, and replacement of the inside driver door handle - noting the replacement of the inside passenger door handle was paid for 2 years later).my request - repair this ongoing problem which has been intermittent and requires me to repeatedly turn the car back on, move the shift lever out of park, until i can completely shut the vehicle off.the problem may be a safe issue, since i hear a load click when it finally does go into park and i can turn off car.
I had transmission problems my transmission stop working and i could not change gears so i took my car to hyundai shop and paid out of pocket over $900 and come to found out it was a recall #123,so hyundai call me after i left the shop saying they not gone reimburse me which is not right.
After taking my 2011 hyundai sonata in for engine recall my steering wheel is now making noise and it moves to the left on its own now. Also my right axle is leaking grease and the car has about 69,000 miles on it. I bought it new.hyundai dealer said the noise is coming from a coupling and would cost 270.00. They also said it was not part of the recall for steering column intermediate shaft which i took the car in for when that recall came out.i dont know what they do or if they do anything when they supposedly look at your car due to a recall. My car was doing great when i took it in for the recalls until the last time. Also when i took my car in for engine recall my oil dipstick was yellow. But now i have an orange oil dipstick. Back to the part about the steering noise it makes noise sitting still and moving and sometimes it gets louder if the road is not as smooth.also how do they know it is the coupling and not something else such as what the recall was for when they just listened to my car and not inspect it to be sure. The coupling should have been included in the recall and if not it needs to be recalled.this sounds dangerous. The noise also gets louder when i turn the wheel while driving. Sometimes it sound like the car is rattling and sometimes sounds like a shock absorber starting to go bad.
At around 107,000 miles the motor on my 20111 sonata shut off on the 91 east freeway while traveling about 70mph. I was forced to pull off on the hard shoulder of the road and the vehicle had no power steering or power brakes. The motor started back up eventually but was making a loud noise and failed completely shortly after. I replaced the motor in the sonata with a used motor and repaired the damage to the suspension and tires.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal noise and a strong vibration. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 (steering). The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v434000 (power train). The contact could not confirm if the recall repair part was available to schedule the appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,944.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train) and 15v568000 (engine); however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 1/20/16 *ss
Recently purchased a vehicle. Didn't get a proper test drive. Turns out the car has major defects especially in the steering. We figured out that this vehicle had defects while in motion on a city street
I went to place the car in reverse and noticed that the gear shiftersaid r but the dash board hada 0 .the vehicle went into drive placed on the brakes placed the vehicle in park.the display on the dash still showed 0.i shut off the motor and re-started the motor and the dash indicated that the car was in park.i then went on line and saw there was arecall just issued for this.ihave not received a recall notice from hyundai.
My car was just serviced for excessive noise occurring when i would make turns as if the car could not grip the road. I brought the car to the deal as was told the alignment must be off, only to find that there was a recall that i was never told of. The dealer replaced the lower control arms on the car and a new alignment part their "tp3 recall" but when driving home the car did not make noises when making the turns on the on/off ramps but rather when driving straight and/or when changing lanes. Dealer due to being a sunday and service department being closed as me to call them back. This will be the 3rd time i have had to bring the car in for the same issue with each time the steering column being loose and a natural pull to the driver side.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated while he stopped on an incline, he shut the vehicle off while it was shifted into drive and removed the key from the ignition.once he exited the vehicle, it began to roll forward independently. The contact re-entered the vehicle and was able to shift into park to stop the vehicle from rolling away. An authorized dealer was notified and he was informed the vehicle was functioning as normal.the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to recur intermittently.the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 5,200.
Our car had a recall, the recall was fixed in 2014, but it has since broken. During that time we have put only 30,000 miles on the car. The transmission cable snapped and they are charging us $1000 to fix something that they said they fixed. This is a part that shouldn't break for the whole life of the car. Our car had a recall, it was repaired by hyundai, and they are refusing to repair the 'repaired' work. We called hyundai corporate offices and got the run around. I feel, if this was a national issue,to where they had to recall 850,000 cars, they must have been a serious issue. They fixed our car 5 years ago and something that shouldn't break in the life of the car breaks. Please advise us what our next step is,. Thank you for your time and consideration
Car makes a loud clicking noise in the steering column when going over 60 mph and when slowing down.when parked, there is also clicking noises when turning the steering wheel.when in reverse, it makes a clicking noise when turning. Gas gauge doesn't work. It now will run out of gas when there are "60 miles" left until empty. The cruise control button will not work.you have to keep pressing it to come on.also, the button to see trip miles, trip a, trip b etc, does not work on the 1st try. It takes many pushes to get the screen to change.
The car was parked.started and backed up i proceeded forward at 10-15 mph in a parking lot and the car just died would not start i had plenty of power lights etc but it would not turn over. Had to have the car towed. A car only four years old should not have a safety issue like this. This is a safety issue biz if we had rode in the car for 10 minutes and it stalled we would have been on a very dangerous section of a highway that would most certainly ended with an accident and even a worse scenario . For you to have no warning a signal or a bell but for it to just shut off. I have enjoyed the car for the most part but between a oil sensor going a few year ago and the car died the same way in the middle of an intersection and the car going dead again in the course of the vehicle moving i seriously would not recommend or consider buying a sonata again i hope this note has some effect on fixing this problem before fatalities occur. (now i also have a huge repair bill for a problem that so obviously a faulty part.
I purchased aused 2011 sonata on 3/19/14. Within a few days, i noticed that when i reached 70 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. I called the service manager at the dealership who said it sounded like the wheel alignment.since i work only 6 mi. From home and i hardly ever drove 70 mph, and the dealership is about an hour's drive from home, it was not until 5/19 that i had the alignment done. I paid $58.40 for the work,on the way home i found that it still vibrated at 70 mph. Due to having recently spent so much to buy the car, i couldn't afford to spend any more on it then and decided to keep my speed under 70 until i had more money.on about 9/8, the steering wheel starting making a grinding noise when i turned the wheel when backing out of my parking place. On 9/10 i called the service manager at the dealership again who suggested i take my car somewhere closer to home.i took my car to an automotive repair company, who was recommended by several friends.he removed the driveshaft and said the coupling was "dust" and it was metal against metal.he then said there was a safety notice but not asafety recall on this problem.from that day forward i have had no vibration in the steering wheel.i believe there should be a safety recall before someone gets hurt or killed.i would also like my $421.40 reimbursed.
My car is at 77000 miles it scary driving it anymore it revs up at a very low speed won't shift and then it jumps so hard that it feels like your neck is going to break i took it to the dealer they did a transmission flush it got worse i took it back they did another transmission flush now it's terrible i took it to a transmission shop i now need a new transmission $4,500 for a rebuild this car is dangerous it's not only happening to me it's happening to a lot of other people i know that have the same vehicle i don't drive on the freeways this is just on city streets
After purchasing this vehicle brand new, i continually complained to hyundai dealerships that the drivers floormat was not remaining secure and would slide up onto the accelerator.most dealerships simply reattached the mat to the tether attached to the carpet.i continually complained that this was not sufficient because upon entering the vehicle the mat slid off the tether and would begin its journey forward.while driving, at various times, moving ones foot from the brake to the accelerator would then create problems with sudden acceleration.finally, a dealer in scranton pa., dickson city hyundai decided to order new floor tethers.after months - i returned to have an oil change and they advised the tethers were not there .. Again, after an extended period of over three weeks of my car left at the dealership as it was a hazard to drive, they replaced the carpet and tethers that attach to it.three weeks this car sat at the dealership for tethers.during this period, i investigated this make, model and year vehicle on the internet.low and behold, this is a common complaint.that is: the front driver floor mat does not stay attached to the tethers and slides up onto the accelerator causing sudden acceleration.most members writing the complaint said hyundai did not want to make the repair.
The engine appears not to performing correctly. And the brakes are making a loud sound. And the steering wheel is sticking while driving.
Vehicle in motion randomly turns on check engine light for a second, will hesitate and then suddenly surge as if trying to catch up. Transmission seems to be the main issue.
Failed components: brakes & shift gearthe brake pedal is not working most of the time when shifting the gear from park to drive mode (followed by reverse mode) i need to press the brake pedal very hard up to several times to shift the gear. I brought the vehicle to the dealer and it works fine for two days. It started happening after two first services to the vehicle by dealer. I brought the vehicle again to dealer after 1 week and explained the problem again.they did some troubleshooting again, they told me that they didn't identify the problem this time.i spoke with hyundai customer support and they directed me to another dealer and asked me to document the problem. I took the vehicle to another dealer and they told me that this is a common issue and suggested that i unlock the "shift lock" in case of emergencies! i told them that shift lock is only useful in case of emergencies. But the brake pedal is not releasing the gear most of the time which is not acceptable.there is no answer from the dealer. Trying to contact hyundai official support but nothing heard back from them at (after 2 weeks.)status update 02/23/12
Hello i recently had my vehicle transmission cable detach from the control arm,so i got it replaced and paid cash which was over $900 because they had to replace the entire transmission cable,so i noticed that this is a recall and sent it to hyundai and now they don't want to pay it back,please read the email response from them.
Car losses power in the highway under 55 miles per hour. When starting from stop or yield it does not take acceleration and almost dies . Almost got in acccident several times as the car doesnt want take gas. More like a suden stop in a trafic.. Airbag light is on for more than a year. Brake lights dont work and is not the bulbs. This is becoming almost everyday problem and dealer dont have solution to the problem but i was told it is a known problem for this model. Pls do something about it.
Loud clunk noise will driving and car was stuck in 4th gear (limp mode) and check engine light turned on. Codes p0753, p2709 and p0758 revealed failure of 2 shift solenoids and line pressure solenoid due to transmission wire harness shortening out.
The key will not come out ofthe ignition. Replaced shifter assembly then replaced lock cylinder. Today, 7/21/13 i have the same problem.
Car began making a loud noise took it to dealer and they said it was engine failure - would have to replace engine at a cost of $7,000.towed it to a certified mechanic for second opinion who said - may be able to just repair piston and not entire motor - cost could be up to $3-4000.vehicle now sitting in our driveway - unusable - can't afford to pay to have it repaired - still paying on loan.
When pulling out of a parking lot from a stop the service light came on and the car's ready light started flashing. The car lost almost all power while i was in the center of the road. Other cars were able to avoid me, but they could have easily ran into me. Shutting the car off and restarting it restored normal operations.
Took car to dealership for engine recall check in 2016, was told my car was fine only to have the engine seize 12 months later while driving. Engine was replaced by northtowne hyundai in kc, mo and car was returned after 7 weeks. Within a few days of driving with the new engine i heard a distinct whining at about 2500 rpm and noticed a steady leak due to spots on my driveway. I returned the car to the dealership who said that the leak was from the transmission and that they have no liability since the engine replacement did not cause them to have to actually touch the transmission since the two systems are completely independent of one another. Corporate hyundai says that the powertrain (i.e. Transmission) is not covered under their extended 120,000 mile warranty and the cost of the repair is going to be an out of pocket expense to me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became loose and a rattling noise was heard as all the warning lights flickered. In addition, the contact mentioned that a loud bang noise was heard when the gear was shifted from park to drive. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,651.
When the car is going up or down inclines (both slight or steeper inclines), the car stalls and when the accelerator is pushed, nothing happens for several seconds which is obviously problematic when entering or exiting highway on and off ramps, or trying to merge.this has occurred on local streets as well as on a highway.i have brought it to two dealerships and paid their diagnostic fees and they have been unable to tell me what the problem is.this is my family's main car and i have been unable to drive my children in it, because the stalling puts us at a huge risk of being rear ended.
I have been having intermittent transmission problems for a while now. I?ve had the codes checked several times and by several people, and each one says that its a code for a faulty automatic transmission temperature sensor. It causes very hard and unpredictable shifting. We?ve had to stop driving it all together because of safety concerns due to the fact that the last time i drove it i had my 11 year old daughter in the car with me and the car would not shift into the proper gear while going through a busy intersection, and we were almost t-boned by a large suv, the impact would have been on the passenger side where my daughter was and i have refused to drive or allow the car to be driven since. I have found a very large number of complaints for this same issue on several sites online, most of which i have come across on a sonata forum. This is a known issue by the manufacturer. This isnot something that is uncommon among these cars, but it is extremely dangerous, and the fact that there has not been a recall issued to correct it is, in my opinion, reckless and irresponsible. We put our lives, and the lives of our family and loved ones, in these cars because we trusted this company/manufacturer to keep us safe, and they have failed and continue to fail by not addressing this issue properly.
When changing gears from park into reverse, the gear indicator symbol on the dash disappeared and the car stopped moving and appeared to slip into a neutral or a non-gear. After putting the car into park, shutting the car off, and restarting the car seemed to help however when putting the car into drive the car jumped forward.
Engine is bad 100,923, engine siezed like all the others
Car stallled while driving. Was able to restart it and continue driving. Happened again. 3rd time could not restart and engine started smoking. Mechanic says that the engine in seized and smoking was the starter.
I received a facebook message from hyundai motor america that my 2011 sonata had been recalled under hyundai campaign 123/nhtsa campaign number 14v-434 for a safety issue with the cable connecting the transmission range switch to the shift lever pin.i scheduled an appointment with red mccombs hyundai northwest in san antonio, texas. When i brought my sonata in for service, the service adviser, [xxx] , informed me that there was no recall on my vehicle.later, in the mail, i received an important safety recall, nhtsa campaign 14v-434. So now i am unsure whether or not my hyundai sonata is under recall. Please advise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2011 hyundai sonata was on 2nd recall for transmission. The air bag light came on and would not turn off...updated 02/12/15
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to drift to the right side of the road. The contact had to control the steering wheel for the vehicle to drive straight ahead. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and depressed the accelerator pedal however, the engine locked up and the vehicle ceased. The vehicle was towed to antwerpen hyundai of clarksville (12440 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029) to be diagnosed. The contact requested that the contact provide information on oil change intervals which was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the transmission did not engage and the vehicle hesitated upon accelerating. The engine warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the harness failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failu re persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the switch inhibitor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,667.updated 03/21/17*lj
My brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.4l gls engine blew up at 18,000 miles on i-10, 670 miles from our home. We had the car fully serviced prior to our trip, 10 days to be exact. This was the second long distant road trip, with this new car. We almost lost our life. What saved us was an exit we were approaching at the time, and experience driving. It sounded like parts was flying in every direction.this story would not have gotten out if we were dead. But, we are alive and well and ready to tell the world our story. Up set and confused at that moment the car stopped, we just could not believe that a brand new car would blow an engine. The tow truck towed the vehicle to the nearest hyundai dealership close by 15 miles away. The dealer service manager looked at the car and determines the engine must be replace. He called to order a new engine. The engine for 2011 sonata 2.4l gls was second or third in line on the back order list.i was so very wrong about hyundai motors inc. After the dealership got us back on the road we were forgotten. All the complaints and reports i found on the internet made me angry that all this information was not in the media sooner to alert people before they took a bite of that rotten pretty shiny apple like me and my wife.my opinion, of an old mechanic, this engine is a time bomb.
Vehicle will when gear selector put into drive or reverse will jerk violently. Then car when driving down the road will drive in & out losing power or transmission slipping between gears?
Unfortunately, at 50,000 miles my car began having major issues. It has been less than a year, since i bought my used car, and it is having major mechanical issues. Every time i go from parking to drive, or drive to reverse, my car jumps. While on the highway it jumped in motion. After that incident i was afraid to drive my car again. My mechanic told me it was the transmission. A new transmission costs over $3,000 dollars! i am a student and do not have that money, nor will i have it anytime soon. The dealership that sold me the car, gettel hyundai of charlotte county florida, never advised me that hyundai's have been know to have transmission failures. I invested money into a car that i cannot drive because it was faulty when sold to me.
When starting and moving into a drive gear from park, or while at a stop in drive, the vehicle will suddenly lose its drive letter display and will feel like the transmission is not engaged. This is still occurring after the dealership inspected the vehicle for this issue. This issue has occurred repeatedly. After the vehicle is turned off then on, the drive letter display reappears with the drive letter that i moved the transmission shifter to. When the transmission is moved to reverse, the drive letter disappears again. Sometimes this happens 3 or 4 times immediately in a row. It has also happened while in drive at a stop and has required that i turn off the engine then turn it on again to see the drive letters.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalled. All the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer gossett hyundai south (2660 mt moriah rd, memphis, tn 38115) was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty had expired.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Immediately after starting the car the transmission gear indicator letters in the dashboard were blank and the shifter gears letters were not illuminated.a temporary remedy was to shut off the engine and restart the car.this problem is erratic and cannot be reproduced at will.
Transmission occasionally cuts out when car has been turned off and on again.
Tinging metal sound while driving. Immediately after start it dies, oil light comes on moderate acceleration, shifts erratic and hard in multiple gears
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and exhibit a loud banging noise when driving various speeds. The dealer performed a diagnostic and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the transmission could be replaced under warranty with a refurbish transmission. The transmission was not replaced. The failure and current mileage was 41,500.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle down shifted and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the driver crossed into another lane and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that no warning lamps illuminated. A police report was filed and the driver of the other vehicle sustained a minor injury. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 2,000.
On 5 occasions my car has temporarily stalled/lost power for an instant, always at freeway speed within 10 miles of my home. The sensation is as if the car had run into something heavy on the pavement. It violently pitched my wife and i forward and i expect that we would have hit the dash had we not been wearing seatbelts. After exiting the freeway in all cases, the car had barely enough acceleration to drive more than 25 mph for the couple of miles to the dealer.the dealer claims that they cannot repair a problem which they cannot duplicate. I understand this but find it difficult to believe that hyundai has never heard of this issue before. I strongly feel that my vehicle is unsafe and needs to be repaired under the manufacturer's warranty. I am only 30,000 miles into a 100,000 mile warranty.
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.
Second time reaching out and i have gotten no kind of help or contact. I keep getting told that because i am stationed overseas that i can't be helped. I am active duty army serving overseas so you would think that the least that could get done is putting my safety as priority. The engine is on recall and i've already almost gotten into an accident because of it!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or reversing, the vehicle would jerk and the instrument panel would not display the correct gear position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission switch needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v434000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Over the past 3 days i have been unable to depress the brake pedal and start my car with the electronic starting system. The problem is intermittent and the time frame varied from 2 minutes to 15 minutes before the car would start.i called my dealer to make a service appointment ant the service department commented they never heard of this before but i see other complaints online. Besides the danger of being stuck somewhere i am concerned that the braked may not work for stopping or a fire if it is electrical.
While driving on the freeway i experienced a large jolt which resulted in an unexpected shift in the transmission gear where my speed of approx. 65 mph at 2000 rpm dropped to 45 mph at approx 3800 rpm. Had the freeway traffic not been light at the time, this could have caused an accident.although the transmission indicator showed it was in "d", the gear was probably closer to 2nd gear.i pulled off the freeway and shifted from d to r to n to p, however it seemed that it was locked in 2nd gear. I managed to drive it in that gear to the local hyundai dealer.however once the engine was shutoff and restarted, the transmission was back in its normal gear and they were not able to duplicate that event.in addition, according to the service representative, the computer showed no problems.after doing a search on the internet, it appears this has happened to others.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle did not register the gear on the instrument panel when shifted around, making it difficult to know which gear was in use. The contact stated that the failure affected the acceleration. The contact also stated that when the gear was placed in drive, the vehicle jolted. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the vehicle was excluded from any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000. The vin was not provided.
El hyundai sonata 2011 cuando es k lo van a recojer ?tengo uno con el problema de la direccion,ya lo lleve al dealer supuestamente lo arreglaron y ahora esta peor y ellos no me dan informacion de cuando lo sacan de circulacion dicen no estan enterados de nada, por favor ayudenme,condusco con 3 ninas,gracias.
The gear shift got stuck and move out of park.brake lights does not work when pressing break peddle, which resently accured,that is to it brake lights.also four months ago i begin to have problems with my brakes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the contact depressed on the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the transmission, but the vehicle was not fully diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,700.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to automatic transaxle shift lever.* ldthe consumer stated severalmonths after the vehicle was purchased, he was notified to make an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected with respect to campaign 928. The consumer was informed the vehicle had a slight erratic pull/drift to the right. The invoice stated the problem was correct. However, the consumer stated the problem was still present. After the second tire rotation at 16, 000 miles, a pulsating sound developed as the vehicle slowly accelerated. The problem was diagnosed by the dealer as choppy inner edges on all four tires. Their solution, was four new tires and a wheel alignment. The consumer stated he believed the campaign was not completely performed by the dealer.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise that was progressing randomly. The fuel gauge also displayed an incorrect reading and the interior lighting did not illuminate when the door was opened. The contact mentioned that there was an internal short within the radio and that it intermittently worked. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle had a strong hesitation as if it would stall. The dealer was notified and could not replicate or diagnose the failures. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 14v434000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,627.
I was backing my car out of a parking space when the car abruptly stopped (as if i had hit something) jerking the car and causing the car to stall / engine to die. I noticed the dashboard lights went blank and then a few lights came on;but the lights for the letters on the gear shift was blank. The car was able to be placed in park and after several minutes the car started and i was able to drive home. I noticed a similar complaint from july 16,2011. From sugarloaf, pa. This is almost word for wordexactly what happened to my car!
Shifting of gears started slipping around 100k miles
As stated in service bulletin 14-at-010 there is a known issue with the transmission temperature sensor. This is covered on there the 2011 hyundai sonata's 5/60,000 warranty. This an an element of the transmission and should be covered under the 10/100,000 transmission warranty. Being that hyundai releases this service bulletin, this sensors possible failure is a know fact and has been experienced by many others as my online research proved. Hyundai should cover this and not have their dealers charged over $700 to correct this known fault in the hyundai vehicle.
I have an automatic transmission 2011 hyundai sonata gls, and the car seems to have trouble shifting gears.it does not happen all the time - maybe about once or twice a week, usually on my way to work or coming home from work.i reverse out of my driveway at home and reverse out of my parking spot at work.i turn my car on and shift my car into reverse, i hear a thump and a very slight lunge without ever taking my foot off of the brake.when i shift it to forward drive, it shifts as it should.then, as i press on the gas pedal from 0-20 mph, the vehicle seems to lurch into the next gear.it lurches again when i speed up to 30-40 mph.as i travel on the interstate between 40-80 mph, i can feel the car lurch into a lower and higher gears as i let my foot off the gas pedal and accelerate.it is usually temporarily fixed by turning the engine off and then back on again.when i say "lurch", it feels like the car decreases speed for a split second and then resumes proper speed quickly.it's been going on for about three or four months, but since the weird gear shifting happens so rarely, i didn't think to look it up and do some internet research until now.it appears like a good amount of people are having this same problem.
Reconnecting the battery after servicing the car the vehicle gets a check engine light p0106 code (p0106 manifold absolute pressure/barometric pressure circuit range/performance). The engine runs normal.driving the vehicle at highway speeds on cruise control at intermittent times i experience a cruise control disconnect and total loss of throttle while engine is still running.i have to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the vehicle off and restart to get throttle control back through the pedal.when that happens the vehicle also gets a p2110 (throttle actuator control system - forced limited rpm limp home mode)and p0605 code (p0605 = internal control module read memory (rom) error).i have reported this to hyundai.they recommended i take it in for service. I reported it to the dealer. They could not duplicate or see history in the computer.this has happened several times over the years. The car loses all throttle control and i am forced to coast to the shoulder.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 mph, the vehicle sputtered, made a knocking noise, and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to southern states subaru of raleigh (2511 wake forest rd, raleigh, nc 27608 (888) 439-5154) where it was diagnosed with a faulty engine that needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). Upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, a clicking sound was heard coming from the steering column and underneath the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact of a recall for the steering coupler, but the vehicle was over the mileage and could not be repaired per the manufacturer recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but was unsure if the recall was serviced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refferedthe contact to hyundai awards to repair the vehicle. The contact statedthat the manufacturer inquired of an estimate of the repairs. Without an estimate, the contact quoated $500. The vehicle was then taken to johnson hyundai of cary (5000 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511(919) 439-2059) where it was diagnosed with a steering coupler and axle failure. The technician stated that the axle damage occurred at the time of the engine replacement. The contact called the manufacturer again with a more accurate repair cost of $800, and was informed that they would only pay $500 towards the repair. The failure mileage was 90,043.
When i put car in drive and start to drive off it comes completely out of gear, i then have to power off car and then restart and it may work or i may have same issue a few times before it goes in gear.this has cause my car to stall, jerk when it does go in gear,steering wheel shakes when driving, and check engine light has come on.separate issue is the front bumper is poorly made if you barely tap anything when parking the clamps break and bumper starts to come apart.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I purchased the car in august of 2010. About a month after owning the vehicle, the engine light came on. When i took it to the dealer, they recorded the code and then said it was the ac. I was asked to wait 15 seconds before turning the ac on after starting car. So i did that. About a week or so later, the light comes on again. Take it back twice after this, they record the code and then the switch is replaced. I maintain my car with all maintenance requested and i drive it on the highway.i had the tire light come on a few months later - was told it was the temperature. That eventually went off. Next was the engine light yet again. This time it occurred after i took the car in on june 17th for an oil change. They told me a recall was on the transmission and they did the recall update. Immediately after this update, the car drove terribly. Very loud, very rough. About a week after this update, the car breaks down in the parking lot. It has done this now about 5 or 6 times since june (today is july 20th). I take it to the dealer and told i need the engine light on in order to repair. The light needs to come on two or three times before hyundai will replace. The engine light sometimes comes on, sometimes does not, but it is guaranteed to break down. It is most definitely the transmission as it will stall and then hesitate. The lights on the gear shaft go away completely and the dash lights go away so you have no idea if you are in park, reverse, etc. Last time my engine light came on, it went back off that night. The problem continues and hyundai can't seem to fix. I read online from a general search on this car that this is a resounding issue across the board with others as well. I am frustrated and something should be done. I called corporate and got nowhere.i continue to get the runaround. They should be investigated before someone dies from their transmission issue/lack of concern for the safety and wellbeing of their drivers.
For the second time, in interstate high speed traffic (70mph) the car without warning downshifted.a thunderous clunk is accompanied by the car lurching as it deaccelerates then almost immediately resumes speed.but instead of the engine being at 1800 rpm its closer to twice that.in both cases the driver behind me thought that i braked intentionally and nearly rear ended me.the car is then stuck in a lower gear and is driveable with extremely poor response.i had it towed once at the dealer's request and the last time i was able to drive it to a different nearby dealer to demonstrate that unquestionably the car was stuck in one gear.it is an automatic.i'm skeptical that either dealer has any clue to what is wrong.i won't let anyone in the family besides me drive the vehicle as i'm afraid for their safety.it has less than 7000 miles and is 8 months old.the first event was over 1000 miles ago and about 5 weeks earlier.
The transmission in my 2011 hyundai sonata has failed twice.there is a solenoid problem.first time it blew 2 solenoids @ 1,400 miles, felt like i hit a cinder block the 2nd time @ 2,700 miles, the transmission blew out on a major highway.dealer advises multiple 2011 sonata's coming in with solenoid issues.
I own a 2011hyundai sonata se.11000 miles. On december 11,2010 while on i-16 in savannah, georgia,i was driving my sonata and it felt like my front end bottomed out.rpms revved up and stayed at 5000 and i was only traveling at 65mph.it was like i was stuck in 2nd gear.gears wouldn't shift up or down.this went on for 10 miles.when i slowed and accelerated it was very hesitant.i stopped the car and turned the ignition off for 20 minutes.when i started it again, it shifted normally.no other occurrences since then.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated there was a loud banging noise under the vehicle while driving65 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times and they were not able to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/07/14*ljupdated 3/16/2015
My 2011 hyundai sonata transmission went after 2 months. The rpms went haywire and it switch gears. I took it to the dealership and changed the transmission. I hope this doesn't happen again. However i 'm finding alot on the internet in reference to this issue. *ln
I recently purchased 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. The car has 1200+ miles on it and i have it for 4+ weeks.one major problem is the car is pulling to the left and the steering wheel is not at absolute center. Steering this car feels very heavy when i turn to the right and very light when i turn to the left. I am not sure what is going on and why this problem. Can you please help?i have submitted an email to hyundai and will be taking the car in to the dealer this week to have it checked.vin = [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I placed the car in park when i got home from work went inside my house for a few minutes came outside, when i turned the car on and tried to take it out of park it would not change gears. I tried it for almost 20min. I had to turn the car off and back on a few times for it to work. It does it almost everyday. Yesterday 09/14/2011 i had to drive the car away from my job due to an emergency and it would not change gears. I tried after 10min and just left the car behind and had to get a ride from a coworker. If this was a life or death situation i would likely not make it due to this safety issue. This is an ongoing problem.
Brake switch failure.left car immobile.
I stopped by the gas station to fill up and turned off my car. After filling the gas tank i attempted to start my car and was unable to get the car out of "park." i tried multiple times and even asked the gas attendant to try and they were unable to get the vehicle out of park as well. This lasted for about 10 minutes before i was able to get the car out of park and proceed on my way.
Hyundai sonata se 2011, 630 miles.while traveling on an open stretch of highway at a steady speed of 70mph, there was a sudden loud 'thump' sound. The entire vehicle jerked violently with sudden deceleration as if it hit a solid object.driver did not see any obstruction or imperfections on the road prior to the noise.driver realized that the speed was almost instantly reduced from 70mph to ~63mph.rpms were racing unusually high, around 3000 when typical operating range is 2000.driver shifted from automatic 'drive' gear to shiftronic and realized that the transmission was stuck in 4.neither the manual or automatic transmission could change the gear.driver immediately took vehicle to dealer.dealer's service department acknowledged that the transmission was stuck in gear 4, but technician was able to reset the transmission by turning off the engine and restarting.based on the computerized error codes, dealer replaced the body valve harness and solenoid.
2011 sonata se dropped to 4th gear at 70 mph with loud bang happened once and put in shop computer had code to replace module and something else parts on order shift solenoid
My new hyundai sonata se 2011 fail to start or to turn off ( i have to restart the car in order to do it). Besides that once in a while the transmission indicator does not show any letter on (r or d or p or n).again,i have to restart the car then it goes on normally.when driving the transmission downshifts abnormally.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se, i have brought it to the dealership 3 times with the same issue. I know there is something wrong with the transmission and they keep telling me that they cannot duplicate the issue and send me on my way. It has happened numerous times when my fiance or i have driven it, now my daughter (who just got her learner's permit) had it happen to her. The tranny slips, it makes a loud clunk when trying to go in reverse then the car will not move.i have to put the car in park, turn it off and on again then try again! other times i will be driving and the car revs up and wont move then slips into gear and then clunks back in gear again causing the car to buck. I don't know what has to happen before this gets fixed!! or hurt! whichever comes first! i am over this!!! i need a car that works!! i am so frightened to have my kids drive the car only for something bad to happen and them not knowing how to handle it scares the [xxx] out of me!!! that is a lawsuit in the making!! someone please help!!!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have owned my 2011 hyundai sonata for one year.on july 15, 2011, i went to start the car and i could not depress the brake or start the car.the acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor.i tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership.i was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which i did.i finally got it started and drove it to the dealership.i was told "brake light switch" replaced.left the dealership and drove to my office and when i went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time i had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership.dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again.now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working.when i did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park.well, yesterday, july 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems.so, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed.i am very concerned about my safety because i believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues.
I was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata se. I was traveling at 45 mph when the car shuttered made a loud "clunking" noise and downshifted into 4th gear.car would then fail to shift into 5th or 6th gear.would not accelerate to highway speeds.i had the car towed to the dealer.they could not replicate the problem but did find code dtc po0748.the dealer replaced the transmission at the manufactures direction. The vehicle was one month old and had 2121 miles on it.
While driving my new 2011 hyundai sonata gls sedan with 200 miles on the odometer, the transmission failed completely when a transmission hose blew off releasing all the oil out of the transmission.once at the dealership they showed me that hose clamp for the hose had never been attached correctly at the factory!the car is at the dealership for repairs.it is not know at this time if the transmission has been damaged due to the loss of oil.we were not hurt and didn't lose control of the car.this incident occurred on a flat piece of highway, should it occurred in hilly terrain or passing another vehicle the results could have been much different since the car became inoperable.very disappointing since the car had only 200 miles on it!
While very cold (in the morning during all winter) my 2011 sonata had shifted from 3rd to 4rt gear very fast and i had very high rpms. I was told that i have to leave my car with them for couple of days and they did not provide me with the loaner.
When driving at highway speed the car made a huge thud, it automatically shifted from 6th to 4th gear and remained stuck in fourth gear until you turn off the car. Took car to dealer and entire transmission had to be replaced.
While backing up my car at a slow speed the car abruptly stopped as if i hit a brick wall and made a loud crashing sound.the indicator letters in the dashboard were blank and the shifter gears letters were not illuminated.car was able to get into drive and was parked, i turned the motor off for a few minutes and restarted the car.was able to get it home and will call the dealer asap.
I placed the car in park when i got home from work went inside my house for a few minutes came outside, when i turned the car on and tried to take it out of park it would not change gears. I tried it for almost 20min. I had to turn the car off and back on a few times for it to work. It does it almost everyday. Yesterday 09/14/2011 i had to drive the car away from my job due to an emergency and it would not change gears. I tried after 10min and just left the car behind and had to get a ride from a coworker. If this was a life or death situation i would likely not make it due to this safety issue. This is an ongoing problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the gear selector was placed into the park position; however,the warning light displayed that the gear was not which made it impossible for the automatic doors to lock. The failure occurred intermittently. The "park" warning indicator would correct itself after the vehicle was in operation or when the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was related to the gear shift. The part was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired whenthe complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 500. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the shift lever seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. Porter hyundai (located at 392 e cleveland avenue, newark, de) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Vehicle rollover crash occurred monday, 1/20/2020 while driving approx 45 mph after missing a curve in the road.no airbags deployed (driver, passenger, nor side) nor did the seat belts properly restrain occupants (driver nor 3 passengers).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that the passenger side seat belt unlatched from the floor connector while attempting to utilize the seat belt.the contact was able to re-attach the seat belt back into the connector. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or call the manufacturer in regards to the failure.the failure mileage was 11,000.updated 01/10/12*ljupdated 03/14/12 updated 03/19/12
I bought this car 3 years ago. Ever since the day i bought the vehicle, it makes loud clicking noises when you turn the steering wheel left or right while in drive and reverse. In the 3 years that i have owned this car, i have had to replace the tires 4 times, the brakes and rotors multiple times per year, tie rods, and cv joints and yet the car still clicks when you turn. I had the engine recall done in may of this year. They gave me the car back a month later. I had to take it back the very next day because it was leaking copious amounts of oil and making a clanking noise that was not present when i left my vehicle with them for a month. They "fixed" the oil leak and told me the noise was from my front brakes yet again. I had to return the car again a few days later because it was still leaking oil! so they "fixed" the leak a 2nd time and again said the noise was from my brakes. Less than a week after that the check engine light came back on. I immediately took it back and was told that it was just a "loose gas cap" which i never experienced prior to the engine being replaced. They cleared the light and sent me on my way.i had brand new brakes and rotors put on, again, and yet the clanking noise is still there. 5 days ago, the car began driving the way it was before the engine recall, same engine failure symptoms and my check engine light came back on a second time 3 days ago. I have not had to fill it up with gas in 8 days so there is no way that it is from a "loose gas cap." my seat belt locks up and stays locked up if i lean forward. I should also mention that when i bought the vehicle i had to inform the manager that the front bumper was only attached to the car because someone drilled screws into it to keep it on. He had no idea!! i made them replace it before i would buy the vehicle. The paint is constantly chipping off of the "new bumper" they put on it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise and, upon acceleration, the vehicle stalled more than once. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer (interstate hyundai, 609 constitution dr., west monroe, la 71292, (318) 387-2667) was contacted because the failure prevented the vehicle from starting. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
I bought this car in march of 2018. They never told me about the 20 plus recalls that were never fixed. I recently had my engine replaced due to a recall. I also have about 20 recalls on this car that were not fixed. After my engine was replaced the hyundai dealership cleared out all of my recalls as if they were fixed. They were not fixed or replaced, only the engine and fuel pump. They are telling me i have to pay out of pocket for other recalls on the car. They changed the wording to "extended warranty" when the part is on the recall list. Please look into this seeing they commited a fradulent act on me in the past on another car i bought from them.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side front seat belt released while driving. The vehicle was taken to red rock hyundai (2162 highway 6 and 50, grand junction, co 81505) where the contact was informed that both seat belts operated as designed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side window failed to go up and down when the function button was pressed on the door. The contact had to apply force to the area near the window to get it to slowly go up and down. In addition, a chime was heard each time the front driver and passenger seat belts were secured, and a warning indicator illuminated for the seat belts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) as well as service campaign number: 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
Interior light comes on without opening doors clicking in the steering collar motor has a winning sound and the brake light some times just blink off
Airbag light is illuminated and seatbelt light blinks on the passenger side
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine compartment. The dealer (seidel hyundai, 9 parkside ave, reading, pa 19607, (610) 775-5100) indicated that the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was at the dealer for over two months. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
There is no solution for the recall of the seat belts. I feel unsafe driving my car with the thought i would not be protected from impact.
Myfront passenger seat belt went out about 7 months ago.since theni am now having issues with my front driver seat belt.i have to insert it 3-5 times for it to latch. Sometimes it doesnt latch at all. Allin the parked status. There is nothing "stuck" in the buckles.i am also having issues with my key getting stuck in the ignition when i put it in park and try to take it out.this has been going on foratleast 2 years.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags, seat belts) over four months ago. The contact spoke with an unknown dealer and was informed that the part was unavailable for the repair. The dealer stated that the contact would be notified when the part became available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, a knocking sound was heard inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The contact called the dealer (hyundai of durham in durham, north carolina) and was told to bring in the vehicle for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Clicking in steering wheel now wobble.
Airbag warning on dashboard, steering wheel components such as volume, cruise control, reset mileage and the rest of the tabs do not function on the steering wheel, rear left side brake light bulb has to be replaced every four months, front right side/driver's side head light bulb wont' come on after replacing the light bulb, inside the cab the above night/passenger and rear guest lights won't come on, after an overall tune up such as oil, filters, liquids and plugs the engine warning light comes on for two days/48 hours.the vehicle engine starts and runs normal every day.the problem is more electrical by the above information. The local hyundai dealership would like for us to take the vehicle in to check for the problem. About a year ago or less we had a vehicle recall on two specific items. After taking our vehicle to the dealership to see about the two recalls. One of the recalls was looked into and fixed. The second recall was never fixed and the carengine was running in the worst manner, the engine would run and stall, at a stop light while the engine was running, the engine would misfire. We were at the dealership and they wanted us to leave our vehicle so that it could be checked by their technicians while in the process we were told that we were responsible for the problem or vehicle misfiring/stalling of the engine. We called the 888-327-4236 for assistance and our problem was solved. By having your group contacting the dealership and having our second vehicle recall fixed and solved. That's the main reason for not going back to the dealership, apparently they are the only ones in town. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. If we have to go back to the dealership, we'd go back but only with your assistance. Thank you. Email [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The airbags have been disabled for an unknown reason.the warning light will not turn off.the car has not been involved in an accident.this began in approximately of june 2019 and the car had approximately 110,000 miles.another issue is the seat belt locking mechanism does not latch properly to secure the seat belt.it usually requires multiple efforts to be secured.additionally, the seat belt does not retract properly either.that also takes several efforts to get it retracted.this began when the car had approximately 32,000 miles on it.i had an extended warranty on the vehicle and due to personal circumstances, was unable to bring it to the dealer until the car had approximately 37,000 miles.the dealer refused to address the issue under the warranty.the first issue occurs when the car is started and the airbag light stays on until the car is turned off.the seat belt issue occurs when putting the seat belt on and taking it off.
There is no remedy for the air bags and when i call hyundai about the other recalls they say they have already been repaired .. There is alsoa recall on the engine short block assembly. My car was in motion and just stopped in the middle oftraffic and becasue of the airbag issue i am afraid to drive it
Takata recall on my engine and they are saying my steering wheel doesn't have a recall but it's really bad and it makes loud noises and gets louder when you go 70mphg where it shakes really bad.
Months ago, i received notice from manufacturer of side air bag defect with statement that "no remedy"yetavailable. I've waited patiently, driving car as seldom as possible. I am increasingly frustrated and get no assurance from dealer. What is the manufacturer's responsibility here?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bags could deploy. The contact called doral hyundai at (305) 722-6094 (located at 10285 nw 12th st, doral, fl 33172) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belt, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer opened case number: 11529231. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bag, seat belts) was received in february of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (billy navarre hyundai, 1280 e. College st, lake charles, la) and the manufacturer, were informed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall iva conduciendo y al frenar en una luz se me dispar la bolsa de aire y el cinturn de seguridadse qued trabado esto me ocurri en la ciudad que vivo que es hialeah 33018 el da 24 de diciembre
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt would not recoil. The belt latch dented the driver's door sensor and the vehicle would not start because the sensor indicated that the door was ajar. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v617000 (seat belts). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (torrington hyundai, 1446 e main st, torrington, ct 06790), but the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Sometime when i switch from reversed or drive the car bounce forward a bit.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After turning off the vehicle, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the starter motor was replaced, but the failure continued. In addition, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and would not remain locked, and the headlights and brake light would shut off while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was later notified that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags), which indicated that parts were unavailable. In addition, the vehicle was included in the following manufacturer extended warranty extension campaigns: txx3-apr 29, 2016 (engine "short block"), txx7-feb 27, 2017 (motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling), and txxa-apr 05, 2017 (clock spring). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
After purchasing this car in 2018, i learned this vehicle had many recalls. After disagreements and arguments hyundai, supposedly installed a brand new engine. I was then notified that i would have to pay out of pocket for the other 'recalls' on this vehicle. After more debates and arguments they cleared out all of the 'recalls' on this vehicle as if they were fixed, and they were not fixed. This is a safety hazard and needs to be investigated. I still have many issues with the 'so-called' recalls such as airbags, driver seatbelt and steering column.
The air bag warning has become constant randomly and doesn't go away after seatbelt are buckled
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact was approaching a yellow traffic light, the preceding vehicle accelerated and then made a sudden stop. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle while driving 55 mph. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel upon impact. The contact sustained pain to the knees, elbows, and minor bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The insurance company repaired the collision damages, but there was no investigation as to why the air bags failed to deploy. Months later, the air bag indicator illuminated and, a few days later, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The dealer was to schedule an appointment and indicated that the contact would need to have a diagnosis prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was later notified of the crash and recently stated that the notice was received after the crash; therefore, the contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would assist. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. Hyundai village of danvers (24 commonwealth ave, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 646-8890) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the seat belt became unlatched. The air bags also failed to deploy.the contact sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The vin was not available.updated 3/13/15updated 03/26/15
"takata recall"summary:hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.safety risk: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. My airbag light is on. I am afraid to drive the car but need it for work.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact called lafontaine hyundai at 866-568-6530 (located at 1847 s telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata last year in march of 2018. I was unaware of the many recalls it had, but figured the dealership wohld have notified me, which they did not. January of 2019 i had my engine replaced, which was on the recall list. Before i had brought the car in they told me they would fix all recalls. They never did. There is a recall on the "cupler" which is in the steering wheel compartment, which i was told they would fix before bringing it in. When i picked the car up it was not fixed and when i asked why not, they told me i was over the limited mileage by 1,000 miles. They now tell me i have to pay $300 for that part. Also, when checked on this website about my recalls it said they have all been repaired, which is a complete lie. Out of the 20 recalls they fixed 2. The engine and the fuel pump which was affected by the motor issue. I have dealt with them in the past, with my 2003 elantra when i needed a radiator, which i paid full price, but they never gave me a new radiator like they told me they were putting in my car. I found out when i later sold my car, years later. I feel this company is fradulent. Hyundai of watertown, ct.
Drivers side seatbelt pops lose. It was supposed to be replaced under recall169.it happens when i'm driving. My break lights burn outa lot faster than usual ( 2 weeks). The back passenger side light burned the plastic unitwhere the light bulb is inserted. There is a crack in my steering wheel cup which seems to be a common problem with this vehicle and i think it should be a recall on that as well.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) was issued in february of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (plaza hyundai in brooklyn, ny), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Passenger side seat belt buckle latches intermittently when the vehicle is parked
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
Airbag dash light stays on
On 9/3/2013 my car was hit in an accident and the driver side seat belt disconnected from the door panel which left me unprotected. I experienced shoulder pain and was taken to the hospital for xrays nothing was broken but it took me a couple of weeks to be relieved of the pain.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called hyundai serramonte (1500 collins ave, colma, ca 94014, (650) 550-7250) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. The brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealer for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and back that required medical attention. The contact was not aware if the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (888) 375-9159) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and opened case number: 11446468. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Hyundai issued this recall on feb. 27, 2018. There is still no remedy. Wonder what is taking so long. Here is the recall: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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.
The airbag light turned on and doesn't go away i have kids and i don't feel safe driving with this light on.
I was driving south bound on i-355 in dupage county when i was about to switch over from the 3rd from right lane onto the 4th from right lane to exit when the left back of my car got hit causing me to do a 180 spin into the middle of lane two from left hitting another vehicle but no air bags deployed out. Idk if it's ruled a total lost or not. Insurance have to get back to me. Me and my 2yr daughter was in the car
The gear shift gets stuck in park have to turn car off, restart it for the gear to work, why is this happening,steering column is clicking also.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving, the seat belt failed to latch properly. The contact's daughter forced the seat belt into the latch to securely latch the seat belt. Additionally, the contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel in the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to apple valley hyundai (2934 valley ave, winchester, va 22601, (855) 463-5530) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17v617000 (seat belts) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The hyundai dealer (route 60 hyundai, 8575 20th st, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While i was driving the car turned off and started to smell like burned plastic. The car did not turned back on and had it towed back to my house.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Shaker's family hyundai (located at 674 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (860) 631-4200) was contacted and provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tail light always keep going out and head light engines keep acting funny my seatbelt don't lock or keep me in place
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
"takata recall" ... On march 16th 2019 my wife was driving with a passenger our 2011 hyundai sonata limited when an accident occurred at a high speed the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not hold them back both were severely injured the brakes also failed to stop the vehicle. I am attaching a picture of the vehicle after the accident i do have the police report however the officer did not mention on the police report to my knowledge about the airbags but when you contact me i can give you the number of the shop that has the vehicle and they can verify that the airbags did not deploy.
Hyundai sonata.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to seat belt pretension malfunction during accident- causes injury to consumer.*ldthe consumer stated the seat belt pretensioner in the vehicle caused injuries to her chest and abdomen, during an accident by tightening. Updated 09/06/2017
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop, two other vehicles were involved in a crash. As a result, one of those vehicles crashed head-on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that later required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was damaged and towed to a body shop. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired by the other driver's insurance company. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to folsom lake hyundai (916-293-4760, located at 12530 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630) where the recall repair was completed. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The engine appears not to performing correctly. And the brakes are making a loud sound. And the steering wheel is sticking while driving.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to secure the contact properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). Pugi hound (1866 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, (630) 964-9500) performed the recall repair. After the repair, while driving 15 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. *dt
The front passenger seat belt does not click in the buckle. When ipurchase the car in 2011 my ignition key would not come out i took it back to the dealer several time until inally it got stuck there 4 years later it started again but doesnot happen when at the dealership.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bag deployed and injured the contact's chest. Medical attention was required. The other driver sustained neck injuries that also required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Seat belt warning light luminated on dash board, does not go off.
11 year old passenger sitting in the right rear seat, and was using the seat belt, still suffered injuries due to a frontal crash. Person suffered a fractured jaw.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000(seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
The airbag sign is always on.and sounds from the handle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 17v152000 (seat belts), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15v568000 (engine), 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata 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 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.there is no fix, but they would like to put a sticker on my seatbelt.....
I was rear ended while at a stop by a large truck that was going 40 mph. My airbags didn't deploy, which didn't surprise me, but my seatbelt did not properly engage. When i was rearended, i went forward and my head hit something, possible the steering wheel. The seatbelt finally engaged and strapped me back to the seat. Due to the failure of engagement, and my head hitting an object, i sustained a substantial concussion due to the head trauma and have post concussion syndrome which is greatly effecting me at home and at work.
Complaint in regards to nhtsa recall number 18v137000hyundai has failed to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner.campaign 174 is dated feb. 27, 2018. I called hyundai recall hotline at 855-371-9460 on may 2, 2018.i requested a rental car until remedy is provided. I was told nothing can be done, and i should contact my local dealership. Local dealership said they have no information or remedy and told me to call the hotline. Dealership said if i wanted a rental car, i could rent one myself, as nothing would be provided for me. Recall remains incomplete as of june 29, 2018.this recall is a serious safety concern and places myself and my family at a great risk of injury or death.hyundai has acted in bad faith by providing no remedy or solution to my requests over this matter in a timely fashion.while there are no airbag warning lights active on my vehicle, you won't know the airbags and seat belts properly function until you crash.that's unacceptable.i have a case number from my initial contact with hyundai regarding my concerns over the vehicle.case # 11225055. Honda provided free rental cars for their airbag recalls.how can hyundai sit idle and offer nothing?i am requesting nhtsa to please pursue this complaint to help expedite a remedy from hyundai for this recall.
Passenger side seat belt latch intermittently fails to latch.it partially latches but if you pull it pops out. Need to insert about 4 to 5 times and tug to confirm it holds. This was checked by hyundai service center on 10/8/15 and they stated this was not a warranty item although no external damage was a result of failure.
Rear seat, seatbelt/air bag indicator lightstays on. Rear seat heater switches are on the armrests, passengers turn them on thinking that they are for the windows. Seat heaters are left on , and drivers don't know it. Causing seat belt indicator switches not to operate properly." rear seat heaters are constantly operating.".
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over train tracks, the steering wheel shook and made a clicking noise. In addition, when making right or left turns, the steering wheel continued to make the clicking noise even when the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called king hyundai at (954) 421-333-1399 (deerfield beach, fl 33441) and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
2011 hyundai sonata is very unsafe. I have had to have brake light recall fixed at least 3 times and the brake lights are still going out. The horn has completely gone out. The engine shuts off at random times leaving me stranded in unsafe situations. The takata airbags still have not been replaced. Car is very unsafe to drive; hyundai needs to buy back all these vehicles.
2011 hyundai sonata -recalled 2/2018 do to seatbelts/ airbag malfunctioning. Still no solution.customer is advised to keep driving (unsafe) vehicle while waiting. However, also advised to take straight to dealership as soon is there is a solution.
1) seatbelt latch will unlatch while driving.2) the fule light indicator is never correct show empty all the time. Will go to full and back to empty while driving.3) while fueling the pump will jump off before soon as gas starts going into tank.4) struts are not working all 4 are out and down hitting the roads hard while driving.5) paint is peeling off al th sides back panels while driving.
I was initiating to park my car and it accelerated on its own and took me and my daughter over a curb. As it took us over a curb , her seatbelt unbuckled and caused her car seat to flip over.
Airbag failed to deploy.after hitting a pole.
Takata recall notice, steering control box,seat belt tensioer, dip stick, engine metal in crankcase, six recall to date, 12/25/2018, and the safety recalls have not been repaired due to "part not available" per dealer. Note-steering control box is irradical and loose. 130 miles rt to dealer and rental car while waiting ovenight for under carriage coating to cure.this car is a lemon, bought @ hart motors, dalhart, tx, 2015. Dealer put me into wells fargo finance at 8% (credit score 810) other banks charge 4% atm. This veteran got screwed and still paying.amarillo tx dealer does not have parts to repair safety equipment. How long can this go on? not safe to drive! 100usd/mo insurance wasted but required by dealer. Possible wreck damage indicated by wheel alignment. Et al in motion . Docs available on request.
Vehicle in motion and involved in head on collision.the seat belt caused additional injuries.ct shows acute left abdominal wall hernia.torso injuries include the chest and abdomen.surgery needed for repair oftraumatic left flank hernia due to seat belt injury.breast tissue damage due to seat belt injury.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags), but the contact felt that the failure may be related to the recall campaign. South charlotte hyundai (8525 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, 980-224-5870) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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 dealer (fort mill hyundai, 805 gold hill rd, fort mill, sc 29708, (855)-548-9524) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall for suspension feel like we are bouncing up in down or the vehicle is going to fall apart. I notice the light on for the passenger airbag and the seat belt keep getting stuck or sometime want lock. This is concern for me because we take road trips and have to drive a long distance to get to work myself and husband would like to feel safe. I really feel that the frontal air bags seat belt pretensioners and side air bags are disabled and thesuspension is a risk for many people lives. I subject you get these vehicle in the shop asap before something terrible happen. Please make sure that each shop have an experience mechanic last mechanic we had for a recall we had to come back several time and the vehicle still run like crap. Maybe you should refund people the remainder of there loan.istill have a balance of 6,000 which comes to all the trip and time consuming. I also called every dealer in minnesota trying to make appointment could someone contact me asap to let me know that the parts are in. Myself and husband is taking a road trip and would like for the problem to be taken care before the end of june. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
To my knowledge the recalls listed are for my car.some i was informed of and some i was not. Reference #'s: 16v190000, 15v759000, 15v62000,15v568000, 14v33000, 13v113000, 13v113000, 10v457000, 10v070000.once i was fully aware i brought my car to the dealership near me.they said they fixed everything but i am still having the same issues.to date: i have had times when i do not have full control( or it just will not do what i want) of the steering wheel causing me to crash into things which has damaged the passenger side window and the rims ( thankfully so far nothing more serious)/my seatbelt broke while i was driving, just came off.my brake lights are a disaster they either stay on (which has drained my battery to the point i have had to replace it ) or they do not come on at all which has given me a few scary moments because i brake and the person behind me does not realize i am stopping. If i do not put the parking break on every time i park the car will roll even on a flat surface. I sometimes have issues with getting the car to stay locked as it will sometimes unlock itself multiple times in a row.the dealership charged me for some repairs related to these recalls though as i understand it they are to fix them at no charge.i have called the dealership multiple times and i am always told that the person i need to speak with is not there.they then take a message but to date no one has returned a single call.i have had other mechanics ( not working for hyundai) look at the car as well as have other people drive my car ( they all confirm that they have issues such as above when driving as well) i would really appreciate any help you can give me with these issues. In regards to date below: multiple issues with multiple dates i listed around when i brought the car to the dealer. If you need to contact me : [xxx]. Sincerely, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (air bags, seat belts). The dealer (south point hyundai, 4610 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, 877-824-3142) was contacted and stated that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and did not know when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that none of the components on the steering wheel worked. The horn was damaged and would not sound and the phone console components failed. In addition, the seat belt warning indicator did not illuminate. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 17v617000 (seat belts). The contact planned on calling lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (866) 647-4751) regarding the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,886.
While going down the hill, the car dash board suddenly pop up the message check charging system with a loud noise.after get off on the first ram, turn the car off then on again the message go away, able to run again without any warning.for the seat belt, the one on the driver side sometime it's hard to pull out specially in the morning.it's also worn out after 5000 mile.
I am having issues with my airbag light also my steering column is clicking , the last time there work on my vehicle they disconnect my cruise control and my bluetooth, will not use west broad hyundai anymore.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to seat belt problem *tgwthe consumer stated the seat belt will not extend and an extension is needed. The dealer informed the consumer an extension does not exist.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front end crashed into the road divider. The vehicle spun around and then the rear of the vehicle struck the road divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and was hospitalized. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags) prior to the failure. The dealer (bob king hyundai, 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 724-2861) stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 164,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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 contact called a local dealer (williamsburg hyundai, 7277 richmond rd, williamsburg, va 23188, (757) 564-9700) and was informed that the remedy was not available and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to crenshaw hyundai (330 huffman mill rd, burlington, nc 27215, (336) 584-1144) for routine service and a diagnostic testing was completed on the air bags. The contact was informed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer informed the contact that the part was not available for the repair and opened case number: 11401169. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the passenger seat was positioned extremely low adding the risk of injury to the passenger if a crashoccurred and the air bag would deploy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that was the design of the seat and they were unable to make changes to the design . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 492.
The passenger seat is to low and the shoulder harness of the seat belt will lays across the neck of anyone 62 inches or shorter. The seat belt shoulder harness will not adjust to a person of 62 inches or less forcing them to use a cushion of some type to position them higher in the seat for the harness to be effective.
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!!!!
Airbag light illuminated, dealership says sensor needs replacing which requires replacement of front passenger seat track assembly. Sensor is part of assembly and can't be replaced separately. Cost with tax will be $975. Another code came up along with this one. One on steering column was covered by hyundai so can't understand why this one shouldn't be as well. Seems asinine to have sensor integrated into seat track and not replaceable on its own.
Air bag light came on at 66700 miles.took to local hyundai dealer for maintenance and to check air baglight 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!!!!!
I've had consistent problems with my engine.problems range from the check engine light coming on several times over the past 2 years, twice since 2017 started, 2). I've complained to the dealer about the abnormal amount of engine oil the car uses in less than 20,00 miles. 3). Engine will not start, even when there is no alternator or battery problem. 4). Car doors lock with key fob inside.5) shaky steering wheel, that i've complained about since i owned the car. 4) seats are suppose to be leather, "leather" is cracking in the front around the base of the seat. (dealers says it's normal wear and tear.i've had leather seats before and none of them cracked).
I just purchased my 2011 hyundai sonata from a previous owner. Several recalls repairs have been performed on the vehicle prior to my purchase. The issue i'm reporting - the driver's side seat is stuck in the recline position and the seat will not go back up or move forward to incline position. I'm driving with no back support. The other driver's power seat controls work except for the one that raises the back of the seat.in the event of a crash, the seat could inadvertently recline and increase the risk of a very serious injury or fatality.more power seat failures have been reported on the hyundai forum:https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/power-seat-failure-help-needed.107030/
Windshield is defective in several areas of the windshield. View is distorted through these sections of the windshield, especially the lower 1/3 area and areas near the posts. People have complained of car sickness looking through the glass. The passenger seat is lower than the driver's seat and my wife has looked through the windshield and thought i was going to crash or at least go off the road. The dealer replaced the original but the replacement glass is worse. All the sonata's on their lot are as bad or worse. It appears hyundai's supplier of windshields is manufacturing distorted windshields. It appears all sonata's are being manufactured with this distorted glass in the windshields. There is distortion looking out the rear glass through the rear view mirror but we can live with that.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side headrests could not be adjusted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the headrest could only be set to the highest position. The contact stated that the headrest setting made it uncomfortable to drive. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000.
Airbag light illuminated. Dealership claims that passenger seat track assembly needs to be replaced for upwards of $900. Car is out of warranty, but this is critical part of safety systems. Hyundai does not stand behind these safety systems.
Front passenger weight classification sensor failure. Dealership says the only why to fix it is to replace seat for 1800.00. Dealership cannot tell me if srs will work when needed. After doing so research online this looks like a big problem with hyundal cars throughout many model years. Hyundai has failed to remit this problem and is selling vehicles to the public with faulty air bag systems.
Sensors cause air system light to illuminate.system needs to be reset at dealership to clear. Technician said airbag won't deploy while this fault occurs.i have had this issue 4or 5 times.when i google hyundai sonata airbag issues i see many similar experiences with other people.this could be a potential safety hazard.i was told it was caused by a seat sensor.yet under warranty they did not replace. No car is out of warranty.
Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. Didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. I was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. Dealership got me one in july. I have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. Found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. Found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. Dealership service dept. Admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. The car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. Drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. Trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. Just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. Strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. Said that's a normal smell. I have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. I purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. Owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without "new car window stickers", i looked it up--it's illegal. Also told there was communication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. The manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. I have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. Current mileage is 3100 miles. Just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat back panel fractured and the wires to the seat were exposed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mccafferty hyundai 1106 e. Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa,19047) where it was diagnosed that the back cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 21,600. Updated 08/24/17*lj
The passage seat shakes when the car reaches 70mph.since bringing it to the dealer in may it has been there 2 more times, the second time they actually saw what they call a vibration.now the passenger seat, drivers seat, steering wheel, and console all shake, not vibrate at 40mph.hyundai has had my car for 3 days and every time i call for a status check they have some excuse.this is why i did not list the vin number because the car is not in my possession.just an fyi: there is no problem mechanically with the wheels, tire rod, etc. Everything has been checked but the car still shakes.
Brake pedal sensor failure resulted in a car that wouldn't start.the key-less entry depends on the brake pedal being depressed, otherwise the ignition will not turn over.under normal operation when the driver is trying to start the car, the key must be inside the vehicle, the driver must depress the brake pedal and then press the ignition button.the car normally turns over.in this situation all systems function as if the car does not know the brake peddle is being depressed.the battery has full charge, all accessories function normally, but the ignition will not turn over.because there is no way to manually start the car, the car is rendered completely useless.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. On another occasion, while the contact's daughter was driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. On another occasion, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on four occasions. The vehicle was at the dealer for three months. The entire engine was replaced along with other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While stationary, the brake lights malfunctioned. While the vehicle was parked and/or in reverse, the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 75,505.
My brakes acting almost hit the curve when i was trying to stop,the transmission stalled almost causing another car to hit me from behind as i drove down the highway also the engine is using excessive oil afraid the engine will lock up causing an accident .
Takata recall brake lamp staying on when turn lights on. Clicking noise under the hood. Car stalling
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly.the recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. This condition could potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position, illumination of the esc' (electronic stability control) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control feature, or intermittent operation of the stop lamps." all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet this vin is not covered in the recall notice.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake warning light and the esc warning light randomly illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly hesitated. While driving 45 mph, there was a drastic reduction in speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer twice, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the condition progressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop lamp brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) and 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 50,800.
Our car was in the number 2 lane of a 5 lane freeway when it all of a sudden lost power and the gas pedal didn't work and then a very sudden, hard jolt in the car. I wanted to downshift, but the shift lever went to park with no effect. I turned on my turn signal to get to the shoulder on the right.i let the wheels drag along the asphalt curb of the shoulder until i applied the emergency brake and turned off the ignition, by then, the smoke was filling the cabin coming through all of the air vents and my wife and i got out as quickly as we could.it wasn't until then that i found that we had been followed by a tow truck with its emergency lights on and blocked the slow lane of traffic for us and who had his dispatcher call the fire department.the engine in this car had been replaced in march, 2018 under a recall for engine knocking noise. The tow truck driver tried his fire extinguisher, but it had no effect and he stated it would not work because it was a gasoline fire. No injuries were sustained.in order to install the new engine they have to bend the fuel lines out of the way and a fuel line could have been kinked, or was never installed properly. No one had done any work on the engine since it was installed by the hyundai dealer. I have a fire report, but it is 8 pages. Highway patrol was present, but they do not make a report when only 1 car is involved.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as the vehicle functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred sporadically. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 24,000.
I parked my car and when i got out i notice my brake lights would not go off.i had to get back in the car pump the brakes a few times and they finally went out.the next day at work i didn't pay attention and when i got in my car for lunch the car would not start i had to get a jump and i drove to the dealership.i advised dealer of what happened they checked my battery and it was fine he says my brake switch light pad was bad and needed to replaced.this was supposedly fix in 2014 after the recall but this continues to be a problem and my dealership charged me for the repairs this time, per hyundai they only fix this for free one time.
Was driving about 30 mph when the car began accelerating without me applying pressure to the gas. I was coming to a light to make a red turn and when i applied the brakes they would not slow down my vehicle so my speed increased. The steering wheel then locked and before i knew it a car had collided with me crossing in front of me. My car was totalled.
Was getting onto the highway when my power steering gave out, was able to pull onto the side of the road away from traffic. My engine started knocking and i was unable to keep my car running. I had it towed to hyundai in clarksville maryland, where they stated i had engine failure and that it needed to be replaced. They are now telling me they can't replace it although it is under a recall and under the cut off mileage. They are not communicating with me about the repair of my car and have yet made any attempts to get me into a new car. At this point i don't want my car repaired, i would rather them buy my car back or put me in a new car. The car has 5 recalls that i an aware about including the engine, power steering, front seat belt latches, my brakes pedal, and front coil springs.
My car battery started dying on several occasions in march 2015. On march 20th, my car won't start again and the repair shop said the battery and starter had died completely and i had to replace it at a cost of $737.79. After the repairs on april 13th, my car won't start again. I told the repair shop that i noticed the night before that my brakes light was not going off. Firestone towed the car at their expense and did the repair to the brakes light at no cost because i had already paid close to $738 trying to resolve this issue.they found the issue with 'stopper pad'.i then submitted a reimbursement request to hyundai for campaign #136 but they only reimbursed me for $157 and refuses to refund the balance.my car on numerous occasions did not start.the issues with my car was the brake light staying in and killing my battery and affecting my car in general. When firestone billed me for the repairs they said should be done, the car continued to have issues until i noticed the brakes light was staying on. Firestone towed my car and repair the issue at their expense. If it was not related why would they repair my vehicle at their expose? i will file a complaint with national safety administration. This is totally unfair.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 mph or higher, there was an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lining needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was also serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
3 times on january 22, my brakes screamed and failed, almost causing me to crash.since then, once in the rain, as i applied the brakes, the engine revved very noisily and the brakes failed, again nearly causing an accident.now, every time i take my foot off the gas pedal and/or apply the brakes, the engine revs.this is a very dangerous situation.hyundai has told me this incident is not covered by them.
Vehicle would shut off unexpectally while driving on a busy mail road without any warning signs. This iincident occurred mntiple times. I am very concern for my safety for my family
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.
My brake lights all of a sudden went out, my shift lock locks everytime i put my car in park i have to use something to press the button to unlock my gear shift. Got it checked and it turned out to be the brake light switch
I have had to replace all 4 brake calipers on my 2011 hyundai sonata glsdue to not releasing and wearing out brake pads and rotars. Has there been any recalls in regards to this matter?
The constant recurring problem is my car will not start.i have been stranded several times and have each one documented.i also have problems with the steering wheel locking and the brakes are unable to press.i have contacted an attorney regarding the lemon law and she has notified the hyundai motor america.my car is currently in the repair shop again and this has gone on for the 2 1/2 years i have owned it. There are over 598,000 complaints against this model of car and the problems are very serious and can cause deadly accidents.my car will not click out of the cruise control feature so i cannot use that feature.the brake lights do not always work and i have been stopped by cars behind me to tell me i have no lights and they almost hit me.what does it take to get this model of car recalled before many deaths occur.the internet has this problem documented and a recall was issued to replace that switch.i have taken my car in to have the brake light sensor replaced twice and it still occurs.i have to continue to pay payments on this car while i drive a rental car.i basically do not have a safe car to drive so i can't go anywhere in fear of being stranded.can you please look into this and safe lives before it is too late?
There are open factory recalls on this car and i have not received a letter to fix the deficiencies before it gets to become an issue of potential physical harm on the roadway.driving down the road the front spring just broke a section off about a foot long, now drives dangerouslybrakes, transmission, engine, head lamps, suspension
Brake lights do not work when i cut on my lights.
Steering column clicks loudly when the steering wheel moves left or right. It does not matter if the vehicle is moving or in park. The problem occurred about 100,000 miles. The vehicle is no longer under warranty, and i have noticed there are lots of other cars out there with the same problem. Also, when travelling at a high rate of speed and the brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes violently. No, it doesn't need an alignment.
"takata recall" ... On march 16th 2019 my wife was driving with a passenger our 2011 hyundai sonata limited when an accident occurred at a high speed the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not hold them back both were severely injured the brakes also failed to stop the vehicle. I am attaching a picture of the vehicle after the accident i do have the police report however the officer did not mention on the police report to my knowledge about the airbags but when you contact me i can give you the number of the shop that has the vehicle and they can verify that the airbags did not deploy.
2011 hyundai sonata is very unsafe. I have had to have brake light recall fixed at least 3 times and the brake lights are still going out. The horn has completely gone out. The engine shuts off at random times leaving me stranded in unsafe situations. The takata airbags still have not been replaced. Car is very unsafe to drive; hyundai needs to buy back all these vehicles.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate and the contact would have to depress the brake pedal firmly to stop the vehicle. The contact discovered that the brake fluid was almost empty. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v433000 (brakes). However, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the master cylinder had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Ne
I brought my car in for this recall and now months later the airbag light indicates a problem.i was told that seat would need to be replaced for $1200.this car has been nothing but problems
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to veer in both directions. As a result, the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep it in position. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and it took a longer amount of time for the vehicle to come to a complete halt. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Brake issue,-when i press on brake pad the rear light seems to either get stuck making cars behind me think i am in the stop mode or will be stopping soon, it comes on and off time to time or either stays illuminated. I did youtube something about inserting a penny on the spot under break pedel. Electrical issue -me key gets stuck in the ignition when the car is in park postion , however the only way to dislodge the key is disconnecting my battery to shut down the car then i can turn the key to remove it from ignition, could it be my anti-theft system malfunctioning? steering wheel issue -hear a click in the steering column as if something had loose inside. Door handle/ panel issue-on handle and steering wheel is chipping off
To my knowledge the recalls listed are for my car.some i was informed of and some i was not. Reference #'s: 16v190000, 15v759000, 15v62000,15v568000, 14v33000, 13v113000, 13v113000, 10v457000, 10v070000.once i was fully aware i brought my car to the dealership near me.they said they fixed everything but i am still having the same issues.to date: i have had times when i do not have full control( or it just will not do what i want) of the steering wheel causing me to crash into things which has damaged the passenger side window and the rims ( thankfully so far nothing more serious)/my seatbelt broke while i was driving, just came off.my brake lights are a disaster they either stay on (which has drained my battery to the point i have had to replace it ) or they do not come on at all which has given me a few scary moments because i brake and the person behind me does not realize i am stopping. If i do not put the parking break on every time i park the car will roll even on a flat surface. I sometimes have issues with getting the car to stay locked as it will sometimes unlock itself multiple times in a row.the dealership charged me for some repairs related to these recalls though as i understand it they are to fix them at no charge.i have called the dealership multiple times and i am always told that the person i need to speak with is not there.they then take a message but to date no one has returned a single call.i have had other mechanics ( not working for hyundai) look at the car as well as have other people drive my car ( they all confirm that they have issues such as above when driving as well) i would really appreciate any help you can give me with these issues. In regards to date below: multiple issues with multiple dates i listed around when i brought the car to the dealer. If you need to contact me : [xxx]. Sincerely, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The front brakes on our hyundai sonata failed 9/17/15 forcing my daughter off the road using the emergency brake. This is a result of on-going brake problems dating back to when we purchased this certified pre-owned car 11/25/13.hyundai refused to cover the repair, so we paid to have brake pads, rotors and calipers replaced.this is the 3rd set of brakes we've paid to replace in less than 12,000 miles.after numerous calls and correspondence with hyundai consumer affairs explaining this is a life threatening problem caused by defective brake system, they did pay for the calipers but refused to pay for the other components.the front brakes had grinding noise since we bought the car and only lasted 2,743 miles (dealer told us this cpo car had brand new brakes), the second set only lasted 9,856 miles. Since the caliper was replaced 9/21/15, there is no more grinding.it seems clear that the defective caliper caused the pad and rotor failure, but hyundai denies this. When speaking with hyundai consumer affairs, they said 1)they had no record of us owning the car, 2) had no recalls for this problem, and 3) we did not purchase an extended warranty (we did).i subsequently found on the hntsb website that there is a recall for the 2011 hyundai sonata brakes (attached) involving the brake calipers. Hyundai has been dishonest and deceitful during this ordeal.i would to file an official nhstb complaint against hyundai to 1) prevent other catastrophic brake failures and potential fatalities, 2) obtain reimbursement from hyundai for the cost of repairs ($1,085.68, receipts attached) + inconvenience/time/punitive damages. Attached are copies of correspondence, repair orders, nhtsb recall, etc.thank you for any help you can provide.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The engine has seized. The brake lights were always on and it melted the harness the holds the bulb in the receptacle area. I cannot place the bulb in the seating for it anymore and then successfully place in the area for it. The area just beneath the glove box began emitting smoke and i smelled rubber melting. The language of the car is in spanish cannot be changed back to english. The buttons don't control what they are intended to. The center instrument panel, radio, a/c and the other functions occasionally are not operable, no light nothing.
Tail light assembly is melting around the connector for the brake light bulb. The connector and bulb get so hot that surrounding plastic and connector plastic melt causing the brake light to fail and making replacement impossible. Hyundai replaced two melted brake light assemblies on the passenger side and one brake light assembly on the drivers side in less than 4 years. Now the driver side brake light assembly is melting again. This is a fire hazard and a safety hazard because the brake light stops working when the connector melts. Hyundai replaced two assemblies under warranty. I paid $250 for one brake light assembly and now hyundai wants to charge me $250 for the fourth brake light assembly. This should be recalled by nhtsa. Googling the hyundai 2011 brake like assembly list many other people with the same issue. This is a manufacturing defect that is causing a safety hazard for 2011 hyundai drivers and other drivers that encounter cars with the failing brake light assembly.
Brake lights stay on, after you leave off brake pedal. Could result in serious rear end accident if person following you doesn't know when you really are applying brakes. This is believed to be the brake light stopper pad.i am a mechanic and the stopper pad is crumbling. Per dealer it was replaced 1/2016 at 70000 mile now 2years later and 14000 mile later it is bad again. This problem could impact all 2011 and other year models. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. The recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. Potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature,(wich is happening) intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position( also happening), or intermittent operation of the stop lamps.(happening also)" all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet the brake light swtich was replaced on a routine service for a recall in 2014. I was not experiencing any trouble at that time. Now at 65000 miles and less then one year later my brakes wont turn off when my car is off resulting in my battery to die. Hyundai has had to come jump my car three times. When i brought it in they said they already replaced it and are no longer liable for it. Now my car is stopping and not allowing me to accelerate intermittenly during driving the vehicle. I also smell burning rubber coming from the inside brake area near the switch. Secondly,my steering coulum and alignment were off. I brought the car in to hyundai in 2014 because of the steering being very looose and making a knocking noise when you moved it back and forth. They said it was the coupling wich they reaplaced and it did not resolve the malfunction. They then replaced the steering rack and perfomed an alignment and tire rotation with new tires. The noise went away but the alignment is still terribly off. Now when i make right turns it makes a loud clicking noise again and shakes at 65mph or over. My warrenty ended at 60,000 miles and now nothing is covered. I paid for an extended warrenty at purchuse of which they have no record of.
There was a recall on the brake switch for 2011 sonatas. Coincidentally, i am having the issue on my car.although i have to pay $200 out of pocket for this, i should be reimbursed as this is not coincidental and it should have been recalled on my vehicle. Now the engine is being recalled. This vehicle is terrible and unsafe!
Brake lights stay on got a recall on it dealer says they fixed it and now want yo charge me over 200.00 to fix it agin
My vehicles brake lights continue to have electrical problems.sometimes the brake light works, and sometimes it doesn't.
Without warning, the sonata stalls while in motion:- the brake pedal goes close to the floor, - the check brake light goes on, - the emergency brake audio alarm and light go on, - the ready light between the fuel and temperature gauges blinks.i have to pull over and turn the car off / on in order to get the car functional again.the speed of the car doesn't seem to matter.this has occurred 11 times over the past year, including 6 times today (7/22/2021) within a span of 15 min, while at speeds between 30- 60 mph.i took the car to the dealer (initially on 6/22/2021).there were no diagnostic error codes and they could not reproduce the problem.i called hyundai, both on 6/22/2021 and today, to file a report.hyundai did not provide any insights into the issue. Online, i have read of others having this same issue with sonatas.some believe a faulty power brake booster to be the cause.
The gear shift got stuck and move out of park.brake lights does not work when pressing break peddle, which resently accured,that is to it brake lights.also four months ago i begin to have problems with my brakes.
I have complied with hyundai in regards to the two recalls on the vehicle. Although, my vehicle has sat at the dealership since november 5th 2015. The dealership has yet to receive a new engine from the manufacturer. Furthermore, i still pay payments on the vehicle and have done so before the recall was released as well as even after it was sent to the dealer, as requested by hyundai. I spoke to hyundai today as to an update to when this will be completed and they did not have an answer. I sent them a letter requesting that they buy back the vehicle do to the safety concerns as well as the delay in fixing this matter. They declined and this is why i am filing a complaint. They have not or have they ever taken accountability for these issues from my standpoint and the car has lost substantial value due to these ongoing recalls. I am paying on a vehicle that is no longer worth the payments. I have requested a buy back due to the quality of the product hyundai made. They falsified their commercials and hyped up the quality of their product and no longer are they standing behind it.
Replaced rear brake pads, rotors twice within 2 months. Replacing hoses, calipers, even though no sign of leak and calipers easily move in and out. Manufacture problem/abs? out of warranty and dealer wants nothing to do with it.
Have replaced brake lights 5 times due to someome telling me they were out. Was stop by a cop today because both brake lights he said we're out. Why are these lights burning out so fast? automotive guy said put some grease on bulb then place them in. I did and they still went out?
When i received the recalls to took car in.as recalls come more problems came up. There was a problems with the shift gear which cost me $501.00 on july 12th.the last thing, last weekend 23rd, was the steering which cost me 365.00. At this point in time i do not want the car any more.
When i was driving and going to do a turn the wheel turn to the other side by itself. I went to the hyundai dealership on route four to get a diagnostic. They replaced my steering column and my brakes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights were constantly illuminated, even with the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was taken to volume hyundai located at: 2520 n. Columbia street, milledgeville, ga 31061 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake actuator located under the brake pedal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,411.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While parking the vehicle, it felt as if the brakes did not hold and, suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building without warning. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and the front passenger were uninjured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
First, this is my 2nd complaint i've filed. My car has been repaired many times for recalls (one is being done currently for the second time) and other warranty repairs. This is the list so far: idler pully, tensioner arm and belt, steering column (which broke while driving after i had to get 4 new tires and 4-wheel alignment (24000 miles) that they said i had to get), premature starter failure, short block, leather around gear shifter wore hole in it, and my car has now been in the service dept. Since dec. 17th because the engine failed again. They ordered a long block for it but hyundai motors america cannot keep up with getting the engines manufactured and sent to all the dealerships fast enough for the recall.i am now the 12th car down on the list. I still have another outstanding recall for the brake stop pad, and i noticed recently the rearview mirror is faded in spots (dark worn areas). I contacted hyundai motor america public relations hotline. It took them 2 weeks to get back to me. The man that called me asked for information from me, he called the dealership, and then sent me a letter stating they would only reimburse me a portion of my repairs i had to pay for. In the letter, also was a release of liability for me to sign. That's not going to happen!!!! the release would have made them not liable to past or any future situations, including death. How stupid do they really think we are? they've had well beyond an acceptable amount of time to take care of these recalls. It's time to buy the vehicles back and rebuild their image. If not, there will be more recalls or events that could lead to death. Holding them accountable is the only acceptable way to handle this.people are still out there driving unsafe vehicles!!
Thursday the 11th was going into town for some items. Came to a stop light with a car a head of me when the light turned green we went. The car that was in front of me made a right hand turn i was going about 30 to 35 mph when i went to applied the brakes the would not goo down felt like a brick was under my foot. Friday the 12th was leaving work got stopped by a red light a again when the light turned green i took off i was going about 35 mph when i looked to my right their was a car coming off the off ramp and not stopping when i applied the brakes again they would not go down felt the same way like there was a brick under my foot. Had to slam into the curb to avoid being hit on the side. Took car to the dealer ship they say there's nothing wrong wants me to pay for new rim and tire for 320 dollars. I have read a bunch of the same things happening to other people and nothing has been done needs to be looked into before some one gets killed.
"takata recall"i was driving on the interstate the other day and my car was shaking, so scary. I'm not a mechanic, but i know when something is wrong. The lights on my car gets so hot that they keep going out and the car is a drifter.i just happen to enter my vin# in the system and i was shock. I have been driving this car not knowing my car has 4 recalls on it. I would like to get another car because at this point i do not feel safe driving my familyeven if they serviced it. Just hearing all the problems that wrong with this car, i do not feel safe. Who do i need to talk to about this matter?
My engine failed while driving.....i had it towed to hyundai dealer because i was informef about vehicle recall. The dealership will not provide me with loaner car without full coverage insurance. I have been without my vehicle almost 30 days.
I have several complaints with my sonata as it relates to brakes and tail lights. I have had to replace the brake stopper as it was making the car randomly slow down in when i was driving on the highway at speeds in excess of 70 mph .. When this was happening the traction control light also remained on in the dashboard. I also had brake calibers that were locked in place on my front brakes causing an issue having metal against metal. At this same time, my tail lights were remaining on even when the car was off. The stopper fixed this issue but i was also advised that i had to replace the whole rear light module because the wires had melted together this time it was the left side. In october i relaxed the whole right side rear lighting module because the wires had melted together in that light too! all of these repairs took place within a years timeframe. I have documentation but not with me right at this moment. All of these scenarios are pretty scary and put me and my son at risk. Not too mention my car is currently under an oil consumption test becaus we have no idea where the engine oil is going. The car has 140,000 miles
I have not received an exact answer as to whywhile driving on a city street, every time i press the brakes i hear a clicking sound; which you can also feel by placing your hand on the gear shift
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the engine. The dealer (gurley leep hyundai, 5302 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 258-7700) was notified of the failure and diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact experienced the failure related to the unknown manufacturer's engine recall, but the dealer refused to provide a solution because the vehicle was excluded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105. Parts distribution disconnect.
Recall campaign #14v434000 was repaired in 2014.the identical problem is occurring now in 2017.i have no idea it the vehicle is actually in park because the indicator lights do not light up, so i always have to use the emergency brake.when i am in drive, i now have to ensure the doors are locked manually because the vehicle does not realize i am in drive and keeps the doors unlocked.on 8/28/17 i requested a service appointment and was told i have to drive this unsafe vehicle until 09/19/17 before i can bring it in to see if they can fix the problem.also, on 8/15/17 i had a one-time incident where my brakes slipped.luckily, the brakes have not slipped again.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
Was told the brake switch pad came apart.also pedal stopper was involved..both incidents occurred as i was stopped at a light wanting to make a left hand turn when the car made a very slow movement to move forward,then stalled until i kept frantically hitting the gas pedal to get out of the way of oncoming traffic and trying to prevent getting hit from the back because my car wasn't expected to stop dead in its tracks.i called aaa who towed my car into dealership on n.e. 6th avenue in delray beach, florida 33483.the above parts were noted on my invoice.due to the danger, i would absolutely put out a recall before someone gets hurt or worse.parts no. 32876-3q100
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.
Went to lakeland automall which is a hyundai dealership to get some recalls taken care of. Upon arrival i gave them some recall paperwork in which they refused to look at and said that they have it in their database. The recall that has to do with the "stop lamp switch malfunction" was not complete. When i got my car back i checked my brake lights and they did not work properly. I told them that when i drive in cruise control my car releases it and my brake lights stay illuminated and my esc control light comes on. Also on ocassion one of my tail brake lights work but not the other. They told me that they fixed this problem last april of 2014 but apparantly the same problem is replicating. They then told me it needed a whole tailight assembly.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 17v152000 (seat belts), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15v568000 (engine), 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
As i applied the brakes i could feel the abs trying to kick in and then the car started excellerating. I was approaching a very busy street so i put the car into a snowbank. I had the car towed to dealership, in fear of driving it, to get ot inspected. Mind you, this make and model car has had several recalls. While in shop they fixed two recalls #'s 132 and 136 and then they diagnosed that the brake sensor malfunctioned and that they had to recode it. I was fortunate to have avoided what could have been a major accident. They, hyundai, don't really want to stand behind their product once it's past warranty.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at highway speed of 65 mph the front driver's side caliper locked and caused the vehicle to swerve.the failure was experienced a second time on the front passenger side while driving 40 mph in snowy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed which located the failure in the brake lines when the rubber wore prematurely and prevented the brake fluid to flow to the calipers. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 55,000.rk
I was on the freeway driving at 65 mph when the engine stalled and shut off.there were no warning lights indicating an issue with the engine.i was informed later by my mechanic that the engine had a catastrophic failure.the brakes failed because the engine was not running.i was lucky and able to coast to the next exit, the stop light was green and i could make it to safe location.had the engine failed a few minutes earlier i would have been in the fast lane of the freeway trying to make it to the shoulder.or trying to stop at a light with no brakes.
I was driving in town @ slow speed, & put on brakes to stop at a stop sign/cross walk.i began to brake a car & half length from the cross walk.the car did not stop & i felt it pull forward, felt a vibration in the brake peddle & hear the motor making a low revving or whining sound. The car went through the cross walk & into the middle of the intersection. At that point i took my foot off the brake & drove on until i found a place to pull over. The brakes were fine when i stopped the car at the parking spot.i left the car running & called my hyundai dealership. Explained the problem & explained that i was alarmed by this. The guy told me it was probably my abs brakes kicking in as it was raining.i have driven cars for years with abs brakes & had them kick in & this did not feel the same. This felt like my car was pulling forward rather than abs brakes activating. I could not stop the car with my foot on the brake peddle. This is the second time this has happened in the last 5 months. But i don't have the date of that incident. Both times i called the dealership. I was told to keep driving the car today & if it does it again to schedule an appointment as they have had some problems with the abs brakes. I am going on vacation in a couple of days & the dealership is 50 miles away, so i can't just stop by when this happens.my concern, which i expressed to the dealership, is that if someone had been in the cross walk i would have hit them as i had no way to stop the car and it was pulling forward.or if i car had been coming through the intersection, i would have been hit and it would have been my fault. I am less than 3000 from my warranty being up and told the dealership to make a note of this as a problem at this point.i see where there are others who have had the exact same problem. I am very concerned that this is a dangerous situation with this car.
The brake lights stays on as if pressure is being apply to them. Car be at 60 plus miles per hours and the car comes to a slow stop while i'm applying pressure to the gas; having other drivers almost to hit me in the back.
11/20/10: steering column shaft. 5/18/11: brake switch. Car will not start or shift out of gear. C1513 code. Internal short in brake switch. 3/26/12: brake switch. Car will not start. C1513 code.internal short in brake switch. Shift lever knob repl. 8/5/13: brake switch. Recall. Repl left front axle assembly. 7/7/14: inhib switch-check engine light on. Car is shifting hard, especially from p-r & then to d. Jolting sensation like someone hit from behind. Code p0705-transm range sensor malf. 10/1/14:brake tube. Shift lever cable. 10/16/14: code p0106: map sensor. Flexible coupling-clicking sound & wobbling when turning. Told me i was over 70k. Indicated i was under 70k when i made this appt. Mgr waived cost. 2/26/15: starter-would not start-towed. 5/15/15: rear passenger brake light-bulb burned out & melted into socket. Tail lamp also melted. Tech was able to heat & reshape socket. 8/3/15: brake light switch-car dead after work. Internal malfunction & caused brake lights to stay on. Hesitation during acceleration. Declined accurate auto to look further as car is still under warranty so i will take it to hub. It improved. 8/25/15: brake light switch.severe hesitation-almost rear-ended felt like it would stall (tech noticed). Informed accurate the car was still under warranty so i will take it to hub. Hesitation improved. 8/27/15: diag testing-hub waived cost of diag testing-no codes found. Unable to duplicate hesitation. Hesitation occurred when leaving.9/21/15: brake light switch-brake lights on. Drive side brake light is out. Hesitation worse-felt as if it would stall! driver side brake lamp bulb. Driver side tail lamp overheated & warped. Eventually replace tail lamp assembly. Declined for accurate to do further testing on the hesitation as the car was still under warranty so i will take it back to hub. Hesitation improved. To date, still does not run smooth.
When parking, the vehicle did not always go in park when shift lever was moved to "park". Shift lever position indicator on dashboard shows blank. When returning to vehicle, car would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, there was previous recall on hyundai sonata for shift lever problem but was told my vehicle has different problem. Dealer replaced "inhibitor switch" to try and correct problem. Looks like original recall did not correctly address the problem.
Car will randomly not start after parking it.depress brake pedal through the floor, press start button, yet it says "press down brake pedal to start".this is the third time in three weeks.the first time i got it started after ~30 minutes.second time, within ~ 5 - 10 minutes.this third time, i couldn't get it started.had to call for a ride.went back next day, tried again unsuccessfully for ~ 30 minutes.called roadside assistance.they never came.after ~1:45 minutes, i tried one more time and got it to start.each time, the steering wheel was turned strongly to the left and it felt locked.each time i was eventually able to yank the steering wheel to the right and was able to get it to release.felt like the hydraulics kicked in.then, it would start each time.this didn't happen the first time i messed with the steering wheel ....but each time i was able to eventually make it do it.until then, it had that locked feeling of no hydraulics.other than this, no brake issues, no steering issues, no lights on dash, etc.one exception, first time coming down a hill, i hadthe esc (brake) light come on briefly.very similar to other reports on this website.
Check engine lights comes on and oil light. So im prompted to get oil change. Mechanic says he reset some codes and the engine locked up.mechanic took my running vehicle from the shop to check how it was driving and the car stalled in motion.
On thursday, feb 6, 2014 approximately at 2pm on a busy street. I was approaching a stoplight and as i was approaching stop light and attempted to put on brakes to stop. Instead of stopping the car the car sped up and didn't stop until i smashed into him. Car did not stop until collision occurred upon impact. I had no brakes!!!!! i smashed his rear bumper and cracked his license plate window. On saturday, feb 8th 2014 i took car into hyundai dealer they insisted nothing was wrong with vehicle. I was asked if by hyundai dealer if street was icy and the streets were completely dry. I called insurance reported incident, and with this collision there was 1300.00 damage to his vehicle. Luckily there was no injury this time.
I have gotten my car in march 2018 since then i had to change my brakes rogers and now i have a knocking noise in steering wheel and when press down on brakes tires double turn at time
Key gets hung up stuck in ignition will not shut off at times must work gear shift shoving it back and forth to release key and pull outwhile doing this car can also roll out of its parking space and cause problems.... The vehicle is and was stationary but this has happened on city streets on a hill as well very dangerous.i have read up and seen this numerous times from other people as well so i know it is not just this car
1) within three months of buying this car, starting issues began.generally on the second start of the day. First start of the day usually involves high engine revving somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,500 rpm. After a short trip, ignition will no click over attempt to restart. Usually second or third try result in a start.despite dealer replacement of starter, fuel pump and battery, the problem continues periodically. 2) rear brakes needed replacement at 24k miles.wear was uneven: left brake was grinding into rotor and right brake was only about 50 percent worn. Had dealership check for possible faulty calipers, but they claimed they found no issues and would not cover under warranty.in contrast, the car still has the original front brakes.
Backing out of my drive way into the street, brakes did not work and accelerated. I damaged the back of my car and drivers side door. Hit neighbors mailbox.
I just purchased the car may 2017. I have had no issues with the car. However on sunday august 20, 2017 my break lights would not go off.after about 2 hrs of trying to get them to go off. Nothing. I then did some research and verified that there was a recall on the issue that i was having. So i took it to the hyundai dealership. I honestly dont believe that recalls should have "close" dates. Not every purchases that car the yr it was made. None the less even with a recall i am having to come out of pocket originally $101, until i explained my issues with them and then it went to $81. Im still a little annoyed that a recall can expire and leave the new owner with paying for the issue.
I bought my car in september 2013, it is certified pre-owned and came with the original 100,000 mile/10 year warranty, i purchased theextra electrical warranty. I was driving at about 40 mph and i noticed my transmission wasn't switching gears when i was accelerating and if i took my foot of off the brake the car wanted to stop, my brakes were locking up. There was smoke coming from the front drivers side tire and from the back passenger side tire and a loud noise. I pulled over, shut off the car and waited about 10-15 minutes until the smoking stopped and i turned the car on and began to drive home. I was only about 3 minutes from my home at that time. The transmission was continuing to demonstrate problems and the brakes to make a low rumbling noise. I called hyundai roadside assistance right away to take my car to the dealership to be evaluated and fixed. I called at 3pm and they did not pick up my car until 9:30 pm. The next day they called me and told me my car was driving fine and they were going to check several other components of the car to confirm everything was in working order. A few hours later i called to get a status update on my vehicle and i was told that they discovered something wrong, they had conducted a test drive for the second time and discovered all of the problems i was initially reporting about the car. The service manager then told me he was not sure of the cause and that he would have to check several other things and i would need a rental car because he did not know how long the repair would take. I got the rental car at about 2 in the afternoon andwas called at 5:30 and told me car was ready for pick-up and that they replaced the brake light switch. I went the next morning to pick up my car and drop off my rental at about 10am. I drove the car home and everything seemed to be fine, but at about 3pm had the same problem again.
Takata recall: 17v152000 driver seatbelt, 10v457000/10v426000 steering gear, 18v137000 airbags, 10v070000 latches/locks, 13v113000 exterior lighting, 15v568000 engine, 15v629000 suspension, 14v434000 power train,15v759000 brake light,16v190000 steering elec. Power, 14v433000 service brakes.
- engine had metal shavings in it which led to excessive amounts of oil consumption, it took the dealership almost a year to admit that the engine was going out-the brake light switch keeps going out, i have replaced my third switch in my 7 years of owning this car.-the taillight wiring harness warp the taillight housing for the brake lights due to excessive heat generated from the 2537 bulbs. In general, the wiring harness don't even last that long
I was driving the car this morning as i approached a red light i applied pressure on the brakes but the car continued moving forward and luckily stopped in the middle of the intersection had there been a car moving i could have crashed into it as the car could not stop - the brake pedal was just vibrating however hard i pushed it - there was also snow on the pavement.
This issue has been going on for months now. And i have driven around seeing many other hyundai sonatas with he same issue. When i hit my brake, the brake lights will not go out. I have finally figured out how to get them to go out (pulling my brake upwards with my foot). This has resulted in my lights staying on and my car dying a few times. It is a very dangerous problem as others are not able to tell when i am braking because my brake lights stay on wihtout putting my foot under the brake and pulling up on it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000(seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
I am a senior citizen who in 2015 purchased a pre-owned 2011 hyundai sonata. The vehicle has received 15 recalls in the time i've owned it most of which are life threatening safety issues , complete motor lock up , sudden loss of fuel and stalling.(brake stopper pad malfunction 3 times), seat belt anchor failure, complete safety air bag failure, exhaust system failure, high pressure fuel line leaks, my wife and i live on very limited social security monthly benefits and not in a position to afford a new car or repeatedly have to spend 100's of dollars every few months for repairs due to manufacture error / damage in construction of the vehicle. We have been nearly killed several times on the highway due to the fact that the motor either ceases to get fuel while traveling on the freeway or entering such on an onramp just as a semi truck and trailer approached at 70 mph and we had no fuel acceleration. On yet another near fatal situation the motor locked up completely in the middle of a busy four lane highway, which immediately resulted in a a fire under our hood.........all caused by the deficiency of the engine which was the subject of a recall and we were told had been addressed. The fire destroyed most all other components in the engine compartment and had to be replaced, some at our expense. Shortly thereafter, the entire transmission had to be replaced and we had to pay $3500.00 to repair......fyi, we live on 1700.00 per month social security and this caused us a very extreme financial difficulty for months thereafter . There is more to our disastrous experience as a hyundai sonata product owner and what we're wishing for is that hyundai might buy back this vehicle at fair price so that we may find a safe vehicle to drive without fear of being stranded, injured in an accident or killed. Other sonata owners have experienced many of these same issues.*dt *dt
On march 11, 2014 approximately at 3:30 pm i went to my car in an underground garage. I entered the car, put my seat belt on, and put the car in reverse. Then when putting car in drive, the steering wouldn't move and without acceleration the car took off. .my foot was onthe brake when the car took off. At that time,i tried to brake and had no steering or brakes. When that happened with the car accelerating, i had no brakes or steering. I crashed into my husbands car that was parked in spot next to me. I smashed hisrear right panel. The car was going at such a speed my husband's car was pushed a couple of feet over. If his car was not there, i would have crashed into the cement wall. As for my car, i smashed the left front fender, head light and lower panel on the front of the car. Thecar immediately went dead. I immediately called my insurance company and proceeded to call hyundai.i had vehicle towed to the auto body shop for repairs caused by accident. After the body shop repairs were finished, the car was towed to hyundai. This auto body shop had the car for 2-3 weeks. Hyundai technicians were called in to check. Hyundai's final outcome/decision was that there were no findings and they feel they are not responsible.i was then called to pick the car up the manager. He claimed to have phoned me numerous amount of times, but this is false. I only received one call from him. Thecar is unsafe to drive since this is the second incident involving the same problem the car was towed from hyundai back to my residence and parked in the underground garage. I find this completely appalling and very upsetting that this has happened. This is not the response or service i expected to receive from a so called reputable company. This could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities. I feel hyundai is totally responsible for this situation. They are not taking responsibility for this.
Had my 2 front tires changed, after they were charged the brake paddle locked up and the push button starter will not start the car and i have no brake lights. The only way to start the car is to press down on the brakes while pushing and holding the starter at the same time for about 60 seconds , the car will not move out of gear unless the shift release lock is pushed. I have no brake lights
While in drive and park, brakes lights and tail lights keep going out. Have replaced bulbs 4 times in less than a year. Both seat belt lights constantly flashes even when buckled up. Air bags and tire pressure light will not go out after resetting repeatedly. Dome lights no longer work in automatic
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Immediately after the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Recall code 136, brake lights stay on.this does not show up in my history of recalls for my sonata.the vehicle rear brake lights will stay on after full release of the brake pedal.brake lights may show off, car is then shut off. 2 minutes later, the car brake lights are on (not all the time, but frequent enough). This is a reoccurring event.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance and an oil change, the technician stated that the vehicle needed three recall repairs for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering),15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). Shortly after the dealer's repairs, smoke emitted under the hood near the front passenger side of the vehicle while driving 60 mph. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road and the fire department extinguished the flames. The fire department filed an incident report. The vehicle was towed to a yard and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer and the manufacturer to determine what caused the failure. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An unknown local dealer diagnosed that the rear brake pads needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake warning light failed to disengage with the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off when the failure occurred. The contact stated that he pumped the brake pedal a couple of times in order for the brake light to function properly. The vehicle was taken to edwards hyundai (1029 32nd ave, council bluffs, ia 51501) where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal stopper failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. The vin was not available.
I went to the nearest hyundai dealership to get some open recalls that i had done and i had like 5 or 6, many of which were very critical. I got a call next day asking me to come and pick up my car, which i was very skeptical about. They asked me to sign a paper indicating that everything is done. I asked if i can speak to someone to explain why this happened so quickly and if there's anything to worry about and they couldn't connect me with anyone neither did they ask for my information to contact me when that expert is available. Now about a month since taking the car to the dealership, i check my vin online and to my surprise 4 of the most critical open recalls are still not closed or remedied. They involve problems with the engine, transmission, seatbelt, and brake pedal. There are all issues that could result in a fatal accident. I don't really know what to do because this is a matter of honesty. I should not have had to check for them to begin with. This hyundai dealer is sunbury motors hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while reversing out of her friends driveway. The vehicle failed to stop as the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a complete stop when it crashed into the curb. No injuries were sustained. No police report was filed. No damaged to the vehicle. The dealer don davis hyundai (214 highway 332 w, lake jackson, tx 77566) was contacted and informed the contact that no recalls were under the vin. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
I was driving down fm 2410 in harker heights, texas going about 50 miles an hour the speed limit. Came upon a curve and started to apply my brakes to slow down. As i was applying my brakes i heard a scrapping sound and the brake pedal seemed not to be functioning as required. The brakes locked up (as evidence looking at the skid marks some 15 to 20 feet long) the car seemed to be accelerating instead of slowing down. At the same time, i was trying to take my foot of the break and turn my steering wheel to regain total control of the car. The car turn slightly to the right as shown by the skid marks went off the road thru the ditch on the side of the road thru a field fence with barb wire on top and into a cedar tree as shown in the enclosed pictures.
I was driving my vehicle downtown and my eps light came on along as well as flickering of my low tire pressure and abs light which ibelieve is breaks failing. But i had failure of my power steering for sure. Out of nowhere i could no longer navigate heavy and slow traffic. I turned the car off and back on only to have all of my gears lock up and not allow me to even attempt at moving it, after turning it off the second time car entirely died and will not start at all. We managed to get the gears unlocked after a few attempts with just the battery on and push it off the busy road to call for a tow truck. I see online that the 2011 hyundai sonata has a recall for the power steering failure but my vin is not covered but i am definitely effected by this recall. The campaign number is 16v190000
My brakes has just started making a loud,annoying, and cracking noise every time i press and release my brakes.i do not need brake pads, shoes or rotaries.what!!!!!
Brake light wires run too hot while car is operating and causes bulbs to burn out a day or two after being replaced. Plastic seems to be melting and may be able to cause a fire. Brake lights go in and out while driving as well which may cause an accident.
I was driving west on sunnyside road after leaving the parking lot of new seasons. I could see that the light was red and i pulled out onto sunnyside road. It was about 200 feet to the traffic that was stopped. I was doing about 20 mph when i realized that my car was not going to stop. I pushedhard onto the brakes but the car continued foreward under the pickup in front of me. Even with the airbags deployed i had no control. I was pushing the truck foreward. The other driver turned onto 157th ave and i was still unable to stop the car. I also turned right onto 157th ave. It was up hilli turned off the key and it came to a stop. My wife was pannicking and so was i. The car was filled with smoke and a lot of heat. My wife was screaming for someone to call 911. The driver of the truck rushed back to see if we were all ok. He called 911. My wife was sore as the airbags deployed and hit her in the chest. She had pain in her neck too. I was ok at the moment. I was worried about the other driver. He said that he was fine. He said that he had to honk his horn to get the car in front of him to move. They did and he was able to turn right. I am upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait almost a month to get an appointment for my oil change and the recalls taken care of. The first recall was for the air bags. The second recall was for the high pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged misaligned or improperly torqued when the engine was replaced allowing the fuel to leak. I am very upset with ron tonkin hyundai as i have had to wait for almost a month to get an appointment. Jennifer lopez the service advisor. My appointment was set for june 26th 4 days after the accident. I went in to change the cars as i have a 2004 elantra. I have free oil changes on both cars. She told me that the recalls were not the reason and asked me if i was going to buy another hyundai.
Defective brake switch stuck in on position caused the car slow down of its own accord in traffic.car drove as if you had foot on brake and accelerator simultaneously. Brake lights stayed on after taking foot off brake pedal.
A little over a year ago i went to the dealership for an oil change and my steering wheel started to act weird. It seemed loose like someone removed a component. I stated to the dealership what occured and they wanted to charge me $500+to get it repaired. They stated it wasn't covered under my warranty. . i told them the issue didnt occur until i brought the vehicle in. I am a mother of two infants who could not afford a repair like that. I bought the hyundai because of its safety features and gas mileage so far everything has been a lie about this vehicle. I hate driving it . There have been nothing but problems since i got this vehicle and i fear the safety of me and my children. The steering wheel is so bad that my entire car rattles and shakes whenever i get on the highway. Now there's another recall on this vehicle for the same issue i told the dealership. I want out of this vehicle and into something safer for my children. They still haven't mailed me the campaign to get my engine checked. This recall was in november 2015. Hyundai just needs to reimburse everyone and take these vehicles off the road. They are lemons.
Purchased 2011 sonata gls new n july 2010.with 40,000 miles on the car, now it makes strange banging, metal on metal, something loose sound from front passenger side of the car when braking.this sound is much louder when making hard left turn, like getting out of a shopping center to busy road to take a left turn.will take it to the dealership and see what they say.i wasn't expecting this kind of issue only after 3 years and around 40,000 miles.
I bought this car in 2013 for the hyundai dealership in gurnee il. Since then i have had nothing but recalls, and issues. All of the recalls for this year and affected my car as in the warning they way may happen actually happen to me. My engine seized up while i was driving with 2 kids in the car on a busy street and i was almost re ended as a result only to have the dealership tell me it wasn't the recall! then later they had to fix it after i work to corporate because it was the 132 campaign recall. The 3 dealership i have dealt with are all rude none want to actually fix your car or help you because its recall work not actually work that they make money off of. Now as of today my airbag light has come on after the "fixed" the newest safety recall, when i called the dealership they informed me they fixed the issue so i will be charged $139.99 for them to even look at it. When will hyundai be actually held responsible for all of these car issues they are all safety. So far the recalls have been for the engine, seat belts, brakes, air bags, body corrosion, and so on! i thought there waslemon law in place to remedy this, hyundai product faulty vehicles with the model year 2011 and the consumer if the one lose and spending out of pocket. I had even called corporate before this to try and remedy the issue myself and was told they are sorry some will call in 3-5 days. At this point i am a mother driving around with children in a vehicle that may or may not pop the air bags whenever it feels like or they will not deploy if i do get in an accident.something needs to be done with these cars they are not safe to be driving at any given time another recall can cause a major safety related crash or death at this point. I have had way to many close call with myself or my kids lives at risk due to hyundai lack of care for their consumers.
The car is still throwing the ecm code up after its been replaced supposedly the brakes have been grinding since day 1 the brake actuator is bad something is making the throttle position sensor to keep going bad the dealership was aware of all the issues and made us aware of 2
I bought this car 3 years ago. Ever since the day i bought the vehicle, it makes loud clicking noises when you turn the steering wheel left or right while in drive and reverse. In the 3 years that i have owned this car, i have had to replace the tires 4 times, the brakes and rotors multiple times per year, tie rods, and cv joints and yet the car still clicks when you turn. I had the engine recall done in may of this year. They gave me the car back a month later. I had to take it back the very next day because it was leaking copious amounts of oil and making a clanking noise that was not present when i left my vehicle with them for a month. They "fixed" the oil leak and told me the noise was from my front brakes yet again. I had to return the car again a few days later because it was still leaking oil! so they "fixed" the leak a 2nd time and again said the noise was from my brakes. Less than a week after that the check engine light came back on. I immediately took it back and was told that it was just a "loose gas cap" which i never experienced prior to the engine being replaced. They cleared the light and sent me on my way.i had brand new brakes and rotors put on, again, and yet the clanking noise is still there. 5 days ago, the car began driving the way it was before the engine recall, same engine failure symptoms and my check engine light came back on a second time 3 days ago. I have not had to fill it up with gas in 8 days so there is no way that it is from a "loose gas cap." my seat belt locks up and stays locked up if i lean forward. I should also mention that when i bought the vehicle i had to inform the manager that the front bumper was only attached to the car because someone drilled screws into it to keep it on. He had no idea!! i made them replace it before i would buy the vehicle. The paint is constantly chipping off of the "new bumper" they put on it.
The engine appears not to performing correctly. And the brakes are making a loud sound. And the steering wheel is sticking while driving.
I had smelling a gas smell coming from the vents on friday july 19th andi took it to firestone for a new battery and a oil change. I called the hyundai dealership because firestone told me about a new recall for the fire pressure fuel regulator and they highly suggested i take it into them. I called hyundai and they said for me to bring it in and i didn't need an appointment so i told them i would be there around 3-4pm yesterday. So i left work early, picked up my car from firestone and headed to the dealership which was about 10 miles away.i got on i-35 doing about 40mph or so because of traffic. All of a sudden the car next to me starts honking and waving saying my cars of fire. I try to apply the break but there was no pressure. My instrument column lit up like the 4th of july and then almost immediately smoke starts coming in from the vents, dashboard and floor. So my only option is to tuck and roll doing about 35-40mph on one of the busiest highways in austin. So i tuck and roll, people are stopped to help. I see my car continue to roll into the barrier and while car burst into flames.
I had begun to accelerate from a red light. The car in front began to stop again. When i pressed on the brake pedal, it would not go down, was not stopping the car at all. The car continued to accelerate on its own and i hit a van. The airbag went off, but the engine revved up, and the car shot forward again, hitting the other vehicle again. I tried putting the car in neutral and park. Nothing stopped it until i turned the vehicle off completely.i have the 'norm' seatbelt bruising, smashed my knee on the dash, and have whiplash as well.
The brake does not release.as you drive the brake smokes and rubs causing you to step harder on the gas to move forward.eventually you hear the brake release and it drives normally.i had a new caliper , rotor and brake pad put on 2 weeks ago for the same issue.
I was approaching an intersection that had a red light and stopped vehicles.i began to apply the brakes and slow down to under 10 mph.the car would not come to a stop.i had the brake pedal pressed as hard as i could and it did not stop. I did a google search on hyundai sonata 2011 brake problems and got 598,000 results.in a brief scan through those results i found 7 other reports of the exact same problem. This demands someone look into this now! i copied those web posting if you want them let me know!
My car would have trouble starting, i would turn on the car but the engine wouldn't start, the lights and radio would turn on and nothing. After the starter being installed on 10/22/2014 the car was fine but then it happened again this year and had the starter replaced again. Then it happened later again and finally had the neutral safety start inhibitor switch replaced. My airbag light turns on and now i have to replace the clockspring. I have other issues with this car like for example my front drive axels being deformed which causes a rattling nose when i turn while driving. I would hear clicking noses on the steering column and had the steering coupling replaced. So far as of 8/12/2016 i have had 15 recalls and i have one to do next week. I'm driving a death trap.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v586000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the vehicle was off, the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the rear brake light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,544. ...updated 09/22/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/01/15
Takata recall - in 2016 there was a recall for the brake light switch to be fixed on my car. They said that they fixed it but now i am having the same issues as my brake light switch is still malfunctioning. My brake light stays on the whole time when i am driving which i have had to replace the bulbs as they were blown and one of them had melted. As far as i can see, if this was properly repaired then none of this would have been happening. I have to constantly lift my brake pedal to turn them off before i get out of the car so that they will not be on. This happens while in motion and stationary
For 2nd time in less than a year my sonata would not start because of the brake limit switch.the internet is full of these problems on this car and hyundai should be forced to do something about it.the 1st time it happened i was out of town and they wanted to tow it 50 miles in the opposite direction to my home.no offer of a loaner to get me home.perhaps all sonata owners should just take their cars in every 6 months to get the switch replaced so we do not end up stranded somewhere with limited help.i guess this problem is not as serious as those reporting sudden acceleration when they push the brake.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the brake pedal was depressed at 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated to respond and the pedal traveled to the floor. The failure recurred on two separate occasions without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 06/13/17*lj*as
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.
My brake lights remained illuminated when i was not pressing the brake.i discovered this after they stayed on even while the car was off and parked, and drained the battery so the car would not start. The mechanic replaced the brake light switch and rubber stopper pad.
I have a 2011 sonata limited. Earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say "apply brake pedal to start" even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. Took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. In june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. The parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. I dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. I was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. They took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. After 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. I am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. None of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. This concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. We will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong.
I purchased the 2011 hyundai sonata june 2010.i was really enjoying the new sleek look of the sonata.i have never owned any type of hyundai vehicle before.well as i began to drive the vehicle - i noticed that there was a bit too much skidding on water or during rain fall.this was during a simple take off from a stop.january 2011 i was traveling at about 35 miles per hour light snow was falling but the roads were clear.as i was approaching traffic ahead the light turned green and traffic began to move.i noticed the car in front of me not quite taking off with traffic so i began to brake.to my surprise - guess what - the car was not stopping.my nice picture of the skidding car lite up and the vibration under the brake pedal started.so i let off and pressed again and there was still no stopping.i began to blow my horn in a panic to warn the driver ahead i was coming.(well as you all may or may not know - the horn is pretty lousy and according to the other driver - after i hit him - he didn't realize it was my car until it was too late.)i literally had my foot pressed to the floor blowing the horn and trying to stop this car but to no avail it did not until we collided.thank god there was only cracked bumpers involved but it truly could have been so much worse.i am truly afraid to drive this car in the various elements now because i just don't know what to expect and the next time will i be alive to tell another story.pretty scary.
I was pulling into parking space, had my foot on the brake, car was almost completely stopped, all of a sudden the car accelerated, traveled approximately 8 feet, the brake didn't stop the car.i hit the brick wall of a busy convenience gas station store, thankfully no one was coming out the door at the time.my first thought was the floor mat had interfered with the gas pedal, but am sure now that was not the case.when a representative of my insurance company called me, he stated that he heard that i had stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake, this is not true, i am 100 percent sure.my husband was a passenger in the car and after we had calmed done, we discussed what had happened, he stated to me that the car was almost stopped and then just suddenly made a loud roaring sound and accelerated. Our car was towed to a hyundai repair station and we are waiting to hear how much the damages are.just the thought of having to drive that car again scares me, it was a very frightening experience, as it happened so fast and i had no control over stopping the car, other than my foot was on the brake and that didn't stop the acceleration.my hope is that this is investigated before any serious injuries or deaths occur.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While merging into another lane, the contact stated that the brakes were depressed and failed to engage.the contact pulled the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The trunk would also open inadvertently.the dealer repaired the failure by replacing the master cylinder and module for the braking system and also advised the contact to open the trunk manually. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed a report. The failure mileage was 12,500 and the current mileage was 14,000. The vin was unavailable.
In the last month of march 2012, when driving in town or on the highway, my esc light will come on for no reason in perfect weather conditions and then when i stop somewhere e.g. To let my child out in the school line, i will put my car in park, if this is an occasion that my esc light has come on it will not let me take my car out of park, unless i turn the car on and off several times, also when the esc light comes on there is a pretty big delay in my brakes and accelerations. I am worried about my children's safety while in my car because i am not sure if one day it may cause a serious accident but i have searched every where and can not find a recall on this.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, she engaged the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance because the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,500 and the current mileage was 8,500.
Difficulty depressing brake pedal in order to start engine...third time ...dealer replaced brake switch other two times.
While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. It was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. The electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. The sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. I took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. The dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. I am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. While i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. At that time a brake light switch was replaced. I have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. I remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body.
Coming out of side street, going about 5-10 mph.depressed brake to stop/slowdown and car (2011 hyundai sonata purchased in february 2010) just kept on going into intersection and up the road.kept pressing pedal all the way to floor and car still kept going until it glided to a stopped.traveled about 100-150 feet with no brakes and had use horn a few times to warn other drivers.after this i moved again and brakes worked fine.very scary... Went out into a very,very busy street.fortunately i hit no one and no other cars hit me.will call dealer to report it and ask for further advice. Perhaps ice, snow, sand, etc. Got into pads/cylinders and temporarily seized the brakes?don't have vin with me will report it later.
Tonight i was rear ended by a woman in an suv, who's brakes did not work in her durango, she said. There were no skid marks indicating an attempted stop. Her impact on my vehicle was severe. Police officer guessed she was going 40 mph when she hit my car. My car was shoved forward into the car in front of mine, that car then hit the car in front of it. There were 3 cars, mine last in line, sitting at a red light. We were all stopped. Then there was a 4th car that hit mine from behind. The matter im reporting is that the airbags in my hyundai sonata se 2011 car did not deploy when i then hit the car in front of me. The impact was great enough to cause that car to then hit another car and that caused a crack in the radiator of the car in front of mine. Also, after i hit that car in front of me, i then bounced back about 10 feet. More evidence of impact. Why no airbags? i did not see very much damage to the front of my car nor the back of the car that was directly in front of mine, while the back of my car was bad enough that i expect to be told it is not repairable.. Im reporting just in case you receive any other reports indicating there is something faulty concerning airbags in the hyundai. I know airbags are not to deploy in rear end collision but since i then hit another car frontally, i would think the airbags would deploy. My husband was in the passenger, front seat and in order to brace himself, he put his hand up at the windshield. The glass was broken in an area the size of a cantaloupe from the impact against his hand. Im thinking the impact must have been moderate to severe. On the up side, my sonata took that hit and sustained the damage to the outside and up into the air at the trunk rather than into the cab of the car. My father and son were in the backseat and were not killed, i think because the car is a good, safe vehicle in a crash.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake malfunction.the consumer stated approximately 15 times during the 24 months his wife owned the leased vehicle, when she applied the brakes, mostly at low speeds and once in reverse, she experienced a firm pedal resistance, but no functional braking for several seconds.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to electronic power steering recall notice issues, brake light switch repairs, tail light assembly problems and steering coupler/column replacements.the consumer stated there were loud noises coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake, when the braking. Also, the brake light began stay on which caused problem during highway driving.
Hyundai sonata 2011 push button start. I am the original owner of the vehicle. Yesterday i went into my car and proceeded to start my car. I had to push the start button three times before itactually started up. This happened twice within 2 hours.5 days prior my vehicle had been to the hyundai dealership for the recall on the stop lamp switch. An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that forthe 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. They, the dealership,performed the service and replaced the stoplamp switch. As result my car is experiencing intermittent switch point contact with the push-button start. This is crazy.
Failed components: brakes & shift gearthe brake pedal is not working most of the time when shifting the gear from park to drive mode (followed by reverse mode) i need to press the brake pedal very hard up to several times to shift the gear. I brought the vehicle to the dealer and it works fine for two days. It started happening after two first services to the vehicle by dealer. I brought the vehicle again to dealer after 1 week and explained the problem again.they did some troubleshooting again, they told me that they didn't identify the problem this time.i spoke with hyundai customer support and they directed me to another dealer and asked me to document the problem. I took the vehicle to another dealer and they told me that this is a common issue and suggested that i unlock the "shift lock" in case of emergencies! i told them that shift lock is only useful in case of emergencies. But the brake pedal is not releasing the gear most of the time which is not acceptable.there is no answer from the dealer. Trying to contact hyundai official support but nothing heard back from them at (after 2 weeks.)status update 02/23/12
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. The brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealer for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000.
Add on to odi # 10440320 i was driving and twice when i tried to stop to make a turn the engine kept overriding the brake and the car kept lurching ahead.i applied the brake peddle as hard as i could and the car would not stop.when i released the break peddle, the car started acting normal again.by this time i was way over the center line of the road and if there had been another car at the intersection i would have certainty hit them.this is the second and third time this has happened with this car and i believe it should be taken off the road before someone get killed.if i was pulling up behind another car at a stop sign and this happened i would rear end the car in front.if i was stopping at a pedestrian crossing and this happened i could run someone over and kill them.
2011 sonata 2.0t. No braking pressure when cold, slow to stop until car warms up, noise is heard from what sounds like the abs pump or power brake assist pump. Took to a dealer and was told the noise is a strut tower bar and motorworld group in wilkes-barre refuses to look any father on this issue unless i pay to have the tower bar removed and rechecked. I have 1500 miles on the car and dealer is refusing to correctly diagnose issues unless i pay for it. This is a 2011 sonata 2.0t se. The sound is definitely not the tower bar as i can remake the sound on other cars after using brakes very hard. These brakes are very soft and the noise is easy heard and sounds like a pump and a vibration in the pedal.
The 2011 sonata is unable to start by pressing down on both the brake pedal and start button. I had this problem for over 3 months. This failure happens about 1-2 times a week. Once failed to start, the brake pedal locked up while the dashboard display still says "press down brake pedal to start." with repeated tries to start the car, it sometimes started after 5-10 minutes, but sometimes it took over 1 hours to start the engine. Hyundai dealership said they cannot help because the problem cannot be reproduced when they service the car. It is a rather new car but very unreliable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While starting the engine, a loud noise emitted from under the hood and smoke released from the exhaust system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,200. Updated 02/19/16*ljthe consumer also stated there was a recall on the brakes. Update 02/22/16.
Brakes failed when trying to stop at red light at exit to parking lot driving between 5-10 miles per hr.pressed on brake - did not go down.no response - car kept moving until i put gear in park and hit the truck stopped at the light.driving a 2011 hyundai sonata purchased on 5/31/10.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving in rainy weather and applying the brakes, the brake would exhibit a loud, grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and was able to recreate the failure. The dealer advised the contact that the noise was normal and that all brakes on new vehicles would exhibit the noise. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500 and the current mileage was 6,560.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the push to start button switch failed. When depressing the brakes and trying to place the vehicle into gear, the vehicle would not move. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the brake switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the brake switch. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard a grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake calipers were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake calipers were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving the vehicle or while stationary, the contact heard abnormal noises coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or independent mechanic prior to the failure and repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 95,678.
Loose steering column shaft detected by clunking when turning or going over small bumps. Notified that there is an existing recall for this issue on vehicles manufactured between 11 dec 2009 and 10 sep 2010. This vehicle was manufactured 12 oct 2010.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the steering column rattled. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the steering had not improved before the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,200.
Car stalled and engine shut down while trying to cross over a 4 lane highwaycame within 5 feet of a major collision with 2 approaching vehiclesthere is also another issue with the steering column. Hyundai chose to use a plastic bushing in the steering column that has completely failed at 65000 miles. The dealerships, 2 separate ones, state that this is not covered by the multiple other recalls with the steering. The bushing is hard plastic, about the size of a nickel and costs 2.00 at the dealership. But they want 300.00 labor to install it
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving, the electronic power steering sensor warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became very loose when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the eps was reprogrammed. The steering wheel became very tight and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.updated 09/22/16*lj
Steering wheel makes a rattling noise when i drive over bumps
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,500.
It shakes and rattles it sounds like something is loose on the inside.
My steering column has began to rattle and come loose affecting the steering of the vehicle, a noticeable clunk and play is felt in the steering wheel and vibrates bad over bumps causing the car to jerk. The dealership immediately knew what i was talking about but stated there was no recall. I find this troubling being that they didn't even need to look at the car to know exactly what is wrong and told me continued driving will result in an accident. Symptoms started early 2016 car only has 70k miles
2011 sonata have clicking noise when you turn steering wheel. If i ride over a bumpy road it sounds like a piece of metal is clunking and steering wheel is loose.its totally unsafe on highway,at 65mphsteering start vibrating and its scary,especially when there is a slight turn.i have done alignment,tire balance and tire rotation,but not helping with the problem.now dealer wants me to change the coupling or bearing for $250.most of 2011 sonata have this issue,they have not done anything about it.i tired of spending money on this car.i request nhtsa to help us with this matter.
When turning stearin wheel here clanking noice . Took to hyundai and told it so steering wheel coupler . Said very commen problem . Should be a recall. It it cost 585 to repair . If the dealership knows it's a big issue maybe it should be a recall and not cost me !!
I went to the dealership because of the unstable steering. They told me that coupler was broken and it is very common issue with 2011 hyundai sonata. But there is no recall on this. Even when the coupler was replaced, the car is still unstable with steering. There is a recall on hyundai sonata for electronic power steering system. My car was not included, but i think my car is also affected by the problem. I am afraid this car is not safe to drive. I think nhtsa should extend the eps recall on hyundai sonatas to all 2011 hyundai sonata.
2011 hyundai sonata steering problem - car constantly pulls left - dealer did realignment - not effective.
Steering not precise on road (larger play in wheel) and loud clunking noise when going over bumps.took to dealer and it was a steering wheel coupler that needing changing.original was rigid and they changed the design on later models.issue on play the n wheel and noise at all speeds, however felt more dangerous on freeway.car was 5.5 years old and 86k miles of mainly freeway driving.
New 2011 hyundai sonata steering problem. The vehicle feels very unstable at highway speeds.driver must constantly fight to keep the vehicle in lane.at a minimum it is distracting.worst case this car could drift into another lane.there is something wrong thiselectronic steering. Dealer tells me its fine.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally and abruptly pulling to the left. The vehicle had been to the dealer several times where the dealer performed an alignment and reset the electronic steering box to no avail. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 1,335.
Before and after a dealer completed alignment, the steering wheel returns past center after making a right turn. It also pulls left when new and after any correction.
I starting hearing a clicking then the car lost all power, steering was so stiff, brakes would not prss down i was able to get off the road then smoke was pouring out the front. I could smell wires buring we pour water down in the motor but the hoses were still hot to the touch. The car will not restart. I scared me to death in so glad i slowed down. I bought the car less than 1yr ago. Dont dealers have to check these things. I'm so frustrated. Should not be allowed to sell a car if you know theres an open recall. I'm thankful my kids werent with me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
This is independent of campaign 10v426000 which involved "potential loss of steering ability". In 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, there have been numerous complaints involving the 2011 hyundai sonata in which the steering wheel shakes aggressively at speeds of 60+.in addition, there is a loud clicking sound that you can hear and feel when turning the corner or driving at speeds of 35+.while sitting idle, if the steering wheel is even slightly moved from left to right, you can hear and feel a knocking/clicking sound.when driving at speeds of 20+, any imperfection in the road or highway causes this "unsteadiness" in the steering wheel and the continued knocking noise.in all cases, it almost feels as if the steering wheel or the tires are going to detach from the car while driving.the car feels unsafe to drive in normal weather conditions and could be life threatening at high speeds or in adverse weather conditions.given the vast number of complaints, i'm concerned that nhtsa has not taken action.pleasefind below the online complaints regarding this matter.this problem is likely impacting hundreds of thousands as not everyone will take the time to write a complaint.given the past issues with a "steering issue' for the hyundai sonata 2011, your immediate attention in expeditiously identifying a possible life threatening problem would be greatly appreciated.hyundai has been contacted by the public but has taken no action on their own accord. I have attached examples of the complaints online concerning this issue.thank you for your assistance and review.http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/hyundai/sonata/steering/problem.aspxhttps://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/steering/shakes_wobbles_and_clicks.shtml.http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/sonata/steering-wheel-vibrate-problems.php
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel would begin to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the bushing in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I was having problems with my steering shaking and rattling, was waiting for my appointment at the dealership to resolve the problem as i noticed was on a recall nhtsa #10v457000 & 10v426000, dealer stated they were completed 05/ 2010. That i would have to pay $500 to fix the problem again. I was in process of transfering back to ft worth. Due to limeted budget could not fix the problem .. Several days lateri was involved in an incident where a person had contacted my vehicle from the front. I managed to cause this possibly fatal front end collision to be a glancing blow. But not before having problems operating the vehicle's steering capability.the shaking and rattling in the steering wheel which they (dealership) said was corrected; come also with play in the steering it self the steering wheel is turned ...left or right.due to this delay the seconds caused contact to still be made where as if was corrected with a adequate replacement part could possibly been avoided. Now am told i have to pay for this to be fixed even though is a prior recal; that is still defective. Mind you the part is $500. So is this a matter of once a recall always a recall. At $500 a pop. Waranty is 6 yrs / 60,000??(not totally sure on that?) so is my responsbility after that? may as well sell.is it the automotive sindustry to have consumers lease instead of buy. ..and parts industry and manufacturing industry to capitalize off of defective parts...by reselling these defectice parts over and over???????????
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the worm shaft flex coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,124.
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!!!!!
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo constantly pulls to the left even after tire rotation, alignment, and esp recalibration.dealer has been very helpful but so far unable to eliminate pulling.must pay strict attention or risk sudden lane change to the left.
There's a clicking sound in the steering column of my vehicle,first it was a problem with the cruise control system now it's the steering column. Stationary and in motion.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed near the steering wheel. In addition, the oil had to be refilled every four to six weeks, but there was no presence of a leak. The contact was unable to determine where the failure originated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the engine crank shaft recall and it was indicated that the steering coupling needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in the engine crank shaft recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was also excluded from nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that he would not install the part because it was not an oem revised part from the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to determine if the manufacturer would be able to provide a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.
The steering has play in it with short turns to the left and right and it rattles when driven over a bump.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata 2 weeks ago and found a left pull plus a slight drift to either side when going straight on a highway between 55-80 . It turns well in the corners either left or right but again when going straight it has a tendency to wonder to either side and at times a slight pull to the left. At this point it is just a bit annoying but i am afraid of it getting worse as time goes on. I am placing a call in the am with my dealer and possibly to hyundai assistance to file a complaint. I found this issue when i eased off the steering wheel on a straight stretch of highway for about 3 seconds it will go straight then it will go in either direction on a straightaway. I find that when i have the steering wheel straight it will travel straight for a few seconds and then start veering off to either side. My initial thoughts after reading some posts on the hyundai forums is that it is a disconnect with the electronic steering control computer or the software for it has a flaw in it. My car was built in march of this year and i know from reading posts from back in early 2010 this has been an issue. I don't think it is a front end alignment problem because when you stop the car it goes straight. I'm not sure if tires could be the issue either as many posted that they had all the tires checked and replaced, struts changed, wheel bearings changed, steering angle sensor recalibrated and still the problem persists. I can live with the issue for now but if it gets worse could become a big safety issue. My wife drives this car with my daughter who has a disability. My concern is for them getting into an accident because of this. Or worse causing an accident which claims lives. Again i will go back to the dealer to have this looked at but i am not confident that they will be able to fix this issue. I have read that hyundai engineers have not be able to figure out what is wrong. It's a shame i like the car. Please get hyundai to fix this before someone gets hurt.
The power steering for my 2011 sonata failed randomly one day. Driving to the supermarket was fine but when leaving the store the power steering wasn't functioning so the car was very difficult to steer. There's a recall for the issue but my vin wasn't part of the vehicles they claim wasn't effected.
Badly clicking turning or moving steering wheel to shift lanes. Steering wheel mildly shakes while drivin. Sounds like the brake pedal shakes.
When backing up and turning the steering wheel a knocking occurs. Also when moving at a slow speed and turning the wheels the knocking occurs.
Experienced loud vibration from the steering column at highway speed or while going over rough road. While the vehicle is stationary, there is a knocking sound when turning the wheel either left or right past center. Took to dealer to investigate, was told a bushing needed to be replaced. Failure occurred at 77,000 miles, was not covered under any warranty or recall at this time.
Car does not shift from park to reverse or drive properly all the time.
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t with build date 10/22/10.at speeds over 45 mph there is a significant pull to the left.alignment has been checked and is within spec.tires are properly inflated.at lower speeds there is no pull.this occurs no matter if under power or not so it is not torque steer.this is repeatable 100% of the time on any flat road going over 45 mph.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag could inadvertently deploy or not deploy in the event of a crash. The contact stated that a diagnostic testing appointment was scheduled with carlsbad county hyundai (5285 car county dr., carlsbad, ca 92008). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,900.
The steering on my vechile has become very loosely causing the steering to not steer properly.if you turn one direction your vechile may steer a different way. There needs to be a recall on the steering on this vechile in the us.
After purchasing this car in 2018, i learned this vehicle had many recalls. After disagreements and arguments hyundai, supposedly installed a brand new engine. I was then notified that i would have to pay out of pocket for the other 'recalls' on this vehicle. After more debates and arguments they cleared out all of the 'recalls' on this vehicle as if they were fixed, and they were not fixed. This is a safety hazard and needs to be investigated. I still have many issues with the 'so-called' recalls such as airbags, driver seatbelt and steering column.
Steering coupler failed at 80k high speed control of the car is knotchy and unsafeno warranty coverage as it is not powertrain
The steering on my car is making noise.there is a clicking sound when i turn or when i go over a bump in the road or a pot hole.i took it to a mechanic and they told me the steering coupling probably needed to be replaced, to go to hyundai that there is a recall.hyundai told me it's only a service bulletin not a recall.both seem to agree that it needs to be repaired or i could lose my ability to steer the car at any point while driving. It seems to be related to recall 10v426000 but i don't think my car was included in that recall.
When driving the vehicle on even a slightly bumpy road, the components inside the steering wheel rattle violently. There seems to be a lot of play in it and as time goes on, it has gotten worse. Sometimes there is clicking when making a turn and always when turning the wheel while the car is stationary. I spoke to someone in the service dept at my local dealer and was told it was a known issue but hyundai will not cover the cost of repair. In researching this issue i also see where there had been a previous recall on this problem but it has since closed. We bought the car used after the fact. I think it's kind of shady that if hyundai is having recurring issues on the same makes and models even years after the original recall, then maybe they ought to issue another. My vin # may not have been included in the original recall, but obviously they haven't adequately addressed the issue to prevent it from happening to future vehicles. It also seems that i'm not the only 2011 sonata owner who's dealing with it. Makes me wonder why there isn't a class action going yet.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, it was loose and there was an abnormal motion.the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part in the steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 ( steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
I bought brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on 02/23/2011. Whenever i drive it,i can feel the pull to the left,mostly on highways. I have to constantly put effort to bring steering to the center. It can be dangerous at a time when vehicle is next to you or when you are changing the lane or when you are driving on left most lane.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 15 mph, the electronic power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000(steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a very loud noise coming from a steering column or coupler without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the steering column rattled and shook forcefully. The contact also stated that the function buttons on the steering wheel were inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
My oct. 82011 hyundai sonata 2.0t is a left puller. I know there is a problem with this model. My dealer will not admit to the problem and i am getting tired of dealing with it. Some day someone is going to die because of this pulling issue. Please help us solve this. Thank you
2011 hyundai sonata gls.power steering problem.vehicle drifts off to the left or the right and will not stay on line. This can occur at any time but seems to be more frequent at highway speeds over 40mph creating an unsafe condition.
Front axel worn out.
On 10/8/2015 as i was driving my car the steering became very loose and is now making a loud knocking sound in the steering location due to this i was almost hit by another car because the steering wheel would not turn completely unless i made a sharp turn to the steering wheel
Popping noise when turning and backing up. Noise is been heard after you park and then start up again when backing up. Also when turn in my yard. This has been an ongoing problem. I have carried it back for the same reason several times and it has not been fixed.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact removed his hands from the steering wheel and the vehicle drifted abnormally to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was properly aligned and he was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred constantly and when driving at various speeds. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they could not offer any further assistance because the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 264.
Steering column clicks loudly when the steering wheel moves left or right. It does not matter if the vehicle is moving or in park. The problem occurred about 100,000 miles. The vehicle is no longer under warranty, and i have noticed there are lots of other cars out there with the same problem. Also, when travelling at a high rate of speed and the brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes violently. No, it doesn't need an alignment.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, an abnormally loud popping sound was heard inside the vehicle and the steering wheel was shaking and vibrating while driving at high speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with an intermediate shaft failure. The contact was informed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Eps check engine abs and wheel lineament lights are all on and my wheels sound horrible hitting a small bump
Click sound in steering that is a spur like non metal gear which fractures that has existed in these vehicles for the past 10 years models. Is there a danger in any of these vehicles like mine that frequently have this ,steering wheel movement sound problem. Loudest while stationary with engine not operating in my garage.
Making a squilling noise as i'm driving and the noise is coming from the driver front tire. Front end (axel's) sounds like it's loose
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the tires would not move when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel gromet needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
When wheels are straight ahead, either stationary or moving, turning the steering wheel in either direction causes a thump and a vibration felt in the steering wheel. The garage that the car was taken to said they knew of the problem with hyundai's but couldn't/wouldn't fix it. The gentleman stated they told all hyundai's owners to take their cars to dealers. The dealer obviously knew of the problem as with no hesitation quoted a price of $205 to repair. If it is a known problem, and obviously it's widespread,why isn't there a recall to fix it? the lady this particular car belongs to is in her eighties and is living on a fixed income.
Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited. Upon initial test drive car seemed to track okay with large male passenger in passenger seat of vehicle. I did not remove hands from the wheel during test drive.as soon as i left the car lot after purchasing the vehicle, noticed that steering felt lopsided and was seemingly a bit harder to turn and hold to the right than the left. The first time i let my hands free from the wheel the vehicle began moving to the left. The vehicle now seems to consistently pull itself to the left except at bewildering times when carrying passengers or going over specific road crown conditions and purposely manipulating the steering wheel to 'hold' itself a bit to the right. Wheel always reverts to pulling itself back to the left and staying there. It is a very unstable feeling to have to fight this phenomenon. To me it is completely unacceptable behavior for any car, let alone a brand new model. Entirely unsafe to drive. Requires enormous amounts of concentration to constantly correct the pull not to mention actual physical strain that compounds quickly.also car does not straighten itself out after initiating a turn. Car keeps turning to the left far too much. Every other car i've ever driven has straightened the wheel and itself out simply by removing hands from wheel. I thought this was expected on any vehicle built unless expressly designed and sold openly as a new kind of left turning car design. Tire pressure checks okay. Vehicle will go into service for an alignment, but was only built 2 weeks ago. Please please please open a serious investigation into the 2011 sonata issue and help us consumers out who are driving unsafe vehicles. *ln
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for a wheel alignment. The contact had not yet confirmed whether the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering: gear box: shaft sector). The failure mileage was 6,700.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the steering began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the mdps flex coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The steering column makes a rattling noise when car is in motion making turns/bumps in road. I feel this is a safety issue/defect that hyundai should correct at their expense. I have heard of this becoming a major issue with this model.i do not feel this is something to be taken lightly as this is not something that would be considered normal wear. Hyundai is aware of the problem but is not willing to correct this defected part.
While in motion i noticed that i started having extra play in my steering. I took the car to get the alignment checked out. After repairing 2- tire rods the ase certified technician informed me that the play still existed and that it was a recalled item that hyundai would repair. I then called hyundai care and set-up an appointment to get the repair completed. When i arrived at the pohanka dealership they advised me that the repair had been completed in 2010 and that i would be required to pay for this repair. The service advisor did so without inspecting my vehicle.
I am still noticing issues with steering i hear knocking in steering wheel when turning and sometimes it shakes as if it is loose.i have taken vehicle to have it fixed per recall, but there still appears to be issues.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.while driving approximately 65 mph, the electronic power steering and esc service lights illuminated. Within seconds, the steering wheel became extremely stiff.the contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired.the failure and current mileage was 1,800.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel to the left, a rattling noise was heard coming front the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear box shaft sector failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Car steering make clicking/clunking noise when steering wheel is turned from left to right with an 5-10 degree play in the steering wheel.noise appears to becoming from the steering column joints.there is also a loud clicking noise like there is a loose part in the steering column when going over bumps.this noise emits directly from thesteering wheel housing.
My vehicle's steering makes a clicking noise while stationary and moving. I took it into the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and they knew about the problem and the cost to repair as soon as i mentioned the symptoms.the problem is a steering coupler. The csr was surprised that hyundai had not made a recall on this problem since he had seen quite a few cars of this make/model/year with the same problem.the coupler is made of plastic and wears down over time. My car is 6 years old and now has about 88,000 miles on it.the repair quoted was $404.i am concerned that this is may be a safety issue.i have also contacted hyundai customer complaint and logged case number 9975977.
I was driving my vehicle downtown and my eps light came on along as well as flickering of my low tire pressure and abs light which ibelieve is breaks failing. But i had failure of my power steering for sure. Out of nowhere i could no longer navigate heavy and slow traffic. I turned the car off and back on only to have all of my gears lock up and not allow me to even attempt at moving it, after turning it off the second time car entirely died and will not start at all. We managed to get the gears unlocked after a few attempts with just the battery on and push it off the busy road to call for a tow truck. I see online that the 2011 hyundai sonata has a recall for the power steering failure but my vin is not covered but i am definitely effected by this recall. The campaign number is 16v190000
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving. This is not a "torque-steer" issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels). Even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant "right" correction, the car will veer left. The crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue. If you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds. This is an extremely dangerous condition. I have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution. This is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard. Please initiate a formal inquiry.same issues as other complaints, engineers (2 of them) said car is in spec and fine, pulling getting worse with miles, 4400., they act like i am making this up every time, dealer that i got vehicle from gave up, and will not address this dangerous issue anymore.
Since i purchased this car, it has an annoying and potentially dangerous pull to the left. Sometimes it pulls more than others but it's always present to some extent.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very loose. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions and caused the contact to involuntarily maneuver into other lanes. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 3 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that a clicking noise emitted from the steering wheel while turning. It was diagnosed that the column coupler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
There is a disturbing clicking in the steering wheel when i turn the wheel it is not only audible but i can also feel it.the clicking seems to be getting worse and it happens when the car is sitting still, or moving.
Purchased new hyundai sonata limited 2.0t.from the time of delivery, steering pulls left, especially in the center and left lanes on 3-lane roads (ie. Interstate highways).
Every time i turn my wheel left there is a horrible clanking sound and pop. Was told that on 2011's that the steering coupling is breaking. This is an issue that needs to be addressed asap. This happens stationary and in motion. When you go over bumps it causes the steering to shake uncontrollable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 to 65 mph, the vehicle would pull towards the left. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to have the wheels realigned and the sensors repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43.
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.
This car just run 57000 mails, the power steering got "click noise".hyundai dealer ask $340 to fix it, said it is "steering coupler" problem, a piece of rubber part defective. I saw there bunch of complain about this, said more than 1800, we think hyundai shouldrecall this problem to fix their fault.
Purchased new 2011 hyundai sonata se from oxmoor hyundai in louisville, ky on 10/26/10.noticed vehicle pulling left on drive home from dealership after purchase.notified dealership the following day to have vehicle scheduled to be looked at by service department.took vehicle to service department on 11/1/10 and they performed an alignment, which did not correct the problem.returned to service department with vehicle on 11/3/10.tire air pressure checked, alignment checked again and tires were rotated, but vehicle still pulled left.advised by dealership to return with vehicle to have hyundai factory representative involved with case.vehicle has been at dealership since 11/7/10.service rep said they have replaced left side control arm and strut, and are currently getting ready to install camber bolt and re-align vehicle.vehicle, since we have owned it, pulls to the left frequently, but intermittently, and has yet to have problem corrected after 3 visits to the dealerships service department.
When driving steering column rattles and shakes when braking or going over bump or pot-holes.it also makes a clicking noise when turning wheel at rests like something is loose.
We have been having several problems where we have been stranded because the vehicle will not start.it first happened in october 2011, when we first bought the car, and it was fixed.now the vehicle would not start, making starter noises.roadside assistance came, played with the transmission shifter, and got the car to start.it has pushbutton start.yesterday, 3/14/13, the car was loaded up for a weekend trip, and the car would not start again made the same noise, however, the steering wheel failed to lock, and there was no way to shift the transmission.they had to take the vehicle to the dealership by flatbed.i am afraid the vehicle will stall out during driving, and since the powersteering doesn't work or lock appropriately, and the transmission cannot be changed, it's a severe safety threat.what does one do to shift the transmission or steer the vehicle when there is no key, but a pushbutton start? many problems noted of this type on the internet:should be investigated: https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=utf-8&rlz=1t4skpt_enus424us424&q=2011+hyundai+sonata+push+button+start+problems.
I purchased this car used & i purchased a used car warranty from the dealer because it already had more than 100,000 miles on it & had to get my engine replaced before driving 3000 miles. But not long after getting it back, my steering was making a clicking, knocking noise while being still & while in motion & it doesn't fill safe. Prior to replacing the engine, it was not making this noise. I bought it used already over 100,00 miles & it's in getting 3 recalls repaired & i was told that it's not covered under hyundai warranty or recall & will cost me over $400 like others & i can't afford $400+. This should be covered under a recall especially after the # of complaints i've seen on this. It sounds & feels like my steering wheel may come off while turning, going over bumps, on a street, on a highway, while driving, it doesn't matter & again, it clicks/knocks even when i turn the steering wheel just sitting. I have a video that captures the sound when not in motion. It started in april 2018, not long after i got my engine replaced in march 2018. That's when i looked up the recalls before making the appointment & learned about the steering, air bags & seatbelts. Since i can't afford it because i'm retired disabled i'm going to have to drive feeling unsafe until you decide recalling this steering wheel infraction. There are thousands of complaints about the exact same thing who are also wondering why this was not part of the recall. This needs to be a recall like yesterday. I'm uploading the estimate i received from the hyundai that did my recalls. And would like to know why this isn't a recall. Thank you.
Both when the car is in motion and stationary, the steering wheel makes a loud knocking sound when you turn it left or right.
I have a 2011 sonata se which i've taken to the dealer 4 times for steering issues. The car pulls to left and i must apply pressure at all times to the steering wheel to keep the car from veering off the road. There is an issue with the steering system and the dealer is giving me the run around and telling there is nothing wrong with the car. Someone is going to get hurt due to this issue unless someone gets the problem rectified.
I recently took my vehicle back to hyundai in newport news, va and was told because my vehicle is out of warranty that i would have to pay over $500 to have my steering coupling replaced when i first brought this to their attention in 2010-2011. My car was build in may 2010 and falls under the safety recall but because my vin was not part of the recall i am not covered which is unacceptable and should not hinder the life of myself or my daughter. I hear cranking and ticking every time i turn my wheel and i have to drive extra careful due to fear of my steering wheel becoming locked. This is unacceptable and unsafe. I contacted hyundai motor america and they said i can pay upfront and file a claim for reimbursement that takes 4-6 weeks to approve or deny based on what they feel i should receive if i receive anything at all. We spend thousands of dollars in repairs only to be let down by this company.
This vehicle is impossible to drive in a straight line.vehicle is constantly pulling to the right or left and requires constant attention. It is almost as if steering wheel has not been centered. I thought that this problem is with my vehicle, but after driving my friends brand new sonata i concluded that this is the hyundai problem. Dealer is denying that there is anything wrong with the car; however problem still persists.
I took my car in to a hyundai dealer for campaign #133, 136, 132, and was told that there is a problem with the steering column, it will be $400 to fix. Upon further research, i learned of a old recall in 2010 for this same problem, but only on certain vin numbers. There are to many complaints for this not to be reopened with all vin numbers included. Obviously the manufacture continued to make the same mistake on all vehicles.
The steering column started to make a noise about a month ago. The noise sounds like something is loose and has gotten worse over time. The car is now pulling to the left. The noise happens when the car is in any gear. Also, the car steering will vibrate sometimes at higher speeds.
When doing 70mph and hitting the brakes the front end starts to vibrate, under 70mpn no vibration.plus my steering wheel making a clicking sound.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise could be heard while the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left while driving 45 mph or more. The steering wheel had to be held with force in order to keep the vehicle under control. The dealer test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 19,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se/limited. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull violently to the left. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failurebut opted to replace the front left struts and perform a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel became loose. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
When i turn the steering wheel while parking or driving, there is a clunky feeling and noise.i had to take the vehicle in for a shift gear recall, and when the service tech pulled the vehicle into the service area, he got out and (without me mentioning the issue) said, that clunking is your "coupler", but it's not included in this recall, the cost to fix that is $350.because he knew off-hand what it was, that led me to believe that there were others that have had the same issue.i wanted to do some research since i didn't know what a coupler was, and it turns out there are a few forums with hyundai owners complaining of this issue. It seems to me if this could cause the steering to disassemble, that it should be a recall.a quick google search revealed many others with the same problem:http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/hyundai/sonata/steering/problem.aspxhttp://www.sonataforums.com/forum/hyundai-sonata-diy-section/18449-steering-column-rubber-coupler-replacement.htmlhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/steering/steering.shtmlhopefully, this will be looked into soon, and a recall issued. This 2011 hyundai is a piece of junk--i alone have had to take it in for 5 recalls.i called hyundai to let them know, and they said they would note my current issue(case number #9468705).
2012 hyundai sonata gls pulls right. Took the car for inspection a few days after purchasing the car. They re-aligned the wheels but the problem still remains. I have contacted hyundai motor company they have suggested that i take the car to 2nd dealership for 2nd inspection before they can act on the issue.note:this complaint is for 2012 model. In the pull down menu there was not an option to select 2012 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated randomly while driving or making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coupling was loosely connected and caused the failure. The mechanic was to provide further diagnostic testing. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle violently vibrated and an abnormal rattling noise was heard. In addition, the horn did not work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the steering column intermediate connections needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
My steering wheel shakes and my radio blew out and the airbag light is on and won't go out. I'm
Rubber steering coupling. Poor design using a cheap part which will not hold up.it will break and impair steering ability. Part cost $12. Labor $380.
Car pulls to the left most of the time, sometimes forcefully. Occassionally pulls to the left. Vibrates at multiple speeds. Spent four visits to two different dealers for service that did not correct the issue.
My 2011 sonata has a lot of play in the steering. I have been told by hyundai of bowie ( maryland ) that it is a plastic/rubber bushing in the steering and would be hundreds of dollars to replace. They actually have old ones sitting at the service desk to show customers, as it is so common. The dealership themselves said hyundai used a poor material and it is degrading away. This is a safety concern, as the steering will just get worse and worse until control of the steering will be greatly effected. My sonata has less than 40,000 miles and has now had more recalls done on it than oil changes. When turning the wheel, while stopped or low speed, there is no reaction by the steering, and only a clunk. Once this piece fails completely, steering will be greatly effected.
Car constantly pulls to the left when on highway speeds when hands are off steering wheel.when hands are on steering wheel, i have to constantly fight it.
I was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata limited at about 30 mph (accelerating after stopping at a light).the car was just turning over 3000 miles on the odometer. All at once, the steering wheel began vibrating violently and i could not keep the car in my lane.i tried to steer but it was very difficult.the vibration stopped after about 2 minutes.i was in a bad part of town and was afraid to stop so i drove in the right hand lane with flashers on trying to figure out what to do.the eps light and an another indicator were illuminated.i realized that i could steer but with great difficulty so i drove the car to a hyundai dealer that was about 3 miles awayvia back roads.they were closed but i left my car overnight to be checked.i turned the car off to go inside.when i came out to get my odometer reading, i had to turn the car back on.when idid, everything had reset to normal.the dealer checked the car the next day and could find nothing wrong. He told me to bring the car back if it happened again.the incident was extremely frightening and i am concerned what will happen if it occurs driving on a highway at higher speeds.
Upon immediately driving my brand new 2011 hyundai sonata, i noticed the vehicle pulls drastically and unsafely to the left. If i let go of the steering wheel, i will be in the next lane within 2 seconds. It is dangerous, especially if the road is curving to the right. Then i will be in the next lane in less than 1 second.have brought it to dealer 3 times, they changed tires, replaced strut, realigned, and did a special wheel balance, to no avail. They send a factory engineer to look at it and he said that there is nothing wrong with it. He is lying. I sent video to hyundai corporate, and filed a lemon law claim. I am supposed to have an area manager drive it with me this week.. I have owner several new cars in my life , this is dangerousa recall is needed.
At the very beginning it was just a noise that sometimes you can barely hear whenever i was trying to turn the wheel to the right or to the left, but at the days goes by the situation its turning to the worst, the noise has became louder and the wheel is totally loose, right now you don't even have to turn the wheel to hear the noise you can hear the noise just with the regular vibration of the car on the road. I made a research and i found a recall for the 2011 hyundai sonata because of issues with the steering, i called hyundai customer service in order to get information about the recall and they told me that my car was not part of the recall just because my car was made 2 months after the date on the recall, i explained that my car was having the same issue as the cars on the recall and my car was also made in the same fabric in alabama as the cars on the recall with just two months of difference maybe my car also have the same problem with the steering as the others because its just two months and that's not enough time to fix something in some cases. The only option that they gave me was to address this situation to you guys (nhtsa) because you receive all the customers complaints and police reports and you guys are the only ones that can make a decision or the only ones that can make a recall here in this situation. Thanks in advanced for your help.....updated 10-13-15updated 3/28/2016updated 12/08/2017
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when driving or making a turn. The noise was heard at various speeds. The dealer stated that the steering wheel assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Steering making clunking noise hyundai says that they fix this problem in 2010 it was a recall i have a 2011 and have this problem
2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0tthe vehicle has a consistent pull to the left that is always present; it is more noticeable at speeds above 45mph.the pull to the left is significant enough to cause the vehicle to change lanes quickly and dangerously if the wheel is left unattended for a few seconds.constant driver input to turn the wheel right is always needed to counteract this tendency to pull left.turning the steering wheel to the left requires significantly less effort than turning the wheel to the right.this issue occurs on all roads, regardless of the travel lane, crown, or pavement type.the issue occurs under constant speed, acceleration, and deceleration (with or without applying the brakes).additionally, the steering wheel does not appear to be perfectly centered when the vehicle is traveling in a straight path, it appears slightly turned to the left at all times.arm fatigue sets in after long trips of fighting the wheel, especially in the left lane where the road is sloped for drainage, the problem is exaggerated.
My complaint appears to be exactly the same as odi id number : 10335343 i purchase a new 2011 sonata limited which now has 3300 miles on it.it is a great car except for one major issue.on flat roads at highway speeds the car drifts all over the road!if you do not make a correction for 5 seconds then you will find yourself in either the lane to the left or right of you.it is very dangerous and extremely exhausting trying to keep the car in the middle of the lane.i noticed this issue from the very beginning.the day after we took possession of the car we drove about 4 hours on the highway.the vehicle feels like it's being pushed side to side by the wind, but the wind wasn't blowing.when driving down the highway with no other cars around, the car will drift to one side or the other as if we are being passed by a semi truck who is disrupting the air flow around our car.i took the car to the dealer yesterday.the mechanic drove the car and said he didn't notice anything.he contacted hyundai tech support (i think that's what they called it) and then followed the steps they told him to check everything with the steering.everything came back within specs.i however would propose that there is an inherent issue with the electronic steering system which allows too much play in the wheel at highway speeds and/or causes the drive motor to over-correct or over-exaggerate the steering input from the driver at highway speeds.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the shaft universal joint connection failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired previously under nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering), but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Noticed while turning into a parking spot the steering had major play in steering wheel, is noticeable slow speeds but not as much play as turning into parking space, and seems to be more noticeable while going slow or going over rough road like steering column is loose. Makes noise like something is worn out and is metal to metal. Driving fast on highway i do feel much vibration. I took car to have all tires balanced and no help. So i believe is still part of same problem inside steering column. Sad part there is recall for 2011 sonata se/limited for same steering problem but for some reason my car was not part of recall. But my car as all same problems of sonata se/limited's that were recalled. I see many owners like myself that are not part of the recall for same problem are venting on blogs, utube and internet. If vehicle of same year is left out of recall then there was a positive fix implemented either at factory or from recall. Seems to me what ever reason so many other sonata se/limited were left out of recall the fix or change of materials was no fix at all.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)i recently purchased 2011 hyundai sonata se. Very great looking car but only after couple of days owning it it became obvious that is has safety problems. Steering system is significantly pulling the car to the left. I took it to hyundai service twice already. The problem is still not fixed. Over the last weekend i was driving with my wife and our 4 months old baby. Tasks as simple as changing ac temperature became dangerous on interstate. Due to this steering problem driver cannot afford even split second to look at the mid panel where all the controls are. I really have to fight with the steering wheel to keep the car going straight. After 45 minutes of driving on interstate my arms were sore from fighting the steering wheel. Is this normal? according to the hyundai rep it is common to 2011 sonata. I am suppose to just get used to it. This one mechanic confirmed that every other sonata owners come complain about this problem. Yet supposedly it is not a problem. It is simply the nature of the car. I driven many different makes and models. I never experienced such a strong pull. And if there was any pull then it was simple alignment issue that can be fixed promptly. Not with sonata!!! 2011 sonata could have been a great car. But it has a dramatic flaw in the steering system that noone knows how to fix so they blame it on "nature of the car". It is interesting that both my complaint and another complaint on this site, states the same phrase from 2 different mechanics "nature of the beast/car". Could it be that hyundai already advised its mechanics how to cover for the brand? bottom line, this car is not safe! i almost ran into a passing car on the interstate because of this steering issue. Please investigate and do something about it. [xxx]
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal noise and a strong vibration. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 (steering). The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v434000 (power train). The contact could not confirm if the recall repair part was available to schedule the appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,944.
Steering left pull - occured before buying while test driving dealer said it was air need for the tires. At pickup same thing happened brought it back reallignment was done 3 times improved slightly but car feels like 'driving a boat' have to keep realigning.
When turn steering wheel at all, get a delay and then a click or clunk type feel.
Recently the steering has a little slack and when i hit a bump, it sounds and feels like the steering wheel will end up in my lap. My wife doesn't want the kids to ride with me. This car has very few miles- only 40,400 miles- and shouldn't clank and rattle when you encounter minor bumps. I took the car for other recalls and was told the hyundai recall 097 & nhtsa #10v-426 wasn't for my car and i'm out of warranty (under 60,000 but past 5 years as of 5 months ago). It was going to cost a little over $300 to fix (mostly labor) as the part was $2.99.when i asked if it was a safety concern, i was told no, only nuisance issue.i'll say so- it jars my eye teeth.re-entry from space is probably smoother.
With car running looseness in steering column. There is tsb on it but if out of warranty customer is responsible.
2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t pulls to the left even when driver steers to the right.on a flat surface, this vehicle will pull to the left and if not corrected will cross into another lane within a second or two.my vehicle is 2 weeks old and has had the issue from the beginning.dealership service department re-aligned the vehicle and it did not correct the problem.i have yet to bring the vehicle back for re-inspection.this issue is constant from the moment i apply power to the vehicle until the vehicle comes to a rest.i tested this by crossing into the right lane on the highway and briefly letting go of the steering wheel; the vehicle immediately pulled into the left lane on its own.
There is a significant amount of slack in the steering when turning, both stationary and in motion.this slack/sound started a number or weeks back but has progressively gotten worse. When the vehicle encounters an abnormality such as bump or pothole, the steering wheel makes a noise that sounds like the steering wheel may come off.i have brought the vehicle to the dealer and immediately the mechanic knew what the problem was even before looking at it and stated they are aware of this issue but has their hands tied because the manufacturer will not acknowledge this widespread problem as their responsibility and if i want to fix this problem it will be out-of-pocket.i am uncertain if the problem stems from the coupler in the steering but that is what the representative at the dealer told me. I do not understand why a potential life threatening problem as such is not recalled.some of the other 2011 sonatas with exactly the same issue has a recall campaign so why not all of the 2011 sonatas with this problem?please help.
This vehicles steering column shakes, rattles, and pops while driving, turning, etc.. I have had to also replace 4 front tires and several front end alignments within a years time frame. The tire couples inside every time i have had to replace from abnormal wear and wires are visible on the inside of the tires. When i reach 55-60 mph the whole front end shakes violently, and as stated front end alignments do not last long.
"takata recall""takata recall"clucking noise in steering wheel. Bad coupler wearing out . This is definetly a safety hazard. Part that was put in when they made the car is very bad. May lose control of steering . This should be recalled. Steering feels very loose.
Steering coupler recall needed! front dash crack randomly appeared i read it could be due to the damaged coupler. I had a wreck and my car was about $400 from being totalled. The insurance refused to fix the coupler and it is now my responsibility. It sounds awful and it is scary driving around with my steering wheel sounding like it is going to fly off the dash.
Steering wheel / steering coupler. Steering wheel would shake and rattle when driving over a bump( all the time) or hit a certain speed or driving on a freeway.
Steering wheel makes a loud noise at the slightest turn, even when the car is turned off.noise is even louder when on the road and can occur without moving the steering wheel.feels like the steering wheel is going to fall off at any moment. Dealer says this is a known problem that will cost at least $250 to fix.if i get it fixed and then there's a recall, nobody can tell me if i'll get a refund.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle begin to abnormally pull to the left. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the front driver side tire would need replacing. The dealer replaced the tire but the contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle would need a wheel alignment. The dealer performed a wheel alignment but to no avail. The third time, the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact had not called the manufacturer to report the failure. The contact stated that he believed the vehicle to be very unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 3,800.
Steering coupling problem which has seripus safty issue.i wonder why this problem had not been resolved by hyundai and how many other faulty couplers had been found while performing the recall. The dealership asked me for 600$ to fix this issue!!. I do feel that the coupler should have been included with the recall
Steering column began making noise when turning either direction. There was looseness in the column that progressively became more pronounced over time. On september 4, 2014,i contacted the local hyundai service center by phone and was told that my vin was not covered in the published steering column-related recall for the 2011 sonata.
The steering wheel is making a loud clicking noise it feels that if something is looseit doesn't make a difference at what speeds your going it causes the steering wheel to vibrate or shake violently.there is no recall for that problem for my vehicle but there are recall for some hyundai sonata built between certain dates which my vehicle doesn't fall under.i think its the same problem and there should be a recall for all hyundai sonata with the same problems why risk somebody's life just repair the vehicle.
The steering wheel has been making this vibrating noise especially when you get up to a speed of 70. It shakes violently and there is always a clicking noise when you turn the steering wheel. It almost feels like the steering wheel is going to come off. If there is a bump or pothole in the road it will shake and just continue shaking violently in your hands. This is a common problem and hyundai wants to charge around $400 to replace a rubber piece in the steering wheel.
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 wheel shakes violently when driving on the highway. The wheel feels loose.
Steering column clicks loudly when turning steering wheel left or right while stationary or moving. Steering column makes a loud rattling noise when when going over any bumps or if at a high speed. Vehicle was manufactured 1 month after a recall was issued for the same issue at the same manufacturing facility but my vehicle is not included in the recall. Problem started at about 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving between 45-60 mph, a knocking noise was heard from the steering column and the steering wheel felt loose. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The failure mileage was 61,000.
My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. A recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate 95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. The car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. I strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway.i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem.
Steering area - clanking noise....sounds like parts might fall off
2011 sonata gls drifts to left immediately unless steering wheel is constantly held/steered to right. Taken to dealer for repair at approximately 700 miles, they aligned all 4 wheels. Car is still drifting left, will return to dealer for further action. This is a safety hazard! please investigate!
I was driving down a city road and lost all control of my vehicle while turning left into traffic. There was a loud mechanical sound as i turned, the steering wheel locked up, warning lights came on in the dash, and neither my brakes nor my steering would engage. The brakes kicked back on, but i had to force the wheel through loud popping and cracking and a loss of power steering. The car was towed to a regular mechanic where they found the power steering assist had failed. The power steering assist had just been replaced 7 months prior due to a recall, because of this same problem (campaign 143). When the mechanic called and asked the hyundai dealer if there was coverage to replace this part, they said no. I had to pay $900 to the other mechanic for a replacement and the tow and went without a car for almost 2 weeks. The recall placed a defective part in my car, then made me pay to replace it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving at various speeds when suddenly the vehicle began to pull into the left direction. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the failure could be related to the electronic steering or the steering cradle. Also, the technician informed that there was not a remedy for the steering failure and would continue to investigate for a resolution. The failure mileage was less than 40.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and when turning to the left or right, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupling assembly failed and needed to be replaced as well as the steering gear assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v457000 (steering) and 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 04/20/16*ljupdated 05/30/18
The airbag light in my 2011 hyundai sonata came on while i was driving one day. The car has not been in any accidents. The airbag light has been on for several months now and i've been told by different mechanics that this may be the result of problems in the electrical steering system.i've checked numerous blogs and found that many other people are having the exact same issue with their 2011 hyundai sonatas.
2011 hyundai sonata se pulls hard to the left at speeds above 40 mph on any road surface.car pulls immediately left if pressure is let off steering wheel.car will change lanes left in 2-4 seconds and is dangerous to occupants and others. Dealer helpful but was unable to correct.stated that there was nothing further they could do after alignment to "specs".
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of auburn (823 opelika rd, auburn, al 36830, (334) 321-0777) where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 16367606. The contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 70,000.
There is a load rattle noise from the steering column at any speed while driving over rough roads or turning the steering wheel right and left. I took it to my regular maintenance facility to have them see what he problem was. They informed me that hyundai has a technical service bulletin which verifies the issue. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the worm shaft flexible coupling in the motor driven power steering (mdps) steering column to address this condition.http://www.myhyundaiforums.com/11-st-001.pdf
Steering knocking noise - appears to be related to the steering coupler that has not yet received a recall. Hyundai dealership told me that they see the issue a lot, but would still charge to diagnose and repair. The noise has been on-going for quite some time and has increasingly gotten worse
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. On another occasion, while the contact's daughter was driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. On another occasion, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on four occasions. The vehicle was at the dealer for three months. The entire engine was replaced along with other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 17v152000 (seat belts), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15v568000 (engine), 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo in december 2010 and from the time of purchase it pulled to the left especially on the highway.i waited to see if it would work itself out but it did not.i took it to a dealership and they rotated the tires and performed a full alignment.this did not solve the problem.now after reading 100's of similar claims i am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken to hold the manufacturer accountable.i am encouraged that so many people have stepped forward, this will save me from repeated visits to the dealership when it is obvious that alignments, strut replacement and tire rotations are not going to blanket this obvious defect.i shouldn't have to fight to keep a brand new 2011 car on the road.
Having a poping noise in the steering column.when turn to left or right.
I purchased a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited with 6 miles on it.as soon as i drove it off the lot, it pulled to the left at highway speeds.i've brought it back to the dealer 4 times for this issue.first they replaced a front strut so now i have mismatched struts, then aligned it so that the left front wheel was set at a camber of -0.8 degrees while the right front wheel was set at -0.2 degrees.after all these bandaids, the car still pulls to the left, although the dealership and hyundai keep telling me the car is in spec and drives straight.
My car was just serviced for excessive noise occurring when i would make turns as if the car could not grip the road. I brought the car to the deal as was told the alignment must be off, only to find that there was a recall that i was never told of. The dealer replaced the lower control arms on the car and a new alignment part their "tp3 recall" but when driving home the car did not make noises when making the turns on the on/off ramps but rather when driving straight and/or when changing lanes. Dealer due to being a sunday and service department being closed as me to call them back. This will be the 3rd time i have had to bring the car in for the same issue with each time the steering column being loose and a natural pull to the driver side.
Vehicle drifts to left and steering wheels requires extra/unnecessary force to correct direction of travel.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clunking type noise was present coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I have a turbo limited sonata. It has a severe left pull. If i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. If i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. It is a real problem. My dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. I called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. I am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. I have lost faith that they are working on a fix. The newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17" wheels, not the 18" wheels i have. Therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. But what about those of us with the 18" wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. There are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. I am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. Please investigate the problem and force a recall!
On december 10, 2013 i was getting into my car and when i put the keys into ignition and turned the car on the eps light came on, so i then went into the glove compartment to get the sonata book out to see what that means the steering wheel started shaking violently. I was so scared that the car was going to blow, i turned the car off, and took the keys out to see if it would stop, but it didn't, it was still shaking. I then had to get the car towed to porter hyundai.they then recalibrated the steering angle sensor and cleared the code.then on sunday december 29, 2013 my son was driving the car and while he was driving the eps light came on and the steering wheel started shaking violently again while he was driving, it was very hard for him to get control of the vehicle. He tried turning the car off but the wheel was still shaking. So after i had to take it back down to porter hyundai today, they have yet to get back with me about the matter.
Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t (limited w/ nav) in november, 2010.from the onset, the steering had a distinct and significant pull to the left.the steering wheel would always be slightly turned to the left. Returned car to dealership service department mid december to be corrected.dealer stated that the alignment was adjusted and it was corrected.the steering problem returned immediately.returned car to dealership a second time in early january.car is currently at dealership.the dealership stated that corporate hyundai engineers acknowledge the problem, but do not have a permanent solution.the steering issue requires constant compensation to the right to prevent the car from unintentionally moving to the left.it occurs mainly during acceleration and at cruising at highway speeds.it should be noted that it is not as noticeable during hard acceleration as it is with a normal linear acceleration.the left pull is reduced when weighted with additional people in the car.the pull, though constant, varies in force.at times, it is very strong and occurs even when 'rolling' with without any acceleration, e.g., stop and go traffic.because the steering issue has not been fixed and because there is not a permanent solution for a widespread problem, it is a public safety issue that must be addressed.the car significantly pulls to the left during normal driving conditions which is a design defect with potential danger.
Takata recall - my fiancee was driving my car in a parking lot, then stopped and accidentally took her foot off of the brake when she put her jacket on the seat and it fell on the floor.soon after, she hit a building at less than 5 mph since the car slowly accelerated with the foot off of the brake.the airbag deployed and the trip & reset buttons that were on the steering wheel were broken off and became shrapnel that went right past her face.luckily she only sustained burns and bruising due to the airbag, but it could have been much worse if that shrapnel hit her in the face or chest.i would like to formally make a complaint stating that the airbag should not have gone off when the vehicle is under 5 mph and furthermore the steering wheel should not have shrapnel being created when the airbag deploys.
Found out i had a recall on my airbag and there's a recall on my steering column called the company and they say there's nothing they can do for me for the steering
Failure of the steering column flexible coupling.-i was driving on the highway when this occurred- this caused my car to lose driving control - i had knocking sound in the steering wheel and it was very difficult to control the driving.the part is a small rubber coupling that is located inside of the power steering assist motor. The part appears to be the manufacturer default (it was made of soft rubber) - hyundai has developed a new replacement part that is made of a harder rubber the new part # 56315-2k000-fff.everyone that has a hyundai sonata 2011 should have this flexible coupling replaced to prevent losing control of the automobile. At a minimum car owner should be notified of the possibility of this happening when driving. This does not appear to be in normalroutine maintenance issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving in the rain, the contact lost control of the vehicle. She attempted to regain control, but the steering wheel would not stop shaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be installed and the air bag was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the the steering column panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The failure mileage was 85,000.
The steering column clicks when making micro adjustments at any speeds low or high. Sudden stops or decelerating it shakes and clicks. Also if car is off it clicks if u move wheel side to side. Shaking makes the car more difficult to control when slowing down at lights.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel shook violently as an abnormal noise came from the steering wheel. The failure lasted for five minutes and stopped. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
I noticed quite a bit of play and a clicking noise in the steering of my son's car. Upon taking it to my wonderful mechanic, learned he's seen at least 4 hyundai sonatas in the past month with the same issue. He said he believed it was a recall so i should take it to the dealer. When talking to the service manager at the dealership,he was almost certain of the problem as he's seen more of the same than my mechanic. He said it's not a recall and i was misinformed (but kudos to my honest and forthright mechanic for not being greedy). The problem, both of them told me, a wearing of the pictured rubber gear deep inside the steering column. My mechanic showed meld the oldand new parts noting if this had been left and continue to wear, the steering wheel would have turned but the tires would not have! i am sickened this recall has not come to fruition. Hyundai needs to expedite the issue of a recall before more people are injured and/or killed.
While driving i made a right turn and heard a clicking sound in the steering column. I had heard this once before & the problem was supposed to be fixed, but i guess it was a cosmetic fix. It makes the sound everytime i make a right turn.
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.
Upon reaching the 70 mph speed limit the vehicle's steering began to vibrate when turning to the right. Recently had new tires and wheel alignment done so that problem it is not .it appears as though it is getting worse as the steering now makes a clunking noise whether moving or not.also there appears to be many issues with this and hyundai has issued a safety alert, but no recall. This incident will ultimately result in injuries and possibly fatalities if not addressed. Hopefully the nhtsa will force dealers to replace these faulty parts before that happens.
Near the beginning of 2015 i noticed some play or looseness in the steering wheel when turning at slow speed such as parking.as time went on, i felt/heard a "cluncking" sound in the first inch of wheel turn at slow speeds and play in the wheel at cruise speeds.i did not think much of it until i checked safecar for complaints for my model car.within the last two months the steering has gotten more "sloppy" and a loud thud or rattle is heard/felt somewhere lower in the steering column when i hit a rut in the road or drive on a bumpy road, railroad tracks, etc.everything about this problem is exactly as described by other owners and the previous recall for models prior to 2011/2010.i am 58 years old, and never had this problem with any car i owned. I am particular concerned that hyundai already had a recall for this problem, and continued to use a defective system/parts in later models. I am also concerned that this occurred with only 16000 miles on my car.i do not feel safe driving with this problem. If it was a recall back in 2010, it should be a recall now. I am disappointed the nhtsa has not taken action.
I purchased my lemon vehicle from webb hyundai in highland, in and purchased it used in march of 2013.i'm always hearing about this 100000 miles warranty, my vehicle hadn't quite made it to that, when i first questioned the clicking in the steering wheel and shaking of my vehicle; because my car was used for me to daily travel throughout the entire state of indiana, my vehicle in july 2017 had exceeded the 100000 mile and the used warranty stated coverage only up to 60,000. However, i wrote hyundai, took it back on several occassion and they did actually fix my engine, thanks to the recall, in which they first denied me for 45 days, when i receive my vehicle back i told them about the clicking noise and i always was given some lame excuse and it's amazing how in july of 2017 they were constantly calling my phone and i even got an email on july 12, 2017 on how they've been attempting to phone me, not mentioning all the continual calls i had given them prior to this.however, during this time our family was dealing with a crisis in which me getting back with them was not as urgent and when i did try returning the call on several attempts between august and september of 2017, i never received a call back and i still have ownership of the awesome lemon that was sold to me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving over 35 mph, the vehicle would drift into the next lane on either side and would not remain in a straight line. The alignment was adjusted by the dealer on three separate occasions but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100. Updated 02/27/14*lj
The steering column shakeslike it's going to fall off. I have to be very careful when driving.i was told to drive careful over bumps.that is hard to do. It makes noises when turning.
Shaking in steering... (thought it was ball joints - metal to metal)... Told there was no problem with ball joints & no other issues determined (with their test drive).local hyundai service manager would not return repeated calls for complaint.very disappointed now that "factory warranty & recall for steering problem" not worthy of repair at that time.violently shaking now and hyundai service department says it is not part of a steering recall (previously patched)...said it is a steering coupling (not the u joint which was part of the recall).
Flex wheel coupler is bad causes rattles in steering wheel.
The gear shift got stuck and move out of park.brake lights does not work when pressing break peddle, which resently accured,that is to it brake lights.also four months ago i begin to have problems with my brakes.
Steering wheel knock and vibrations at high speeds. Steering coupler failure.
2011 hyundai sonata pulls left.car has been back to dealer a few times.they have replaced both struts, did alignments, straighttrac, as well as put 4 brand new tires on the car.i still have an issue with the car pull left. This happens all day every day since i purchased the car in january 2011i dont feel safe driving this car.
Vehicle is making a loud clicking sound in the steering column and while turning either left or right its a double clicking loud sound. While the vehicle is at a still position when you turn the wheel you can hear a clicking noise both right or left. If you hit a bump you can hear a loud annoying sound like something is loose. It gets louder and louder.you can hear it over the radio. This happens either on streets and the interstate aka highway
Steering wheel started to make a small "clunk" noise, which has now progressed to a large "clunk" noise and rattling of the wheel.this began some time ago, perhaps 4 months, and has just gotten worse.i took it in to a certified hyundai dealership to get it looked at and review for recalls.well, after having to pay them $100.00 without previously having agreed to, they tell me the part costs about $3.00, but with labor would total $310.00!!!!this should fall under a recall.i have seen so many people post online about the issue.i see where some people got it fixed for free, and others who had to pay!i emailed hyundai too, prior to taking it in to the shop, and they told me that i had to go to the shop to have it looked at.no help at all.i continue to drive my car, which i paid full price for, with the constant clunking!mind you, i have children in the car and am terrified i will eventually loose control of the wheel and crash.
I have 2011 sonata gls i bought brand new in 2011 (i am the only owner).the reason for this letter is that i have a frequent and increasing clicking sound on my steering wheel when i'm driving and it very frequently comes and gets louder on a slight movement of the steering wheel when i'm driving .
Took car to dealership for front end noise and "popping" during turns. Dealer states the steering rack is faulty and needs replaced. Steering rack is on order as of 09/30/2011 and won't be in until 10/05/2011. Keith hawthorne hyundai service dept. Claims vehicle is still safe to drive until part comes in.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated stated that while turning at various speeds, he heard a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where who stated the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The steering wheel started shaking furiously & i was unable to make it stop even when i turned off the car. I had to force the steering wheel to turn so i could get out of way of traffic. It was revving up the engine to about 90 rpms at different times.
When i hit bumps it sounds like the drivers side wheel is going to pop off. The clicking of the steering wheel affects the wheel when going over the bumps. It seems as it going to fall off
Knocking noise in steering column when you turn steering wheel either direction and delayed turn reaction from front wheels. Noise occurs when the car is stationary or moving.
Hard to steer and control, there is a clicking sound when in motion.it is constant weather i'm driving in the city or hwy. It's been happen for over 2 mos. But just started to get worse.it doesn't seem to matter what speed i'm going.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she took one hand off the steering wheel and the steering wheel begin to pull to the right. The contact allowed another driver to operate the vehicle and the failure recurred.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vehicle needed a alignment and that the tires were defective. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000.
My hyundai started with a clicking when i would hit any bumps but then started making more load noises when i would turn the wheel.then all of the sudden it started rapidly shaking while i was driving down the highway at any speed above 50. It is a driving hazard and should be recalled. It's absolutely crazy that this car is allowed on the road like this.you have no control when it starts shaking. I took it in and they said they repaired it for over $300. Its been a few months and it is doing the exact thing but now they are saying they need to replace the entire steering rack for over $1180.there have been so many recalls on this car for steering, it should all be covered.what is it going to take for someone to take this seriously.
My 2011 sonata was repaired in oct. 2010 due to recall 097 steering issues. I am having steering issues again such as loose steering and rattling noise in steering column every time car is in motion. October 6, 2015 dealership says i need a new steering column at the cost of $1220.00. Recall 097 states steering issues could result in property damage, injury and death.
2011 hyundai sonata steering problem.
Steering wheel u-joint under dash binding and causing steering wheel to lock up during driving.
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.
Car pulled left first time i drove it on the highway.had dealer work it four times since buying the car in may, 2010.twice the performance appeared to improve, but then it would get worse after i had it in for an oil change & tire rotation.dealer suggested it 1) had to do with me driving in the left lane and 2) these sporty suspensions are just more sensitive - they don't handle like a "comfort car".i've driven sport suspensions before & never experienced anything like this.
Takata recall for an issue in the steering column of the 2011 hyundai sonata.steering feels loose, makes a clicking noise and vibrates when the wheel is turned or even when you just hit a bump .very well known issue with anyone who has a sonata.dealership states that it is not a recall yet as the rubber coupler wears out.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel made a loud "cranking" noise in the shaft of the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
Purchased new hyundai 2011 sonata turbo.from day one experienced extreme pulling to the left while driving at any speed. Dealer tried to correct problem by alignment, tire exchange, etc. Still to no avail. Called consumer affairs andregional representative evaluated vehicle. They put a camber adjustment kit on it and the problem persisted. They then had hyundai engineers evaluate it and proceeded to put a new strut assembly on the vehicle "two times"and the problem was lightly corrected but still pulls to the left. I have owned the vehicle for one month and it has been in the dealership more than in my possession. Car has less than 700 miles on it. Hyundai does not know how to proceed.
Vehicle has pulled to the left since new. At approx. 7000 miles the left hand pull changed to pulling to the right and left and would require a steering correction every 4 sec when traveling at 70mph on a straight highway. That's 900 corrections per hour for a longer trip. Talk about work! talked to the service tech at the dealership where i purchased car several times and he said that hyundai really didn't have a fix for the sonata at this time--8 months later. Now have 10,000 miles on car and rotated tires and now it's back to the left pull. Talk about an unsafe car.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata se.this vehicle pulls to the left.i checked the tire pressure in all tires after the vehicle sat for about 16 hours and tire pressure was the same in each tire and at the correct pressure.i took it to the dealer and was informed the vehicle is in spec and no issue found.however, it still pulls to the left.this pull is more noticeable at speeds above 60mph.when driving on the highway, in order to drive straight the driver must turn the wheel slightly to right.i have had numerous vehicles and this is not normal.
My car has pulled to the right sine i got it, hyundai has checked the alignment and "cross rotated" the tires, his seemed to help a little, but the steering is still pulling intermittently.
My 2011 hyundai sonata gls has a knocking in the steering when i turn the wheel it sounds as if something is loose and also knocking when i hit a speed bump. I contacted hyundai and they said my car is not one the 100,000 vin numbers that are affected by this recall although my car is having the same issues with what is in the recall. This is a known issue if you take a look at the following website http://www.aboutlawsuits.com/hyundai-sonata-recall-steering-problems-13090/?replytocom=87856 you can see a lot of people with the same issue. The main issue is they are only fulfilling the recall to a small amount of sonatas made at a specific factory when they are many other cars with this defect. Hyundai is charging over $300 for the repair. As i continue to drive the car it is getting more loose and could eventually cause an accident
There is a play in steering intermediary shaft.wheels makes noise while turning.
My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. The steering wheel and column started violently shaking left to right and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel, where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. The dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). The mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited. While driving approximately 45 mph he noticed that the vehicle pulled to the left. He stated that the steering feels light when turning to the left and heavy when turningto the right. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. He stated the failure has been on going for three weeks.the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 1,200.
In july of 2108 we took out hyundai sonata gls gas 2.4l to graham dealership in mansfield, oh for and engine replacement in recall. One of many recalls for this car. When we went to pick up the car i noticed the steering has become an issue. The problem was not there before the engine replacement. I went back to the dealership to tell them of the problem and they said they didnt cause it. Which the steering is under recall to add to the problem already. They refuse to fix the recall saying its too late.this recall is under the campaign 097 recall. What can i do to get this fixed before something happens such as an accident?i have filed a complaint online with hyundai but have not heard back. Our car set at the dealership for 1 1/2 months to be fixed. As we also have brakes that went bad from sitting so long.
Steering is making knocking/clunking sound with vibration, and has significant play either left or right while driving/turning.when driving on city streets the clunking is significantly worse, and i recently drove down a gravel road which vibrations in the steering made the vehicle difficult to control even at low speed ( <5mph).this is a 2011 mom driven, part time driver vehicle, with only 46,878 miles on the odometer.i have owned many vehicles with excessively higher miles that have had no steering issues such as this.this is obviously a manufacture/design/quality control issue, especially after researching and seeing all of the other similar complaints.i am due to take the vehicle into the dealer for 2 other recalls next week.i will bring it up to the hyundai mechanic and see what kind of response i get.research on the internet state that the problem is most likely a "rubber steering coupler"? i thought i had taken it in for a recall for something similar, but supposedly it had nothing to do with this part.it's funny that my wife noticed the noise shortly after the last recall about a year ago, and the knocking/clunking has slowly gotten worse and more frequent.
Steering column problem.when turning the steering wheel left or right, it makes a knocking or clicking noise.it's been analyzed as a steering column shaft coupler, that was assembled at the factory incorrectly or a defective part.there's been no recall on this problem, but there's been dozens & dozens of complaints online about this problem.the local hyundai dealer advised there's ben hundreds of complaints at the dealer about this problem.the repair for this problem, the dealer advises is $300 or more.my concern is is this vehicle safe to drive?can't understand why there's been no recall for this problem.
There is a clunking sound in steering column when turning the wheel while stationary and in motion.also, there is a loud rattling sound in the steering column when going over any bumps at any speed, which has progressively worsened to the point where it sounds as if the steering column is going to disconnect.i was afraid to drive the car for fear of losing control of steering.the dealership said it was the coupler, which is an issue they have been repairing a lot.the part cost $3, but the process is labor intensive, so the total bill was over $300.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise when the steering wheel was turned right or left. While driving 60 mph or greater, the steering wheel and dashboard shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The steering wheel continued to shake after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,200.
After driving over a bump in the road would the steering columun would make a banging noise. The steering felt loose and would make a clicking noise when turning to the left and right. I took it into the dealership and they told me it was a very common problem with that model andshould be recalled. It was a 4 dollar part to fix the problem and 278 dollars in labor. The part that failed was part of the motor driven power steering.
Steering wheel begins to shake when speed reaches 70-75 mph. The steering wheel feels loose when the car is in motion. Wheel alignment and tire rotation were performed but the issue persists.
Clicking noise coming from the steering wheel when turned right or left. The noise also happens when hitting a rough spot or bump. I have researched this problem and found that this problem is affecting a large number of owners. Hyundai has failed to issue any remedy for the complaints.
Steering column bushing becomes frayed and chips/breaks cause loud popping/clunking noise going over uneven payment and loose steering conditions. I am told this would ultimately cause failed steering ability. Many reports of exactly same issue are being posted on hyundai forums.
Constant rattling and clicking at any speed. Dealer says steering coupler...$400
My steering column started clicking and getting more and more play in it. I took it to hyundai and they already knew what was wrong with it but my car was not on the recall list-same problem as the cars that are on the list except i have to pay-put my car on that list and give my money back. Please this is a dangerous situation
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the alignment was off. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
When i put car in drive and start to drive off it comes completely out of gear, i then have to power off car and then restart and it may work or i may have same issue a few times before it goes in gear.this has cause my car to stall, jerk when it does go in gear,steering wheel shakes when driving, and check engine light has come on.separate issue is the front bumper is poorly made if you barely tap anything when parking the clamps break and bumper starts to come apart.
Power steering suddenly cut out without warning while in motion on the street.this rendered the vehicle nearly unusable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook violently and there was an abnormal noise while driving at 70 mph. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact had to reduce the speed to be able to bring the steering wheel under control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering).the vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Seemingly out of the blue, the steering wheel began to have extra give when turned even slightly.days later, a rattling sound in the column started, especially whenever i hit a bump in the road or turned corners.i took the vehicle to the dealership and was told it was a broken column coupler.
One of my relatives died in an auto accident in her new 2011 sonata, which was manufactured on 10/28/2010 by hyundai motor alabama.the accident was reported on a community website.http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/ridgefield_park_accident_kills_woman_closes_route_80_detoured_milk_truck_overturns.htmlin a nutshell, she was driving in the eastbound local lanes of route 80 when she lost control of her car.the vehicle rolled up onto a divider between the express and local lanes and hit the end of the guardrail to the left of her car. The impact spun her vehicle into the path of a tractor-trailer.the trailer struck the driver's side door, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.the subsequent autopsy report could not identify any medical conditions causing her to lose control of the vehicle.on the other hand, there are numerous complaints about the power steering of 2011 sonata on various websites.one of them is the website of auto recalls for consumers http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/hyundai/sonata/steering/problem.aspx 177 out of 266 complaints (67%) on 6/12/2011 are related to the steering column.this is a safety concern, because it pulls the vehicle to the left stronger and stronger as the speed accelerates above 25 mph.sadly, the underlying cause is hard to detect, because the power steering of this vehicle is electronically controlled. Those consumer complaints appear to be consistent with the evidence at the scene of this accident.the police report indicated that the car ran into the guardrail on the left side of road.the national highway transportation safety administration (nhtsa) once announced the hyundai sonata recall on 9/23/2010 in connections with the steering column.the recall affects 2011 hyundai sonatas manufactured between 12/11/2009 and 9/10/2010.however, it appears that the defect of the power steering column affects sonata vehicles manufactured even after this recall period.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over train tracks, the steering wheel shook and made a clicking noise. In addition, when making right or left turns, the steering wheel continued to make the clicking noise even when the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called king hyundai at (954) 421-333-1399 (deerfield beach, fl 33441) and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The steering column is making a clicking noise..i called hyundai to see was it a recall on it bit was told it had already beed fixed.but after two months it started making the clicking noise...so if it was already fixed.why is the problem is still ongoing....can it be a lemon...or just a serious defect that just keep happen..then i looked it up on line and it said the steering wheel can come detached from the column....and i don't have the money to get it fixed...can someone please help before me or my family is hurt or killed.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, the steering wheel made a loud tapping noise when turned left or right. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and stated that the steering column was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The vehicle is in motion and every single bump or imperfection in the road results in the steering column clicking and rattling. Doesn't matter what u barely go over but it clicks constantly and rattles constantly. There should be a recall on this! it seems to be a very prevalent problem in hyundai owners of the sonata.
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.
New hyundai sonata steering issue where car pulls strongly and continuous to the left.so far two service visits to pugi hyundai in downers grove, il have not resolved the issue.hyundai has replaced a strut and aligned.
The vehicle pulls strongly to the left. A very well documented case of a defective vehicle. Was told by the dealer there is nothing they can do. The car is a lease and i cannot get rid of it and continue to pay for a car which, if i don't hold the wheel with the force of god, will spear off to the left and possibly into a tree.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata . The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) and while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. In addition, the contact stated that during turns or while driving over a pot hole, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,100. Updated 09/08/16*ljupdated 09/29/16.
Takata recall. I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata last year in march of 2018. I was unaware of the many recalls it had, but figured the dealership wohld have notified me, which they did not. January of 2019 i had my engine replaced, which was on the recall list. Before i had brought the car in they told me they would fix all recalls. They never did. There is a recall on the "cupler" which is in the steering wheel compartment, which i was told they would fix before bringing it in. When i picked the car up it was not fixed and when i asked why not, they told me i was over the limited mileage by 1,000 miles. They now tell me i have to pay $300 for that part. Also, when checked on this website about my recalls it said they have all been repaired, which is a complete lie. Out of the 20 recalls they fixed 2. The engine and the fuel pump which was affected by the motor issue. I have dealt with them in the past, with my 2003 elantra when i needed a radiator, which i paid full price, but they never gave me a new radiator like they told me they were putting in my car. I found out when i later sold my car, years later. I feel this company is fradulent. Hyundai of watertown, ct.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose and there was a hesitation between the wheels and the movement of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were subjected to nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) and 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving and all lights began flashing on dashboard, steering wheel jerked and i lost power steering, was able to pull off road into a parking lot, turned the car off and it would not start back up.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal clicking sound when turned. The failure occurred without warning. Atlantic hyundai (193 sunrise hwy n service rd, west islip, ny) was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 119,158.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the washer located in the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
When turning steering wheel in either direction, it makes a thud with each turn. Happens on all occasions. After checking complaints, i noted the same complaint was made on 12/06/2016 and 12/07/2016. Please take this problem seriously and notify manufacturer.
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!
The steering wheel is rattling any time i go over a bump. Its progressively getting worse.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flex coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
While stationary or driving, the steering wheel feels like it clicks or has play. The bushing in the steering wheel shaped like a sprocket goes bad and breaks apart. It is called the steering wheel coupler.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would drift to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and performed a front end alignment on four occasions; yet,the remedy did not work. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150.
I notice some play and a knocking noise in the steering wheel, along with a knocking /rattling sounds in the steering column area when driving. Thishasgotten worse, a repair shopinformed me that hyundai had a recall on this issue. I checked for recalls with vin and none were found.. From researching on line this seems to be more wide spread problem then hyundai is leading to believe. And no one says how dangerous this may be, if lost of complete steering is possible
Loud clicking coming from my steering column when vehicle reaches between 65 and 75 mph.steering wheel shakes as well.
Car pulls left.worsens with speed.has been to the dealer twice.first attempt was an alignment.second attempt was a replaced strut.still not fixed and the issue is a major safety hazard.lemon law paperwork has been filed.
Every time i hit a small bump in the road my steering makes a loud rattling noise. Even if my car is sitting still, if i turn the wheel to the left it makes a clunking noise. This has been an ongoing problem that i feel needs to be addressed.
On 10/24/2017, i took my car to the dealership regarding some recall issues, amongst which was the issue of the car making clicking noise as the car turns. After the car was delivered to me, and driving it, i noticed that the issue was unresolved.i made this known to the dealership and there was no response from them. I did report this to hyundai usa. It's been several months now,but have not heard from them regarding the complaints. I have been notified of other recall issues since then, but not sure how to go about them, as the first issue remains unresolved.
My 2011 hyundai sonata limited displayed a loud rattling sound from the the steering column when driven over rough roadway.there was also a clunking sound from steering column when wheel was turned in either direction.also noticed the steering wheel/column had dropped almost 2 inches from its originally mounted position.local dealership indicated a flexible coupling in the steering shaft showed excessive deterioration--causingplay in the steering, the noise and the dropping of the steering column.he stated it was the worst he has ever seen--extremely dangerous--his words--as steering capability could be lost.he wanted to keep the faulty part for reference--i declined and maintained the part for my records.i was advised hyundai was aware of this particular defect and there was no recall at this time. Service manager simply said they don't make parts like they used to. The steering shaft coupler was replaced and the steering column was realigned.the repair was $383.72 with the part costing $49.50.this was not covered by recall or the extended warranty.i have researched this specific defect andfound it to be an extremely dangerous one, and one which there have been numerous previous complaints filed with the nhtsa--i strongly believe a recall is warranted--for the safety of those in the vehicle and on the roadway. Updated 11/07/2017
How many more complaints will it take for hyundai to recall the steering coupler issue. The steering is very loose and makes a clunking sound with excessive vibration at highway speeds to the point that i feel this vehicle is unsafe to drive. The issue started at about 60, 000 miles, out of warranty of course. I am told by the dealer that the culprit is a 4 dollar rubber part, see attached pic, that will cost hundreds to repair. Along with the other recalls related to steering, i'm hoping no one gets killed before this gets recalled.
I owned the car for a week. There was no warning. I was driving around 40 mph. The steering wheel whipped to the left and pulled me into the other lane. The wheel was shaking and didn't want to turn to the right.i had to fight to bring it back over, and had to use all of my strength to keep it over. Thank god there weren't any oncoming vehicles.then the power steering was gone. After pulling to the side of the road, i used my cell phone to video the steering wheel vibrating and jerking to the left while in park. It was sunday, sothe dealer told me to call roadside assistance. I had to call my son to pick us up. The car was towed to the dealership. I told them that i am scared to death of the car and don't want it. They said that they are looking at it and they will fix the problem and everything will be fine. I don't want to kill anyone with this car, and i don't want the car to kill me and my family either. I don't want the car back!update 8/24/2010 video cw
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the steering wheel shook. The steering lost power without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in wichita, kansas where the technician stated that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to call the contact back. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
I bought my sonata new in 2010 & have just now in 2015 put 56,000 miles on it.about a week ago i was driving & noticed a popping & grinding noise anytime the road wasn'tsmooth & when i would turn the wheel.i took it to be checked out & was told there was a recall.when i called hyundai customer service about the recall i was informed that even though my car is exhibiting every sign of the steering coupling recall i would not be able to get my car repaired because my car does not fall under the manufacturing dates.my car was manufactured on 10/01/2010 & the recall stoppedon 09/10/2010. I asked how they could be sure that every car manufactured after 09/10/2010 could have been manufactured correctly when they were still investigating the issue on the day my car was manufactured.now i will have to spend $300 for a repair hyundai should be taking responsibility for.i use to recommend hyundai to everyone, i will never recommend it again orpurchase another hyundai again.i will be looking into trading my sonata in after i have the steering coupling repaired.
2011 hyundai sonata se - constant steering problem i had my vehicle serviced for an identified continuous drift or pull of the steering system. The dealership had my vehicle in for service on two separate occasions for two weeks, and completely exhausted all their known and recommended service fixes per hyundai technical support. Hyundai technical support recommend that the dealership to submit for a hyundai engineer to look at the vehicle. The dealership submitted for a hyundai engineer to service the vehicle. Upon receiving an approved service number for this to occur the hyundai engineer confirmed and identified the drift/pull of the vehicle. The hyundai engineer attempted several adjustments to the alignment, sub frame and computer system. Nothing fixed the identified drift/pull issue. The hyundai engineer, dealership service manager and dealership technician all drove another vehicle off the lot from the unsold dealership inventory and identified the same drift/pull of the steering system in that vehicle too. They noted that my vehicle drifted/pulled less than the other vehicle they drove from dealership inventory. Unable to fix the constant drifting/pulling of the vehicle steering system the hyundai engineer certified the constant drift/pull as a "natural" design effect of the vehicle. It should be noted that this problem isn't a slight drift/pull of the vehicle, but a constant drift/pull pitting the driver against the steering system. Take your hand off the steering wheel for a slight moment and the vehicle veers off center to the left. This in my opinion should not be a "natural" occurrence of any vehicle. Actually, edmunds.com noted this exact occurrence in two separate inside lane reviews of the 2011 hyundai sonata. This is not a one vehicle incident, but a manufacturer design flaw of the new electronic powered steering system. The are no service bulletins at this time to address this constant drift/pull of the vehicle. Thus, leaving me no recourse.
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited - steers/pulls left in all road conditions.the severity of the pull gets worse as speed increases.
Making clicking sounds while turning steering wheel. My has started doing this when i took it for a recall approx 6 months ago. The dealer said that this could be dangerous as steering column could deteriorate and would affect accuracy of steering wheel. This has been an issue with many of hyundai forums online, specifically with steering coupler and column. Defect in manufacturing when thousands have problems with this.
The steering wheel clicks with a two inch play in either direction when the vehicle is stationary or in motion. The click is very loud plus the vehicle shimmies while being driven! when the steering wheel is clicking a catch in the wheel can be felt!hyundai dealer service man said the problem was a flexible rubber steering coupler and it was wore outdown in the steering shaft . Hyundai customer relations dept. Told me the warranty on that part was extended to 100,000 miles but no notice was sent to the vehicles owner . I had to pay for the repair because my vehiclehad 111,000 mile on it. I believe it isa critical safety issuethat could cause a steering failure, based the degree my steering wheel was clicking and the two inch play that i was experiencing! the hyundai complaint site is full of persons complaining about the same steering issue. During my many contacts with the hyundai customer relations dept. I was told repeatedly that hyundai does not recognize this as a safety threat. I believe this should have been a recall at hyundai's expense !i also believe there are individuals driving with this dangerous conditionbecause they cannot afford the expensive repair (+$400 ) that the dealer charges.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and veer towards the left. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was realigned yet the failure persisted. The contact also stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the steering wheel would independently turn all the way to the left as if she had removed her hands from the wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted.the failure and current mileage was 1,077. The vin was unavailable. Updated 05/13/11 updated 2/8/12
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became very loose and a knocking sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned slightly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (malik's in newark, delaware) where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). A few months ago, the steering knuckle failed and was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part located in the steering wheel fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,293.
I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata back in february 2012 from enterprise car sales and ever since i bought it i been hearing a knocking sound in the front end of my car while im driving from maybe 10mph to 40mph. But on the highway when i reach speeds over 50mph i don't hear anything. I have taken it to the dealer numerous of times i have had certified mechanics check it and they told me it could be one of the motor mounts but the dealer never wanted to change it they kept telling me the car was fine. Now its going to be a year later and my car has that same knocking sound in the front but now its extremely loud. I can feel the knocking through the steering too so now i don't know what to do.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor driven power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,260.
Vehicle steering pulls to left at all speeds and requires a heavier then normal pressure to keep the steering wheel and car driving straight.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving over 50 mph, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hyundai of auburn, 823 opelika rd., auburn, al) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel coupler was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction a loud knocking noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering motor coupler had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
My driver side tail light fell out of the casing, driving down the highway during the summer of 2015.luckily, the wires kept it holding on or it would have flown into traffic.now, a bit over a year later, in september of 2016, and out of warranty, the passenger side has done the same thing.the dealership refuses to do anything since i am out of warranty.according to hyundai forums, there are a lot of cars that are having this issue.see this link:http://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/143267-tail-light-studs-breaking-off.html#/topics/143267?page=3&_k=wuwg5malso, there is an issue with a $3 clip in the steering wheel.i get a lot of clatter when driving down the road, and turning my steering wheelaccording to hyundai forums, my car isn't the only one this is happening to.i have been told it isn't a safety issue, and can wait a bit to get it replaced.it is highway robbery for them to charge $237 to replace a $3 part.but, because it is in the steering column, no other auto-repair places will fix it.i cannot document this as i have not had it fixed yet, and i cannot record the sound while driving...
Dealer states steering bushing needs to be replaced at 67,000 miles due to clicking when turning the steering wheel at low speeds.
On a two lane surface street driving on a straight course at 35 mph the steering wheel suddenly began to shake back and forth so violently that i could barely hang on and keep the car on the road until i could get it to stop on the road's shoulder. It continued to shudder until the engine was turned off. Upon proceeding at about 20 mph to a phone to call for a tow to a dealer it happened again and jerked the car into the oncoming opposite lane. It could not be driven safely at any speed.it happened a third time when loading the car onto the tow truck. The violent shaking of the steering wheel continued well after the engine was powered off.the dealer's service mechanics were able to replicate this violent shaking condition in their shop with the engine both running and with the engine off. They submitted a video on it to hyundai engineers. The diagnosis was "internal failure of the power steering pump /module that is built into the steering column."a replacement module was ordered and replaced in about four days and $1033.92.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over bumpy roads, the steering wheel became lose and there was a consistent clicking noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,500.
When i'm turning i hear popping noises. And as i'm driving i hear a squilling noises from the front
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated randomly while driving or making a turn. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupling caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Was told by hyundai service tech that i needed a steering coupler and it is not covered under warranty nor was it covered as part of the existing steering recall.this comes at an out of pocket expense of approx. $500.00. The steering wheel clicks and feels like it is sticking when turning it. Car was in motion when it happened and i have not tried it when sitting stationary.was also told could lose all steering.i think we need a recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering became uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Steering wheel chicked when making turns.noticable shake when driving.dealer said not under warrenty.dealer stated "coupling worn". $315 to repair.based on complaints, can't understand why not recalled.
After crossing railroad at low speed, there was a loud, metallic clank, then would click/clank in turns. Steering became increasingly difficult to control, and car would drift at high speeds . Dealer stated the steering coupler was bad, although this was not covered under the multitude of steering recalls for 2011 sonatas. The serviceman said everything in those model's steering was junk and they replaced the couplers all the time. Dealer confirmed that there would have been eventual loss of control of the vehicle and i should not wait to get it repaired.
The steering wheel has play in it and it also makes a loud knock when turned from side to side when in motion and not in motion. I spoke to a guy at the dealership at capital hyundai columbia sc and after i told him what the car was doing he told me it needed a steering coupler and it would cost around $400 and they do a lot of this service for the particular car. But the part only cost $5.
I bought a used 2011 hyundai sonata in march for my birthday,and about 3 months ago, the steering wheel started shaking violently any time i got to 60mph or higher. Upon further investigation, i found out i needed a new steering coupler. Before it got fixed, my dome lights, and all of the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel (trip, cruise control) stopped working. After being fixed, none of the above mentioned things work, but also now,my power locks, dash clock and horn stopped working.i almost got hit by another driver a few days ago, and didnt even have a horn to honk!
There is a clicking and ratteling in the steering column when turning (or when going over a bump). And there is a slight grip or pull from the column onto the steering wheel at certain degrees of its rotation. Definitely a potential safety issue. I believe it originates with the steering coupler. Online search reveals this is a widespread issue with the model, however there has been no recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundia sonata. The contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering column when turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel coupler was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 35 mph, there was an abnormal clicking sound in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side axle was fractured and the steering wheel intermediate shaft neededto be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front driver side axle was replaced three times and the front passenger side axle was repaired once. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 57,779.updated 10/06/15*lj
My steeeing column started making a terrible noise and started shakingmade me very nervous to drive to the rest of the way home from church.this is a secondary road that is paved but has lots of curves .it also felt loose
The drivers side door is loose. Took it to dealership last year and they stated that my car was not included in door latch recall. Airbag light came on out of nowhere. Called n they stated this is not a recall. As of this past summer, the steering wheel clicks every time i turn it.i'm going to call them tomorrow because i read where there were recalls on that, but i never received notification.i drive 45 minutes to work and back monday through friday and do not want to take a chance on being in an accident.i don't understand how my car shows the exact same signs of recalls but every time i call or take it there, my vin number was not included.
My 2011 hyundai sonata gls has a knocking in the steering when i turn the wheel it sounds as if something is loose and also knocking when i hit a speed bump. I contacted hyundai and they said my car is not one the 100,000 vin numbers that are affected by this recall although my car is having the same issues with what is in the recall. This is a known issue if you take a look at the following website http://www.aboutlawsuits.com/hyundai-sonata-recall-steering-problems-13090/?replytocom=87856 you can see a lot of people with the same issue. The main issue is they are only fulfilling the recall to a small amount of sonatas made at a specific factory when they are many other cars with this defect. Hyundai is charging over $300 for the repair. As i continue to drive the car it is getting more loose and could eventually cause an accident
Vehicle pulls to the left on any road surface when going over 40 mph.when the steering wheel is held to center, the car drifts into oncoming traffic within a few seconds (2 or 3).this is a huge safety concern.in order to correct the issue one must constantly hold the steering wheel to the right.over long drives this causes major arm fatigue due to constant readjustment.after reviewing other user reports this problem seems widespread and is not being acknowledged by hyundai as an issue.many vehicles are being returned to customers with a blanket statement of, "we've done all we can do."this is an unacceptable safety hazard.
Steering has excessive play and makes a clunking noise when steering left or right.there is also a loud clattering noise when driving over bumps.
Since my 2011 hyundai sonata se turbos has been new it pulls to the left. So bad that if i take my hands off the steering wheel for 1.5 seconds at 55mph my car drifts completely to the left lane . This is dangerous. The dealer has looked at an worked on it 4 times,replace tires, rebalanced tires, replaced struts, realigned car, even did a road force wheel balance, nothing helps and the factory sent an engineer who claims that there is no problem. The problem with his statement is that is that i have several video tapes and witnesses of it doing it and i took the service manger for a ride so he can experience it. I currently just started a lemon law case on it. Want this fixed or a sonata that doesn't do this. This is a problem with certain cars built in a certain time frame. They won't admit that but i found that out from reliable inside info. Have owned about 10 new cars inmy life and none of them ever did this.
My car model, hyundai sonata 2011, has been recalled for engine issues. I checked the vin number of my car and my car has been affected.when i took my car to dealership they told me because my car is not making a clicking noise they will not fix it. I told them that my car has been recalled and i want them to take care of it. They refused it because according to them they did not hear anything.recently my car started making clicking noises when i turn my wheel. It seems that the steering wheel is loose. I can especially feel it when i go through bumps. Even when i am stopped and turn the wheel from side to side i can hear the noise. I am hoping that when i take my car to dealership they will fix the problem as i saw a recall for this issue as well. Looks like the dealership only wants to fix the smaller type of recalls and not the major pricy ones.
Upper steering assembly joint is loose. Causing a clunking sound when driving over bumps, manhole and driving at 60mph
First, this is my 2nd complaint i've filed. My car has been repaired many times for recalls (one is being done currently for the second time) and other warranty repairs. This is the list so far: idler pully, tensioner arm and belt, steering column (which broke while driving after i had to get 4 new tires and 4-wheel alignment (24000 miles) that they said i had to get), premature starter failure, short block, leather around gear shifter wore hole in it, and my car has now been in the service dept. Since dec. 17th because the engine failed again. They ordered a long block for it but hyundai motors america cannot keep up with getting the engines manufactured and sent to all the dealerships fast enough for the recall.i am now the 12th car down on the list. I still have another outstanding recall for the brake stop pad, and i noticed recently the rearview mirror is faded in spots (dark worn areas). I contacted hyundai motor america public relations hotline. It took them 2 weeks to get back to me. The man that called me asked for information from me, he called the dealership, and then sent me a letter stating they would only reimburse me a portion of my repairs i had to pay for. In the letter, also was a release of liability for me to sign. That's not going to happen!!!! the release would have made them not liable to past or any future situations, including death. How stupid do they really think we are? they've had well beyond an acceptable amount of time to take care of these recalls. It's time to buy the vehicles back and rebuild their image. If not, there will be more recalls or events that could lead to death. Holding them accountable is the only acceptable way to handle this.people are still out there driving unsafe vehicles!!
Steering makes a clicking or knocking sound when turning left or right. Called dealership about steering recalls. They claimed one had already been performed and this sounded like a coupling problem. I have read other similar complaints. Part is less than 2 dollars...labor is over 200 dollars. I believe a recall should be issued if others are complaining about the same thing.
The passage seat shakes when the car reaches 70mph.since bringing it to the dealer in may it has been there 2 more times, the second time they actually saw what they call a vibration.now the passenger seat, drivers seat, steering wheel, and console all shake, not vibrate at 40mph.hyundai has had my car for 3 days and every time i call for a status check they have some excuse.this is why i did not list the vin number because the car is not in my possession.just an fyi: there is no problem mechanically with the wheels, tire rod, etc. Everything has been checked but the car still shakes.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the steering wheel when turning the steering wheel to the left or right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testingthe vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.updated 03/21/17*lj
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became loose. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Periodically the power steering will stop working. This happens on city streets and highways at slow speeds and posted speed limits. I know there has been a recall on some sonotas but dealer still refuses to remedy problem. There has been many incidents where there has almost been major accident due to loss of steering when operating vehicle. This is very life threatening and could result in loss of life or permanent injury. We have documented all occasions so actions can be taken if that occurs. Simply want it fixed to prevent such an incident. Maybe they did not get all vehicles listed on the first recall as we checked if ours was on it. However it seems to be happening to our model as well. Any help in this matter would greatly be appreciated as we would be devastated if an accident occurred injuring ourselves or other innocent people. Thank you for your consideration in this matter
Since,i have owned the car i have,noticed the steering wheel feeling loose. Over,the last several months i have experienced uncontrollable rattling and increased shaking. I took my car in to be looked at and 3 different shops told me my steering rack was about to go. After some research on my make and model, it is determined that some 2011 sonatas made between certain dates had faulty steering racks from the start. The car is almost undriveable and hyundai continues to ignore this problem when it should go into recall. There are over 1100 complaints to the same issue.
After 70,000 miles my sonata suddenly began to pull hard to the left.i had the car aligned twice thereafter and it did not correct the issue.my mechanic says that there is nothing bent.in a call to a hyundai mechanic friend of his, he was alerted to a problem with the electronic steering module.isearched the web and have found that this is a recurring problem with this model car but as of this date no recall has been issued.this is a dangerous defect!it is quite a struggle to keep the car in lane particularly on the highway.if i were to let go of the steering wheel, i would be in the on-coming lane in a matter of a few feet.
I was driving about 55 mph on a highway and my car just shut down in the middle of traffic and wouldn't start,i was blessed not to get from behind. I had to have it towed home. Now i'm afraid to drive it.also my steering wheel has been making this rattling/knocking sound anytime i try to steer it at all times. I have call in every recall notice i've gotten and i'm always told my car wasn't in the recall.
Car has significant pull to the left, at highway speeds the car will go into adjacent lanes or median within 2 to 3 seconds. This is a significant hazard and eventually will lead to injury or death.
Steering wheel coupling. I have had a clicking/clunking sound coming from the steering column for months, it is audible when you are sitting still, driving, turning, and when you go over 60 mph, it is causing the steering wheel to shake profusely. I finally get online to research what it could be and i see hundreds of other complaints about the exact same problem on the same year make and model of my car. It is a part that costs less than 3 bucks to replace, but owners are being charged over 300 bucks to replace this, for the labor. If this is such a widespread, well known issue, how in the world is there not a recall for this cheap part? is it going to take someone dying while driving for this to be replaced? this is absolutely ridiculous and the nhtsa really needs to step in and do something about this highway robbery that hyundai is getting away with on such a widespread issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Whenever the steering wheel was turned, a loud clicking noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a known issue and recommended that the steering column be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The steering wheel feels loose and when i try to turn the car acts as if your on ice or like i'm loosing control of steering the vehicle, i was advised by discount tire that the from suspension issue are causing my inner tires to wear and the dealership was only trying to sale me tires for $600 and did not mention any issues with the inner tire on that the tread was a little low. I have been driving on the highway and surface streets when the steering problems occur.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a popping and knocking noise was present from the steering column when the steering wheel was turned. In addition, when driving over 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Steering wheel makes loud clicking sounds when turned or when the vehicle goes over a bump or down a hill.i took the vehicle to a hyundai dealership for service today and was told that this is a common problem with the mechanics of the steering column.
The steering column makes a large clicking noise anytime the steering wheel is moved. It sounds as if it is coming loose and is not properly installed. There is no current recall on this item. I am having it checked out tomorrow.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering seized and caused the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and she suffered a head injury, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer. Lithia hyundai of odessa (5000 john ben shepperd pkwy, odessa, tx) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) was relevant to the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
I bought a sonata limited turbo in december, 2010.right from the start it pulled hard to the left.i took it to the dealer, they checked the alignment and said they wanted it back to replace a camber bolt.also they said that hyundai was aware of the issue.before the bolt came in, they told me that hyundai was not recommending the camber bolt any more, but the latest version of the left front strut.they replaced the strut but that did not fix the problem.i finally came to the opinion the problem is not in the suspension at all.it is clear more power is being sent to the left wheel.this is clear under several conditions:on acceleration it will be pulling hard but if the accelerator is released the car straightens out.when braking and thus little or no power is being applied to the wheels, there is no noticeable pull.with the cruise control on and going downhill ' coasting, basically ' the pull is light, but as the road changes and starts to go back uphill, it pulls harder and harder, varying in relation to how hard the car is working to get up the hill.the worst is when passing another vehicle on the highway.it pulls so hard that if the steering wheel is released, it literally 'snaps' five to ten degrees to the left and the car is on the shoulder in two seconds.the steering wheel in this car is very 'dry' and it is easy to lose grip.one has to grip so tightly that it is quite fatiguing to drive this car.if a person lost grip of the wheel they could easily be in an accident before they recovered, or even due to the recovery, as it would be very easy to over-recover and go too far right.the tires are wearing abnormally with only a few thousand miles on them.one day, a tire is going to burst and there is going to be a major accident.this car is unsafe as is, and hyundai needs to take corrective action.if that means they need to be forced into it by nhtsa, then nhtsa, please get to work on this before someone gets killed.
Takata recall. I'm having the same issue as everyone else. The sound of something loose in the steering column and clunking noise has become horrible. Regardless of whether the car is in motion or at a stand still, i can move the steering wheel and hear the noise. I checked the year of production of my vehicle and it doesn't fall under the current recall; however, it seems a little irresponsible of hyundai to not recall all vehicles that are experiencing the same issue. It is a safety hazard not just a nuisance. This has been happening for a few months now and has only become worse with time. I will be contacting hyundai to see what can be done. In the instance they refuse to service the vehicle under the current warranty i will be contacting an attorney. Safety hazards cannot be ignored.
Whenever i make a turn the steering wheel makes a clicking noise. I wast old that it could be the flex coupling in the steering column and that other people has taken their cars with the same problem to the dealerships to get the problem fixed. But when i went to the dealership they said that is no recall for my car. I'm trying to figure out if i do rate the recall because it does concern 2011 sonata and i do have a 2011 sonata.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel vibrated violently and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact shut the vehicle off and the steering wheel continued to vibrate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed the cause for failure could not be found. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all times.it is much more apparent when driving on the freeways, but is present when driving slower on side streets and county roads.the degree of pull varies.at times you can't feel it pulling, but if you take pressure off the steering wheel the vehicle drifts left.at other times you can feel the left pull and have to correct via pressure on the steering wheel in the opposite direction.a front and rear alignment was performed and the problem is still there.i test drove the only other 2011 sonata 2.0t at my local dealership and it pulled left the same as mine.
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.
I purchased this car last august. I heard good things about hyunda sonatas. Yesterday i took my car in for a front end alignment at the dealer. After 4 hours i was told it can't be done because the steering rack is off center and steering wheel coupling needs to be replaced. All for a total of $1842! now i find out there was a recall for the coupling but it expired at 100,000 miles and unfortunatley my car now has 100,347. Is there a chance i could get an extension on this particular recall to help lower the cost of this repair? thank you (if you need a copy of the estimate i can send one to you)
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to shift to the left and right side on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50.
Car loses power steering at random times, but mostly on the highway.recall campaigns 143 and 097 are related to the issue and were looked at by the dealership and "fixed," however, i believe this to be a repeat campaign.i have taken the car to bill dube hyundai in wilmington, ma and they said i would need a new steering column, and that it is not related to either recall.i spoke with hyundai consumer affairs as well, and opened a case.hyundai consumer affairs called the dealership, but the dealership told them the same thing they told me, that what is happening is not related to the recalls.i then had my local mechanic at king's auto in reading, ma look at the car.he believes that the car does need mdps assembly 56310-3q200-qqh.research tells me that it seems a lot of other hyundai sonata owners have experienced the same problem with losing the power steering, which is obviously very dangerous.i believe hyundai is not acknowledging the ongoing problem, and should fix this at no charge.thank you.
Steering column bushing wore down or broke making the steering wheel loose and rattle and decrease of steering control
Power steering coupler is failing. Service at dealership told me i would need to have this replaced. From reading the vast number of complaints from other people having the exact same issue, it is apparent that the part in question is defective. When are they going to issue a recall for replacement of this part? hyundai appears to be knowingly putting the lives of its customers in jeopardy because they don't want to pay to have the problem corrected.
The steering column on my 2011 sonata started making terrible noises due to a known issue with the steering shaft. Even though there is a formal nhtsa investigation nhtsa action number: pe10035) and recall (nhtsa recall no. 10v-426), the dealer (https://www.hyundaiofchantilly.com/service_appointment_form.cfm) told me that i have to pay over $400 dollars to fix the $2 part that is causing this hazardous issue. I include a link to an article that describes the hazards created by this issue: https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/hyundai-sonata-recall-steering-problems-13090/ . How can hyundai sell such defective cars and then expect consumers to pay for the work to repair parts affected by recalls?
I just bought a certified pre-owned 2011 hyundai sonata limited.pretty much since the first time i took it on the interstate, the car wants to drift, mainly to the left but sometimes to the right.there are several complaints about this on the web.i took it back to the dealer and they looked at it.they said the tire pressure was the problem.it is less pronounced pulling to the left but now its all over the place.this vehicle will not track straight and that is a dangerous thing imo.i do a lot of interstate driving.
"steering coupler is bad" per the second mechanic that has looked at my car, one was from a hyundai dealership.i know two individuals that have replaced their steering coupler after the steering wheel started shaking, rattling, or clanking noises.if it is not replaced and the coupler breaks, i will loose control of my car.
I noticed my steering wheel had play in it. Took to hyundai dealer and they stated i needed a coupler and intermediate shaft and bolts to be replaced. My vehicle had 73,008 miles. Asked why this could happen on such low miles they stated parts don't last forever. Dealer summit the claim to hyundai and hyundai deniedtherefore i had to pay for repair since this was a safety issue.
My 2011 hyundai sonata was first repaired for front drive shaft assy and now i feel that it's having similar problems. I first checked for recalls and found one that could possibly be a match for my car. I called the dealership where the car was purchased, i explained to him what i was experiencing with my car and that i thought it may have been on the recall list, but the service gentleman immediately told me that it wasn't on recall. I told him that my car was making awful noises to the point where it feels like it was going to fall apart. It makes noise when i turn the wheel, when i hit a pot whole or bump (to the point where i go very slow oralmost stop the car in certain situations because it feels like the car is falling to pieces). My car has lots of play in the steering wheel. The service guy told me over the phone that is was the steering coupler that would take about 2-3 hours to repair and cost $300. I have seen and heard so many people are possibly having the same issues with their cars and i don't understand why this doesn't qualify for recall. What's the difference in steering coupler and steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections?
Car suddenly developed loud clicking noise when turning the steering wheel slightly or going over bumpy road. Steering also feels very loose; has a lot of play in it. I took the car to sterling mccall hyundai dealership in houston, texas this morning. Service department says it's part number 56315-2k000-fff that needs to be replaced however hyundai has a long back order for that part, and they're unsure when they will receive it. I asked the service department if the car was ok to drive because i felt it was a dangerous issue. The service advisor said he checked with his manager and the car was perfectly safe to drive until the part came. In. So i'm driving the car but the steering doesn't feel right.
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.
From the initial test drive i noticed a pull in the steering. It was mentioned and i was told that it was a simple alignment issue. After purchased i asked about the steering. Unfortunately, (i was told) the dealership did not have the road force balance machine for them to properly test the alignment. I waited till november before this was available. The 2011 sonata wandered the road and pulled constantly to one side or the other (with no rhyme or reason). At one point it would pull so hard the vehicle would "v-line" off road once letting go of steering wheel.after several repair attempts (replaced struts, camber bolt kits, front tires and several alignments) the pull was still there. There was nothing more hyundai can do and i was told "that's just how the car is". I have gone through two arbitration hearings with the bbb and hyundai still continues to say "there's nothing more we can do, the car is performing as it is intended to". Negative hyundai!!! the car still pulls and wanders as it pleases and i have had sway bar links break during normal driving conditions. Hyundai is saying i have hit an "animal" and the impact has bent both of the sway bar links and broke one on the right front. All though there is no body damage from this animal and no scrapes on the undercarriage. I never hit anything in the car and feel this breakage is due to added pressure on suspension/steering parts from adjustment made by hyundai to "try" and get car to drive straight. My warranty has been denied and hyundai refuses to make the repairs. So don't let the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty let you make the decision when buying, when they can deny your warranty anytime they want with any made up excuse. I have been fighting for well over 8 months for a refund on this car and i'm still fighting!!
Every time i hit a small bump in the road my steering makes a loud rattling noise. Even if my car is sitting still, if i turn the wheel to the left it makes a clunking noise. This has been an ongoing problem that i feel needs to be addressed.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the ball joints, axle and steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. ...updated 08-08-13 the consumer stated the bearing in the front wheel, joint assembly, bearing bracket, arm control unit and knuckle to the front axle, were all replaced.
The steering wheel makes a clicking and knocking noise when making turns and reversing, i was told by the hyundai dealer that the steering column coupler has to be replacedand that its dangerous to drive because the steering column can get separated and cause a crash. I noticed that there are many complaints regarding this. The cost to replace this is $550 for a part that probably costs $20. So at this point since i have kids i cant drive this car and it has to be parked until i can afford to pay for this. There have been so many recalls on the particular make and model. Please consider a recall on this also.
The steering wheel clicks when turning or hit a bounce. It is the motor driven power steering coupling, part # 56315-2k000-ffff . The technical bulletin # 14-st-002-1 states that it takes 1 1/2 hours to replace yet the dealer states it is a 3 hour job. There are numerous complaints about this yet no recall even though it is a piece of crap part.
The steering on my 2011 sonata makes a popping noise when i turn the steering wheel right or left when the car is stationary. When driving it sounds like the steering wheel is going to separate from the rest of the car when i drive over any potholes, bumps, or seams in the the road. I am fearful the steering wheel will separate from the car at speed. This occurs consistently when i drive the car.
When driving vehicle it makes a loud clacking sound in the steering column as you turn and while driving vehicle on the road .
There is a loud clicking sound when the steering wheel is turned to the left or the right.it started subtle (i.e. Not as loud ).then within a few weeks, the clicking noise is very noticeable.it is loud, and it occurs every time it is driven.it occurs in park, at low mph - at higher mph, as of now, it seems to be the more subtle sound.after researching, my 2011 model is not included in a recall that over 100,0002011 sonatas are in. Hyundai needs to include all 2011 sonata's in the recall.it is unfair car manufacturers do not include all models, when now it is a known issue with this vehicle (official complaints have been made by people like myself).research shows people are repairing at their own expense - and also many cars are in terrible accidents due to this problem.
You turn the wheel from side to side. Excessive shaking and shuddering of the steering wheel when driving speeds of 60 mph or higher. Clicking noise when wheel is turned during backing up. Shaking of the steering wheel is not starting at lower speeds.
Vehicle always pulls left when driving at any speed. Problem noticed day after purchase. Vehicle has been in service 4 times for this issue & still pulls left.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the steering wheel coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The steering column make a horrible rattle sound when going over bumps and also makes a popping noise when you turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.updated 09/25/15*lj updated 10/07/15*ljupdated 12/01/15*ljthe consumer stated the steering made a clicking sound when she wasn't driving and a rattling sound when she was driving.also, the traction lights illuminated. The rattling sound started at 25 mph. Updated 01/15/16.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became very loose and made a clicking noise. The contact immediately took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupling failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000...updated 06/27/17 *as
Interior light comes on without opening doors clicking in the steering collar motor has a winning sound and the brake light some times just blink off
Vehicle pulls hard left when accelerator is applied. Seems to go straight when no gas pedal applied. When applying more accelerator pedal, the more the car pulls to the left. Very hard to keep car straight. Dealer says it is normal for my car due to the fact that it is a turbo limited with a lot of torque. I test drove another limited sonata turbo at another dealer the week prior to buying my car at this dealer and it did not have the same problem. It went straight as an arrow no matter how much accelerator pedal was applied. This has been going on since i took the car off the lot. I didn't think anything of it as the dealer said it was normal for a turbo vehicle. Again, the vehicle i test drove at another vehicle was the same turbo model and it drove straight as an arrow.
Steering column rattling steering column is loose it is very loud, i have called hyundai manufacturer, this was a recall last year on this vehicle but i was told according to the vin.number that my car wasn't one that was recalled for the defected steering column, and i would have to pay to have it diagnosed to see if the problem is what was recalled last year, no way should a 2011 car sound like a hunk of junk when just driving at a speed of30mph.what should i do?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering); 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While pulling out of a parking space, a clicking sound emerged from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice 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 approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
2011 sonata turbo pulls left all the time. Soon as you release the wheel the car will pull to the left and into on coming traffic or a guard rail within 3-5 seconds at highway speeds. You have to always have the wheel slightly to the right to keep the car from pulling left. Called hyundai and filled a case # but to date nobody has returned my call to discuss the problem. It was at the dealer for 4-5 days and they said the tried everything on the hyundai tsb and it still pulls to the left.
This vehicle has been having issues with steering since around roughly october 2012. The vehicle pulls left or right on most occasions. I have had this vehicle aligned at the hyundai dealership and at tire kingdom a number of times. The steering still goes to the left or right even after the alignments were done. Every time i take it to hyundai they say nothing is wrong with the car and blame it on alignments most of the time. The last time i went to hyundai i complained about the steering still pulling left or right even after i had just aligned it with them. The only conclusion they can come to was that "i need to keep my hands on the steering wheel to keep it straight" this vehicle year and model has been known in the past to have issues with the steering going left or right on its own. I have taken it to the dealership a number of times and finally decided to put a claim in on the vehicle through they're corporate office. I feel this vehicle is a danger to myself, my family and others. A car should be able to drive straight on a road even if you only let the car go for a second. I have another vehicle that doesn't have this issue at all. I have documentation on the times i have taken the vehicle in and expressed that this car was not safe and have only been turned away. Iv expressed that iv felt at times that while the car is pulling i have to use a certain amount of strength to keep the car straight, this should not be the case with any vehicle especially only being 3 years old. Hyundai doesn't feel like there is an issue with my car and i completely disagree, there have been other cases with hyundai customers that have bought this year, make and model vehicle and have had the same issue. I would like this to be looked into before an accident occurs due to this steering issue.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed while maneuvering around a curved road. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 78,522.
The steering column has a loud rattle and a `catch' that makes the car difficult to steer.
There is a clicking or clucking sound when going over a slight bump in the road and the steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turning along with a slight give in the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
Car pulls to the left all the time.
I have several complaints regarding this vehicle.i have had this car two years and about two months and have had nothing but problems (purchased brand new) -- i've had to get a new motor (engine caught on fire (electrical/smoking) while driving down the beltway), replaced tire rod, need 4 brand new tires, transmission slipping, and other electrical problems with cooling/heating system (the blower does not work for air pointed in the floor direction), strong smell of gas fumes inside of the vehicle.the gas mileage gauge is inaccurate -- i get no where near the highway nor city miles.the gas meter is not registering.parts on the electrical system have been randomly replaced.i have had all schedule services on my vehicle as well as extras such as special replacement filters, etc.i have also had problems with the breaking system. I believe i've purchased a complete lemon.the current mileage on the vehicle is 27700 miles. There is no way i should be having this many problems as frequently as i have been having.the car's steering pulls to the left as well.i should not have to replace tires only after two years of driving after putting nitrogen as advised.i've noticed a noise when turning the steering to the left as well as if the left tire rod or axle wants to break -- weird feeling turn the car.the alarm system is failing to lock all of the doors -- only the drivers door. -- dealers solution...purchase a new one ??? really?
2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.4l. Inner and outer tie rods have been replaced three times now..not sure why.the dealership had no answer either.first time replaced at 81,000 miles, then at 112,000 miles and again at 139,000 miles.this last time they said it was ready to break off.one would think these parts would last longer than this.
At 62,000 miles the steering wheel felt tight, and then suddenly it felt loose when i turned the wheel to the right, and then it started a clicking noise every time i turned the wheel to the right or left. Over the next 3,000 miles it has become progressively worse with clicking and rattling any time i turn the wheel, even sitting still. Going over any bump makes a rattling noise in steering column. I see this is a very common problem in 2011 sonata's and wonder why there is no recall?!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph over a bump or crack in the road, the steering wheel felt abnormal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10426000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The vehicle makes a clicking noise when the steering wheel is turned in either direction especially when parking. It can also be herd and felt when driving over uneven surfaces. There's a looseness in the steering that is getting progressively worse over time. I was told by the dealer that the steering flex coupling needs to be replaced but it's not covered by any recalls. During my research of this issue i discovered an alarming amount of 2011 hyundai sonata owners experiencing the exact same issue which tells me this has to be a defect. Hyundai needs to issue an immediate recall on these steering flex couplings before someone gets seriously injured or killed. This is a very dangerous situation that needs to be addressed. The proof needed to avoid tragedy is just an internet search away.
Recently while turning steering wheel in park , heard clicking/poppingnoise . Could feel the clicking through the steering column.local hyundai dealership (where purchased) diagnosed issue on august 31,2015. Description of diagnosis on service paper. " recommend replacing coupler " cost of labor at $222.14 and part cost $3.65.this issue needs to be investigated for root cause and corrective actions. This coupler should not be wearing out after 81,319 miles. Also , if this had not been fixed soon. , it may causeda steering issue. Last,i have read there are several hundred reports of this coupler issue. I already had another popping issue with steering last spring that the gear in steering rack failed per service report and was replaced .fortunately under warranty. With these issues mounting, with high labor cost , the long term reliability and cost to own this vehicle ,is a concern.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was taken in for inspection, the technician stated that the steering flexible coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:10v426000 (steering). The failure mileage was 78,119.
Vehicle steering wheel has developed a clunking noise when turned to right or left when parked. Also has a hard clunking bang in entire steering wheel when a bump is encountered. Steering is also unresponsive at higher speeds when wheel is initially used to correct lane usage on highways. Constantly concerned steering failure is imminent.vehicle has less than 39000 miles and otherwise excellent condition. Needs to be corrected but not at owners cost.this is an obvious manufacturing defect.date of manufacture 4/05/11.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering column coupler issues.*ldthe consumer stated the part was made out of a flimsy piece of plastic that could potentially fail at any time.
The steering column is shaking if you hit a bump . Cruise control and the horn does not work now
Car constantly pulls to the left. Makes it difficult to keep in my lane endangering me and others around me.
Detected slack in steering wheel, accompanied with thunk and noise that is both felt and heard. Slack and noise is prevalent with engine running or engine off. A slight but distinct rotational noise is also heard at idle.problem appears to be consistent with worn or loose steering components.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate, pulled to the right, and made a knocking noise. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft connector failed. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
My car (2011 hyundai sonata )starts drifting to the left when going over 60 mph.i contacted the hyundai dealer where i purchased this vehicle in february and was told "it's a defect in the 2011 hyundai sonata, but hyundai does not have a fix for it yet ."
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left. Took it back to the dealer, they claimed it was aligned, toe in checked and it still pulled to the left. Then they rotated the tires and claim it is fixed.it still pulls to the left almost all the time. I bought the car the last day of december. 26.1k spent and i have to hold pressure to the right so the car will track straight.*ln
Took my 2011 hyundai sonata in to the dealer for the engine seizing recall in april 2016 and they recommended i replace my steering coupler. I had not noticed anything wrong with it at that time so i decided to wait. I am taking it in today to have it replaced because the steering wheel is very loose and is making a clicking noise when i turn it. The car is not immediately responsive to turning in the past few days. I have seen numerous people complaining about the same issue with the same model year car on the hyundai forums. I checked my vin and there is not a recall for this. There should be if the car can become unresponsive to someone turning the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a left turn, the steering wheel failed to operate as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact manually turned the steering to the left and to the right and the steering wheel resumed normal function. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
I purchased a 2011 sonata on 12/24/2010. I have driven the car 600 miles and now the car veers to the left after turning right. It is extremely dangerous to drive. At 60mph on the expressway the veers to left as if i am going to crash into the concrete median. I took the car back to the dealership (1/6/2011) and the said they performed software download and the car is fixed. Driving it home from the dealership on the expressway the car again veered of the road to the left. (this almost caused me to cash the car) i have taken the car back to the dealership (1/7/2011) they are currently working on the vehicle. I asked if this was a common issue and they said no after the recall on a loose steering column. My problem does not have to do with the steering column it has to do with the fact the car magically drives to the left. After doing some research on my own it looks as though i am one of many experience this problem with the 2011 sonata. After my experience i am truly afraid that this car may kill me when driving. To me this is a very serious issue with this make of car.
When driving over 50 mph steering wheel shakes uncontrollably, steering wheel makes a clicking noise when any slight movement made other than driving straight. I took my car to be evaluated at my local hyundai dealer and was god my steering column was loose and that the entire steering column would need replaced. The dealership told me this issue is affecting the safety of my vehicle and the repair would be at my own expense. They could give no explanation as to why the steering column became loose ( my car has never been involved in an accident)i did some research online and found hundreds of other people complaining of the same issue with this specific year make and model vehicle. My vin # has had 12 safety recalls since purchase. I feel this steering column problem needs to be a safety recall issued by hyundai. Thank you
Steering wheel/column stated making a clicking noise about 6 months ago. At first it wasn't that bad; now everytime you move the steering wheel a clicking noise is made. Every bump or rut you hit in the road makes it rattle. Sounding as if it is getting ready to break.. I have taken it to the hyundai place several times and reported this problem. Hyundai keeps telling me that this is not a recall.it will cost me $250.00 to $300.00 to have this repaired. My question still remains that if this steering coupling is defected and it is controlling the steering of the car then why if is not a recall? my steering wheel vibrates, shakes, and makes an awful racket. I do not understand how this is not considered a recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering column made a strange clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to happy hyundai (9121 south cicero ave, oak lawn, il 60453, (708) 422-9300) where it was diagnosed that the steering gearbox shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
When driving this car there is small jerk of the steering wheel accompanied by a loud click. This occurs intermittently while driving straight on any street or highway and always occurswhen making turns in either direction. The condition was brought to my attention by a state inspection technician in 2015 when it was only a very light clicking noise when turning left or right with no motion felt in the steering wheel. The condition has progressively worsened and now the clicking is quite loud accompanied by an easily felt jerk in the steering wheel.
When turning the steering wheel left to right, an audible mechanical clanking noise is heard in the steering column system.additionally, you can feel feedback in the steering wheel when the clanking noise is occurring.this defect is best found when turning the steering wheel quickly to the left and then to the right, or vice versa.took car to firestone today to find problem, and was told it was the "steering column intermediate shaft."this part is a recall item listed for this year/make/model.however, my vin doesn't qualify as part of this recall.obviously this defect is wider spread than currently listed, and definitely needs to include my vin car.note:i work as an aviation safety inspector for the faa (fg-1825-13), so i work in the same job position but for airplanes instead.thankfully with my mechanical background, i was able to figure out there was a safety issue before a possible accident and loss of control occurred.
The steering wheel all of a sudden felt loose one while i was driving and then it started making a rattling noise and it can be heard when i turn the wheel, go over a bumps or if i drive faster then 60 miles per hour it gets really loud with a constant rattling noise, my car only has 72000-73000 miles on it
Steering column failure - need replacement. Loud clanking when performing any turns. Also causing car to pull foreably to side when brake is applied.
Vehicle steering pulls to left.checked air pressure (cold) of tires and all were within specified pressures (30 p.s.i.).just received mfr notice advising me my hyundai sonata limited may have a "current open recall campaign".note:the notice was allegedly from mfr., but directed me to contact a hyundai dealer other than the dealer which sold me the vehicle.the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle is still in operation, but i have received no such recall advisement them.the notice states, "this campaign may be a safety related repair and will be performed at no charge to you".strange...very strange.
I bought a 2011 sonata in may 2010.this car has pulled to the left from the first day i bought it.nothing seems to work.it has been aligned on several occasions with no success.
The steerng coloum shakes and a clicking sound is heard when you turn the the steering side to side, and especially when you go over a bump sounds like it's going to snap and break off leaving you without steering.it happens when i'm on a city street, and highway in motion and when in park you can hear the clicking of the steering wheel by turning it side by side.
I was originally told of a clicking sound in april of 2016. I was never able to hear the sound until later on. That clicking noise has turned into a loud clunking sound. The steering was loose and a shaking in the steering wheel with rattling sound at 65 mph. I thought the shaking was caused due to an alignment being needed which i had done today 9/6/2016. I hear this sound when backing or parked while turning the steering wheel to the left or to the right. I have an appointment scheduled with hyundai 9/7/2016.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel would be difficult to maneuver and emit a loud clicking noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The airbag sign is always on.and sounds from the handle.
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.
I purchased a brand new hyundai sonata (2011) in march of 2011 and the day i testdrove it i feltthe car pulling to the right and hand to apply pressure on the steering wheel to keep it going straight. I was told that this was not a big issue and would be repaired. Nine months later and three times being serviced for the pull and the steering wheel issue it is still functioning with the same problem. Each time i was told the problem was fixed drove out of the service area to find it was still with the same problems.was told to open up a case with the regional office which i did, and was told that the service manager at puente hills hyundai[xxx] said that the problem was fixed and there was nothing wrong with the car. There is something wrong with this car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving and making turns creates a rattle in the steering wheel and clunking soundstopped at brakes plus and found substance on the outside of thesterring coupler. Was told that should not be there.
With motor running, steering "clunks" when wheel turned in either direction. Most pronounced when stopped or at low speeds.constant, not intermitant. My guess would be that the bearings in the steering knuckle are shot. Current mileage is 58,800.
I am reporting a second incident that occurred after the date of the first incident i previously reported in my earlier complaint.as noted in my earlier complaint, the car had experienced catastrophic engine failure.i had the car taken for repair to the hyundai licensed dealer and automotive repair service center operated by hyundai burlingame (1025 rollins road, burlingame, ca 94010).the repair center explained the engine would have to be completely replaced and so would the fuel intake valve.a new engine and intake valve were installed in the car.on 10/2/2013, the repair work was completed and my spouse picked up the car and returned to our residence. On 10/3/2013, my spouse was driving the repaired car to work during the morning commute on southbound i-280 in the bay area when the car began to make loud clanging noises and violently shake and shudder. My spouse was able to pull of the highway just as the car again experienced catastrophic engine failure and the engine began releasing very heavy dark smoke.as the engine failed, the power to the steering went out and this made the car difficult to maneuver.the car was towed to the nearest authorized hyundai dealer and service repair center, stevens creek hyundai (4425 steven creek blvd., santa clara, ca 95051). Stevens creek hyundai opened the hood of the car and examined the engine.steven creek hyundai told my spouse there was a high pressure gasoline leak and gasoline had been spurting on the hot engine and also that there was some sort of catastrophic engine failure.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an unknown noise coming from the steering wheel while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My engine light has been on for 6 months and i had the timer sensor replaced twice. And it is still on. My car steering wheel vibrates at times. The steering wheel makes a cracking noise while parking or pulling out. Also my airbag light has been on continuous for 6 months over the steering wheel. Keep taking it to the shop and told to check recalls but my car is never listed.
Steering wheel locks while driving. Dealership can't figure it out. Can't drive car. Car was in motion engine running in a turn going 30 miles an hour and the steering wheel locked. Had to turn off the car completely and turn it back on to get it unlocked.
While driving on the highway and attempting to brake the steering wheel shook rapidly. The steering wheel makes a click when in park and i move the steeping wheel slightly off center to the left or the right. When driving at any speed and go over bumps on the road the steering wheel makes a clunk noise. The steering feels loose when driving on the highway at speeds of 60+. This is an issue that needs to be recalled. When i spoke to the dealer they said that my car doesn't have any recalls on the steering. It is obvious that there are more vehicles with this steering wheel issue that needs to be fixed at the manufacturers expense. ...updated 09/22/15
I have taken my car into hyundai 3 times for the same repair on the steering column.i have clicking and chunking in the steering wheel and now my key will not release.i was told this time by hyundai that it would cost me 150.00 for diagnostic and thousands if it isnt a related issue.this car is a lemon, and im stuck with it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the column was loose and needed to be repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2011 hyundai sonata w/ 89000 miles. Bought less than 2 yrs ago, certified. Car has been making a groaning and clicking noise when turning the wheel, especially in reverse. Had car at dealership this weekend and they tell me the entire steering system is host. Need a new column, brackets, and coupling. This is not normal wear an tear on a car. There is a recall on the coupling but the rest is not covered and they want over $1000 to fix!
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to electronic power steering recall notice issues, brake light switch repairs, tail light assembly problems and steering coupler/column replacements.the consumer stated there were loud noises coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake, when the braking. Also, the brake light began stay on which caused problem during highway driving.
Steering became loose, car making squeaky noise when in motion. This sound was extremely evident when turning. This occurred primarily on city streets.
Car is very hard to steer steering is stiff when you are driving not like power steering.
The vehicle is a 2011 sonata turbo limited. The vehicle has a steady pull to the left during acceleration which affects the vehicles ability to maintain a straight line on the roadway. At higher speeds it is more noticeable and in my opinion a safety hazard due to the vehicles quick jerky motion and strong pull to the left if you should let go of the steering wheel. It is not an alignment issue as the vehicle drives straight when you are not accelerating .it's constant fatigue on the driver's arms maintaining proper steering as a result of the pull.
The steering column inside the cab rattles each time i hit a bump or hole in the road. I have 77,000 miles on the vehicle now, but i started to notice a suttle noise about 15,000 miles prior to what is now a major safety concern. Driving into my garage to park the vehicle, i heard a loud snap as i was turning the steering wheel and what sounded like parts falling in the steering column. I pulled forward far enough to close the garage door and there my car sits. Guess i'm lucky i wasn't at 3,000 ft level like i was the day before when the steering decided to break apart. Apparently, after doing some research on my own, the steering coupling is defective and may separate and leave the driver with no means to steer the vehicle. No recall from hyundai even though many are having the same issues as noted all over the internet. The hyundai service center in fresno, ca seems to have marching orders to deny the fact that this issue is much more prevalent than simple wear and tear and are practically ready to fight you if you try to get them to admit it. Don't call the service manager "bro" or he will have the biggest hissy fit about how disrespectful that is. His name is "[xxx]", ok; as though covering up an obvious safety defect that could cost someone their life is just silly childs play! hyundai, do the "right" thing (ethics 101) and recall the [xxx] thing before people get hurt or killed, if they haven't already.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My steering wheel has become increasingly loose and shaky over the past months when driving or stationary. There is a very distinct (and getting worse over time) "clicking" or "knocking" sound when i back up and turn my wheel either way. I was told by my mechanic that something is wrong with my steering gear box/shaft sector and possibly some of my axles. He told me this was dangerous, and that the recall campaign number 097 should cover me. However, i was told by hyundai that my specific car does not fall under this recall, even though i my car has the exact symptoms of the recall. I was also told that because of recent recalls, my warranty would be extended. However, hyundai has now told me that my warranty extension only covers the sole engine, and not the axles though they are part of and covered by the initial engine warranty. Hyundai has told me there are "kits" to fix these problems, but i have to pay over $1000 for the kits to fix, even though these were faulty parts by hyundai. The hyundai service manager i spoke with told me flat out that my car had faulty parts, but that the kits could fix them. I asked him whose fault it was that they were faulty, and he said that all car companies deal with this and it wasn't because of my driving. But even still so, i have to be the one to pay for hyundai's faulty parts and non-existent recall help. I'm beyond frustrated after reading so many reviews and forums online of people with the exact same car symptoms as mine who are unfortunately also not covered by the recall. If i cannot get a better response and answer from this, i will be contacting the main lawyer who others have also contacted about this and filing an official lawsuit. I expected way better from hyundai and am disgusted and disappointed at the lack of service, truthfulness, and integrity from this company at this point.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering power steering seized and the eps light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) after the failure occurred; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. 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 65,000. The vin was not available.
My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t constantly pulls left while under very mild acceleration and cruising speeds.i took it into the dealer for the problem and they said it was torque-steer and that it happens on all fwd vehicles.i've had my fair share of fwd vehicles and i've experienced nothing like this.it pulls under the lightest acceleration.
My sonata continues to pull to the left. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer multiple times. They checked the alignment and force balanced the tires a few times. Eventually they told me it was my tires causing the problem. So they put a set of 4 brand new wheels and tires from another car onto mine. The problem still persisted. So they didnt know what to do and contacted an huyndai rep who stated the vehicle performed as designed. If the vehicle performedas designed why did your service techs check my alignment and force balance my tires 3 or 4 times? why did they put another set of wheels and tires on my car if there was no problem? its very dangerous because if i take my hand off the wheel it pulls into the other lane. Other consumers have complained of the same thing and some even had their car replaced. I filled a corporate complaint with hyundai but they agree with the rep that the is performing as designed.
After taking my 2011 hyundai sonata in for engine recall my steering wheel is now making noise and it moves to the left on its own now. Also my right axle is leaking grease and the car has about 69,000 miles on it. I bought it new.hyundai dealer said the noise is coming from a coupling and would cost 270.00. They also said it was not part of the recall for steering column intermediate shaft which i took the car in for when that recall came out.i dont know what they do or if they do anything when they supposedly look at your car due to a recall. My car was doing great when i took it in for the recalls until the last time. Also when i took my car in for engine recall my oil dipstick was yellow. But now i have an orange oil dipstick. Back to the part about the steering noise it makes noise sitting still and moving and sometimes it gets louder if the road is not as smooth.also how do they know it is the coupling and not something else such as what the recall was for when they just listened to my car and not inspect it to be sure. The coupling should have been included in the recall and if not it needs to be recalled.this sounds dangerous. The noise also gets louder when i turn the wheel while driving. Sometimes it sound like the car is rattling and sometimes sounds like a shock absorber starting to go bad.
8/31/15 took my car for service at a hyundai dealership. Was told the steering coupling needed to be replaced. When i asked the mechanic how was this determined,he stated by listening as he turned the steering wheel. I was given the cost as $360.00. On 10/19/15,i returned for an oil change and was reminded about the steering coupling. I purchased this car in october,2012. I can't believe this is happening. I have read other drivers have had similar problems. I would like to see this investigated. It makes no sense that we are having such problems and the car isn't 5 years old yet. This will be my last hyundai.
2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0t vehicle pulls to the left at varying speeds from 30mph up to and including highways speeds. From a two lane road, or a four land highway from the right lane the vehicle will abruptly cross into another lane in five seconds or under which is amajor safety concern.noted this defect upon initial test drive, dealer claimed over pressurized tire was the cause, after properly pressurized tires,however, vehicle continued to pull left. Brought vehicle back, dealer inspected claimed this time there was an alignment issue, readjusted alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull left. Brought vehicle back to same dealer for a third time, dealer confirmed vehicle was inalignment per their previous work and claimed there was nothing else they could do. 4 days later take to a second hyundai dealer who claims one of the rear tires was out of alignment, readjust alignment, however, vehicle continues to pull off center. It's a near constant struggle to keep the car centered in the lane you are traveling in. Have conducted my own tests on residential streets, county roads and highways in opposite directions over the same stretch of road and the car continuesnot to track straight. This is a dangerous situation and needs to be addressed immediately.
Leased 2011 hyundai sonata on 6/21/11. On 6/25 with 140 miles on the odometer i noticed a strong pull to the left at about 35 mph. Needed to actively correct steering to keep car in a straight trajectory. I immediately checked tire pressure looked under the car for anything obvious but found nothing. Did not drive on high speed roadway until many days later and found that at 65 mph the problem was the same.after july 4th holiday i telephoned hyundai dealership and they told me to make an appointment, they said they had never heard that before.i did not go to the dealership thru today 8/15/11. I have however seen the numerous same complaints about the 2011 sonata. I wanted to make my own self heardas to this problem. It continues today and i am going to go to the dealership but expect the same stonewalling i have read about.
Driving on a busy street, turned down a residential street and the steering wheel started shaking violently. We have own the car since june, 2013 and this has been an ongoing problem. The will be a beep ,then the eps and traction control will show on the dash board and then the steering wheel will start to shake violently. My husband shut off the vehicle and it violently shake for 20 mins. At times when this problem occurred in the past the car would be on but we did not even leave the drive way. The first time it did it me was 4 months after purchasing the vehicle and i had my child in the back seat taking her to school when the steering wheel started shaking violently, i was in the middle of a busy intersection and i couldn't get out because i was not strong enough to handle the steering wheel, and we almost got hit. Each time (more than 5 times now) we were either stopped or going less than 25 miles per hour, the eps and traction will light, and the steering wheel will shake violently anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. There was a time when my husband was driving in our small town when the eps light was on but my husband had no power steering. The steering wheel didn't shake.
Car makes popping or clicking sound particularly when backing out of a parking space and turning the wheel. Took the vehicle to hyundai dealership where they said it was a steering coupler that needed to be replaced. Quoted $293.16. Was told this could become a safety issue since it can affect steering and abs function. Searched the problem on the internet and it looks like a fairly common issue. My car has just under 74,000 miles. Why is this not a recall since it clearly isn't normal wear and tear.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that a clicking noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. When driving over 72 mph, the steering wheel would began to shake. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, an abnormal clicking sound emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The failure occurred at various speeds and when making a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The failure mileage was 36,000.updated 09/29/16*ljupdated 10/04/16.
Vehichle pulls badly to the left if steering wheel is released. A constant pressure to the right must be mainained to keep the vehicje in it's lane
I purchased a pre-owned 2011 sonata in oct 2013. In september of 2016 the steering wheel at times would be hard to steer. Then around october of 2016my steering wheel started making a clicking sound when turning the wheel and the esc light remained illuminated even when i depressed the button numerous times . When i went to a local mechanic to find out what the problem was, i was told it was the steering column and that i would need to take it to hyundai to fix it because the steering would have to be reprogrammed.i called and was surprised to learn that it was not covered under warranty. I had to shell out $1100 just to have it repaired.
The steering colum is loss, it pops when it tuns and jerks
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became loose and a rattling noise was heard as all the warning lights flickered. In addition, the contact mentioned that a loud bang noise was heard when the gear was shifted from park to drive. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,651.
Myfront passenger seat belt went out about 7 months ago.since theni am now having issues with my front driver seat belt.i have to insert it 3-5 times for it to latch. Sometimes it doesnt latch at all. Allin the parked status. There is nothing "stuck" in the buckles.i am also having issues with my key getting stuck in the ignition when i put it in park and try to take it out.this has been going on foratleast 2 years.
Our family car has a recall with the steering that if read is due to loose steering and bolts that has caused other cars to loose control . Hyundai says they won't replace the steering column because of a chip that passed inspection.the article i read said nothing about a computer chip. The steering on the car is so loose we don't even feel comfortable driving it any longer. Hyundai keeps telling us that it will be 3 to 5 days everytime we talk to them to decide what they are going to do for us. We have a new born baby and cannot afford to drive this vehicle. We really are just stuck right now. This vehicle has had recall after recall. The tech that inspected the car said it should be fixed under the recall in his opinion and they he would fix it but corporate is dragging there feet.
At first the vehicle would shift to the left and the right. Eventually at speeds above 55 the steering wheel will shake. Now at low speeds just to make a turn the steering wheel clicks loud.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata that recently began making a loud clunking noise from the interior steering. The steering is now loose and along with the loud clunking noise you can feel the clunk as you turn the steering wheel. I have an appointment scheduled to repair the issue along with a few other recalls. I was advised to contact hyundai. I contacted hyundai and advised them of the issue. I was informed there was a recall on certain 2011 sonatas in reference to the same issue, however the recall had been closed and my vehicle was not included in that recall.according to the original recall the steering components can fail or disconnect causing the steering wheel to become inoperable while driving.
At 40 mph and higher, vehicle is hard to steer. Have to constantly correct to keep in own lane. This is the second sonata with the same problem. Software performed, not a fix. Do not feel safe driving on three lane highway for fear of vehicle changing lanes. Hyundai is ignoring problem.
Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. Report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle continuously pulled into the left direction. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven different times for the same problem. The manufacturer was notified and a filed service engineer inspected the vehicle; however they could not determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer replaced all four tires as a goodwill. The failure persisted after the replacement of the tires. The vehicle has not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35.
The steering on my car is wobbly and when i turn the steering wheel, i can hear clicking noises. It has progressed over the past couple of weeks. I took my car to a dealership and was told that the noise is happening because the coupler needs to be replaced. Apparently, the coupler needs to be repaired because of wear and tear. Come on now...it's a 2011 with a little more than 62k miles. The coupler is currently being replaced at a dealership. You don't expect to have this kind of problem on a 2011 vehicle.
While driving, the steering column area rattles and makes noises.while steering on a turn at a street or gently at a slow speed (like in my driveway), the steering wheel does not feel like it used to and it clicks.in 25 years of driving vehicles, i have never experienced this defect or safety issue.
Steering wheel has loose spot noticeable especially when turning into a parking spot. It is as if it's pulsating or a clunking loose area when steering wheel is turned.
I am having issues with my airbag light also my steering column is clicking , the last time there work on my vehicle they disconnect my cruise control and my bluetooth, will not use west broad hyundai anymore.
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0 turbo, steering pulls to left extremely hard.has taken car back to dealer three times with no resolution.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate and was loose. The failure recurred multiple times and at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 04/08/16*lj
The hyundai dealer replaced the steering coupler on my 2011 hyundai sonata on october 26, 2016.he said when driving the car into the maintenance garage, he heard the steering coupler making noise, checked it, and found that it was faulty and was a safety hazard.the car has 66,000 miles on it and is driven mostly at low speeds in city traffic.in view of the driving conditions and limited mileage, i wonder if the failure of the steering coupler suggests a design flaw.
Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. Didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. I was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. Dealership got me one in july. I have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. Found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. Found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. Dealership service dept. Admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. The car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. Drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. Trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. Just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. Strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. Said that's a normal smell. I have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. I purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. Owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without "new car window stickers", i looked it up--it's illegal. Also told there was communication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. The manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. I have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. Current mileage is 3100 miles. Just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel that progressed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer also mentioned that the dtc was not shown for nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) and the failure may not be able to be replicated. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired as the noise from the area of the steering wheel continued. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine the guidelines for the dealer to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Steering component- on 2/17/2011 i purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited turbo. Shortly after my purchase, when driving on highways, i noticed the vehicle consistently pulls to the left, even when driving on completely level and flat road surfaces. I spoke with the manager of the service department at the dealership where i purchased the vehicle who advised me that hyundai does not have a definite fix for this issue, but are currently working on one. He said that in the interim there are several items they can perform in an effort to remedy the problem, but there would be no guarantee that they would fix the issue either completely or even nominally. The way i left it with him was that he would have to contact their regional hyundai service representative to see what steps they would have to take, as he had done with numerous other customers already and get back to me to set up an appointment to begin a regimen of repairs that would hopefully at the very least improve it somewhat, but "again" pointed out that there was not a definite fix for this issue to date, leaving me totally afraid to even drive it on the highway, in the event i (even for a second) don't totally concentrate on holding the steering where in a method that would keep the car from veering to the left into another lane potentially causing what could easily become a serious and even fatal accident.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced, an independent mechanic observed that when the steering wheel was turned, a loud knocking sound was heard. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bushings for the steering column had been worn down and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.....updated 01/13/16 the consumer stated the issue was resolved 01/22/16.
#1today 9/18/2016 while i was driving down the road my airbag light came on. When i made my first stop the light when off. When i began to drive again the light came on and will not go off.#2 i had to pay over three hundred dollars to have my sterling coupler replaced it started with a little clicking noise when i turn to the right and afterwards began to progress and get louder. While driving the car the steering wheel will shake and vibrate until it felt as if the steering wheel will shake a lose.#3 the lights on my car will flicker on and off while driving it's very obvious at night it is a scary situation. One night they flicker and didn't want to come back on right away until i had to pull over on the side of the road until they came back on. I called my hyundai dealer and was told that it will be an 118 service charged to look at it because my warranty is up. I then contacted hyundai usa when they finally contacted me back they pretty much told me the same thing the hyundai dealer said. The problem with my lights began in 2012 but every time it took the car in the problem could not be detected so they would say and this was when i was under my warranty.
Took my car in for a for a recall now my steering coupling is broken
Steering wheel makes noise and has play in it. While jacked up, the wheel makes the suspension shake. Noise is while hitting potholes, making turns and while sitting still turning the wheels.i bought car used. Had regular maintenance and tires just rotated within past month.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clunking noise was present. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the universal joint was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000(steering), although the contact was experiencing an identical failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 54,500. Updated 03/15/16*ljthe consumer stated hyundai authorized a warranty repair, the upper connector on the lower part of steering shaft replaced.
Pulls violently to left..dangerous car to drive.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph and making a right turn, there was a clicking sound that came from the steering column. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds, making turns, and changing lanes. While driving at highway speeds, there was an abnormal noise that came from the steering column, as if something were loose. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at all speeds (not torque steer).the car requires constant clockwise pressure on the steering wheel just to keep the car from veering to the left.the pull occurs in all lanes, but it is especially dangerous in the left lane where it will leave the road in approximately two seconds without a steering correction.my car has been in for the left pull issue five times now, and there is still no solution to this problem.in addition to the safety concern, the tires will wear prematurely and in an uneven fashion.since their engineers have been unable to provide a viable solution, hyundai should really think about a recall at this point in time.
When attempting to start the car yesterday normally, the car did not start. After reading the owners manual i discovered how to insert the smart key into a slot within the center arm rest compartment and the car starts normally. However the car cannot be locked or unlocked with the smart key anymore. The car was in the garage on the day of failure. Also when moving in reverse, and turning the steering wheel, there are clumping sounds from underneath the vehicle and that's gettinglouder. Unfortunately we owner's do not get any type of resolutions on these issues. Hyundai needs to step up and rectify these concerns. Ooh they got their money already....
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel was shaking violently, without warning. The contact contacted dick smith hyundai (825 congaree rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 284-7777) where they informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,295.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, a clicking sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated severely and the clicking sound became severe. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connector was improperly assembled and needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000(steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The car constantly pulls left while driving down a straight road. I have been to dealer two times in three months. I could have gone everyday to the dealer to complain. The steering wheel is never centered. You must always keep correcting the wheel to stay straight. The dealership diagnosed it as needing an alignment adjustment, this is the second time. I have made a third appointment which a tech rep is coming to look at the 2011 sonata se.
Air bag sensor is on horn stopped working
Clunking noise from steering column when parked while turning wheel and driving over bumps.
Airbag warning on dashboard, steering wheel components such as volume, cruise control, reset mileage and the rest of the tabs do not function on the steering wheel, rear left side brake light bulb has to be replaced every four months, front right side/driver's side head light bulb wont' come on after replacing the light bulb, inside the cab the above night/passenger and rear guest lights won't come on, after an overall tune up such as oil, filters, liquids and plugs the engine warning light comes on for two days/48 hours.the vehicle engine starts and runs normal every day.the problem is more electrical by the above information. The local hyundai dealership would like for us to take the vehicle in to check for the problem. About a year ago or less we had a vehicle recall on two specific items. After taking our vehicle to the dealership to see about the two recalls. One of the recalls was looked into and fixed. The second recall was never fixed and the carengine was running in the worst manner, the engine would run and stall, at a stop light while the engine was running, the engine would misfire. We were at the dealership and they wanted us to leave our vehicle so that it could be checked by their technicians while in the process we were told that we were responsible for the problem or vehicle misfiring/stalling of the engine. We called the 888-327-4236 for assistance and our problem was solved. By having your group contacting the dealership and having our second vehicle recall fixed and solved. That's the main reason for not going back to the dealership, apparently they are the only ones in town. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. If we have to go back to the dealership, we'd go back but only with your assistance. Thank you. Email [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When i received the recalls to took car in.as recalls come more problems came up. There was a problems with the shift gear which cost me $501.00 on july 12th.the last thing, last weekend 23rd, was the steering which cost me 365.00. At this point in time i do not want the car any more.
As i was driving and/or steering i would hear a clicking noise.this was a safety concern to me so i did contact hyundai to see if there had been any recalls.i was told not at this time only recall was for a shift level cable.ok so i proceed to the dealership to learn that the part is $7.00 and the labor is $224.00.nice.i am currently unemployed and need a car to find a job so its a lose lose situation.in my option this part should have been on a safety recall as i review the complaints i see this issue has occurred in many of hyundai cars.hyundai should take the responsibility to correct this safety issue.i was told that if i did not repair this part that much more damage would occur.i am asking that hyundai research and come to their senses and issue a recall and a refund to me for their error. Updated 09/15/15*ljupdated 11/3/2017
I noticed a clunking sound when turing the steering wheel. After researching this problem i found this to be common complaint due to power steering coupling going bad, sonata has a tsb14-st-002-1 regarding this problem. The tsb says there is no steering performance issues associated with this condition. I strongly disagree with this statement. The degraded coupler introduced play or wiggle room in the connection between the steering wheel and the front tires. When the car is parked, you can rock the steering wheel back & forth to hear the clunking noise. When this is done, you can tell the steering wheel was moving further than it should without the wheels moving. Also you hear and feel the clunking sound at low speeds turning the steering wheel back and forth. You can feel loose playing in the steering wheel before the tires move in either direction.i believe this issue is very much a safety concern and should be a recall. Also i feel this should have been part of the safety recall for the column shaft ecu replacement since it is a safety concern issue with the steering system
The airbag light has been on and the steering has slowly gotten really loose and making clicking sounds.it now almost hitches when you turn it and our mechanic said it was unsafe to drive.the buttons on the steering wheel do not work either.we had our personal mechanic look at it and he found the extended warranty info from old recalls.he also called the dealer and they confirmed the extended warranty info on both the steering and the airbag.we then took it from our personal mechanic to the dealer and the dealer said it was not covered under the extended warranty due to the incorrect code during diagnostics.the charge is going to be $1950.00 to fix it as it needs a whole new steering column and coupler and something else.we have had so many recalls fixed on this car that it's getting ridiculous.i love how they "recall" and pay for the little things, but not this big things that is serious and dangerous.we have received a letter stating that the engine could seize so just waiting for that to happen ....not a very happy hyundai customer at the moment.we will not pay the $1950.00 and i will for sure keep fighting this battle.hyundai should stand behind their products and it's obvious something is wrong as so many people have documented the same problems.they need to make this right and fix it before someone gets seriously injured.
Recently purchased a vehicle. Didn't get a proper test drive. Turns out the car has major defects especially in the steering. We figured out that this vehicle had defects while in motion on a city street
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.
There is a clicking and rattling going when turning (or when going over a bump or driving on any uneven road). There is also a slight pull from the steering wheel at certain degrees of its rotation, and the alignment is always off (even after having it realigned). This is definitely a potential safety issue. I was told by my personal mechanic and a mechanic at hyundai that it originates with the steering coupler. I have done quite a bit of online research and everything that i have found shows this to be a widespread known issue with this model/year. The part shows to be no more than $5 but, to get the part replaced i have been quoted by hyundai a price of almost $500.however, there has been no recall issued yet? curious, how many complaints does it takes for this to finally get fixed?
I purchased a hyundai sonata 2011 on 6/27/10.this car pulls to the left when driving on a daily basis.i have to hold the steering wheel to the right, in order for the car to drive straight & not drive off the road.after many service appointments, i have had 2 new tires & 4 alignments, none of which havesolved the problem.i have already dealt with the hyundai district representative who has done nothing for me.
I just purchase this car and my steering wheel shakes bad. I took it to the hyundai place in albany ga and they stated it was the coupler. I have read a lot of information about this part and many owners are having this problem i don't understand why it wasn't a recall cause you can loose your life with your steering wheel not assembled correctly or a better part. From my understanding it's plastic and plastic do not last long.
I am the owner of a hyundai sonata 2011 limited since dec 31st 2010.i have experience the pulling left issue since day 2.this issue is when driving on the right side of a two-lane street, if i place the steering wheel centered and then let go of the steering wheel, my car will drift completely to the left side of the street.this is a critical safety issue as i am constantly countering the left pull of the car. Please provide information on what can owner of such an issue can expect from dealer and manufacturer. Thanks.*ln
Steering column making a terrible noise and shaking while driving.
2011 hyundai sonata, has been returned to dealer six times since purchased in june 2010.difficult to steer the vehicle and keep on your side of the road. This is my second complaint, odi # 10380197.hyundai states the "car drives as designed".hyundai refuses to admit their is a problem.software update ordered by nhtsa did not fix the problem. Factory rep has refused to authorize any repairs.13200 miles on car now.original incident date 8/23/2010. Cannot drive on any long road trips with this car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at high speeds, the electric power steering and check oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated and a clicking noise was heard from the steering column. The dealer (north town hyundai, 7420 transit road, williamsville, ny) cleared all the recall codes that were pending on the vehicle, but the clicking noise and air bag indicator failures still persisted. In addition, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,457.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a clicking noise that came from the steering column and the vehicle veered to the right without warning. When the brake pedal was depressed, the steering wheel began to shake. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the steering column failed and should be taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was informed the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Steering wheel/column "rattles" when going 15-20 mph over rough road.steering has a loose feel in these instances.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,455.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking noise, vibrated, and sometimes moved independently. The contact stated that this was a recurring issue that became worse during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0 turbo pulls to the left. Dealer did a front end alignment per the tsb for this problem but that did not fix it. This has occurred since the car was new back in november of 2010.
Purchased hyundai sonata 2.0t limited on december 30th. Prior to purchasing i mentioned to the salesman that the vehicle seemed to pull to the left.since it was friday i brought vehicle in on monday jan 3. Service department put it on the alignment rack but had trouble getting it into specifications as evidenced by the invoice notes. Picked it up jan 4th. With assurance that it was handled. Problem persisted. Brought it back on 5th. With the same problem. Wheel still pulls to the left on all surfaces and you have to apply constant pressure on wheel to keep vehicle running straight. Picked up again from service department on 6th. Drove off of the lot and problem still apparent. The car has only 378 miles on it. They told me it was in specifications and there was "nothing more they could do for me." i am concerned for the safety of this. If you release the wheel under any circumstances the vehicle drifts into the lane left of me.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the power steering was inoperable. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle however, the steering wheel failed to turn. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer diagnosed that the steering coupling failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,888.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering); 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and became difficult to steer. The dealer was aware of the failure and stated that it was not a recall issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
My steering wheel is cluncking & rattling very bad as if i am going to lose control.i have also ben burning oil like crazy for months.
When i first got the car the steering wheel was a little lose. I called the dealership and asked them about it. John d ask if my life was in danger i said no. He said it's nothing they can do. At the time my life was not in danger when it came to the steering column, so i thought. As time went on it got worse to the point i felt that my life could be in danger. So i took it to two different car shops to get it fix cause i don't have a warranty. But both shop said to take it back asap. It could lock up on me at anytime and it is not safe to drive. I can afford another car. I'm afraid that something might happen when i have my kids in the car. The steering column shakes and make noise. I have to hold it real tight when driving so it won't go into other lanes.please help me i don't know what to do
Loose steering shaft. Steering wheel i s slightly loose and being refused warranty on this part in dealership. As i have exteded warranty
Any slight turning of my steering wheel results in a harsh clicking sound whether i go left or right. Also if there's a slight unevenness to the pavement, there's a very scary rattling sound coming from the steering shaft. I have seen lots of other complaints online, but heard the original recall does not affect my vehicle. This is a horrible sign and i should not have to pay to fix this issue. This issue occurs in motion stationary on any street or highway. It is all the time and getting progressively worse.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel was loose and there was a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
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.
I have a hyundai sonata 2011 limited.the car pulls dangerously to the left during operation at high way speeds.the only way to correct this while driving is to jerk the steering wheel to the right half of an inch every so often during highway operation.it seems the car refuses to go straight.this is a brand new car.
I have seen recalls before for this car about the steering wheel but the dealership says it's closed. I never took my car in for any recalls. Iva had mechanics look at my car and do work and it never is fixed. My steering wheel clicks horrible on any minor bump or turn
While driving the steering column began making a strande grinding type of noise. This is heard whenever the steering wheel is turned at any speed.the vehicle feels like there is no power steering. I have been toldthat the coupling, the steering gear system was bad and the entire steering column needs to be changed. This is a safety issue. The dealer wants $1400. This is ludicrous!the coupling is only $8-10. What is really going on with hyundai?i just recently had to replace the engine because it just shut down when making a turn. The engine had seized. This is also an issue with 2011 sonata!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving high speeds, the steering seized and the vehicle decelerated without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The diagnostic test stated to repair the electronic control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
My steering had a popping sound in it and i just got it in march and they told me it was just a one of the sounds now it has got worse and everytime i go at high speed or hit a bump it rattles and jerks off the road.
2011 sonata pulls hard left.
Steering column coupler- potential to lose steering -i heard a clicking sound when the steering wheel was turning during normal steering of the vehicle. At times, the steering got loose and "flyaway". Because of this, the steering column needed repair at a cost of $325. This problem is well known. The service advisor at hyundai commented that he was surprised this is not a recall. My neighbor has a hyundai and he was forced to get the same repair. Numerous posts exist on hyundai forums about this problem. I contacted hyundai and they advised there is no recall campaign at the present, but if one comes about, the money i spent for the repair will be refunded. This is a serious situation and i am besides myself that a recall doesn't exist for this. Thank you.
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 wheel knocks violently when approaching speed bumps and feel very loose when making a turns
Steering wheel makes "clicking " or "thud " type noisewhen turning .
Steering column makes clunk/rattle noise driving down rough road, bumps, and small potholes at high and low speed, it more noticeable at low speed. While at standing it makes no noise.
2011 sonata 2.0t limited pulls hard to the left.dangerous to drive.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the dealer informed that the steering coupler had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,853.
Vehicle stopped functioning at 60 mph on an interstate on a friday night. Had to coast to side of road dodging other cars. Tried to restart vehicle with no luck. Electrical started going haywire. Interior lights started flashing as well as dashboard lights. Smoke was coming from hood of car.within 20 minutes a road ranger checked the status of the car and said all fluids looked good. Battery tested good. But was unable to get vehicle to start.two hours later it was towed to a hyundai dealership.was told it appears to be the engine but was told they replaced the starter first because they thought it was that.finally, told it was the engine and it would need to be replaced. Thankfully it is still under warranty.it's last service was the middle of april. They told me that the steering is possibly going on it. They reported a knocking noise. Nothing has been done to steering as of yet but now that they will have car for up to 3 weeks will probably have them check that too especially after reading many of the complaints on this and other websites.
Clicking sound coming from the steering when driving on the highway or on the city street. Mileage 142012
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving over 60 mph, the steering wheel shook, vibrated, and a knocking noise was present. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 29,000.
The steering wheel and column shake and make a horrible noise anytime i hit a bump in the road while in motion. It is only getting worse. It started out not doing it all the time and now it does it anytime i hit any slight bump in the road.
The steering column seems loose and every time i run over a bump whether small or big there is a rattle that seems to come from the steering column section. And it seems to be getting worse. It is actually described in a recall from 10/2010. Something is loose in there. I have seen that it's more recent to in the complaints. Can the closed recall be reopened?
Beginning august 31st, 2015 my 2011 hyundai sonata's steering wheel started making a clicking noise whenever it drove over any large bumpy areas in the road, no matter the speed driven over the bumps.over the next week the steering wheel itself has started to feel like it is loosening and now makes the clicking noise whenever steering wheel is turned at all. Very little movement from the steering wheel causes a clicking noise now and there is significant movement in the wheel from the column, even when not in motion.the steering itself seems to be affected now as well, as it takes more maneuvering from the wheel by me to drive in normal conditions.from what i have read online and from the recall on some 2011 sonata's this issue can become very dangerous and life threatening.i looked up the vin to my vehicle and according to nhtsa and hyundai.com my vehicle is not covered under this recall, even though the issues are exactly the same as what the recall covers.
Constant to pull the left, car was aligned, tires rotated and computer for electric steering reprogram/checked.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving and attempting to make a turn, an abnormal clicking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
My 2011 hyundai sonata began making a loud clicking noise in the steering wheel. This would happen while driving, regardless of speed, and while stationary and moving the wheel either left or right. When i drive over potholes or broken/uneven pavement the noise is loud and the steering wheel starts to shake as if it would fall off at any time.hyundai said this was not covered by warranty and i see that there was a recall for this same issue for certain vehicles made between 12/11/09 and 9/10/15. Very displeased with this and with hyundai. I think they are waiting for someone to get seriously hurt before they investigate this and by then it will be too late. It shouldnt have to get that far.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking noise that originated on the driver's side. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Every time i go over a bump in the road even a bump so small most people dont even feel, a rattle comes from the steering column. While in the shop for multiple other recalls i ask them to look at this and he tells me the sterring coupler has been a major issue and probably needs to be replaced but i would need to pay to have it checked. 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 one of the recalls. I love my car but this is starting to be a bit much seeing how i only have 67,000 miles on the car. Ready to sale it and get something else if hyundai cant provide a safe and decent care for me and my family!
When driving car the right side wheel sounds like it is rubbing i have brought it to the dealer several times and have been told that this model is known to make the sound they stated that they changed out parts and it will keep make that sound when going over a incline or pulling up a hill or into a parking area.
I have excessive free play in my steering wheel while the car is stationary and my steering wheel vibrates and shakes while i drive the at high speeds or changing lanes. Also my suspension feels loose when going over bumpy roads.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel made a loud clicking noise intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,473.
When turning at low speeds, the steering wheel clicks/knocks to the point where it feels as if the steering is not engaging for a moment then reengages. At the point of the click/knock, there is no resistance in the steering wheel. Then as you continue to turn the wheel, the resistance in the steering wheel returns.
We rented a new 2011 hyundai sonata in june through budget in milwaukee wisconsin.we drove it approximately 150 miles, pulled into our hotel to register, and when we went to move into the parking lot something popped and the steering column completely disengaged from the control arm (i think),the steering wheel simply spun under our hands.budget replaced the car for us but the hyundai claim that all cars made it back to the dealer before problems got serious is simply not true.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard when the steering wheel was turned to the right or left. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,900.
At around 107,000 miles the motor on my 20111 sonata shut off on the 91 east freeway while traveling about 70mph. I was forced to pull off on the hard shoulder of the road and the vehicle had no power steering or power brakes. The motor started back up eventually but was making a loud noise and failed completely shortly after. I replaced the motor in the sonata with a used motor and repaired the damage to the suspension and tires.
While sitting still, when steering wheel is slightly turned to one side or the other, there is a loud clicking/popping noise. This also happens when turning while driving. When driving and hitting a slight bump, the clicking/popping is so bad that it sounds like the steering wheel is going to break into pieces. There is also some "play" in the steering wheel.
Follow up on my earlier steering problem with the 2011 limited turbo. Odi id number : 10427654 dealership installed new struts, aligned car and did a selective tire rotation. Car still pulled left in left lane and wandered left and right every 4-7 seconds in right lane of highway. Took car back into dealership 10/6/2011 and they again aligned and did another selective rotation. Car still pulls and wanders.contacted hyundai customer service and their reply was as follows:"thank you for contacting hyundai motor america. We apologize for your dissatisfaction with our previous response regarding the specifications for the tracking in your 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t.we contacted buerkle hyundai to gather further information regarding the specifications for your vehicle. We were informed the vehicle is required to track straight for 9 seconds or less at 40 miles per hour. They informed us that for every 10 miles per hour that your vehicle accelerates over 40 miles per hour, the requirement drops by 2 seconds. If your vehicle is going 70 miles per hour, the required seconds the vehicle would need to track straight is 3 seconds. If your vehicle does not track straight for 3 seconds at 70 miles per hour, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with the service department of buerkle hyundai for further inspection. We are confident that the dealership will address all of your concerns and provide you with expert advice. You can reach buerkle hyundai by calling *** *** ****. "they tell me that this was a dealer's decision and that if the hyundai can travel 300-500 feet without a steering correction than the car is within spec's. This is a steering correction every 4 sec. At 70mph.why isn't nhtsa doing something about this?
When i took my sonata to chantilly va dealer for hyundai recall campaign 132, after inspecting the vehicle, service manager told me that there was some clicking noise starting to happen in steering flex coupling due to wear out. I was quoted an estimate of $450 plus tax to fix it. My car has 61k miles bought in november 2010. I was told that i just passed warranty period. I have been having my vehicle serviced regularly at fairfax hyundai dealer and was never informed of this problem before.
Steering column shaky and making clunks, with intermittent loss of control of steering when going over bumps and pot-holes. Creates a rattling noise and shakes the steering wheel vigorously.
Picked up my 2011 hyundai sonata last night with 8 miles on it. Pulled out of the dealership and the vehicle immediately pulled hard to the left. Dealer says this is the electronic steering, but it's dangerous! there has to be a further problem.i got this vehicle for safety with a child on the way. I do not feel safe driving this car. If i even lift my hands off the wheel for 2 seconds, the car would veer into the median. Out of probably 1000 complaints i read online, the dealership was unable to correct the problem and hyundai has not admitted to any issues.
At first the vehicle would shift to the left and the right. Eventually at speeds above 55 the steering wheel will shake. Now at low speeds just to make a turn the steering wheel clicks loud.
I made a previous complaint nhtsa # 10896943...i just wanted to confirm when i picked my car up from the shop because my brake lights would not go off which caused my battery to die and multiple other problems,this was actually my 4th recall to be fixed on this car. They confirmed the rattling and lose steering wheel is because the steeling coupler needs replaced. There is no recall and it is going to cost over $300 to get it fixed.while the car was in the shop i found out there was 2 other recalls 6 total recalls since i bought this car. The shop had to order parts for one of the recalls so i am having to take my car back when the part arrives. There needs to be a recall on the coupler as well, if i do not pay to have this fixed and it breaks while driving it could cause me to lose steering which obviously is not a situation i want to put my family or myself in!! this needs to be addressed before someone get seriously hurt or killed due to all these failures!!
I would like to bring to your attention, a dangerous situation with my 2011 sonata.the situation became critical when the steering wheel started to have severe vibrations last week at highway speeds (70mph). The issue which i have asked hyundai service (hub hyundai in houston) over the 1 1/2 year,is that the steering wheel had started to develop play when turning.aside from the loose steering, the rattle in the steering wheel, the rattle (like a nut in a coffee can)when going over rough pavement became noticeably louder.hyundai states that my car for this issue is not covered in any recall.i just had the plastic coupling replaced by firestone service (invoice attached).the service mechanic stated that the gear teeth were severely ground away, will ultimately result in destroyed coupling an disengagement ofsteering, a very dangerous situation.the attached pictures show the coupling, both new and with the gear tooth ground away.i urge nhtsa to mandate that hyundai initiate an immediate recall of all vehicles with this component.obviously, the material composition of the original is not engineered for this application.i have the original part if you desire to examine it.if you have any questions, please advise.[xxx][xxx]katy tx 77450[xxx]('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Steering makes a clicking or knocking sound when turning left,right, and even when in park. Driving on uneven roads makes the clicking noise as well. I called the dealership about steering recalls. They claimed one had already been performed and this sounded like a coupling problem.i took it in for am overview and they confirmed it is the coupling. I have read many similar complaints with even worse results. The part itself is cheap to replace online...but labor is over 250 dollars at the local dealer. I believe a recall should be issued immediately before any more steering issues take place or before fatal accidents happen! i have tried contact many, and not one has taken my concern seriously.
Purchased a 2011 sonata hybrid (premium package).since driving off the lot the car pulls to the left and vibrates between 65-75mph.brought it to a local dealer for service and they performed a computer wheel alignment and straight trak.problems still exists all the time.from looking at the listing, there are over 100 complaints on this that are registered for 2011 hyundai sonatas.nhtsa, please help the consumers with this problem.even when calling the hyundai toll free number, they act like it is the first time they heard of this problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel and the ignition switch seized without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent over a period of two years. The contact was able to unlock the steering wheel and the ignition on her own. West broad hyundai in richmond, virginia was made aware of the failure and could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Every time i drive over a bump or turn the steering wheel, it makes a clicking/clunking sound. I just went past my warranty-covered mileage of 60,000 miles.
Steering wheel is very lose, when you hit a bump or the car shakes and the steering shakes and feels very lose like its going to fall off, extremely bad on high ways and bumping roads or speed bumps
Dear sir/madam,i'm contacting you to report what i strongly believe is a defect in the steering unit of hyundai sonata, 2011. In an article that was published in september 2010 at yahoo news, a recall problem of the sonata was reported after "complaints have come in about feeling looseness while driving or abnormal sounds coming from the steering columns." (http://voices.yahoo.com/hyundai-recall-2011-hyundai-sonata-sedans-steering-6864748.html)my problem with hyundai matches the description of the complaints, with more complication:1) when i start the car, without driving, if i steer the steering wheel left and right, i could hear an obnoxiously loud noise in the form of "clicking." one consumer videotapes this problem in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otkcp-8xhsw2) when i drive on a road that is less than perfectly smooth, i can hear a loud rattling noise, a noise that appears to be coming from loose parts in the column. The noise becomes most obvious and loudest when i drive slowly on brick roads.3) the problem becomes most dangerous when i drive on the freeway. As i slow down to take an exit, the steering wheel goes viciously vibrating, making it hard to control or keep stable. This vibration is associated with a loud rattling noise coming from the steering column. I took the car to the hyundai dealer and talked to hyundai usa, both parties distanced the problem from campaign 97 (a steering intermediate shaft recall). The dealer says that i need to replace the entire steering column on my expenses.if the dealer is right that the problem is not related to the recall, then it is a new problem that needs to be addressed and investigated.please take into account that the safety of hyundai sonata drivers could be endangered by this problem if not fixed. I hope to hear from you soon regarding this matter.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact had not experienced power steering failure until a dealer completed a recall repair for the steering. Immediately after the dealer's repair, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified that the remedy caused a failure. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 01/23/2017*ctupdated 7/12/18
While my car is in motion there is a loud knocking noise coming from my steering column and the steering wheel will also shake.
Hyundai sonata ltd turbo pulls to the left.
Takata recall: 17v152000 driver seatbelt, 10v457000/10v426000 steering gear, 18v137000 airbags, 10v070000 latches/locks, 13v113000 exterior lighting, 15v568000 engine, 15v629000 suspension, 14v434000 power train,15v759000 brake light,16v190000 steering elec. Power, 14v433000 service brakes.
The contact's father owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while his father was attempting to make a turn, the electric power steering failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a steering column failure. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,181.
I am reporting a third incident that occurred after the date of the earlier two incidents i previously reported in my earlier complaints.after the previous incident, hyundai burlingame (1025 rollins road, burlingame, ca 94010), installed anew engine and installed a new fuel intake valve.on october 19, 2013, the second repair work was completed and i picked up the car.on december 4, 2013, i was driving the car on us 101, northbound traveling approximately 70 mph when the car began to make loud clanging noises and violently shake and shudder and the engine light came on.i was able to pull off the highway just as the car again experienced a catastrophic engine failure.as the engine failed, the power to the steering went out and this made the car difficult to maneuver.the car was towed to hyundai burlingam and is awaiting repair.
Had my 2 front tires changed, after they were charged the brake paddle locked up and the push button starter will not start the car and i have no brake lights. The only way to start the car is to press down on the brakes while pushing and holding the starter at the same time for about 60 seconds , the car will not move out of gear unless the shift release lock is pushed. I have no brake lights
Previously reported problem with electric power steering motor-to-shaft coupling wearing out prematurely.have received an extended warranty notice but it has already expired.issue noticed prior to 100k miles.dealer said $400 but no safety issue.now they will fix it but it is past the 100k extended warranty.this should have been a no-cost recall.
The steering wheel /column clicks when turning. Today, my local hyundai dealership verified my concern and stated "noise is coming from intermediate steering shaft $278 may need steering rack as well $1018.45...".there is a recall on 2011 sonatas for this exact issue (recall # 10v46000) for those built between december 11, 2009 and september 10, 2010. Mine was manufactured on october 22, 2010.... Which is only 6 weeks later. I am having this relatively uncommon issue on a car that is < 5 years old and < 62k miles.how is it even possible that my car has had two steering column issues in ~ 4 months? this is a huge safety issue! i also want to add that at 59k,i had my steering column repaired (replace worn coupler in steering column).luckily it was covered under the 60k warranty. This new issue is very similar to that one, except i'm now >60k miles --- out of warranty). As a matter-of-fact, my initial complaint today was that the old problem resurfaced. At the local level, this issue should be covered under the dealership 1 year service warranty, since it obviously was not inspected/repaired completely. More importantly, on a higher level, why is this even happening, especially since i am only out of the recall range by 6 weeks? the manufacturing dates affected by this recall should be investigated into furtherifurther. I feel these two issues are related andshould cover more manufacture dates.
Whenever you hit a bump or turn the steering wheel click and rattles.
It seems more and more hyundai model cars are exhibiting a very severe shift to the left (or right) when traveling at highway speeds. A recall should be issued.please see the following example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kolqvbpp3_a&feature=channel_video_title[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering makes a clunking noise when hitting bumps and turning left and right. This is in motion and stable
The steering wheel clicks when turning, doesn't respond well.while in dealership for another issue, was informed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced, and the technician said "it's just one of the 'perks' of living in florida.the weather here just eats this part away.".problem with his statement is that we just moved here a few months ago and, until then, the car was garage kept in the northeast, so his reasoning doesn't hold water.according to what i've read, thousands of other 2011 sonatas are experiencing this same issue. Why hasn't this been covered under a recall?i was told by the technician that this is a very dangerous situation and it should be repaired asap...and hyundai would only charge me $375 to repair it "and most likely save your life"...as per the tech.
Car has a consistent pull to the left that is always present.the degree of the left pull varies and is much more noticeable when cruising at freeway speeds.the moment you are no longer putting pressure on the steering wheel the car wanders left immediately.leave pressure off for about 5-7 seconds and the car has already drifted an entire lane to the left.it doesn't seem to matter what type of road bed you are on, nor does it seem to matter how much of a crown the road has.the car pulls left under all conditions(keeping steady rate of speed with accelerator, keeping steady rate of speed with cruise control, car in neutral rolling along, accelerating).a full vehicle alignment has not solved the problem.every similar car at the dealership where i purchased mine from exhibited this same behavior.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became very loose and vibrated. As a result, the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Traveling at around 5mph after leaving a stop sign, i pressed gas pedal,to my surprise noticed car was not really gaining any speed but instead, steering wheel started moving, violently, with such power, i could not even pull car to the side of the road. I put the car in parking and the violent steering wheel movement continued. I then proceeded to turn the car off, terrified something else was going to happenbut nothing changed: violent movement of steering wheel continue from side to side for a total of 25 minutes. This is a 2011 hyundai sonata se that i leased just a month ago. I was contacted today by hyundai and was told my car was fixed and ready to be picked up. As i asked what was wrong with it they answered "a defective mechanism was found and they have replaced the steering wheel column". I seriously wish i don't have to get that car back; am still terrified by the horrific experience.even though hyundai believe this a isolated issue, i wanted to put it out there in case it happens again.
While driving the 2011 hyundai sonata at any speed the steering column will make a very audible clicking noise and also exhibits a significant amount of vibration (enough to affect steering) any time the steering wheel is manipulated either clockwise or counterclockwise.driving over rough areas in the road, or anything not absolutely level (aka freshly paved surfaces) results in the clicking noise and vibration as noted above, even when the steering wheel is not turned.the vehicle feels unsafe to drive and after doing a moderate amount of inquiries on the internet this problem is rather common; though no recall covers the vin on this specific car or others that have reported the same symptoms.this is an enduring problem and the car has since been placed in a garage and is now only used twice a month.
Intermediate steering shaft is giving me problems
2011 hyundai sonata se1728 milessomething in the steering wheel has become loose. It developed a very noticeable rattle which i started to notice about 2 weeks after i bought the car.it has been back to the dealer twice and the issue still has not been resolved.hyundai engineering is now recommending complete replacement of the steering column.at this point in time, i have not experienced any steering failure.i noticed an ap news clip that you are looking into a problem similar to this.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle pulled to the left. While this happened the contact heard a loud bang.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the steering failure. The dealer suspected that the wheel alignment was off. The dealer performed four wheel alignments four times which did not correct the failure. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering and the manufacturer will send a regional representative to inspect the vehicle.the contact stated that thesafety issue that could potentially cause a crash.the failure mileage was 4,000.
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 investigation119,383 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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt loose while turning and emitted a noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,107.
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.
Two issues: 1. I purchased the vehicle used in december 2012. Immediately noticed a left pull, so the dealership agreed to align the vehicle prior to us driving off the lot. Since then, the car has never been properly aligned with the dealership consistently stating "you must be hitting too many potholes". I drive a sonata, not an off-road vehicle. Absolute bologna!i've gone through 2 new tires and three alignments since with the left pull still occurring. Finally, i decided to give up on the dealer and take it to a local repair shop who informed me i'll need to install an aftermarket camber bolt kit and this is a known issue in sonatas. I'm hoping this will fix the problem, but it seems utterly ridiculous that none of the hyundai dealerships would ante up and take the blame for this and consistently took my money for an alignment that never fixed the problem. 2. Loud clicking when turning left or right at any speed which is getting significantly worse. The clicking was mild when i first purchased the vehicle and has since gotten significantly worse. When i spoke with the dealership about this, they want to charge me another $200+ to fix. **needless to say, i will never purchase a sonata again. They don't take responsibility for anything.
I felt a "looseness" on my steering column especially when hitting a bump. I put the car in for service with my personal mechanic. He pointed out to me that a plastic gear well in the inside of the steering column had worn down . Almost at same time i received a recall notice from hyundai entitled "collision risk electric power steering unit may loss"nhtsa code 16v190000. I called the service manager at carousel hyundai in west chester pa. Where i purchased the car. He told me that the worn plastic gear was not part of recall and it was a separate issue. Implying that i would have to pay for it . This is a safety issue and they will have steering column apart for recall ,why can't they replace plastic gear while steering column is broken down. It is hard to reach space.i am taking car to dealer for two recalls tomorrow at 8:00. I will let you know what happens
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and had excessive play whenever making a turn. The failure occurred after being serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The contact mentioned that the recall remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle functioned normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. It was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. The electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. The sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. I took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. The dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. I am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. While i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. At that time a brake light switch was replaced. I have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. I remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body.
I have had this car a little over a year now. It has made the same noise since i've had it. I've been to the huynda dealer many times. They don't understand what's wrong. When your car is between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpms or steadily at 2000 it makes a continuous raddle noise coming from the engine and continues until you take your foot off the accelerator. You want to know my opinion about the [xxx] car? anyone who owns one should be given a new one. Because the car is a piece of crap. Now i also saw a complaint about someone having to replace the coupler. I have documentation that shows i paid the hyundai to replace my steering coupler. It was over 300 dollars. When your driving down the road the steering is hard to control and the wheel makes a clicking noise. So i took it in and they coupler needed to be replaced. I want reimbursement and you guys should implement another recall about replacing everyone's coupler. You guys should make hyundai give everyone a new car who has gone through al the mess we have.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have taking my car in twice to the dealership san tan hundaifor recall issues once on 10/20/2017 and again on 11/08/2018 the first time i told them that mysteering wheel was not working correctly and that their was a recall they told my they wanted 300.00 to fix it even though my car was part of the recall on 11/08/18 i took in my care for recall as my eps is out and their is a recall and they said that wanted 99.00 to inspect it and did not cre about the recall when we brought this care it had so many problems with it but we were stuck and now we cant get it fixted and im a heart patient and need this car fixted
Steering wheel shakes when driving and there is a clunk when i turn. Went to the dealership and was told steering wheel coupling needs to be replaced. Charge is $350. I called hyundai and there was no interest in helping to fix this problem. They said the problem is not affected by any recall.
For over a year, the steering wheel has clicked at the slightest movement, even on flat highway. It vibrates heavily and clicks loudly on uneven pavement, and feels loose when turning. I took it in for other recalls and was told it needed a steering coupler that would cost $338. I know that part is only about $5 and i just watched a youtube video where a guy replaced it in less than an hour. It looked so easy i'm tempted to try and do it myself. There are more complaints about this issue than any other of the many issues this car has. There should be a recall for this problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left. There was a nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) recall that may be related to the failure. The contact was in the process of finding out if his vin was a part of the recall.the dealer replaced the strut, but the failure recurred.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 4,000.
My 2011 hyundai sonata recently began having play in the steering column. It has 91,853 miles on it now but started about 1,500 miles ago. When you turn the steering wheel there is movement before the actual wheel assembly is engaged. I am concerned that it may get worse or even fail. Although there are recalls for this model car my vin is not included at this time.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and required force to turn the wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,225.
There is something going on with the steering wheel or column there is loud popping noise in steering wheel you can hear it in and outside of car. When you turn left or right. I have not had it inspect end yet just bought vehicle haven't had it a year and have had several repairs so far.
Car makes clunking/shaking/rattling sound while driving, more noticeable when going over 60mph or turning the wheel. Does not feel safe. Steering wheel rattles in your hand and vibrates the entire car.
Vehicle pulls to the right. Returned it to the dealer and they did an alignment and they said the alignment was correct, however the car continues to pull right.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that an abnormal clicking noise emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2011 hyundai sonata se with severe knocking and banging in steering wheel and column.my dealership diagnosed this as steering coupler failure. This is a safety issue despite hyundai and it's dealers denying this fact. Steering is notably harder with low speed driving and feels uncomfortable at higher speeds. My spouse is afraid to drive the car until this is repaired. This issue is common on these early model sonatas as well as the kia optima. The dealerships avoid this issue until after warranty period is over, then they tell customer that it's now their responsibility to repair at $400-600.00. They are even telling customers that there is steering column failure and charging them thousands of dollars in replacement. I cannot understand how this is not considered a safety issue due to it being steering related.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) several months after the failure occurred. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated extensively for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to more than three independent mechanics who stated that there was an electric power steering failure. The dealers were unable to provide a specific diagnosis to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
This incident occurred with a 2011 hyundai sonata limited:6 months of perfect operation and approx. 11000 miles.violent shaking of steering wheel and steering column after acceleration onto an on ramp.immediate and entire failure of steering with violent and extremely loud shaking and vibrating of steering wheel.shaking continued even after ignition shut off.occurred for 20+ minutes.disabled only by disconnecting battery.blisters on hand from hanging on to steering wheel.nothing could be done to steer, operate, or control vehicle.this incident occurred without warning and within seconds.towed to dealership.kept for 3 days.could not replicate.steering column recall performed with steering software update,esc reflashed, reprogrammed eps.hyundai was excellent in their response - both dealership and hyundai usa.hyundai usa engineers and tech's were involved with resolving the problem.this was a frightening and dangerous incident and possibly life threatening.whether repair attempt will resolve only time will tell.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and making a turn, there was a knocking noise and the steering wheel vibrated. The failure became progressively worse whenever making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the steering column intermittent shaft connector failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
While driving there is a noticeable "clicking" noise, especially while turning the vehicle. And it is getting louder. Has been occurring the pasttwo months.
My steering suddenly felt loose as i was moving it in the driveway.it continued that way.i took it to my repair shop and they identified that the steering coupler had failed.this part is a soft rubber and appears chewed up.the part has been replaced with what was described to me as a sturdier version.my mechanic wouldn't even allow me to drive the car home for fear for my safety.
Steering wheel has been making cracking noises. I took my car to the vandergriff hyundai dealership and was told this was happening to others and it was the flex couping in the steering column due to material failure which could resolute in loss of steering capability increasing the risk of a crash. I was told the original material in the steering wheel is a thick piece of plastic and could crack easily and hyundai had sent a replacement piece, which is more flexible and durable, to the dealerships but i was forced to pay nearly $500 even though hyundai is aware of the problem. I inquired about a recall linked to the problem and was told, there is no current recall. This is a safety issue.
I notice some play and a knocking noise in the steering wheel, along with a knocking /rattling sounds in the steering column area when driving on bumpy roads. This issue may have been present for the last few weeks and as of yet has not gotten any worst. This was mention to a coworker of mine who was a previous sonata owner and informed me that hyundai had a recall on this issue. Checked for recalls with vin and none were found. Other then for a certain year previous. From researching on line this seems to be more wide spread problem then hyundai is leading to believe. And no one says how dangerous this may be, if lost of complete steering is possible?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal sound. The dealer diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 83,475.
Steering gets locked while driving cannot make rite or left turns as needed, also itmakes knockings sound while turning. Car got 45ooo miles & got 6-7 recalls for deferent items, very dangerous, almost involved in accident couple oftimes. Called dealer, they said is not cover in warranty & it cost $500 to 1000depend on parts, labor required.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the contact turned the steering wheel, it made an abnormal tapping sound. After the steering wheel was turned and the vehiclestraightened up, the noisestopped. The noise returned when the contact turned onto another street. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it would not be looked at until it was determined if there was a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The steering column makes a clanking noise when turning in either direction or hitting bumps in the road.i called hyundai customer serviceand was told that my vehicle was not covered under the recall as it was made after the cars in the recall even though it has the same problem. It is a plastic gear that can cause the steering to fail. Why not in the recall?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise that came from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle began to shake without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Our 2011 hyundai sonata has a pull to the left.we noticed it immediately on the day we took delivery and have had the car in the dealership on at least three occasions, but it still pulls.we have had three alignments and replaced one tire....no help.
The steering of my 2011 hyundai sonata gls makes clicking noise when turning the wheel left or right in parked. The noise is present when i'm driving at or around 70mph. I fear that it may a safety issue.
Steering vibrates and becomes erratic when changing lanes or over gravel/rough roads. Dealer tells me it is a function of the speed controlled device, appears to be controlled by computer. Speed up or dwn triggers violent shaking.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel vibrated after driving over a bump. The failure recurred on numerous occasions and worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken to a dealer who confirmed the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Engine has been replaced 2 times doing 65 mph on freeway loses power in addition air bag light is onwhen they had car for 3 weeks they gave it back and said they didn't know what was wrong with airbags i had vehicle towed there 2 days ago again and spoke to [xxx] at palm springs hyundai and he said they were trying to figure out problem with engine they installed and if i wanted him to diagnose airbags problems it would be a 150 diagnosis feethey had the car there the first time for 3 weeks and released it and til my daughter that they could not figure it out airbags issues are dangerous if they are not working correctly and deploy on freeway i told [xxx] service guy this but he giggled and said it would cost 150 dollars diagnostic fee which he said they checked several months ago i lent my daughter who drives my 8 year old grandson my vehicle because i was concerned of their safety i am a cancer patient and need a vehicle to get back and forth to my doctors when i asked [xxx] about a rental he brushed me off and said there were none available at this point i am going to call abc investigative reporters because i am at a wits end i really need help with this matter thank you [xxx]airbags also [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I having notice when accelerating up to about 25-35 miles per hour there is a consant rattling sound coming from my steering column. Also when i hit a small or large bump in the road there is a loud clicking sound coming from the steering wheel like it is about to fall off. In the last few days i have notice when i trying to brighten or dim my lights at night, the slightest touch causes the lights to flicker on the inside of the car and the lights to go out momentarily. It seems what ever is affecting my steering column is affecting my lights as well. It is getting very dangerous to drive and this is my only source of transportation.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph when the steering wheel began to shake violently, exhibiting an abnormally loud noise. The steering wheel would not turn in any direction. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) yet the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall. The contact stated that the power steering software was updated, which was the remedy stated in the recall notification. In addition, the contact stated that the automatic headlights would not function properly. The vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was approximately 7,000. Updtated 2/17/11 updated 05/06/11
Car pulls dangerously to the left, predominantly at highway speeds, however can occur at lesser speeds. If wheel is let go at highway speed, car will immediately dart towards the median from any originating lane. Two attempts to correct issue at dealer have not fixed problem. Dealer stated he has seen same problem in another sonata turbo, but has no fix. First call to hyundai regional office resulted in delivery of a "special tool" to fix supposed alignment problem to dealer without any success. Three subsequent calls to hyundai have to this point gone unreturned. Hyundai is playing "dumb" to this dangerous issue.
The steering is loose. When i turn the steering wheel, it doesn't respond right away. It makes a click sound when it catches and steering responds. This happens while driving all the time. Its like waiting a gear to catch or engage before the wheels respond to the steering. Appears to be getting worse / more loose.
Was driving down the road hit a small piece of black ice and lost control couldn't recover due to excessive play in steering wheel. After filling claim and getting car repaired steering has got worse. Did resarch there is a recall on hyundai sanatas for this issue but is not covered on my car many others are having this issue and are still not covered on any recall.
Nhtsa campaign # 16v190000 (hyundai recall # 143) was performed on my 2011 sonata in october 2011.i did not drive the car very long distances since then.now less than one year later i am experiencing loss of power steering when the vehicle is driven certain distances.it becomes very hard to steer when driving.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 mph in reverse, there was a loud popping noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the steering wheel felt as if it would detach. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the shaft joint was separating from the steering column and a repair was needed. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. When turned to the left, the steering wheel made a knocking noise. While driving 45 mph or more, the steering wheel vibrated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel rubber coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the steering wheel was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 115,000.
2011 hyundai sonata left pull issue.i must apply a pressure to keep the car going straight on a flat/straight highway.this youtube clip is an excellent description of what i see. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddyzwogozu also i found another site w/ a similar listing: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t56918-official-2011-sonata-left-pull-poll.htm.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The power steering failed while driving 65 mph causing the vehicle to pull to the left. The contact has owned the vehicle for three months. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that he needed an alignment and would be responsible for the repair cost. The manufacturer was called and a claim was file and closed immediately since the failure was a non issue. The failure and current mileages were 2,700.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel slightly in either direction, the front wheels would not turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer wasnotified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 05/18/16*ljupdated 08/03/16.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or making left or right turns, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a steering boost needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) was performed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,467.
Clicking noise from the steering wheel while turning, driving, excessive vibrations while driving at speeds over 50 mph and sometimes while accelerating
Mdps coupling on steering wheel becomes loose and affects the steering and causes vibration and a "clunking" noise, when in motion on an any road surface. This started as a minor issue with a very slight movement and then has exponentially gotten worse. Dealership says it is a common problem, but hyundai will to take ownership of the defect.
"power assist recall/air bag recall"the electrical power steering in my car has created a problem when driving on the interstate. The cost to repair the car is in excess of $1200 new and $600 or more used. The electrical panel in the car is not completely functional either. I have problems with power windows and locks. There have been a total of more than 10 recalls on this particular model vehicle. I cannot afford to repair or purchase another vehicle. When i investigated further this was the latest issue listed. Steering:electric power assist system recallsummary: 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.in addition there are several air bag recalls on the vehicle. Including the following: 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.
Took car in for engine recall and explained i was also getting a clicking noise in steering column and while turning. I was informed it was the steering wheel coupler at the cost of $10 while the whole repair cost me $200 because he cut me a break! i explained i had been complaining about this for awhile prior to the start of the clicking noise. I was informed at that time that it was normal, no problem with the steering. I explained this to the service rep and was told since we just took over a month ago they can only address what they diagnosed! my car was bought brand new has 46953 miles, i was 6months 9 days out of time warranty. Totally ridiculous and on top of it i still have the clicking noise!
Recently i noticed the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata had developed quite a bit of "play" in it. When taking my sonata in for an unrelated recall i asked the service advisor about it. He said they would check it out. After doing so he informed me that a plastic coupler in the steering column was worn and would need to be replaced. The car only had 40,000 miles on it at that point. I was surprised that a car with that low mileage would need such an important part that could prove to cause loss of steering if it broke. The service advisor said they were "seeing a lot of these come in for repair and was surprised they haven't issued a recall on them". I agree. I believe a car with 40k miles should not be having such problems, especially with safety related equipment. More importantly, i am fearful for the countless folks out there who may not be aware they have a potential problem with their steering, a problem that could cause a fatal crash. This problem needs to be addressed. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. Parts distribution disconnect.
Steering wheel making a cracking noise when turning or hitting a bump.also driver side rear parking and brake light wiring is loose. This is happening on both my daughter's 2011 hyundai sonatas right now.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel left or right, it made an abnormal clicking noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Felt some play in my steering wheel, took it to the dealer. Hyundai part # 56315-2k000-fff, flexible coupling was the issue. This small piece of rubber was a mangled mess - see attached pictures. Saw some forums where iscommon place. Part cost - $17.00labor - $372.22!plaza auto mall invoice # [xxx] from 7/26/16i'm not an engineer but in my opinion a part this critical which is made of rubber failed in a vehicle only 5years old with 80,000 miles which was mostly highway during the first 4 years of ownershipi've attached photos of the part which was given back to me by the dealer who also concurred that it was poorly made but there is no recall at this time.reading some hyundai forums on the web i also see that this part is in demand as well so i can only conclude that this issue is widespread?i ask that you consider reaching out to hyundai to address this problem and just maybe i'll recover the $432.05 expense incurred to correct this problemthank you and i look forward to your reply[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I bought my hyundai sonata gls 2011, in 2010, and since then there have been several recalls on it.i have done my research, and have found that a manufacturer must repair, replace, or supply a new vehicle to the owner when a recall is mandated.i have taken my vehicle to the dealership for each recall, and what they do is inspect the vehicle, and in most cases, tell me my car doesn't apply to the recall as they find nothing wrong.i am disturbed by this because again, everything i have read, everyone i have talked to, etc ... Tells me that the dealer must do something in order for the recall to be considered complete.i am driving around in a vehicle with things wrong with it, transporting a toddler, and am stuck with finding resolution on my own.how is this fair to the consumer?the manufacturer has all of its money, as my car is paid off, and my car isn't worth anything for trade or resell due to negligence.if i can make a difference by filing a complaint, and possibly save someone's life, i am willing to try everything and anything in my power to do so.
The steering column is making a clicking noise when i drive and or hit bumps, there was a recall #10v457000 oct 2010 forsteering gear box shaft not tightened properly and possibly to be replaced- this recall falls under teh production time of my car however i had not purchased the car when teh recall came out so was never notified and now i have the problem and am very concerned that i will have an accident if the sterring column fails-the dealer said they would charge me$800 to replace some part that they have heard of same complaints- hyundai should cover my car for this recall how do i get that to happen
I took my car into the dealership over a month ago because of noises coming from the steering wheel. I knew that they had recalls before on steering but they told me that my issue was not covered under the recall. The issue is a steering coupler involving the steering column. They also have a new recall announcement made on april 16, 2016. There have been many complaints with the same steering issues with this vehicle and hyundai expects money out of pocket for it. Now when driving, the steering has gotten worse with increased speeds there is shaking and clicking. Any little bump in the road will cause clicking in the steering wheel. Even sitting still, it will click once you turn the wheel. I was told that this is a dangerous hazard but i cannot afford to get this fixed when obviously this is an ongoing issue with hyundai and their recalls.
Vehicle pulls hard to the left no matter what is done.car is brand new and this seems to be an issue affecting most new sonata se's and sonata se 2.0t's.the dealerships deny that this is an issue and offer no fix at the moment.
The steering wheel had play in it after the dealer worked on my car for another recall.it has since gotten worse and makes a clunk noise.i looked it up and there was an extending warranty that they never told me about till after i mentioned it and had reach 100,000 miles and my warranty had run out.wouldn't it be nice to be informed about this by mail or the dealership where i regularly take my car for oil changes! this vehicle has more recalls that i can't keep up!
Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. The steering wheeljerked from my wife's hands .
Clunking noise in steering wheel. Research indicated it was a common problem with these vehicles. A plastic coupler fails in the power steering assist motor located on the steering wheel shaft underneath the dash. Dealer replaced the $3.72 part and labor was $371.42. Hyundai is aware of the problem and stated it was a common issue. This vehicle was bought new and the mileage when repaired on feb. 1, 2017 was 42892.
This is my fourth time complaining about my vehicle pulling. I just bought a new set of tires, because my front driver side tire was worn down to the metal. The new tires were properly installed and balanced by discount tire, but my vehicle stills tracks to the right. I cannot let go of the steering wheel for a second without it wanting to change lanes when i am going straight. I've taken my vehicle to the dealer three times already and had the service campaign performed. The condition of the road is not the issue here, as i have been told time and time again. I have also found reports of this tracking issue online. The car is still pulling to the right 60 - 70 percent of the time, and is a constant struggle to control. This is especially difficult when i am traveling at speeds of 45mph, or higher. If i hit the slightest imperfection in the road; the car will bounce all over the place. It still seems to be tracking primarily to the right, but the tracking of this car is so erratic. I have included several reliable sources below, which further explain the issue i am experiencing.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and shook violently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 (steering).the approximate failure and current mileage was 85,000.
Car makes a loud clicking noise in the steering column when going over 60 mph and when slowing down.when parked, there is also clicking noises when turning the steering wheel.when in reverse, it makes a clicking noise when turning. Gas gauge doesn't work. It now will run out of gas when there are "60 miles" left until empty. The cruise control button will not work.you have to keep pressing it to come on.also, the button to see trip miles, trip a, trip b etc, does not work on the 1st try. It takes many pushes to get the screen to change.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to veer in both directions. As a result, the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep it in position. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and it took a longer amount of time for the vehicle to come to a complete halt. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t on 07/15/2011. During driving on highway speeds, the car is constantly pull to the left and its a quit significant pull. I took it to the dealer on 7/22/2011, their technition test drove it, it was pull to the left but he kept telling me this is normal. A lot of people having this issue and it is a major concern but hyundai dealers are not recognizing it. Please try to address this issue as soon as possible. Thank you
2011 sonata, car burns oil to black immediately. Took car in on warranty service for front knocking noise that appeared to generate from steering wheel. Replaced left transaxle, still noise took it back they replaced right transaxle. The issues with electrical still exist they've replaced the left side buttons on steering wheel even though i complained none worked correctly. Now cruise control is nonexistent. The airbag light came on at 73000 miles. Seat doesn't go all the way down. There is a definitive rattle originating from the engine and at times the rear end seems to have drag and shake. They inspected car for recall and of course they said my vehicle is unaffected but who knows how thorough their inspection actually is. I mean they represent hyundai so why would they want to say it was bad prior to any breakdown. Right. I feel like this severe of an issue should have an independent inspection.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was having a steering problem and pulled hard to the left. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the problem was common but there was no remedy. The vehicle was put up on an alignment rack but it could not be straightened. An engineer from the manufacturer drove the vehicle and acknowledged but stated that there was no fix for the problem. The failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 900.
In 2016, the steering column started rattling while driving to/from work: city streets, about 7 miles one way. No driving issue yet but something is broken in the steering column.the hyundai dealership looked and said its a "coupler" that's broken and... Its not covered with my full warranty..?also said it could potentially effect power steering. How can it not be covered?
Warranty for the rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (mdps).i setup an appointment to address two recalls and fix the issue of mdps.the dealer doesn't want to pay for mdps fix and told me that i have to pay for it.car has about 74000 miles.
The steering wheel when making a turn felt like it was coming loose and it makes a clunking noise while driving the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: there was a knocking noise and the steering wheel vibrated. The failure became progressively worse whenever making a turn.vehicle was taken to a dealer and i was told that their was not any recalls due to any steering column.
Clicking noise in the steering column, that gets really bad when going over bumps and makes the car hard to control while driving. When car was taken to dealership they advised they believe a recall will happen in the future because so many cars are having this problem. They say its the rubber steering coupler.
I was driving and my steering column started making a strange noise. The steering wheel has a lot of play in it. I was only about two miles from home, so luckily i made it. Upon a google search i realize there was a recall open on the steering coupling. I made an appointment to have my car looked at. When i dropped it off,i was notified i wasn't covered under recall because i was past the 100,000 mile warranty for the coupling. It's extremely sad that i had to pay $300 to fix a $5 part that hyundai knows is defective.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and the engine was powered off. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to lee hyundai of florence (located at 2542 w palmetto st, florence, sc 29501, (843) 667-3317), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Had issues of knocking/rattling noise while driving or hitting bumps. Dealer told me it was the steering spring coupling. Had it replaced and less than one year, the problem has arisen again. At first, the rattling sound would be heard only while driving over small speed bumps or uneven terrains such as a brick driveway, but now it can be felt and heard while driving either on the freeway or local. There is also a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel to the right or left. Again, this part was replaced less than one year ago for $300+ and the problem has arisen again.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering ability seized when the vehicle started. Thevehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,500.
I just purchased a 2011 sonata turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds.i also notice it pulling to the left.cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights.
A little over a year ago i went to the dealership for an oil change and my steering wheel started to act weird. It seemed loose like someone removed a component. I stated to the dealership what occured and they wanted to charge me $500+to get it repaired. They stated it wasn't covered under my warranty. . i told them the issue didnt occur until i brought the vehicle in. I am a mother of two infants who could not afford a repair like that. I bought the hyundai because of its safety features and gas mileage so far everything has been a lie about this vehicle. I hate driving it . There have been nothing but problems since i got this vehicle and i fear the safety of me and my children. The steering wheel is so bad that my entire car rattles and shakes whenever i get on the highway. Now there's another recall on this vehicle for the same issue i told the dealership. I want out of this vehicle and into something safer for my children. They still haven't mailed me the campaign to get my engine checked. This recall was in november 2015. Hyundai just needs to reimburse everyone and take these vehicles off the road. They are lemons.
I unfortunatley have the sonora with the engine recall which to me is asking why hyundai just isn't replacing engines regardless of failure? there is no resale in a car with this open recall .my other issue i need to have addressed is my steering was upgraded and approximatley a month or so after i heard a clunking noise in the driveway when i turn the steering wheel from side to side, i called my dealer ( hyundai 112 in medford ,n.y ) and it was almost scripted ,i was told it's a bushing or something he said and it's not part of the recall. I have to pay for this. If you check online you will see it's a major failure ,why it would be such a flimsy plastic gear in steering ? i hope you can remedy this as a recall. My car had no noise until the steering was quote upgraded by hyundai ,again plastic piece in a steering motor?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the steering column made a loud clunking noise. At 40 mph, the contact stated that it was difficult to turn the steering wheel and that the vehicle jerked to the right of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The vehicle tracks to the left.despite numerous attempts at fixing the issue the dealers (more than one) can't seem to fix this.hyundai have issued a recall on it (sonata-tr01) yet this 'fix' doesn't rectify the problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving straight at various speeds, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper steering column universal joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The failure mileage was 87,000.
The steering of my 2011 hyundai sonata gls makes clicking noise when turning the wheel left or right in parked. Also when i drive on a bad/uneven road, there is noise form the steering column as if something inside is loose. I fear that it may a safety issue. I see that many other sonata owners have the same problem. Can this be investigated for a recall? thanks!
I have been hearing and feeling a knock noise in the steering wheel. I has been when i'm turning the wheel when not moving. Now it started happening when i'm going to make a turn going slow and the steering wheel has started to feel looser to the turn. I have looked it up and have found many complains about the same issue. I don't know what to do. I called the dealer service dept. To see if there is a recall. No answer. I'm a grandmother that drives 2 toddlers and are afraid about a dangerous accident happening. I don't have anyone to advice me. Please tell me what to do. Should i fill a complaint so it's on record. Should i just go to any auto repair. But after seeing complaints about same issue i'm worried. I din't know what you do but i need advice. Can you check up about these complains and what could be causing this and what needs replacement, so i know if it is a danger. It seemed yesterday to start to be happening while moving which makes me scared to drive the car. Please if you can tell me if this is just to make a report. Thank you[xxx]or email[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel violently shook without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the steering wheel with excessive force. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
Head lights go out when directional is touched, front end bottom out going over dips in roadway, steering has lots of play when turning wheel left and right
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving atapproximately 65 mph, the steering wheel locked and the contact was unable to turn the wheel. The vehicle began to shake excessively and the electronic stability control service warning light illuminated. The contact shut off the engine and upon restarting the vehicle,s he noticed there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The cause of the failure was not disclosed to the contact. The dealer provided the contact with a replacement vehicle. The manufacturer advised that they would only release the vehicle if she would signa confidentiality agreement and a liability waiver. The contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer would not release the vehicle to the contact. The failure and current mileages were 3,800.
My eps (electric power steering) light and traction light came on and the steering wheel locked up.
In july 2018 my wife's engine went out and it was under recall.so we had it replaced at a dealership.after the motor replacement, the steering has been an issue.a part on the shaft is apparently bad. It was never an issue till day 1 when we got the car back.the dealership didn't say anything was wrong. We had just found out that this was a previous recall on our car. But they said they couldn't fix it because the mileage was past their deadline. We never knew of the recall. The car was bought from a licensed dealer. I ask now, why wasnt the car fixed before my wife bought it or why was she not told about it?isn't a dealer suppose to tell u these things? or selling a car that could be the cause of an accident. We just didn't know of previous recalls.2011 hyundai sonata
Knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. Sounds like it's coming from the steering column and after research, seems to be a very common problem in this type of vehicle.notice it while traveling at slow speeds, going over bumps and while turning. Mostly used for city and highway driving.
I have a hyundai sonata 2011 with ~ 70,000 miles on it. For more than a year, i started hearing obnoxious noise coming from the steering wheel when i drive on rough roads or take an exit on a freeway. The steering wheel will start vibrating and becoming harder to control. I voiced the concern to two hyundai dealers (one in mi and another in ca) and told them i was worried about my safety and that riding in the car, but nothing was brought up about steering coupling, which as you will see turned out to be the problem. The problem continued worsening, until most recently i could hear obnoxious knocking noise by turning the steering wheel left and right, and on the freeway and rough roads, the steering wheel would vibrate and shake, and i could feel "looseness' when bypassing cars and exiting freeway. Worried about my safety, i took my car to a dealer and asked it to be fixed. For the first time, a hyundai dealer recognized the problem to be the coupling. They fixed the car with $320, mostly labor with the part is less than $50 dollar (most other hyundai dealers didn't want to do it for less than $380). The car has been fixed, and as of two days after the visit to the dealer, i no longer hear noise, and the car feels much safer to drive. This is a hyundai problem and it is dangerous to the safety of people in the car and on the road. My dealer told me to keep the receipt in case a recall is issued. Seeing what turn my car took as a result of this problem, i strongly believe a recall is urgent. I hope nhtsa is listening, for the manufacturer is not.
While sitting in park or driving the steering wheel clicks and makes considerable noise when being turned either way. From considerable research online i've learned that this problem is very widespread among several year models of sonata how this issue is not a recall is beyond me. Hyundai customer care said they were not aware of any steering issues with sonata models i'm calling complete b.s. Please nhtsa make this company responsible for defective euipment these vehicles are plagued with.
Steering wheel in 2011 hyundai sonata started clicking when turned side to side.mechanic said it was a plastic power steering coupler/bushing that needed replacing.if broken/worn down enough, the steering could seize up.according to some youtube views, this is a very well known problem.part is only a couple of dollars, but labor is several hundred.not sure why they used plastic, and why no recall, as this is a safety issue.
61,149 miles and about a month ago i was on the expressway and noticed the steering wheel start shaking when i hit about 65mph, drop to around 60 and it would stop. I thought it was the tires, alignment or something else but then i started noticing that even going over small bumps or sewer lids the steering wheel would shake and make a knocking noise. I took it to a mechanic who said this was a recall and should be covered, went to dealer and they said its not covered because general warranty just expired, called and told me it was the steering coupling, it was not under recall and it would be $427.00! ebay has the part for $5.45! after researching and reading these complaints i am glad that i am not alone, however a lot of us are unfairly out a lot of money if we had to pay to replace this rather than risk our lives! with the eps recall and the other steering gear assembly recall, why isn't this part of it and why isnt it covered? seems to me that there are enough complaints and owners having this issue, and not all of them have made complaints here. It also seem that this is happening right after warranty, 60k miles?? ironic? this is my 2nd sonata and i and the 2nd time that right after the warranty expires, something all of a sudden goes wrong. I have persuaded others to purchase sonata and elantra and planned on purchasing another sonata but this is really leaving a bad taste in my mouth. A week after my last sonata warranty expired i started to have problems, problems that were of course no longer covered under warranty althought when it was covered they told me there was nothing wrong yet after warranty they found the issue? i ended up spending over 2k out of pocket and then decided to purchase the 2011 sonata. I really hope this problem is investigated, corrected and added to the recalls!
When i turn the steering wheel to maneuver car in and out of the garage in either direction,it makes distinct click similar to the snap of a finger.it feels like something is preventing steering wheel to turn.my concern is that it becomes worse and at some point may lead to the failure of the steering wheel to steer causing serious accident.i notified hyundai america about this problem as well.
When the car is running in park, the steering wheel everytime when turned or rocked in a right to left motion, a clunking loose sound will be felt and heard.
The steering wheel input has slack in it, and shakes at 70 mph. A small turn left or right will stop the shake.
While driving my wife's sonata, i felt a distinct "clunk" in the steering column while moving the steering wheel left and right. This occurs when stopped as well as when the vehicle is in motion. I am confident that this is a very serious safety issue that deserves an immediate safety recall response.it is also my understanding that this specific steering complaint (coupler failure) has been reported by numerous sonata owners with no remedy issued by nhtsa. Why is that? does someone have to lose control of their vehicle and parish, before action is taken? please help...tombstone justice is not the answer!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel while driving at any speed. The dealer diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, a noise emitted from the steering column. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure millage was 66,000.
Vehicle pulls to the left...felt it at right away but was unsure if it was the vehicle or the roads making it pull...i had the vehicle 2 weeks when i was positive it was the vehicle. Took it to the dealer and was told alignment was in "specs". Vehicle continues to pull. Waiting on hyundai tech support to look at vehicle again. Road conditions make no difference when it comes to this pull to the left.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated when he made a left turn, he felt the vehicle scraped curb. He backed up and proceeded to drive home. The next day, he noticed the steering wheel pointed rightward, when the when the vehicle was going straight.the consumer was informed the rack needed to be replaced.the contact stated after the repair, he noticed the steering wheel did not return to the center poistion.the conatct went to another dealer and was informed a recall for the steering had been issued.the contact the steering problem still has not been corrected.updated 01/31/11/ updated 04/21/11
Vehicle pulls hard to one side while driving on a flat, smooth surface.
2011 hyundai sonata is having a power steering and steering column issues of which appear to be identical to the steering component(s) issues correspond to that described in recalls: 10v457000 and16v190000 . However, my 2011 sonata, vin: [xxx] and manufacture date of: april 27, 2011, does not fall withinthe stated manufacturer date(s) for recalls 10v457000 or 16v190000 although my vehicle is experiencing the exact same issues. In detail: the steering wheel feels loose/ sloppy while driving, especially on the highway, frequently when on the highway only the steering wheel will start to shake rapidly on and off randomly making a very uneasy and potentially unsafe drive for my self and other drivers. This issue does appear to be progressing. The steering column will also make a knocking-like noise when turning in either direction, at all speeds and when idling. This issue is also progressing.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when making a turn in either direction, an abnormal knocking was heard from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was inspected already under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 84,450.
The steering column is rattling and shaking when braking and or reaching a speed of 60. It is causing the balancing of tires worn, and the air bag light has come on and tire pressure light.
The steering wheel felt loose one day after coming home from work. Then my wife used the car and told me that she noticed the car felt like it wasn't responding on the turns like usual? so we had the car like this for a few months but got used to this problem and thought it was just wear and tear. Well one day i had to avoid another vehicle that was creeping out of a driveway and couldn't see me, and when i made that sudden quick half turn to the left the car kept on driving straight so i braked hard locked up the wheels and skidded about 4 feet or so! we immediately took the sonata in to get it checked and we were then told that we were pretty lucky because the steering column was not held on by the steering flex coupler, had no idea what i was being told. But later i was told by a fleet member there that i was pretty lucky to never have lost control of the car while making a turn or braking hard... Wow! i just started wondering how many sonatas have been in accidents because of something related to this? i just feel that this part was defective and never should of had any problem with my steering column. $474.96 cost for this repair.
Takata recallissues with steering after recall-steering couplerissues with seatbelt lamp after recall-clockspring issues with lighting-interior malfunstionsissues with turbo feed lineissues with a/c lines leaking
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the power steering and esc warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
While driving my 2011 sonata and turning left the steering wheel makes a loud clicking sound. Also steering wheel makes a horrible loud noise when driving over rough roads. It sounds like it is going to break. This just started a few days ago. I also have a ton of road nose. I hope everyone experiencing these same issues will complain to hyundai.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the vehicle would drift towards the driver's side while driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the balancing of the tires. The vehicle was aligned but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 500.
To my knowledge the recalls listed are for my car.some i was informed of and some i was not. Reference #'s: 16v190000, 15v759000, 15v62000,15v568000, 14v33000, 13v113000, 13v113000, 10v457000, 10v070000.once i was fully aware i brought my car to the dealership near me.they said they fixed everything but i am still having the same issues.to date: i have had times when i do not have full control( or it just will not do what i want) of the steering wheel causing me to crash into things which has damaged the passenger side window and the rims ( thankfully so far nothing more serious)/my seatbelt broke while i was driving, just came off.my brake lights are a disaster they either stay on (which has drained my battery to the point i have had to replace it ) or they do not come on at all which has given me a few scary moments because i brake and the person behind me does not realize i am stopping. If i do not put the parking break on every time i park the car will roll even on a flat surface. I sometimes have issues with getting the car to stay locked as it will sometimes unlock itself multiple times in a row.the dealership charged me for some repairs related to these recalls though as i understand it they are to fix them at no charge.i have called the dealership multiple times and i am always told that the person i need to speak with is not there.they then take a message but to date no one has returned a single call.i have had other mechanics ( not working for hyundai) look at the car as well as have other people drive my car ( they all confirm that they have issues such as above when driving as well) i would really appreciate any help you can give me with these issues. In regards to date below: multiple issues with multiple dates i listed around when i brought the car to the dealer. If you need to contact me : [xxx]. Sincerely, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The steering wheel has become lose. It is a steering wheel coupler, but hyundai has expanded the warranty to 100,000 or 10 years. The hyundai's have been having numerous problems with so called fixed recalls.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel shook and vibrated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
When i was driving on a city street i lost all power steering and eps light and traction light came on. I pulled over and tried restarting car still no power steering and lights. The car can only be steered manually now which is not safe.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel veered to the right without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed, the steering became difficult to manage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the column shaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
Electric failure at first, always stuck on road. Engine was replaced on recall, clunking sound underneath, struts replaced and had to pay, that did not fix problem, then they replaced coupling in steering wheel, noise still happening with clunking sound, which also is wearing out tires in front thst were replaced 3 x. Dealer did not fix problem, they dont know what it is., clunking is while driving over a little bump or while steering car and turning.
When turning, a popping noise is heard and also felt in the steering.also, when traveling at interstate speeds, the steering wheel shakes.in addition, when turning the wheel while backing the car the popping noise is also heard and feltsomething is very wrong, please help!
The steering column is making clunking sounds when turning right or left and the vehicle has lost steering response. My own reading tells me that it is the bushing in the column, which has been worn down or broken; long story short - this is not a unique problem to me. The vehicle unsafe to drive at this point.
2011 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently and became difficult to manueuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 mph, the vehicle sputtered, made a knocking noise, and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to southern states subaru of raleigh (2511 wake forest rd, raleigh, nc 27608 (888) 439-5154) where it was diagnosed with a faulty engine that needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). Upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, a clicking sound was heard coming from the steering column and underneath the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact of a recall for the steering coupler, but the vehicle was over the mileage and could not be repaired per the manufacturer recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but was unsure if the recall was serviced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refferedthe contact to hyundai awards to repair the vehicle. The contact statedthat the manufacturer inquired of an estimate of the repairs. Without an estimate, the contact quoated $500. The vehicle was then taken to johnson hyundai of cary (5000 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511(919) 439-2059) where it was diagnosed with a steering coupler and axle failure. The technician stated that the axle damage occurred at the time of the engine replacement. The contact called the manufacturer again with a more accurate repair cost of $800, and was informed that they would only pay $500 towards the repair. The failure mileage was 90,043.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while her mother was driving, the steering detached from the steering column. The vehicle was towed to her mother's residence and was later towed to mccombs superior hyundai located at 4800 nw interstates 410 loop, san antonio, tx 78229, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the linkage from the steering column detached and needed to be replaced. The technician was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it would be a week to two weeks before someone would get back to the vehicle owner. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
When turning the steering wheel 5 percent in either direction l or r, there is a clunking sound. The bearing at the bottom of the steering column needs to be replacedthe car in question only has 43,000 miles and is 4 months past its warranty, cost id $350.00
When i turn steering wheel it makes the loud sound. My windshield only works on fast mode. Try to call the place i got it from they don't know what's going on. They want to keep it over night but can't get ahold of anymore for them to get it. They will not return my calls. The been going on since i got the car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed over a bump, the steering felt loose when the steering wheel was turned. The contact also heard a loud clicking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failures started approximately one month ago. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (thomas brothers auto center located at 3034 clairemont drive, san diego, california) who diagnosed that the power steering shaft connector needed replacement. The contact was also informed of nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, it became very difficult to steer the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to (peacock hyundai in savannah, georgia), but was not diagnosed because it had aftermarket wheels. The contact was advised to install the original wheels in order to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
I took my car to the hyundai dealership in turnersville nj they claimed they but a "new" engine as a replacement of my recall because the engine was making a knocking sound so they kept my car for 3 months then they called me on memorial weekend to pick up my car two days after i picked up my car the engine light went back on so i took the car back then service department wanted to charge me to fix it which i refused too. Now last month i get another recall for my hyundai 2011 sonata what it's going on my engine light still goes on and to be honest i'm so disappointed with this car that i don't even drive even though i'm making payments on it still. I hate my car and hyundai cars
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to left at normal speeds during normal driving.this is not a "torque-steer" issue (the tendency of front-wheel drive cars to veer under acceleration due to uneven torque to the front wheels).even on cruise control, if you don't apply constant "right" correction, the car will veer left.the crown of the road does not stop this, nor is it a wind issue.if you let the wheel go, the car will change lanes to the left (or veer into oncoming traffic!) within 10 seconds.this is an extremely dangerous condition.i have had the car in the shop 3 times and while they are very aware of the issue, have no solution.this is unacceptable and a significant public safety hazard.please initiate a formal inquiry.
Intermediate shaft problem(recall campaign 097)
When i received my car from the dealership after having the engine replaced, i noticed a ticking noise when driving over bumps and turning my steering wheel. This noise is getting louder and the steering wheel almost feels loose!after doing some research, i found that a few hundred others had the same issue and had to have the steering coupling replaced! why isn't there a recall when the dealerships know this is a common issue with this car? i'm nervous driving it! i've been dealing with it for about a year, and today the noise got noticeably louder and the steering is a little looser. I took a video but i'm not sure i can upload it here.
Clicking sound from the steering wheel. Will happen at rest or motion. Progressively got worse.also produced a thud sound on bumps on interstate.dealer indicates the steering coupler had failed.i told them i seen many other people with the same problem.why was it not covered by manufacturer with it being so widespread issue?cost me $394.48 for dealer to replace including the recommend alignment.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Whenever the steering wheel was turned while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise and it felt like the steering wheel would detach. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Clacking sound coming from the steering column when wheel is turned during driving and when the car travels over bumps in the road
While driving at approximately 10mph i heard a rattle from the front of the car.i suspected it was suspension related but then noticed there was some play in the steering.turning the steering wheel left and right just slightly causes the sound to occur. On the nhtsa website i found there was a recall for steering issues for my year and model car.i took it to key hyundai in jacksonville and they verified the steering column and intermediate shaft were the source.my car is not included in the recall even though it has the exact issue.the dealer wants $1310.75 to repair my 2 year old car.
Steering column began making popping and clicking sounds.found out there was a recall.called hyundai and they said problem was fixed in 2010.the car was manufactured within the time frame of the recall.was told that it couldn't be fixed under campaign or warranty as i was second owner.my children drive this vehicle and i am concerned for their safety.dealer looked at it at my expense and said nothing wrong.there is a major problem when the car is steered, hits a bump in the road, or even turning.loud clicking sounds like steerting column is falling apart.
Air bag lights on all the time the passenger side seat belt light always flashes the over head dome light is burning out and i have also had the front sway bar links replaced 2 times in 2 years in less than 10000 miles
While driving on the highway and attempting to brake the steering wheel shook rapidly. The steering wheel makes a click when in park and i move the steeping wheel slightly off center to the left or the right. When driving at any speed and go over bumps on the road the steering wheel makes a clunk noise. The steering feels loose when driving on the highway at speeds of 60+. This is an issue that needs to be recalled. When i spoke to the dealer they said that my car doesn't have any recalls on the steering! but found right here on this website, shows the tsb#10-01-32. We purchased this car in 2011 with the full warranty intact from crain kia, which also owns crain hyundai the vehicle was a dealership demo vehicle. After running a vin search on this website, it has not been inspected or repaired. This is unsafe and puts the lives of not just the owners/drivers of this vehicle but other drivers on the road as well in severe danger. At this time, if nothing is done, we will pursue legal action against hyundai north america and crain hyundai / kia. For their lack of professionalism, selling "unsafe" cars to the public! please reopen this case immediately and have them repair these darn cars. Sincerely,us soldier and family
My wife was driving approximately 20-30mph, the electric power steering catastrophically failed, and did not fail over to manual steering. The steering wheel and column gyrated to an extreme level and my wife was just barely able to get the car to the median, getting a blister on her hand in the process of trying to control the wheel where she had it towed home and eventually to the dealership. The dealership pulled dtcs c1259, c1616, c1603, steering angle sensor - electrical malfunction, can bus off and derating (eps thermal protection). The mdps (electric power steering module) was replaced, but i am still very leery that this could happen again, and at interstate speeds, where the vehicle might not be controllable, as it was barely brought to the median at lower speeds.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering column began to make a rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the column had been installed incorrectly; the vehicle was repaired. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken to another dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer where the contact steering column was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the third dealer where the rack and pinion was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were unknown. Updated 02/08/11*ljupdated 11/29/2011 *ln
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle would abnormally drift from side to side. The contact would turn the steering wheel to adjust the vehicle from drifting but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was caused by the wind or the highway he was driving on. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure since purchase.the failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 2,500.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving between the speeds of 5 mph and 60 mph, he would have to forcibly keep the steering wheel from turning in the opposite direction. The vehicle would not drive straight and would constantly pull toward the right or left. The dealer was notified and stated that there was nothing they could do to remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 21,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that none of the components on the steering wheel worked. The horn was damaged and would not sound and the phone console components failed. In addition, the seat belt warning indicator did not illuminate. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 17v617000 (seat belts). The contact planned on calling lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (866) 647-4751) regarding the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,886.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the technician informed the contact that the power steering flexible rubber coupler was deteriorating and fractured and needed to be replaced. In addition, the technician stated that there was a possibility that the power steering would fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Clunking in steering wheel when turning left and right when driving
Recently i have heard a knocking noise in the steering wheel and can feel this knocking as well. I have taken the vehicle to the closet hyundai dealer for looking at and repair, they describe it as the steering coupler that needed to be replace and was very costly for repair. This noise and feeling appears below 5 mph and when the steering wheel is being turned left or right.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made a clicking noise and vibrated excessively. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering column shook and made a rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,300 and the current mileage was 15,900.updated 8/28/14 updated 09/16/2014
The steering column is rattling
Although my 2011 sonata limited, is in effect an excellent vehicle, it is causing me a great deal discomfort.it is being let down with the worst steering tracking i have ever experienced. The car constantly needs to be eased back and forth to make it stay straight. Over a long ride this is very fatiguing, the slightest lapse in steering control to made an in car adjustment of the radio for example, or to adjust the rear view mirror, can send you towards the guardrail. I am constantly having to make minor steering corrections when driving straight, i have never felt so insecure in charge of a vehicle in my life. For all the great safety measures built into this car, for a fundamental such as the steering, well. You kind of expect it to work.as long as there is tension on the steering wheel, like in a curve or a turn, the steering responds fast and accurate. The second you are on the straight road, the steering wanders. I really feel unsafe,the pleasure i should be having with this car has been replaced with trying to stay straight in my lane. My work involves me flying all over the country so i drive countless rental cars, none have anywhere near the bad steering tracking i'm experiencing.i would like to take it back, but the dealership doesn't think there is a problem, their static tests show the alignment spot on, and i was recommended to drive it for a few thousand miles and i'll get used to it.and the dealer's technician informed me that the sonata always follows the crest of the road.this is not acceptable. I was so concerned i went to safercar.gov to see if anyone else was having this problem, and found literally dozens of people with this same complaint.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, a grinding metal noise could be heard coming from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to anindependent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flex coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 91,430. Updated 01/11/2017*ctconsumer stated engine failure, starter lever needed to be replaced, steering column coupler needed to be replaced updated 7/5/18
Starting may 2014, the steering column on my 2011 sonata started making clicking noise when it was turned left or right.the noise is getting louder over time.right before the clicking sound, i could feel the steering was losing traction ... Like it was detached.this happens whenever i turned the steering wheel right or left like making turns.i took it to a hyundai dealer for the steering column problem; and i was told the 2011 steering column recall work had been performed on my vehicle in 2011.the dealer informed me the steering column needed to be replaced and the cost would be my responsibility.my sonata has about 76k miles.based on my internet searches, there appears to be many complaints about 2011 sonata steering column problem.this needs to be addressed by hyundai before real serious accidents occur.
The car will not hold a straight line on a flat, straight, highway:after centering the car in it's lane, the car continuously and randomly:1.drifts away from the center line, toward one side or the other;2.the direction of the drift appears to be random and unpredictable; 3.the amplitude (amount / severity) of the drift is random and unpredictable, but at highway speeds a crash would be guaranteed without driver intervention within 3 to 5 seconds; 4.the timing of the drift pattern is constant:it never follows a straight line for more than a few seconds before starting to wander again.to avoid a collision with oncoming traffic, the driver is forced to constantly attempt to correct for this deviation, but the unpredictable nature of the drift pattern results in a dangerously unstable oscillation as the car wanders back and forth continuously.at highway speeds, even a momentary lapse in the total concentration required to correct for this constant steering drift could easily result in a fatal crash. The dealer has test-driven the car and found that the problem is easily duplicated, but they do not have a fix for it.they say that this kind of steering drift is normal and expected in an electronic steering system.that kind of reasoning would be laughable if it wasn't for the potential fatality inherent in the design.
2011 sonata turbo limited pulls to left, demonstrated this to service manager at the dealer who says it is the way i am driving the car. Complaint filed with hyundai, bbb, etc. This car is unsafe and should be recalled. Loaner car that they gave me did the same thing. Hyundai needs to be forced to acknowledge this problem with 2011 sonata and repair the vehicles.
When car reaches over 65 mph or hits a bump, there is a horrible ticking noise with the steering wheel. The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably when the car reaches high speeds. A few other people i know with hyundai sonata's have the exact same problem. A few months after i got the car in june with 83,000 miles on it , thats when the ticking noise started. Its the worst sound ever.
I bought this car in march of 2018. They never told me about the 20 plus recalls that were never fixed. I recently had my engine replaced due to a recall. I also have about 20 recalls on this car that were not fixed. After my engine was replaced the hyundai dealership cleared out all of my recalls as if they were fixed. They were not fixed or replaced, only the engine and fuel pump. They are telling me i have to pay out of pocket for other recalls on the car. They changed the wording to "extended warranty" when the part is on the recall list. Please look into this seeing they commited a fradulent act on me in the past on another car i bought from them.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the contact retrieved the vehicle after a recall repair for the steering, the steering wheel failed to work properly. The steering wheel made abnormal noises when it was turned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel recall repair was performed without touching the steering wheel system. The failure occurred only after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Anytime i drive over 40 mph the steering wheel makes a loud clicking noise and shakes heavily. It's hard to control the wheel it feels like something is loose in the steering column. The clicking sounds as if something is vibrating so hard that it banging on something. When i took it to my mechanic he informed me he replaced a flexible coupling in 2 2011 sonatas within the last 6 wks. I looked online about the specific issue and thoundsand of 2011 sonata owners were complaining about the same thing. I called the hyundai of ft. Mill dealership in ft mill sc where i purchased the car to explain what i have been experiencing. Service rep larry v. Said that is a common problem amongst some sonatas made in 2011 which is why hyundai build the vehicle with a metal coupling vs. A rubber one. He said it's a dangerous matter because the steering wheel is not fully attached and the car could lose control while driving and the fragment wear down more and more as you drive. He informed me to have it replaced asap and it can cost up to 300.
While turning the steering wheel left or right, a bumping sound is felt and heard. This is new in the last 3000 miles. Took it to a local shop and they replaced a bushing but this did not resolve the problem.called dealer and asked if there was a recall on steering and technician stated that i would have to drive to dealership for them to determine if this was normal wear or if it was part of recall.
The steering column is loose and "clicks" whenever the steering wheel is placed close to the neutral position, causing a feeling of "loose steering" to the driver.the dealer was called and confirmed this has been a recurring problem for hyundai cars manufactured in my year, yet they said there was no recall for this problem.it is a definite safety issue which seems to be getting worse, affecting the steering and overall control of the car.
When i went in for an oil change and brake noise complaint (which is another constant problem), i was questioned if i was hearing clicking in the steering wheel when turning. I hadn't. I was told that this was a problem with the 2011 and 2012 sonatas' steering coupler, and if i didn't hear the noise, i soon would so i should fix it (~$360). I asked if there was a recall, since it seemed to be enough of a problem that it was a known problem at the dealership. They said there was no recall, but i should get it replaced. I hadn't heard any noises, so i declined the repair. Little did i realize, it would begin the very next day. My steering wheel now rattles and clicks every time i go over even a small bump in the road, or turn my steering wheel, and it is getting worse. I even called hyundai, and they didn't seem to know what i was talking about. If the dealership has seen this in multiple cars, and there are plenty other similar complaints online, why is this not a recall? why are the owners being responsible for this repair?
I have had issues with this car since i purchased it and purchase the extended warranty however all it has done is help with standard oil changes. The power steering or the steering wheel rather begin making a loud clicking noise when going in reverse it would be more pronounced i took it to thedealership and after two times there they finally said oh it's the left transaxle i took the vehicle home and immediately same sound i took it to capital hyundaiand they said oh it's the right transaxle my tires have worn three times already on the front since i purchased this car in 2014 so i'm going through six tires in three years on the front end in addition to this problem i took the car in because the radio volume up button when i pressed it wouldinitiate the phone functions of the car when i would hit cruise control resume then it would cancel the cruise control completely i told him this and they ended up replacing the left side buttons on my steering wheel but now my cruise control doesn't work at all in addition to this when i plug iniphone charger socket into the power receptacle the radio stops working and has complete interference when i pull it out the interference stops in the radio returns to normal the cooling function of the vehicle is nonexistent it blows hot air regardless until the engine gets really warm then it will blow cool air.as soon as the vehicle stops moving instance if istop at a red lightit begins blowing hot air again. When i had my oil changed in the last time i checked the oil and it was already black i took the car in for these service for the recall for the engine inspection and i feel like hyundai is going to say there's nothing wrong with the car because they're representing hyundai.i believe there should be an independent inspection facility to ensure that these engines are up to standard i don't believe my engine is ok
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata writing in regards to the hyundai steering gear assembly recall no. 0## i have a vehicle that has thisloose steering wheel concern where this vehicle is immobile now and cannot be safely driven anytime.this vehicle has been parked in my yard since it was picked up from the dealer several weeks ago.when i spoke to the local dealership about it, i am told it is not covered due to its mileage. This item has been a concern awhile and brought more clearly to my attention when driven by my father.he describes it as "a death trap" and told me not to drive it until it corrected. There is excessive play or a loose feeling in the steering wheel and it is very slow to respond. It feel like it will fall apart at anytime when driving and it has a clicking noise when making a turn either direction. I have written a letter to the hyundai assurant program and i have been told the same thing; its not a covered warranty item. I says it is covered due to the recall no matter when it was discovered, because the assembly of the steering column is definitely malfunctioning. An upload of the letter forward to hyundai assurant program is attached to this complaint.unhappy owneroklahoma
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.
When i turn the steering wheel all the way in (i.e. When parallel parking), the power steering goes out. The eps light comes on in the dashboard and the steering wheel jumps all the way back to the center position. Steering is completely gone. When i then turn off the ignition and turn it back on, the steering is working properly again.
My car has the same problem described by a lot of other people on this forum. The steering wheel makes a clicking noise while turning and on braking. The car also wobbles at speed > 60 mph. The authorized dealer based in south plainfield nj is not helpful and shows a list of problems (unrelated to the steering) that requires fixing and costing a lot of money.this may be a safety issues thus not sure where i should take my car for repairs. Independent car service guys like mavis, midas inform that the authorized dealer should fix it for free. Also, i have been told that the power warranty that is extended is only for engine problems.
I noticed a clunking sound when i turned the steering wheel.i also felt like the front tires and steering were very loose.driving over bumps or pot holes the wheels felt like they were shaking even though the steering wheel was held tight and not moving.after researching this problem, i found that it is a common complaint due to a power steering coupling going bad.sonata has a technical service bulletin 14-st-002-1 regarding this problem.i have attached the tsb.the problem became noticeable 5 years and 1 month after i bought the car.the tsb says there are "no steering performance issues associated with this condition".i strongly disagree with this statement.the degraded couple introduced play or wiggle room in the connection between the steering wheel and front tires.when the car is parked, you can rock the steering wheel back and forth to hear the clunking noise.when this is done, you can tell that the steering wheel was moving further than it should without the wheels moving.at first i thought my front wheels were loose.i believe that this issue is very much a safety concern and should be a recall.during my last visit to the dealer to fix other recalls, i paid the $275 to fix this problem since i did not feel safe driving the car with this problem. Since it was over 5 years, the dealer would not replace it under warranty.thanks,wyman
I was driving down a highway when i noticed my steering wheel started to feel very loose and make a clunking noise. I contacted my local hyundai dealership and was advised the it is a known issue and without even looking at the vehicle knew that it was the coupling. Although my car is on the list for the steering recall, they coupling isn't a part of the recall and they will only fix it for almost $500.00.
Turning steering wheel a few degrees left or right of center produced a knocking, clicking and some play.also, steering would rattle loudly when driving over rough surface such as gravel driveway. Dealer repair determined it was the steering coupler allowing both shafts to become loose. Had this repaired and service dept. Manager told me i shoud now have a safe car?8 months out of warranty, mileage of 41,740.i feel lose of steering control is a safety hazard.
While driving 45mph i experience my steering wheel shaking and it leaves the vehicle hard to control and it pulls to the right. I then started to experience my car not starting after sitting for not even 5 minutes and this has been occurring for 2 days. I took my car to the local dealership and was advised that i needed to replace the starter lever and steering coupler. Both of these are common defects of this model and has been recalled in the past. I called hyundai today and was told that i am now responsible for the cost of the repairs regardless of what happened in the past. The repairs are going to cost me a little over $600.00 when the parts are plastic and wouldn't cost more than $20.00. A complaint has been filed with the bbb as well...this is a major safety issue on this vehicle and the manufacture needs to do a better job at building these parts.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a loud clicking noise emitted from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the sound was heard when making a left or right turn and became louder when driving over bumpy roads. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering coupling failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
I purchased my 2011 hyundai sonata on dec 15,2013 from a hyundai dealer. In april i noticed that my vehicle was pulling to the right side. I took it to a different location and after several attempts of them correcting the issue they called me andtold me they could not figure out what was wrong.i then took it to the hyundai dealer and they replaced a sensor and told me it was done. Again my car willnot stay in the lane. It pulls so much to the right and is very unsafe. I took it in again and they are telling me it is just the alignment.they even stated that someone else in my house hit something. I looked online and saw that there are numerous complaints of cars pulling to left or right. I was told there was a recall campaign 927 but they only did an alignment on december 23,2011 and nothing else was done but then it was closed, indicating that it had been fixed. They want me to pay for the alignment and told me my tires are bad because of how it drives. Hyundai is aware of the issues and gives me the run around.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering column made an abnormal clicking noise. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Test drove a 2011 sonata limited turbo and while at highway speeds the car pulled to left constantly!you had to keep a good grip on the steering wheel to keep it going straight.you could literally feel the steering wheel fighting you to go to the left! needless to say, we did not buy the car.
Purchased 2011 hyundai sonata ltd turbo in nov '10. Car pulls to the left when driving at any speed. First service: dealer performed 4 wheel alignment. Car still pulls. Second service: dealer checked alignment and balanced on road force balancer. Dealer recommended replacement rim due to mild scratch and tire replacement because itflat spotted. Car now pulls harder than before, dangerously so as to cause the car to change lanes at the slip of the wheel on a straight road. Took car to independent wheel and tire alignment and rotation specialist, inspected "scratched" rim, stated it was balanced and any damage cosmetic.third service: dealer and regional field service engineer (fse) re-calibrated steering sensor, adjusted rear camber. Recommended replacement of rear wheel due to scratch. Fse drove the car and was satisfied with the alignment. Car still pulls exactly as before.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard a rattling noise coming from the steering wheel when making turns. The contact stated that the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
There is a problem with the steering in my 2011 hyundai sonata limited. At speeds above about 45 mph, the vehicle drifts randomly left & right. The higher the speed, the worse it is. The vehicle is also very sensitive to wind and even the wake of passing vehicles pushes the car around on the highway. It also is hard to steer on grooved pavement, which causes the car to squirm around erratically. I am constantly "correcting" the steering to maintain a straight track. The vehicle often pulls strongly to the left. This occurs especially when on the left side of a "crowned" highway. Pulls very strongly to the left, but tracks straight when on the right side of the road.
Jan 28,2011i drive a hyundai 2.0 turbo bought about a month ago. About 2 weeks ago on the freeway i was making a lane change, i had to make a sudden correction due to me noticing a car in my blind spot. There was almost loss of control when i tried to correct the car. I have been driving various cars from vw gti to gms and fords for 32 yrs. Car has 1100 miles on it! 2011 hyundai sonata warning: it was my most dangerous driving experience! 100% true.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle drifted towards the left despite the contact maintaining control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 2,600.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft universal joint connection was faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The steering wheel feels loose and there is a clicking sound when the wheel moves from side to side. Occurs both stationary and in motion, city and highway. Note that there were two recalls for exactly this problem in 2010 but our vin was not included. Recall numbers 10v426000 and 10v457000. First noticed around july but has gotten noticeably worse recently.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel and that the steering wheel felt stiff. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the steering wheel was turned left or right, there was an abnormal noise. The dealer diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,554. ..updated 11/21/16 updated 12/13/16.
The contact own a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The failure also recurred while driving over 60 mph. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.the vin was unavailable.
Sterring columm shakes when in motion and steering wheel has play ---left to right all driving conditions
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering), but the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,500. Updated 04/05/17*lj
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel moved while attempting to drive the vehicle. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
While driving this car i heard a popping noise in the steering , i called hyundai they sent me to have the car checked not only on this but found out there were 6 other recallswhen i went to pick up my car they told me it is a mdps coupling in the steering column and not covered , the rep told me that this is an ongoing issue with hyundai and that the part is on back order for several other vehicles and that it would cost me 400 to repair , since this is an ongoing problem with this year model car why are they not doing this as a recall , i was told this is hazardous situation and could cause a life threatening accident really ? so i guesshyundai is waiting for someone to be killed ?i am beyond disappointed with this and am afraid to drive my car now ! they need to be held responsible !
Was getting onto the highway when my power steering gave out, was able to pull onto the side of the road away from traffic. My engine started knocking and i was unable to keep my car running. I had it towed to hyundai in clarksville maryland, where they stated i had engine failure and that it needed to be replaced. They are now telling me they can't replace it although it is under a recall and under the cut off mileage. They are not communicating with me about the repair of my car and have yet made any attempts to get me into a new car. At this point i don't want my car repaired, i would rather them buy my car back or put me in a new car. The car has 5 recalls that i an aware about including the engine, power steering, front seat belt latches, my brakes pedal, and front coil springs.
I have noticed a gradually worsening rattling noise while driving. The noise is coming from the steering column, and the steering wheel vibrates intermittently. It happens on the freeway when driving 75mph and it happens on surface streets driving the posted speed limit. The noise also happens when the car is idle and you move the steering wheel in either direction. The steering wheel acts as if it is catching on something. This seems to be a common issue that is reported on hyundai sites, but it has not been reported on this site. Please look into this and see if it is a safety issue that merits a recall.
The steering column began to loosen and eventually had to be replaced because it was no longer safe to drive. I had to replace it at my cost at 67,000 miles.
Steering knocking when you change wheel direction. Feels like steering gearbox. Notice more when parking vehicle and turning wheel.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to steering shaft plastic coupling component and starter gear plastic fork/lever issues.consumer has another vehicle correspondence in artemis.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 80 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to shake very aggressively and made a slow, rattling sound. The contact slowed the vehicle down to approximately 75 mph and the rattling sound and shaking of the steering wheel ceased. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (glick gmc, 48 bridgeville rd, monticello, ny 12701) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly and torque failed and needed to be repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Brake issue,-when i press on brake pad the rear light seems to either get stuck making cars behind me think i am in the stop mode or will be stopping soon, it comes on and off time to time or either stays illuminated. I did youtube something about inserting a penny on the spot under break pedel. Electrical issue -me key gets stuck in the ignition when the car is in park postion , however the only way to dislodge the key is disconnecting my battery to shut down the car then i can turn the key to remove it from ignition, could it be my anti-theft system malfunctioning? steering wheel issue -hear a click in the steering column as if something had loose inside. Door handle/ panel issue-on handle and steering wheel is chipping off
I went to go park and my gear shifter broke, it was stuck in reverse. Once part of dash was removed the cable link that is connected to the shifter broke off. This was a terrible inconvenience.
Steering too tight, wrist and hands get very stressed in short time, keeps pulling to a side, need to put force on steering to stay in lane, very stressful to make turns at all speeds, steering set to low stiffness by dealer, yet very painful, no fix from dealer, says thats how it is since its electronic steering. I see several blogs about the same issue, surprising that there is no remedy. Turbo failed twice before 50k.
The steering wheel vibrates violently between 60 & 70 mph.i have to reduce speed on the highway to regain full control.when stopped, the steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turned just left or right. This is a safety issue. Please investigate/recall.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise in the steering wheel when making a left or right turn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Vehicle pulls to the left on highway. The higher speeds cause car to pull even more and after a while start to hurt arm. Car was built in april 13th 2011.
The sterring wheel is loose.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began pulling to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle would have to have an alignment performed. After the alignment was performed the failure continued. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
Unable to drive safely due to steering wheel producing clicking sound due to faulty gearbox shaft selector.
2011 hyundai sonata turbosteering issue - hard left pull. Dealer tried alignment, replaced the strap and then did alignment again. The issue is still present. Sonata pulls hard left, especially noticeable at highway speeds. Car feels unsafe.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving in the center lane at approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized and it became very hard to steer. The electronic power steering and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the road shoulder and turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
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.
I am using the same key that i have used since the car was first purchased new.several times per week, when i stop the car and shift it into park, i am unable to remove the key from the ignition.the steering wheel is not locked, the car will start fine, and the car will run fine---i am just unable to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is turned off an in park.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the steering column and front driver's side axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,382. Updated 12-26-13
The steering column is rattling especially when going over bumps or when turning the steering wheel from right to left in quick motion.
The car has been pulling to the right from day 1 and still is pulling to the right. I had a wheel alignment done at 8,000 miles and another at approx 21,000 miles. Dealer keeps telling me that the car is tracking straight, however when i drive at any speed the car pulls to right.i have to keep the steering wheel pulled to the left to compensate.the tech at the dealer told me that hyundai recommends a wheel alignment every 12,000 miles. I have looked through the owners manual no recommendation found.i have called hyundai with no satisfaction other then to try another dealer. Getting very frustrated. The company knows there is a problem but will not acknowledge keeps giving the run around.
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 asa 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.
Brought my 2011 hyundai sonata to jackson firestone bryant automotive in jackson, nj to service brakes. The owner/technician of the service center said he observed a click in the steering when he drove it into the service center garage. He investigated the issue and found the steering column shaft "coupler" was not fastened or tightened as necessary. He warned me (the owner) that it was unsafe to drive the car. He proceeded to fix the breaks and offered to repair the steering issue but suggested i bring it a hyundai dealership. I brought the sonata to freehold, nj hyundai dealership where they confirmed the problem with the steering. I had the steering fixed at freehold hyundai and was charged $390.00.
After starting the car - without moving the the vehicle,when moving the wheel back and forth, it makes a clunking noise like something is loose.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn or driving over a bump, there was a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel would also vibrate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the a flexible coupler failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,607. The vin was not available.
My steering coupling needs to be replaced, but because i have over 100,000 miles hyundai is refusing to replace it. I went to the dealership when i was at 70,000 miles with the same issue and no one said that it could be the steering coupling. This has been an on going issue and hyundai should recall the steering coupling
Car started making a loud clunking and rattling noise in the steering wheel column driving over bumps or tracks. When the car was stationary and in neutral, the column was very loose when turned. Steering while driving became extremely loose and a safety concern. The problem was diagnosed as a bad flexible coupling which needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo. The contact stated that when driving at least 50 mph, the vehicle would abnormally pull or drift to the left beyond the contacts control. In addition, the steering wheel was not properly aligned or angled correctly and sat abnormally to the left. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle would need an alignment, adjustment to the steering column and a reprogramming of the computer. The vehicle was repaired but to no avail. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While drivingapproximately 65 mph the contact heard a cracking sound while turning the steering wheel. The steering wheel would pull to the left making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician wasunable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The technician performed a tire rotation, a front and rear end alignment, applied a lubricant to the steering and suspension, and tightened the frame bolts but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,300.
Started to drive on a highway, vehicle cut off in motion. It will not turn back on anymore
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata i had problem with my engine hyundai auto decided not to fix it i have problem with my starter hyundai auto decided not to fix it i had to pay out of pocket for both engine install [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
My vehicle has approximately 61,000 miles.when turning the steering wheel in either direction, there is severe looseness and clunk that is felt in the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While drivingvarious speeds, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 12/01/16*ljthe power steering electric motor coupling was replaced. Updated 12/19/16.8jb
I have noticed excess click in the steering column when turning or riding over bumps in the road.in addition, the steering wheel gives a slight resistance when the noise is present. This happens when the vehicle is in motion and when maneuvering the wheel when parking.the problem has been persistent since june of 2017.
Like many other reported complaints on the 2011 sonata, i have experienced loosening of the steering wheel, with the clicking sound when turning.took to the dealer who charged me $125 to tell me what i already knew - the steering coupler was bad and needed to be replaced immediately.the service advisor indicated it was definitely a safety issue that should be fixed immediately.for $365.clearly, there is a well established problem with these vehicles and a safety recall should be issued as soon as possible.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/19/16*ljthe consumer stated a steering correction was peformed prior to the recall.updated 11/01/16.
Sometime in late 2016, the steering wheel started knocking when turning and at speeds above 55 on a straight road the steering wheel would vibrate and it's getting worse every time it's driven, i have had new rotors new brakes new tires and new float pins installed in the calipers and 4 tire rotation, i was finally told that i needed to look up the steering coupler because it's a piece of plastic that would eventually break and i would have no steering by a certified mechanic i went to dealer and they smiled and said yeah we have a ton of those but of course also said they know about it but they aren't required to fix it, that's a very serious safety issue if it sill make the car lose steering, i also have a 2011 kia optima sx with the exact issue and kia will fix it free of charge, these are the same exact cars pretty much and i can't believe they know about it and have a limit on miles since kia has the extended warranty of unlimited miles because they know it's a serious issue
Was driving about 30 mph when the car began accelerating without me applying pressure to the gas. I was coming to a light to make a red turn and when i applied the brakes they would not slow down my vehicle so my speed increased. The steering wheel then locked and before i knew it a car had collided with me crossing in front of me. My car was totalled.
I bought a new 2011 hyundai sonata gls.from the first day had it i noticed a hard pulling to the left while driving at speeds over 35 mph.the faster i go, the more dramatic the drift.it's extremely hard for me to comfortably drive this car on the expressway due to the constant struggling to keep the car straight.one scary incident occurred when i was getting onto an exit ramp as the steering wheel was jerking the car to the left toward a 10 foot ditch.also, while stationary, if i pull the steering wheel to 90 degrees to the left and let go, it snaps back to approximately 60-70 degrees left of center.if i pull the wheel 90 degrees rto the right, it again snaps back 60-70 degrees left of center.there is a serious problem here and when brought the car back to the dealership, they said that checking air pressure and test driving it showed no problems.this needs to be fixed as it's a definite safety issue.
During a visit to the hyundai dealership to address current recall issues with my vehicle, i was told the steering coupler needs to be replaced and it is out of warranty.i asked what will happen if i don't get it replaced and i was told "nothing, the noise will just drive you crazy".my research tells me that some sonatas have been recalled for this same issue and that failure to get it replaced is a safety issue.i am learning that this issue is affecting vehicles that were not part of the hyundai recall several years ago.what am i to do?mileage is 60,246.
For the last few months, my steering column shakes and rattles anytime it goes over 60 mph. I had a tire repair at a local shop and the guy suggested i may need an alignment but because they told me at the last minute of picking my car up at their closing hours and having to go to work, i waited to get it looked at. I took it to a local hyundai dealer for one recall campaign and asked them to assess the issue with my steering wheel rattling and mentioned the guy at the other place mentioned an alignment.the guy dismissed the car symptoms i described and said the noise was from the bottom spoiler hanging. It wasn't assessed and i took it to a goodyear affiliate and they needed more time to assess why it was the steering but were able to tell me in fact that it was potentially loose. Between october 2017 and jan 2018 is how long people have been looking at it with no assistance
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving at highway speeds the vehicle would drift to the left. This failure does not occur at lower speeds. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the string module and struts, but that did not repair the failure. The manufacturer looked through their inventory and found an identical vehicle; however, the vehicle also experienced the failure. The manufacturer agreed to buy the vehicle back from the contact. The failure mileage was 45 and the current mileage was 1700.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving there was a popping sound in the steering column and the vehicle veered to the left. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. They stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. The consumer stated the strut was replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 05/31/11
I own a new hyundai sonata 2011 limited. My car pulls left at normal highway speeds. Initially i thought it was just the banking but on longer trips my wrist starts to hurt from constant pressure to the right.
2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo 2.0l, bought april 2011, pulls left.on left-canted left lane car pulls hard to left, needs constant cw (right) force exerted on steering wheel to maintain straight.on right-canted right lane car drives straight with no driver interaction needed.on a flat road car has slight pull to left, needing constant slight cw (right) pressure to maintain going straight.had dealer align front-end . . no change.
I took my vehicle in for a recall in the power steering. A few days later, there was a clunking sound when i turned my steering wheel when car was not inmotion. On the freeway, when exceeding speedof 65mph, my steering wheel violently shook and felt like i was loosing control of the car. Took it back to hyundai and they said this was not because of the recall work they did and a coincidence. I strongly disagree! they charged me $500.00 to replace the steering column/coupler.
When traveling at low speeds car makes a clunking sound.was very concern something was wrong with the suspension, took the car to my mechanic.the mechanic put the vehicle on the lift and found the suspension to be in good shape.he then test drove the car and stated there is a problem with the 2011 sonatas with the power steering.stated that a rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering assembly is a common problem with the 2011 hyundai sonatas.
Recall - nhtsa 15v-568 - engine recall - engine could seize up at any time while driving. On 6-22-2016 hyundai dealership inspected engine and stated no issues at this time.i do not feel safe driving this car, especially with two toddlers. Thank yourecall - steering - loss of power steering could happen at any time while driving.hyundai dealer stated no current fix is available yet from hyundai as of 6-22-2016 when my vehicle as getting checked for the engine recall and the brake pad recall was done at the same time.i do not feel safe driving this car, especially with two toddlers.thank you
Car pulls to the left intermittently.
At 73,000 miles my steering wheel is making a clicking noise when turning the wheel. Also if i go over a bump. I contact hyundai and there was a recall but my car manufacturer date was 2 months past the recall. I think that is wrong after reading several other complaints regarding this same problem.
Could not steer vehicle driving on the highway during rain storm at 60 mph.vehicle does not steer well at highway speed, difficult to keep in the lane -- feels like a go-cart.
Purchased 2011 sonata gls on 6/20/11. Driving home i had to make my left hand hold tighter on the steering wheel to keep the car from drifting to the right.as i released my grip from the steering wheel i noticed the car pulling/drifting all the way to the right as far as space would allow.notified dealership immediately, had car serviced 4 times in two months.hyundai adjusted tire pressure, did alignment, road force balance testand rotated tires, did another alignment.this has lessened the pulling/drifting to the right (some pulling/drifting still remains) and what will happen when, during normal maintenance, i rotate the tires back to their original position?will this terrible pulling/drifting to the right begin all over again?the problem remains that when you move the steering wheel to the right to either stay in your lane, change lanes to the right, or make a right hand turn, after you come back to center, the car drifts back to the right.at first hyundai would not acknowledge that there was any problem. They now say that this is normal.how is it normal when it does not do it to the left? hyundai service managers say this problem occurs on all 2011 sonata's from minor to major pulling to the left or right on each vehicle.hyundai has refused to continue to try to fix this problem.i have filed a complaint with hyundai motor america and have a case number and have contacted my state's attorney general's office.i will be contacting hyundai again by certified letter requesting that they tell me what they intend to do to fix my brand new car.why is there no recall for people in my situation?why is hyundai not held accountable for what they have done and be made to fix my brand new car?as consumers we pay a lot of money for these cars.they ask us to be honest with them on their tv commercial, but when i did they did not like it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made a rattling and clicking noise, and the vehicle vibrated violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to world hyundai at matteson (5337 miller cir dr, matteson, il 60443), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Bought a 2011 sonata limited with 17 inch wheels in january and has pulled to the left from day one.pull is more noticeable at highway speeds.have taken it back to dealer 9 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.).last time hyundai engineer drove it and said it was fine.he drove it 6 miles of which 2 of those are to and from getting on highway.made it sound like it was my fault and that i did not know how new cars drive.i am turning in as a lemon.
Had no idea there was this many complaints about the steering i as well had a rattle in the steering when i went over a bump or turned my wheels it would make a loud noise, was told by someone in my hometown they had an elantra that something in steering broke and caused them to brake so i was really paranoid then.i called the dealer told me exactly what it was as soon as i told him how it was doing and that's a $200 fix i said this must happen a lot reply was yes in sonatas and elantras why isn't there a recall my car doesn't even have 58,000 miles on it and have never had anything like this happen in any other vehicle i have owned.once drove one for 15 years never had this problem!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and going over a bump, the steering wheel became loose and there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on twenty occasions in one week. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was repaired for the failure back in 2011 and could not repair it under the same recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel became loose while turning left and right. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 43,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the steering column made a loud thump noise and the steering felt loose. The failure was noticed while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata with approximately 65,000 miles. In 2015 the steering wheel locked twice while on but parked. The esc and power steering indicators were on. After a while the issues spontaneously resolved in these instances and the vehicle able to be driven. In october 2015 the power steering locked up while driving the vehicle on a city street (speed <40mph). I was unable to turn the steering wheel and navigate resulting in several near misses with street parked vehicles before being able to stop the vehicle. Car towed to the dealership where they stated that they drove the vehicle around and "recalibrated it." two months later while again traveling on city streets (<40mph) the steering wheel began to shake violently and i was unable to steer, again almost resulting in a significant crash. During this incident the same ecs and power steering indicators lit up. Unable to steer i was forced to stop and turn off my vehicle in the middle of a busy road. However, once the vehicle was turned off the steering wheel continued to shake violently until someone who came to assist me shut off the car battery. The car was towed to the dealership where upon showing them video the service manager stated he had never seen this occur in his 20 years of employment. The car is scheduled to be assessed on monday. Internet searches show other videos of this make/model with the same violently shaking wheel and reports of accident close-calls. My specific car was part of an earlier recall (campaign 097) related to power steering that was reportedly fixed at that time, therefore this car clearly has known problems in this domain. I will never get back in this vehicle and will likely lose money on a trade in. There are clearly significant safety issues with this vehicle that have not been resolved by the earlier recall. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msqe_quk50uupdated 8/21/2017
Vehicle tracks--poorly pulls to left at highway speeds. Brought back to dealer for fix , alignment performed several times. Requiresmuch more effort to hold steering, and creates fatigue after hours of driving. I consider this a hazzard condition
Steering wheel developed noise with turning and more free-play in steering wheel. I took car to dealer who replaced coupling seal. According to dealer, this has been a common problem that can lead to significant steering problems.
I bought a 2011 hyundia sonata 2.0t in nov of 2010 that when i drive at highway speeds there a strong pull to the left. If driving in the left lane of an interstate a firm grip on the steering wheel is required. At slower speeds the left is still noticeable but not as strong. This car has been returned to the dealer three times for alignment, tire pressure check, and tire rotation without fixing the problem.
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.
A distinct 'click' noise heard when steering wheel is turned on either direction. It happens even when the vehicle is not moving. It feels like there is excessive steering play. Dealer says they do not have any recall. I have learnt that many 2011 sonata owners have similar issue.
Steering wheel felt loose, started making "clack" sound when hitting bumps. Dealer replaced plastic coupling ($3 part) for $360, mostly labor cost.many others are complaining of the same issues in online forums (http://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/209609-steering-wheel-noise-over-bump.html)
Steering has become "loose".it started out a month ago with just slight vibrationwhen driving, now when turning steering wheel in either direction, wheel clicks and shifts from side to side.also, when going over bumps, the steering wheel makes clanging noise.
Vehicle would shut off unexpectally while driving on a busy mail road without any warning signs. This iincident occurred mntiple times. I am very concern for my safety for my family
2011 sonata experienced steering difficulties: shaking at higher speeds on highway (70 mph), clicking in steering wheel at low speed and simply when turning wheel when car is in park, loose steering ,and, at times, quickly jerking in a direction while at high speeds-steering wheel seemed to lose control. Car was bought used and was serviced under 2010 steering column shaft recall. Hyundai dealership today says its the couplar and that is not included in the recall and offering to split the cost with me. It appears hyundai is aware of this issue, as the service manager said it was couplar without even speaking with the tech yet.. I'm concerned this is a serious problem among 2011 sonatas and hyundai continues to sweep it under the rug while forcing customers to pay out of pocket for something that should have been fixed in 2010.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Steering wheel coupler going bad per dealer. Had noticed the steering wheel clunking while turning.per dealer no campaign and over $400 to replace.the vehicle has 84,000 miles.
The steering wheel click and rattles when driving the vehicle. The rattling noise is extremely loud and when turning the clicks are consistenly happening.
My eps light came on in my car and my car wouldnā€™t steer and just shut off
Steering wheel coupler has broken.not covered under warranty! this part if failing on many sonatas and should be recalled.
I leased this hyundai sonata in 2011 brand new and after 3000 miles began having issues with the car not starting by using the start button.the workaround was to place your foot on the brake and hold down the push button start for 1 minute and the engine would start.this was intermittent.it would happen frequently and then suddenly be better for long periods of time.finally at 18000 miles went to start the car and everything was dead.it drove ok the day before (not like a car who's battery was bad).the car is being towed to the nearest dealership where i happened to purchase it.in addition to the start issue and the completely dying part (and it was not able to be charged by ordinary means) the car also has a low tire pressure warning that stays on regardless of how much or how little air is in the tire.that remained for 4 months and now seems to be staying off.the car also drifts to the left when driven (it has done this since i purchased it).i had several recalls fixed early on at the dealership, but it did not correct the drifting issue.there is also a rattle in the dash which began at 16,000 miles.the back door handle (behind the driver's seat) handle was stuck in an outward position and the door would not open.it finally opened one day and now the handle is back in place, but a small black piece hangs down from the handle.i have read on the internet several complaints that are the same or similar as all of my issues.
Knocking was heard when the steering wheel was being rotated either to the left or right when stopped or at slow speed.brought it to the dealership and was immediately informed it was the steering motor flexible coupling that was worn, loose, or defective.repair was performed at a cost of $230.42, $2.42 of which was thecost of the defective part.the vehicle was out of warranty due to being a 5 months over the 5 year limit but well within the mileage limit.the vehicle was well maintained, being brought to the dealership every 3000 miles for oil changes and whatever else needed to be done.since this issue has been well known to hyundai for several years, i was appalled to see that hyundai did not replace that bushing under the warrantee during one of my visits to the dealership for service, particularly since it could have eventually resulted in loss of steering, and a potentially fatal accident.i would encourage the nhtsa to have hyundai issue a safety recall at this time.the affected vehicles are now about 5 years old which, from the number of recent complaints i have seen on line, appears to be life of the flexible coupling.please do something before some fatalities occur.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, a clicking noise emitted from the steering column and the steering wheel became very loose making the steering unstable while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number 10v457000 (steering). The failure mileage was 60,000.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to steering wheel shakes erratically, due to defective steering wheel coupler
Very load clicking sound when moving steering wheel right or left. See videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ltckljvj4i know they had a recall on the steering and suspension. It was recall serviced but this has just gotten worse. The sound is progressively louder.
I purchased my hyundai sonata on 12/31/2010.it has 39,000 miles on it now.hendrick hyundai of charleston sc has informed me the steering column coupler needs to be replaced and has quoted me a repair cost of $243.i declined their offer of repair, but have become concerned as the steering has begun to exhibit an increasingly loose feeling.following my inquiry to consumer affairs at hyundai motor america, i have been informed this would have been covered under their 5 year 60,000 miles warranty, but since my vehicle is beyond the 5 year period, the warranty does not apply.as a result of my internet search, i have found this part was part of a recall for vin numbers not including mine, and that there have been numerous complaints filed with nhtsa about this issue.i suspect the fault with the part failure lies with hyundai, and i resent having to pay for the repair, which i now intend to have the dealer perform because i am concerned about the safety risk..i further resent that hyundai has not been more pro-active about a repair issue that i suspect could be life-threatening should steering be lost at highway speed, resulting in a crash.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would feel loose and the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clicking noise. In addition, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle in which the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. The dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel design. The vehicle was not further repaired.the front and rear end continued to make noise while driving and the steering wheel still felt extremely loose.the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was traveling 55-70 mph during a windy weather when the vehicle began to abnormally sway back and forth. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 7,400.
When first purchased in march of 2014 noticed a little clicking in steering when turned left or right. Now its gotten worst!even when parked it clicks. When we hit the smallest bump on the road it clicks and shakes bad. I'm to the point of scared to drive my own car. I'm scared i would have no control of the steering one day. I can not drive this car with my 3 kids in it. I thought i bought me a safe family car. I was wrong.i'm doing my research right now and see lot others have this problem. It needs to be a recall. My hyundai dealer says it's the coupling. He knew exactly what problem i was having. Like it isn't news to him.it'll gonna cost me $349 to get this fixed?!?!?
When turning there is clicking "thuds" and "clicking" sound when moving from left to right. This happens every time. I checked on other forums, a lot of users with sonata are facing this issue.
I started to hear a clunking noise every time i went over any type of bump in july 2016. I took it to the dealership and they stated the sway bar end links needed to be replaced on the left and right side. My warranty wouldn't cover it so it took me a month to come up with the money to fix it. Two days ago right before my appointment to get the end links replaced the right side sway bar ended up breaking off while driving. I noticed it hanging off when i parked. I had it fixed yesterday for $285. When i picked up the car this morning now my eps light is on. Waiting to hear back from the dealership.
The steering wheel shakes and vibrates badly and loudly whenever applying pressure to brakes, especially if you are slowing down from going 50 mph+. The steering column also clicks and has a lot of give whenever turning. Hyundai mechanic says reason is the steering coupler is loose and needs to be replaced. I have read numerous forums and discussion boards, and thousands of people are having this issue, and it needs to be addressed. I bought my car brand-new and have less than 60,000 miles on it. Apparently this issue is not related to the 2010-2011 investigation where the steering column was becoming separated and causing the same issue. Those cars were recalled and fixed. To fix this problem costs around $320 due to the mechanics having to remove the steering column. No recall as of yet covers this issue. Mechanic also warned that if it is not fixed, the steering column can become loose and in extreme cases, come off. This is a serious problem with this model and needs to be investigated.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph over a pot hole, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and made it very difficult to the turn the steering wheel. The driver turned the engine off and after restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The contact experienced the failure a second time and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer made arrangements to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer a second time. The failure mileage was 51,025.
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
The steering wheel has play and a knocking noise in it. It also causes the headlights to flick on and off when the signal light is engaged. I have looked up recalls and apparently there is a recall on this type of problem but supposedly it does not apply to my vehicle. This is an ongoing issue that cost approx. $1500.00 to fix.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise came from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and turned off. Previously, the steering column made a popping noise and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall was closed and referred the contact to the dealer.the failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 113,822.
2011 hyundai 2.0t noticed in the first couple of days of owning the vehicle it pulled to the left.returned it to the dealership for service on alignment.i was told the alignment was out and the problem was fixed.seemed okay driving home.the very next time i drove the vehicle it began to pull left once again.if i didn't hang on to the wheel so tight while driving the car would lose control very quickly.certainly a safety issue.i have since told my dealership i would like a loaner vehicle until this problem is resolved as the vehicle is not safe for the road.*ln
I have a 2011 sonata limited. Earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say "apply brake pedal to start" even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. Took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. In june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. The parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. I dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. I was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. They took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. After 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. I am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. None of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. This concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. We will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was in motion and stationary, the steering wheel became loose. When the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, the steering wheel made a loud rattling noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 108,000.
2011 hyundai sonata has a constant steering pull to the left. Dealership says it's the nature of the beast. It is clearly not! has me worried for safety!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel vibrated whenever driving over a bump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,630.updated 11/09/15*lj
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 15 mph, the front drivers side of the vehicle vibrated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column and the intermediate shaft universal joint connections needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Bought a hyundai sonata 2011 model 2.0turbo in december 2010. Car pulls heavily to the left resulting in constant pressure that needs to be applied to steering wheel so the car won't change lane by itself. At low speed (35mph nd under) not an issue, but above 45mph the car is unsafe to drive.have taken to dealership 3 times already, they changed camber bolts then put a new strut but none of these corrected the problem.
Purchased 2011 sonata turbo and the car constantly pulls to the left.it is very dangerous on the highway especially if in the left lane. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be addressed.
Brand new 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls noticeably to the left on level roads.
My 2011 sonata se has pulling to the left since the day i bough it. I have above 270 miles on the car and the dealer tried wheel alignment/ tire pressure adjustment but that did not help. I constantly have to counteract the steering to the right to keep the car in straight line direction. At speeds over 60mph, it gets worse. Its really dangerous to drive such car on the road.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal banging noise could be heard while driving. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.updated 05/11/16*ljupdated 05/24/18
Front driver strut coil spring broke while parked . Power steering assist motor coupling gear broke .
I have noticed a click or slight knock coming from the steering when turning wheel left or right at low speeds, especially when parking. Over uneven surfaces there is shaking or shutter in the steering column also. These conditions seem to be worsening. I will be scheduling for service.
I purchased this car less than a year ago.the steering wheel is making a clicking noise when moved from left to right and there is a clunking sound coming from the steering column when driving between 10 - 40 mph. When searching online, i have noticed that hundreds of hyundai owners that have this make and model are experiencing the same issue. I feel unsafe when driving this car, especially when my grandchildren are with me.i understand there was a recall but i was told my car did not qualify. The dealer wants to charge me $100 just to look at it.this is a major safety issue!!!!is hyundai waiting for someone to be killed before they do something and take responsibility for their cars.i now have 64,000 miles on this car, 4000 over the warranty and hyundai refuses to fix unless i pay up front. I was told that hyundai was a very good car but after reading all these horror stories about the steering issues, i will never purchase a hyundai again.i believe safety comes before money and hyundai should take responsibility and issue a recall for all 2011 sonatas.please help in keeping everyone safe and make hyundai stand behind their cars and fix these known issues. Thank you.
This car has pulled to the left from the very time we drove off the lot.
The steering column feels as though it will fall off any moment and the noise is clunking and rattles terribly when going over bumps or any slight moment.this is a huge safety issue and could cause a fatality.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. The brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealer for recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on october 8, 2010. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000.
Steering column clunk when attempting left had turn and driving. While at a complete stop, if you turn the wheel to the left you hear a clunk. This is getting progressively worse. Steering feels loose/sloppy.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. Within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, i had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. I notified my local dealership from where i purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checkedout.i was informed that the steering column was off centered and that i would need to have a wheel alignment done. I had a wheel alignment done and the same day that i received the car back, it was still pulling to the left.i notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. Once i received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the leftand now thelow tire pressure light came on. While driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. Simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or i.e. Windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. I am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. Please help concerned driver.
When driving at night dash lights flicker and go out intermittently as well as head lights flickering.then the headlights come on full bright and cannot be controlled with the interior light dimmer.not a good thing to happen at night. This does not happen all the time.
Vehicle pulls to right side all the time brought to dealer did recall for pulling front strutswheel alignmentreplaced l/front strut again and wheel alignment car still pulls to right.
Crusie controlbrake lightsparkingsteeringengineall records i have with the dealership show the major problems ive have and its yet to be fixed along with the many recalls on this vehicle
The gear or some part in my steering column is not tight. There is a recall for this for my make model and year but not for my vin. I need this fixed! it's been bad for a long time but i did not know until today when i had a mechanic look at it. He informed me there is a recall but it is only certain vehicles. Up to 139,000 vehicles for my make and model. Why is this an issue with my vehicle but not listed when my vin is pulled up? more importantly, how do i get this fixed without having to pay for it since it's a known recall??? there is a metal on metal sound every time i start to turn my steering wheel either direction. I was informed today that it is really bad and can disconnect at any time and i would lose control of my steering. I drive 60 miles a day on the highway to get to work. I am not about to risk my life because hyundai only wants to fix this issue on certain cars. It's always had a slight knocking when turning the wheel. I just wasn't sure what it was and it's gotten really bad in the last few months. I bought this vehicle 2 years ago and was told today that i should not even be driving it at all.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was informed by the dealer that the steering shaft was replaced at 37,000 miles before the contact owned the vehicle. Upon the contact driving the vehicle, the steering wheel had a very strong vibration while turning right or left. When traveling over unleveled land, the vehicle made a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.ma 08/13/15updated10/30/2017
I was stopped at a stop light and my 2011 hyundai sonata steering wheel began shaking and jerking out of control. I could barely control the car to get it on the side of the road.even after i turned the vehicle off it, the steering wheel was still moving.after a few minutes it stopped and then the steering wheel locked up and wouldn't move.
Steering wheel coupling. I have had a clicking/clunking sound coming from the steering column for a while now. Over 55 mph, it is causing the steering wheel to shake profusely. I see others have entered complaints about the exact same problem on the same year make and model of my car. This is such a widespread, well known issue, how in the world is there not a recall for this cheap part? is it going to take someone dying while driving for this to be a recall campaign? the nhtsa really needs to step in and do something about this widespread issue.
My car has had numerous recalls. Most recently it was my steering wheel that was clicking and felt unstable... So i took it into the dealership. That is how i found out it was an issue with enough cars in this yr/model that the warranty was extended. I also was getting jolted when i shifted gears. Even if i was going from park to drive, i could be spontaneously jarred very violently. I had that repaired at a out of pocket expense at the dealership. Today i saw evidence online that it may have been a recall and should have been repaired for no fee. Another recall notice i received 2 days ago, so i called the dealership who said they see no necessary recalls for my vehicle. Yet, online it shows 1 recall on my car vin#that is outstanding but had "no remedy yet"it is a very dangerous notice that affects the airbags on front and side plus seat belt restraining system in the event of a collision. So i am essentially driving a very pretty coffin.
2011 hyundai sonata pulls left sharply when when i let go of the wheel. After researching online, this appears to be a common and major problem. Alignment doesn't help and the dealership won't fix it.
Car pulls to left 90% of the time while driving, service department is unable to fix it as everything is aligned correctly. It is unsafe due to the fact that if you take you hand of the wheel within 3 seconds you will be in the next lane to your left or off the road.
Had car aligned by dealer and outside repair shop. Vehicle pulls to right and left. All over the road
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the steering pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed two new tires but the failure continued. The contact was also informed a sales representative would contact him within a day. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,700.
2011 hyundai -dragging to both sides, mainly to the right, steering is rocking from side to side, car feels like its going be blown of the road, steering is twisted even when wheel is perfectly straight, extremely difficult to keep in to the left.
I had this car from feb 2011 to present, and the car is constantly drifting left. I almost hit another car when it happened. After this incident i switched out my tires (due to outer wear) and had 2 alignments performed by licensed technicians. The car still drifts left. The technician recommended that the car should be looked at by a body repair shop.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while her husband was driving 30 mph, the eps warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver was able to continue driving to the residence. The contact stated she also experienced the same failure while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed it was an electronic failure. The contact towed the vehicle to local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electronic steering assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
There's a clicking sound in the steering column. This happens whenever the steering wheel is turned. The clicking occurs also when the car is stationery.
Car steering wheel making clickingsound when turned and car accelerate while coming to a complete stop it's inconsistent also brake light constantly burning out and the car horn recently just stop working thank you for your interest on my concern
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer indicated that they were unable to determine when the parts would be supplied for the recall repair. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Even i had the problem with my 2011 sonata turbo 2.0. Steering wheel became very stiff and there was a loud clunking noise when driving on uneven roads, bumps and high speed.the garage i went to charged me $300 for electronic steering coupler kit and rebuild and $450 for the labor. Looks like there are quite a few complaints with this problem in 2011 sonata. This wasn't part of the eps control module recall. Hyundai should make a note of it and have this fixed as part of recall asap.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the engine. The dealer (gurley leep hyundai, 5302 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 258-7700) was notified of the failure and diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact experienced the failure related to the unknown manufacturer's engine recall, but the dealer refused to provide a solution because the vehicle was excluded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v340000 (air bags), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 105. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
What i thought was just normal 'sound' coming from the steering wheel/column has progressed to loud noise ie turning the steering wheel; going over potholes/bumps at various speeds, but very progressive in low speeds [city driving]. This loud noise seemed to reverberate all the way down to the driver side front suspension. It's like there's 'play' when turning the steering wheel before it engages. 'clicking' sound is very pronounced when turning the wheel from a stop or when backing up, the first time i turn the wheel. Or even if the car is stopped, turning the wheel left/right i can hear a pronounced 'clicking' sound, like something is loose in there. Is this why the car sometimes veer left?i understand there is an active recall but should more vin be covered with this. Please help.
Engine failure/steering problemsin july of 2015 i purchased the 2011 hyundai sonata from a drivetime dealership; starting mileage; 76,262. I only had the car about 2 months when the engine completely seized on the freeway in august of 2015. The recall 132 didnt come out until after i already had my car serviced by a 3rd party warranty and had to come out of pocket for 500 dollars. The cause was a complete engine failure at 77,498 miles. The engine was replaced in sept of 2015. Next issue i started to have was my steering wheel suddenly started to make a loud knocking noise on about 10/2018 while driving over any uneven road or even the slightest bump. The steering wheel completely trembles if i go over 60mph and feels as though the steering wheel may come unattached. My wheels feel as though they are ready to fly off. Present day-my engine is now starting to show signs of seizure again. It starts to jolt unexpectedly and the engine makes a loud knocking noise randomly upon acceleration. The car is very very slow to accelerate and is inconsistent with power despite constant and documented oil changes/checks. I have made an appointment with my local hyundai deal for the recall 132 for this is the 2nd time i am now needing to have this engine repaired.i was told that i would have to pay for a rental of 35/dollars a day if my engine does need to be replaced.
Brake lights-my back brake lights won't work..wiring problem?steering wheel-my steering assembly is loose and makes a loud clicking sound ..the dealership said it was a gear that needs to be replaced ..air bags- i was in a wreck and the air bags never deployed..wasbhit hard..also now a default air bag light is on?
Exhibiting exact same issue as described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-070 hyundai dealer said my car was built in march and will not make the repair.also exhibiting issues described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-457 and dealer refused to make repair. The excessive shaking in the steering wheel has caused my srs (safety restraint system) to kick a code that says my steering wheel air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Srs lite stays on.hyundai dealer refused to make repair on nhtsa campaign number 13v-113. I currently have a piece of folded cardboard zip tied to my brake switch. Car exhibiting issues relating to nhtsa campaign number 14v-434 even after having the dealer use their (clip) remedy.
My steering column has began to rattle and shake affecting the steering of the vehicle, it is especially worsened in the steering wheel and vibrates dramatically over bumps and when braking which is very scary. I've gotten at least 4 recalls on this vehicle since i purchased it and when i asked about this particular issue the dealership immediately knew what i was talking about but stated there was no recall. Instead, they informed me that the services would be roughly around $250 to replace a $2 rubber coupler. I find this very disturbing as this is a known issue and the company will not fix it, instead i was told that continued driving will result in an accident which forces me to either pay for the repair or try to fix this myself. The symptoms started late 2015 and my vehicle only has 80k miles. If this is a defect caused by hyundai... Then it should be replaced by hyundai. Placing a known defective part on your vehicles and leaving the expense on your consumer is unacceptable. Especially when its a safety hazard not only to the driver but anyone else on the road.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure with an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. Upon making a left or right turn, the steering wheel felt loose and caused an unsafe condition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v457000 (steering) and 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would pull towards the left or right while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to get used to the driving of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. Later while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle pulled sharply toward the left and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The brakes were applied and the contact noticed that the power steering was no longer functioning. The vehicle was carefully driven to an authorized dealer where the steering column was being replaced. The failure mileage was 5. Updated 09/07/11 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 09/14/11
I believe my problem started since i purchased the car in aug-2010. On the third day of purchase i returned to the dealer cause i noticed that on the freeway it lend to the right, nothing was done. This continued for severe months along with different exam & testing nothing ever conform a problem. About july of 2014 driving 80mph (to avoid being hit) i noticed steering wheel vibrated violently, since i had never driven over 75mph this problem was unknown to me. I thought it was the road or the sudden acceleration. Recently on april 27,2015 driving to work i noticed that no matter what speed over 50mph i was going, it cause the steering wheel to shake violently like if i have a flat. When car was checked i was told that the issue is in the steering column something bent/cracked. My car was manufacture on july 2, 2010 in alabama, a friend told me about a recall on 2011 sonata's. But when i called dealer i was told my car was not one of the recall ones. I don't understand how or who decides which car should be on the list, if a problem occurs in a specific time period shouldn't all vehicles be given the same importance. Safety should always be first before $$ doesn't hydundai know that this is how you keep families coming back. I had planned to purchase one for my daughter who is graduating in june but will have to rethink that . I love my car but not if safety is a issue, hydundai really needs to re-look at this problem!
Steering wheel starts shaking at about 50mph plus.i have had new tires, alignement, shocks, all of this replaced and the vibration/shaking continues.there seem to be a lot of complaints out there for this exact same issue.this is a significant safety issue and is happening to a lot of hyundai sonata owners.steering systems should not fail on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles and one that is merely 7 years old.most people take loans out on vehicles these days for 6-7 years.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata. When you turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel is loose and you notice an abnormal clunk feeling. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a the steering wheel coupler part in the steering needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. Approximate mileage of the vehicle: 90,000 miles.
Vehicle was brought into the auto dealer for oil change & check of steering recall on oct.13,2010. On subsequent dates of oct. 19, nov. 4, and nov.11,2010 i brought it back because the steering was pulling to the left. It would appear to be fixed on each of these dates, but the pulling would return.on dec. 6 i called the dealer & was informed that an engineer was on site and determined that the problem was self correcting & no further work would be done on my car.when i complained to service mgr., he was sympathetic and gave me tel. # hyundai customer affairs.i called and was given a cae #4208898.on dec. 8 i received a call from chet conner, who related to me that an engineer & d'arcy mtrs. Service mgr. Checked out my car on dec. 6 and determined that the" steering was performing as it should" ( on that date my car was with me-not at the dealer).when i informed him that the steering was still pulling to the left, he repeated the aforementioned statement and terminated the conversation. Never had a steering problem until they initially checked the car relative to steering recall
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata.i have taken my vehicle back to hyundai in killeen to have the alignment repaired two times.when i initially received the car it pull very hard to the left, then once they "fixed it" it still pulled.i paid initially to have the car certified and alignment it part of it.
2011 hyundai sonata turbo se pulls very heavily to the left.pressure needs to be applied to the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight.this is extremely tiresome on extended drives.arm muscles begin to hurt having to apply pressure to hold the steering wheel straight.
2011 hyundai se 2.0t steering pulls left and does not center despite alignment and tire rotations. Delivery was 16 may 2011.above actions improve performance briefly, but do not cure problem.
About two to three weeks started noticing a crackling noise as i am turning the steering wheel either to the left or to the rightat low speed as the time went by about two weeks the noise gradually increased and now i have also noticed a rattling noise coming from the steering column and getting trough a bump on the road .iam ware of the two recall campaigns that you have listed on your website but my car vin # is not listed.called hyundai and they said is nothing they can do but at this time i am fearful for my family and me because i believe the car is no longer safe to drive.just to let you know i have made a appointment for tomorrowwith a local hyundai car dealership .thank you for your concern and attention.
I brought my 2011 sonata into the local dealership for an oil change. The service associate explained that my steering column would need to be replaced as it was making a clunking noise when turned left or right. I inquired as to what would cause this and they did not know. They wrote up an estimate to have the steering wheel and column replaced. They instructed me to get this repaired as quickly as possible as this was a safety hazard. If this is indeed a safety problem i think that hyundai needs to recall these models and fix them.
Takata recall i received several recall notices and has called about my vehicle issue. Only to have been called a liar and telling they refused to fix my vehicle.in the affected vehicles, the electronic power steering (eps) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist. This is a huge safety risk with traveling with my kids. Hyundai does not have a remedy not yet available. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Hyundai dealership refuses to fix this, i even had brand new tires placed on the vehicle and i would like to reimburse for.this is total unacceptable. Thank you for your time.
2011 hyundai sonata pulls heavy to the left.this has not created an injury to date but it pulls so much to the left i have to be sure to apply pressure to the right to counter-act the pull into the lane to my left.i have had it back to the dealer and after doing everything they say they can do (alignment, etc.) it still pulls to the left.i have 16k miles on the care and it has done this since i first had it.dealership (suntrup hyundai, st. Louis mo) says they have done everything they can do.
Steering began to make a clicking noise, then progressed over a few days to a thumping noise, then steering became increasingly less responsive and noisy when driving or going over bumps.
Brought car in to dealer for recalls for brake tube and shift lever. I recently noticed a knock and what felt like a slippage in the steering wheel. I brought it to the attention of the service rep and she diagnosed it right away. Since i was past the warranty mileage i brought up the earlier steering issue. She assured me that hyundai would probably cover it. To the dealer and hyundai's credit they did. The dealer replaced what is identified on my receipt as 1-56315-2k000 - fff flexible coupling. They coded the cause as "63557 falling apart replace steering coupler". I saw two other complaints on this same issue. All 2011 sonata's should be inspected.
Steering coupler clunk and clicking when steering is turned.this is an active recall on many cars just prior to the date of mine being built.
On march 11, 2014 approximately at 3:30 pm i went to my car in an underground garage. I entered the car, put my seat belt on, and put the car in reverse. Then when putting car in drive, the steering wouldn't move and without acceleration the car took off. .my foot was onthe brake when the car took off. At that time,i tried to brake and had no steering or brakes. When that happened with the car accelerating, i had no brakes or steering. I crashed into my husbands car that was parked in spot next to me. I smashed hisrear right panel. The car was going at such a speed my husband's car was pushed a couple of feet over. If his car was not there, i would have crashed into the cement wall. As for my car, i smashed the left front fender, head light and lower panel on the front of the car. Thecar immediately went dead. I immediately called my insurance company and proceeded to call hyundai.i had vehicle towed to the auto body shop for repairs caused by accident. After the body shop repairs were finished, the car was towed to hyundai. This auto body shop had the car for 2-3 weeks. Hyundai technicians were called in to check. Hyundai's final outcome/decision was that there were no findings and they feel they are not responsible.i was then called to pick the car up the manager. He claimed to have phoned me numerous amount of times, but this is false. I only received one call from him. Thecar is unsafe to drive since this is the second incident involving the same problem the car was towed from hyundai back to my residence and parked in the underground garage. I find this completely appalling and very upsetting that this has happened. This is not the response or service i expected to receive from a so called reputable company. This could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities. I feel hyundai is totally responsible for this situation. They are not taking responsibility for this.
Steering coupler replaced within 6 months of service for recall 16v190000. Maybe be unrelated to recall repair but from forums read, this has been a stand alone issue and in conjunction with the recall repair
2 weeks ago i bought a pre-owned 2011 sonota gls with 69,000 miles,from drivetime. I asked for a car fax report which they provided something similar but their report only showed one recall on the vehicle which was recall number 143, regarding the eps problem. So for a week i looked into all the recalls this vehicle has but it was past the 5 day return policy by drivetime. We figured if it was a recall then it would have to be repaired by law, right? so i put my vin # in to verify that indeed my vehicle was part of numerous recalls, so i scheduled an appointment for recall 132 at vandergriff hyundai in arlington, tx. Before they even looked at the car they said that campaign was "closed" & said they couldn't assist me any further. I asked them what does closed mean, does that mean the engine block was replaced previously or not? they just said "its been done," nothing more. We've had this car two weeks & already my girl has got a ticket for the left rear brake light being out which i've replaced 3 times now, the car for no reason pulls to the left which could cause a possible head on collision, & the engine & transmission both sound that they are on their last leg. Finally, i received a notice in regards to the extended warranty 10yr/120,000 miles which i was thinking we can get it looked at that way, but then after a series of questions i was told that our vehicle does not qualify for this warranty due to the vehicle we just purchased 2 weeks ago has issues. I told the rep i thought all of the 470,000 vehicles that were affected by the recall automatically was given that warranty? i want the info on what was done to fix/repair the vehicle on each recall & why are we being told all the problems we are having with the car now have been "closed." there's no way this vehicle has been repaired because we still have all the problems & symptoms explained in the recalls.
While driving on the long island expressway in queens ny, an extremely busy highway, the control alarm on my front right tire completely snapped off. This caused me to lose control of my car and go across 3 lanes on a major highway with cars traveling 70 mph past me. Luckily no cars were hit and luckily myself or nobody was killed. Whats more disturbing instead of the dealership doing it's job to make sure my car is completely functional, they let me leave the lot with an issue they clearly knew about and just didn't say anything to me. After all they provided a complimentary wheel alignment so they clearly were examining my wheels at the time. And up to this point the car had been driving fine, smooth, no issues. I just had an oil change about a month back and nothing was noted to me by the mechanic then.i spoke with the dealership a few months back and they told me there had been a recall on the rear control alarms, which i know are about the same parts as the front control alarms. My car wheel just snapped off and i almost died on a highway as a result of this car. And i have been reading consumer complaints that similar issues have happened and there were possible recalls on the front control alarms to the wheels.this incident occurred on 10/1/16. It has been 10 days and hyundai corporate has not contacted me. They are trying to avoid being responsible for a clear safety and road hazard with my vehicle.in addition my engine ceased on fathers day 2014 and they repaired the engine. Then in april 2016 i had metal fragments in my engine and they performed a complimentary wheel alignment. 3 months later my control arm is snapping of my front passenger tire.
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa's campaign number 15v-568. Consumer states that vehicle was repaired but the issue still exist. *ldthe consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced several times, and there was clicking sound coming from the steering wheel.
The steering coupler was defective on my car. My steering started getting progressively looser, and especially noisy/vibrating when going over bumps while driving straight.the dealer said it was my coupler based on my description (and it turned to be exactly that) because they said it was common problem with sonatas and they have to replace them all the time.i have found many other complaints online about this same issue with the sonata.having a loose and vibrating steering wheel can't possibly be safe, and the fact that it is a common problem makes me believe something should be done about this other than forcing customers to foot the bill for a defective part that causes steering wheel issues.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance and an oil change, the technician stated that the vehicle needed three recall repairs for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering),15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 15v568000 (engine). Shortly after the dealer's repairs, smoke emitted under the hood near the front passenger side of the vehicle while driving 60 mph. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road and the fire department extinguished the flames. The fire department filed an incident report. The vehicle was towed to a yard and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer and the manufacturer to determine what caused the failure. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available.
Car will jerk while driving and has heavy vibration.
The steering developed significant play in the wheel over a very short time.this was due to the deterioration of the steering coupling, a $5.00 part that was clearly under-engineered.hyundai has recognized this by extending the warranty, but the item has not been recalled, leaving significant numbers of owners operating vehicles with compromised steering units.
The constant recurring problem is my car will not start.i have been stranded several times and have each one documented.i also have problems with the steering wheel locking and the brakes are unable to press.i have contacted an attorney regarding the lemon law and she has notified the hyundai motor america.my car is currently in the repair shop again and this has gone on for the 2 1/2 years i have owned it. There are over 598,000 complaints against this model of car and the problems are very serious and can cause deadly accidents.my car will not click out of the cruise control feature so i cannot use that feature.the brake lights do not always work and i have been stopped by cars behind me to tell me i have no lights and they almost hit me.what does it take to get this model of car recalled before many deaths occur.the internet has this problem documented and a recall was issued to replace that switch.i have taken my car in to have the brake light sensor replaced twice and it still occurs.i have to continue to pay payments on this car while i drive a rental car.i basically do not have a safe car to drive so i can't go anywhere in fear of being stranded.can you please look into this and safe lives before it is too late?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel shook and rattled without warning. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was idling. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal sound was heard from the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,642.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 55 mph or more the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times and made several attempts to remedy the failure. The dealer also performed and alignment to the front end of the vehicle, statedthat it was functioning normally and that it was also driving within the specifications of the design. The manufacturer stated the dealer informed them that the vehicle was performing within the correct specifications and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 3,200.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook abnormally and vibrated at low and high speeds. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who provided an alignment and diagnosed that the steering shaft connector fractured and needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 11/01/16*ljupdated 11/02/16.
After the manufacturer's recall on tracking issues with this model neither this attempt at fixing the problem nor the other previous two attempts has fixed the tracking problem with this vehicle.in the left lane at highway speed if the steering wheel is released the vehicle immediately turns abruptly left and must be corrected immediately to prevent it leaving the lane and then the highway.the dealer states that the car is within specs but that is only when they take it to a certain section of a local highway where there is no crown.when this car is in the left lane where there is any type of crown it will abruptly move left the instant the steering wheel is released in 98 percent of the times i've tried it.this car could be very dangerous if you aren't alert at all times because of the rate of drift.the nhtsa should force a recall that fixes this problem, hyundai seems to be whitewashing this with claims that under perfect conditions the car is in spec.the dealer must drive the car to a stretch of highway about 5 miles from the dealership to find this perfect strip of highway to test the cars in order to claim they are in spec.amazing!
There is a thumping coming from the driver front wheel area when going over minor bumps. Upon turning the steering wheel left or right when at a stop there is a cluncking sound.driving around 55 car shakes. Suspect steering coupler
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While making a left or right turn, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact called the hyundai dealer in stockton, ca at 855-371-9460 and was informed that she needed a rubber coupling for the steering wheel. The contact was informed that the vehicle was over the mileage for the extended warranty and could not be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was over the mileage and the contact needed to pay for the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine hesitated, the steering wheel seized, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was metal deposits in the engine that caused a knocking noise and the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The steering wheel makes a clicking and knocking noise when making turns and reversing, i was told by the hyundai dealer that the steering column has to be replaced and that its dangerous to drive because the steering column can get separated and cause a crash. I noticed that there are many complaints regarding the same issue. The car is no longer under warranty and they can do the repair at a cost to me. The issue at hand is that it is a common issue among hyundai sonatas and therefore i feel that they should cover the repair. It seems to be a lot of steering problems with this make and model
New 2011 hyundai sonata purchased 5-20-2011. Safety issue is erratic undependable steering.current mileage as of 8-18-2011 is3020, 800 miles of which have been for 4 visits to dealer(s) to try to fix with no satisfactory result.originally the car pulled hard right.on 4th visit hyundai factory field engineer moved tires around which reduced the right pull.now car pulls erratically sometimes left, sometimes right but requires constant force on steering wheel to hold car straight.this is more serious at highway speeds and only a short drive causes fatigue.
Takata recalls. Very very loose steering column. Makes a rattling/knicking noise especially if you hit a bump. Steering wheel is very loose and does not even lock. It makes noise when in park if you move or shake steering wheel. Then of course is worse when driving. Ive noticed it right after we bought it in febuary 2019. But didnt realize what it was.
When this problem started initially it was a little noise that you can barely hear whenever the steering was turn to the right or to the left, but as the days goes by the situation keep getting worst, the noise could be heard a little louder. I went to the web and i found a recall for the 2011 hyundai sonata because of issues with the steering, i called hyundai customer service in order to get information about the recall and they told me that my car was not part of the recall just because my car was made about a month after the date on the recall. They said the recall was for sonata built by december 11, 2009 to september 10, 2010. My car was built on october 6, 2010. I explained that my car was having the same issue as the cars on the recall and my car was also made in the same factory in alabama as was the other cars on the recall. They told me to go the dealership where i bought the car. I went to the dealership but they want to charge $165 to diagnose the car before fixing it and then charge to fix it. I think my car also have the same problem with the steering as the others because its less than a months and that's not enough time for them to fix the issue they have. The option that i have is to address it with you. Thanks for the help.
Purchased a 2011 sonata off the showroom floor. First day of driving noticed the vehicle drifted noticeably to the left no matter where the crown in the road was. Took vehicle back to dealer and they worked on it and said it was fine. My wife picked up the car and called me and told me it was still drifting left. I had her return the vehicle and they kept it for a week and then stated it was fixed. I picked up the car and drove it a few days and it was better but still drifted, after a week it got back to where it was, returned the vehicle for repair for a third time, dealer kept car for over a week and said it was fixed. For the first couple of days it was better, shortly after for the forth time its has started again.
Brought the car in for the steering recall and they tell me the steering coupler is badwill cost $400 to replace and is not covered under the recall. I see numerous people are having serious steering issues because of this faulty part. The 2011 sonata with 68,000 should not be having this issue. Why wasn't this included with the recent steering recall
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, a knocking noise was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column and the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel made a shaking motion. The failure recurred multiple times and at different speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Ma 10/8updated 10/18/2017
I was driving my car when suddenly the steering wheel started making a loud clicking noise any time turned the wheel or went over a large or small bump.the noise is so loud that it will occasionally set off the "check engine" light but this will eventually go off on its own.
Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulled to the left. Worse at higher speeds. The dealer originally reported a "bulletin" on the front struts and replaced the left one. After that did not fix the problem an "all-wheel-alignment". No better. The dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. I contacted the dealer and hyundai consumer affairs department for the second time on 3/17/2011 and re-opened the "case number". The service manager at the local dealership consulted with hyundai's regional engineers and subsequently performed a recalibrating of the electronic steering module on 3/24/2011. The car now drives perfectly. No more pulling to the left. Hallelujah!! thanks to good folks at hyundai, locally and regionally.
Steering wheel started violently shaking while i was driving
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When turning the vehicle, the steering column made an abnormal clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My vehicle has about 85k miles on it. I am experiencing a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle steering has also become quite loose/has play while driving at slow speeds.these symptoms are most noticeable while stationary or in motion below 40 mph. The looseness seems to go away when i reach highway speeds.the issue was diagnosed as a bad steering coupler by my hyundai dealer. Hyundai has issued a tsb for repairing this issue that claims it does not cause any steering issues. Only the clunk sound. This is false. My steering performance has changed. My steering wheel did not used to be loose at any speed. That is definitely a safety and performance issue. Kia uses the exact same part and has the exact same issue and tsb for some of their cars. They have issued an extended warranty to cover their cars for that specific failure. Hyundai needs to do the same thing.
Steering wheel has loud noise when turning wheel. Also when turning steering wheel there is play in turn before wheels actually turn. Dealership could not repair because parts are on back order. Was told car is safe to drive. Dealership will call when it is my turn, others ahead of me, to repair. Out of warranty by almost two months.
Steering rattle over bumps and washboard type surfaces. Vehicle sounds like a steering component inside the steering column is broken. Hyundai acknowledges there is a problem but refuses to cover repairs under factory or aftermarket warranty which they also sold me.
Service campaign 927confirmed left pullcompleted straight trakinstalled struts.alignment.update eps.still pulls left on crowned roads.steering light and wanders at highway speeds.called dealer and was told "it is in spec and to contact hyundai consumer affairs".they will not fix.it is now worse than before they tried to fix.i have contacted hyundai consumer affairs two times with no response.
Clicking noises and vibrations from steering while turning.hyundai states it knows it's a know problem with the steering coupler.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently without warning. The contact also mentioned that there was an abnormal rattling noise in the steering column. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
1. Steering feels tight and unresponsive. Have hadthis checked as a complaint at service center with no help.2. Gear sticks in park. Recently was in service for another recall and was told for 130$ they would look at it. Very next week i was stuck for 1.5 hrs until i could get it to move. Both problems hqve been reported numerous times with no repair. It only has 40000 miles. Do not call me with offer to look at it. They have seen it and problem is not addressed. Your serviceis just as important as the sell.. How can anyone recommend this kind of service?
Rattling sound coming from left front area of car when driving, especially over bumps. Dealer says coupling in steering shaft is worn out and must be replaced.steering feels too loose.car has only 38,000 miles on it and this part should not need to be replaced at this point.
Had become a frequent occurrence that upon turning the steering wheel whether at high, low or even no speed that you would hear a clicking/clunking noise. This was annoying, but then at high speeds (interstate driving) when braking there began to be an occasional considerable vibrating that went through the steering wheel. I originally thought it might be my rotors causing the vibrating when braking and thought the clicking noise was from a wear in my axle rod which a mechanic had previously mentioned would cause clicking noise when turning (and didn't need immediate care). However when i took my car in for the 132 and 136 recalls the hyundai service tech immediately knew it was the steering coupler by turning my wheel because he sees it so often. He even had examples pinned up on their board to explain it. He explained the safety risk of not getting it fixed as it could cause shaking of the whole steering column (already was), looseness in the steering making it less responsive to turns, and could even cause the steering wheel not to respond to a sudden turn increasing the risk of a crash. I of course went ahead and had it repaired, since my 3 kids ride in it every day. During my wait in the lobby i googled the issue to see if the $266 i was being charged was reasonable (it was) but i found so many posts about this issue and some people seemed able to have the repair cost covered even when outside of their warranty, so i called hyundai asking for a refund of the cost. They said since my car had over 60,000 miles they couldn't help me with any compensation. I do have over 100,000 miles on my car, but considering the widespread issue with this part and the safety concern i believe hyundai should take responsibility. The mechanic had reassured me the replacement part is improved, which also shows hyundai knows its a problem. (date will be estimate of highway vibrating)
2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited purchased 01/17/2011 drifts/pulls to the left.at times the driver is required to maintain constant pressure on the right side of the steering wheel to keep thecar straight.the behavior is especially noticeable if you turn the steering wheel slight right.when the steering corrects itself it drifts to the left quickly.this problem occurs on both crowned and flat roads.the vehicle has been taken into the dealer twice, but the problem has not been corrected.
Clunking in steering at low speeds or stopped when turning the steering wheel
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after making a stop from refueling the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel eventually functioned as normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was remedied but the service performed was unknown. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering) and 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The vehicle developed a clicking noise around 53kmiiles under the dash when turning the wheel. It became a larger problem one day on the highway at 65 mph the wheel started shaking as if the wheels were about to fall off.the dealer found the rubber gasket that holds the steering column in place had disintegrated, they replaced the part and the issue was resolved. I feel this was a very dangerous safety issue and since i have found so many others online postings of the same issue that i am convinced that this should be a safety recall. This model has a much higher than average amount of recalls. This however was the most dangerous issue i have had with the sonara and i was very afraid when i had a hard time to suddenly not be able to easily control the steering.
My 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t has been tracking and pulling to the left and has a side to side motion that has caused my daughter to become nauseous since i bought the car new on august 1, 2011. I went to two different dealerships on three separate occasions. Both dealerships acknowledge that it pulls to the left and the side to side motion. Both have not been able to fix the problem even after three attempts. Hyundai has done a voluntary tsb campaign (#927) to fix the problem but so far the all the dealerships have done is balance the tires and align them and that has not fixed the problem. At highway speeds the car feels unsafe but hyundai doesn't seem to care. I tried calling their hyundai usa toll free number but have not had any help from hyundai usa.i think that there needs to be a full recall to have hyundai correctly address and fix the problem. I've spent almost two months and three trips to dealerships to have them mickey mouse around and tell me that the problem was a "simple balance problem" or a "simple alignment problem" when clearly the car still pulls to the left and moves side to side. It seems to be that hyundai did not do proper engineering because the problem is only with the 18" wheel and tire package.
Bought a 2011 sonata se 2010 and has pulled to the left from day one. Pull is more noticeable at highway speeds. Have taken it back to dealer 8 different times (alignments,tire rotation etc.). Last time hyundai tech drove it and said it was fine. It's not fine! i am turning in as a lemon.
When i hit a bump the steering wheel will start to shimmy, sometimes violently, almost to the point of loosing control of the vehicle.
Brand new vehicle pulls to the left at almost all times and at all speeds.it is more apparent the faster the car is moving. E.g. If the car is moving at 70mph under cruise control and is pointed slightly right, letting go of the steering wheel will cause an accident within 5 seconds.this occurs on all roads in all lanes and does not appear to be affected by the crown of the road.at these speeds if you do not have the steering wheel visibly pointed to the right of center or if you let go of the steering wheel, an accident will quickly occur.
While driving the car the steering wheel makes a clacking sound everytime i make a turn, driving the car. This is a hazard and i am afraid of a catastrophe waiting to happen everytime i drive the car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving above 50 mph, the vehicle would violently shake. The contact had the vehicle diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who indicated the steering column was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,034.
Clicking in steering wheel now wobble.
My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t limited pulls to the left at almost any speed in 99% of scenarios.it's as if the steering, when automatically centering itself, centers itself off to the left.the car only has 200 miles and was in for an alignment from the dealership, but the car feels exactly the same.if you are driving on the highway, within a second or two of letting go of the steering wheel the car veers into the next lane.it's quite abrupt and could be dangerous.it could also be hurting fuel mileage and causing premature tire wear.
Steering is making a clicking noise when completing turns.also vibrates over bumps.coupler between electronic steering motor and shaft has gone bad.not sure what further damage or controllability issues could result.
The vehicle continuously pulls to the left from speeds of 40 mph to 80 mph. Dealership cannot figure how to fix issue. You need to constantly hold the steering wheel at 20 degrees off center in order for the vehicle to drive straight line. This is a constant issue and hyundai is not doing anything about it. There is something wrong with the vehicles power steering!
Steering column recall:had the recall done by hyundai new rochelle.immediately felt and heard a difference in the steering (loose clicking sound when turning) and immediately took it back to dealer.i was told all was okay and it was part of the new recall. Soon after the clicking sound when turning the steering wheel got louder and my horn goes in and out or working.was told by another mechanic (when i went to get my wheels balanced as the steering wheel shaking) that they could see the replacement from the recall but that there seems to be too much "play" between the gears so that they do not meet flush.was told it is a costly job and should go back to the dealership service department to report the problem.seems there are many more problems just like mine following this recall all over the internet.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced under an unknown recall, the technician informed the contact that the steering wheel shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel was loose and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the rear driver side light failed and was hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 02/05/16*ljthe dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Updated 02/16/16
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2011 hyundai sonata (new in november 2010), from day one excessive drifting to the left that is more noticeable at 60 mph or higher, but occurs at all speeds. Dealership has aligned it 3 times and rotated wheels to no benefit. They claim it is normal. I have filed this safety concern and defect with hyundai customer relations on 03-16-11. They claim to have no other complaints like this, which has to be a total lie because of the many forums on the internet squawking about the same or similar issue. There videos now posted of the problem. I was told i would be contacted by 03-22-11. This extremely dangerous, as you need only remove your hand from the wheel for a split second and the lane drifting starts. I have been able to take left handed highway exits without having my hands on the wheel an please note-these are not gradual sweepers but 30 to 40mph ramps!. My recently licensed 17yr old drifted slightly and started to cross into an oncoming vehicle traveling the opposite direction that was riding close to the center line. Thank god my wife was with her to provide corrective directions. Hopefully no one as been injured or killed due to this defect! help!
My car was in the shop to resolve nhtsa campaign numbers 13v113000 and 15v568000 - hyundai campaign numbers 132 & 136. I was told that - unrelated to the recall issues - a $3.00 bushing needed to be replaced in the steering column at a replacement cost of about $257.00. I advised that neither i nor a very frequent passenger in my car had ever heard a clunking noise as described by the service advisor or had noticed any other problem with the steering regardless of speed and/or terrain. Thus, i refused to have the service performed. I then checked out the nhtsa.gov site and found a huge number of complaints regarding this issue. I then called hyundai motors and advised that i was not experiencing a problem but clearly a problem was being anticipated. Hyundai motors said they would document my file but put me on hold several times. I am convinced hyundai motors communicated and conspired with the repair shop and that sabotage is involved because when i later returned to pick up my vehicle, the service advisor demonstrated a distinct sound upon turning the steering wheel - a sound not so subtle that both my frequent passenger and me would have missed it.i told the service advisor i had never heard that sound before but still felt compelled to pay for the repair. Nhtsa should make this an across the board recall and require hyundai to reimburse owners for the cost of repairs. After all, i was told by a hyundai service advisor that it is a safety concern.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
I started the car in the parking garage and a high pitched whine was produced while the esp light was flashing.i turned the motor off and restarted and the issue went away,later that evening after leaving a restaurant i started the car and the loud high pitch whine started again with the esp light flashing.of great concern was the steering wheel began shaking violently and would not stop.the car was not drivable so i pulled to the side of the parking lot and turned off the engine.the steering wheel would not stop shaking and did so for about 30 minutes until it stopped.the loud noise also stopped.i called hyundai assistance and it was going to be morning before i could get it towed.i have had cars give trouble in the past but not like this where i was extremely concerned for my safety.
When driving the car, the steering column makes clunking noises.we have taken the car to the hyundai dealer for recall issues andhave been told that since we took the car in during the initial recall and it was "fixed" (we challenge that the "fix" worked), that we will have to pay to have the car fixed, that we need to have the steering column replaced.the estimate given on 1/28/2018 was approx. $1,900.we feel that hyundai is responsible for the problems we have been having for quite some time, due to the recall.the noise is very obvious, and we are concerned that the steering column is going to completely break and cause an accident.this happens every time the car is driven when turning the steering wheel.i am listing the date as today, though it has been ongoing for well over a year.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was operated, the steering column made an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and front wheel alignment. The contact was informed that the alignment could not be performed. The technician was informed that the error in the software for the power steering caused an error in their system; therefore, an alignment could not be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The technician stated that the vehicle fell under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering), but the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
My 2011 hyundai sonata limited is pulling right.noticed it after driving home.went back within the week to dealer service center.the pulling right is still there, not as severely, but still there.took it in3 weeks from purchase, their machinery says there is no alignment problem, but every time road test drive was done, it still pulls to the right.now, i have been given a rental car and they are keeping it for 2 days just to fix an alignment pulling to right.
I am experiencing clicking noise as i turn my steering wheel either direction while driving and stationary.steering wheel shakes & rattles when i drive over uneven pavement in addition steering wheel vibrates and shakes hard when i reach speeds above 70mph. There is no current recall for steering coupler for 2011 hyundai sonata
I purchased a new 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo.it pulls badly to the left.it requires constant concentration or you will be in the oncoming lane.dangerous!
I bought a 2011 sonata 2.0t 2 weeks ago.i am having issues with the car pulling to the left and right.this vehicle has 17 inch wheels.
Pulled left immediately upon delivery.returned to dealer. They said they switched the two front tires to fix the problem. They said it was due to radial pull. This begs the question "what happens when i replace or rotate tires?" i am concerned that the root cause has not been addressed. It has not pulled since they switched the front tires.
While driving my car i started to hear a clicking sound every time i turn either right/left and when i drive over a small bump in the road. Called local hyundai dealership and was told i would have to pay a diagnostic fee just to look at the car. I told them i would not pay anything for a safety hazard. I started my research and have seen that this car had a recall about the same issue and when i called corporate i was told it doesn't fall under my vehicle vin number. I really don't care what the vin is, if i have a 2011 sonata i want this fixed! this is a major safety issue and needs to be corrected asap. When will it change? when someone dies or gets hurt?? this was my first and last time i will purchase a hyundai. I am totally disappointed and concerned . I don't even drive the car anymore. I want this corrected now!!! lets not wait for the worst to happen.
Steering column recall (campaign 97) was identified as performed by hyundai on november 12, 2010.while having repairs done to 2011 hyundai sonata, the mechanic identified that the car had a recall which was characterized by the steering problems/shaking identified.hyundai was contracted and they scheduled an appointment to have the car diagnosed stating their policy... "once a recall / always a recall."i really did not really like it when i was told that if the problem was not the steering column recall, i would be charged for the diagnosis.i really did have a problem when i was told that they would not tell me what the charges may be.compounding this, the rims have corroded to the point where they are almost completely black.this has been contributed to be corrosion of some sort by three independent inspectors.when i asked hyundai mfg. & es hyundai for repair/replacement under the corrosion warranty, i was told this is not covered under their corrosion warranty.my repeated requests to have a service manager/technician to look at the rims and help explain what the problem is have been repeatedly ignored.why can't these people say what they mean and do what they say?
I bought my vehicle from a local dealership a week ago. The horn and none of the features on the steering wheel work. The front panel of the steering wheel feels lose. I also smell gas often and my left muffler smokes and i sometimes smell burning rubber. Navigation does not work as it should and my xm features don't work because of a bad xm antenna (shark fin.) there is vibration in the steering when braking. My tire pressure light blinks and then stays on. The key doesn't operate the locks sometimes.
Recently took the vehicle in for a recall on the power steering system and at the same time said the presenting problem with steering was a clicking in the steering column when turned a few degrees left or right from center. They noted this was the steering coupler covered under a tsb 14-st-002-1. The service manager had drawer with a number of worn out rubber steering couplers that he noted was a very common problem and was potentially dangerous. He noted hyundai had changed to an abs part for replacement. Based on the flawed design, it appears there would be close to a 100% failure rate at some point on the part.
There is an issues with the steering coupling on my 2011 hyundai sonata. This car has less than 70000 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 350 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 women i spoke to new exactly what was wrong and how much it would cost to fix. If she knew this info right off the top of her head then that leads me to believe several sonata drivers in my area are having this issue. Please issue a recall!!!'n
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle began to travel out of lane independently and the steering wheel vibrated violently. The vehicle was driven to a parking lot where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 61,570.
Steering makes a loud "clunk" when turning right or left. It is noticeable when stationary, but quite loud when moving. I am afraid to drive the car.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle. Also stability control light comes on every morning., and car stalls every time i make a turn while driving. This is dangerous.took my vehicle in to the dealership who claimed that all recall and campaign situations had been resolved with my vehicle.
When stopped, turning the steering wheel left or right produces a thumping sound/feel in the steering wheel. Steering wheel also vibrates at higher speeds, around 70 mph. Dealer diagnosed this problem as a failure in the steering column, w/smart key - 2011 hyundai sonata [563103q400] . Dealer quoted $1300 to repair. I am currently asking the dealer to reevaluate the condition to see if this is really a problem with just the steering coupling, sonata - 2011 hyundai sonata [564003q000]. So far no repair has been made.
I purchased aused 2011 sonata on 3/19/14. Within a few days, i noticed that when i reached 70 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. I called the service manager at the dealership who said it sounded like the wheel alignment.since i work only 6 mi. From home and i hardly ever drove 70 mph, and the dealership is about an hour's drive from home, it was not until 5/19 that i had the alignment done. I paid $58.40 for the work,on the way home i found that it still vibrated at 70 mph. Due to having recently spent so much to buy the car, i couldn't afford to spend any more on it then and decided to keep my speed under 70 until i had more money.on about 9/8, the steering wheel starting making a grinding noise when i turned the wheel when backing out of my parking place. On 9/10 i called the service manager at the dealership again who suggested i take my car somewhere closer to home.i took my car to an automotive repair company, who was recommended by several friends.he removed the driveshaft and said the coupling was "dust" and it was metal against metal.he then said there was a safety notice but not asafety recall on this problem.from that day forward i have had no vibration in the steering wheel.i believe there should be a safety recall before someone gets hurt or killed.i would also like my $421.40 reimbursed.
The sonata pulls to the left.i took it in and told dealer i thought it was car, not the road -- but told me it was fine.took it in again because it pulls hard to left going straigt to ditch if you let go of steering wheel, they said they adjusted it 2 points and it was not pulling anymore.left dealership and it still pulls hard to left.
Takata recall on my engine and they are saying my steering wheel doesn't have a recall but it's really bad and it makes loud noises and gets louder when you go 70mphg where it shakes really bad.
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 issuea lot on the hyundai forums!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine made a loud noise as if the vehicle were to independently accelerate. The contact had the engine replaced under a manufacturers recall but the failure recurred. In addition, the steering wheel did not support the movement of the vehicle while driving on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The vin was not available.
My car's steering wheel was making clicking nose. It probably started some time last year, but i didn't think much of it b/c sound was very faint. But now, the noise is pretty loud and that it's affecting the car's driving performance. The steering wheel shakes when i drive over a certain speed limit; makes noise whenever i turn, go over a bump, or whenever i turn the steering wheel even when it's stationary.. I brought it to the dealer and dealer said that the steering coupler needs to be replaced. This is a poor design and, more importantly, a safety issue that hyundai needs to address with a recall asap before someone gets hurt!
I purchased a hyundai sonata limited 2.0 turbo and took delivery on may 27, 2011. During the following weekend, i noticed it has a discernible pulling-left steering defect at all times, which becomes dramatically more noticeable, and dangerous, at speeds above 50 mph. I returned the car to the dealer to correct this defect on june 6, 2011 without success. A second attempt by the dealer to correct this defect during the week of june 17-24, 2011 was also unsuccessful.i brought the car to the dealer a third time on friday, july 8, 2011 at the request of the service manager. He drove the car and pronounced that the dealer had made all the factory adjustments it can make, the car now meets all factory specs, this model has ?sensitive? steering and our car will not drive differently.i contacted hyundai consumer affairs at 800-633-5151 on monday, july 18, 2011. I spoke with an employee who assigned me case # 4472765 and advised i would be contacted by a special representative.the representative called, confirmed all facts of the defect and said the dealer will contact you for further action. I received no contact from the dealer or the special representative.the special representative refused to return our calls on 8/8/2011 and 8/15/2011, so i contacted hyundai consumer affairs (again) at 800-633-5151 on wed, aug 17, 2011. I spoke with an employee about case # 4472765.he advised that as of august 15, 2011, hyundai had issued a sonata service campaign (recall) # 927, and i should contact the dealer for an appointment to repair the steering problem.i called the dealer and was connected to a service adviser, who looked for service campaign #927.it was not in her system yet for our vehicle vin#, but she found information in her system that described 927.she said she would check her system daily for updates and call me when it was available.8/29/2011: i've received no recall letter from hyundai and the dealer refuses to act until hyundai authorizes action.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left while he drove at any speed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the steering column assembly was replaced and an alignment performed the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 108 and the current mileage was 500.
Complete loss of power steering while driving this vehicle at highway speed. The following dashboard lights came on: a red light esp and a amber light anti-slip.the failure will resets it self by restarting the engine. Several reports of similar failures of the power steering have been reported online.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle veered to the left independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I had my car in for another problem. Mechanic advised me that the power steering universal joints had been improperly installed and i should contact hyundai about the problem i have 48,000 miles on this car and maintain it very well.i saw there was a recall on that make and model but my car was manufactured on 9/30/11 which was after the coverage period.i contacted hyundai and they said there was no recall but would refer the complaint to their research dept.i nevr heard any more.do i have any recourse? is it possible that cars manufactured after the earlier sept. Date could have the same defect?
2011 hyundai sonata turbo--when driving, the front end pulls to the right.i am replacing tires yearly. The shop says they can't find any problems,turbo when applied smells like burning rubber.
The car make a loud thump and the steering is loose when you turn the steering wheel from side to side had it check out and stated it might be the bearings.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and it was difficult to keep the steering wheel steady in one position. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that this was a common complaint with the vehicle. There was no recall for the steering failure. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed. There was a clicking noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The failure mileage was 50,000.
On 7/7/11, i purchased a 2011 sonata gls. The next day i notice the car pulled to the right at various speeds. I set up an appointment for 7/18/11. I picked up my vehicle and immediately noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. I had to continue to correct the vehicle so i would not go into the next lane or off the road. I brought the car in on 7/25/11 and went on a test drive with the technician. Technician stated he could see the vehicle pulling right. The vehicle was released to me and immediately i noticed the vehicle was now pulling to the left especially at higher speeds. The service department rotated the tires and performed a four wheel alignment. Now i noticed that the vehicle had returned to pulling to the right at all speeds. Brought the vehicle in 8/2/11 and the service manager test drove the vehicle with me and verified a pull to the right.i returned on 8/4/11 to pick up my vehicle. Service manager stated that the tires were road forced balanced and an alignment was performed. Again, immediately as i left the dealership i noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. I returned to the dealership and stated that it had not been corrected. The service manager test drove the vehicle with me again and reconfirmed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. After the car was looked at again it was test driven by district parts and service manager who released the vehicle. I was frustrated as the vehicle was still pulling to the right and i had to continue to correct the steering. However, i was moving out of state in 3 days and would need to deal with issue after the move. Car broke down in pa during move and was there for 2 weeks for a ground wire. Received a urgent recall notice in the mail and brought car back to original dealer. Car was released to me and is still pulling severely to the right after being in the shop 6 times.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left repeatedly while driving. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the steering wheel was aligned and the struts were replaced yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where for further inspection. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 71 and the current mileage was approximately 1,000.
When the steering wheel is in the center, the car will not go straight forward. Instead it pulls to left itself. This is not safe, i hope the government can check this or let hyundai check it.
My vehicle has approximately 76,000 miles. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, there is severe looseness and clunk that is felt in the steering wheel.even in park moving the steering wheel to the left or right the loud noise is present.
Steering has "dead" area in center ... Steering wheel turns a little but wheels don't. Then there's a little "clunk" and the power steering engages. I see on internet there's lots of similar problems with this car, but dealer says there's no recall and i have to pay for repair. I think it's a chronic problem with this steering system.
My steering flex coupler needs replacing. Every time i turn the steering wheel i get a clunk noise. This has been a problem in almost all of the hyundai sonatas, but for some reason my sonata is not falling under the recall for this. It will cost me almost $500 to fix. This should be taken care of by hyundai!
The steering column coupler is clanking and needs to be replaced per hyundai dealer's service department.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized. The vehicle stalled and restarted on its own. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
This is a known issue with hyundai and they still charge to fix it. I took my car in for the 4 recalls that were out on it and the dealership said that i need a coupling. The man in the service department said that the part hyundai used is faulty and they have made a replacement that doesn't break but they still charge $300.00+ to fix it. The part only costs about $5. My steering shakes incessantly and makes a very loud clicking and clanking sound while driving and it's getting worse. It's a danger to drive and is hard to control because there is so much play in the wheel. I have called hyundai and made a complaint but haven't heard back from them yet. They told me that the warranty for the part had been extended to 100,000 miles but my part didn't break until after the 100,000 miles. It's so frustrating, why wasn't this part of the recall since it is also a danger to the driver and passengers?? if i would have known that it was subject to breaking, i would have brought it in before the 100,000 miles - hyundai should have taken care of this as it is a known problem. This is an issue every time i drive.
Purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo limited and took delivery on dec 28, 2010. Returned car dec 29, 2011 because of extreme pull to left. Driving the vehicle it would need constant correction to the right with the steering wheel to keep it straight. Dealer attempted alignment and pull to left still existed, left car with dealer. Dealer contacted hyundai engineering and a "camber kit" was ordered andinstalled. Received car on january 5, 2011 after "repair"took car for test drive and while lessened to some degree, car still pulled to the left. Took test ride with service manager and he stated that in his opinion the there was no pull. Took car home to monitor left pull. On varying roads and highways, left pulled still exists. Note that service manager said "camber adjustment was in spec and further adjustment would cause excessive tire wear". Contacted hyundai customer service and filed complaint. Also at day of delivery of vehicle rear drivers side door was misaligned. Dealer took car to body shop to correct alignment.the complainant said his dealer made additional repair attempts (eccentric camber bolts to extend suspension alignment adjustment range, replaced front left mcpherson strut, subframe alignment) but the problem remains.he says the car constantly wants to turn left whether cruising, accelerating or braking and that he has to continually apply about 5 degrees of right steering correction and that this issue is most prevalent at highway speeds. He also says the issue is diminished when a passenger occupies the front seat.
It started while driving if you hit a bump in the road, go over rail road tracks, speed bumps ect. It would make a clunk sound. Then it got more frequent. Then it started to make the clunk sound when turning and now it makes the sound while driving and you turn the wheel or sitting still turning the wheel. The sound is made when you first start to turn the wheel moving or stationary. The steering has a lot of play as it has gotten worse. I believe this will become dangerous and loss of control could be possible.
I've had consistent problems with my engine.problems range from the check engine light coming on several times over the past 2 years, twice since 2017 started, 2). I've complained to the dealer about the abnormal amount of engine oil the car uses in less than 20,00 miles. 3). Engine will not start, even when there is no alternator or battery problem. 4). Car doors lock with key fob inside.5) shaky steering wheel, that i've complained about since i owned the car. 4) seats are suppose to be leather, "leather" is cracking in the front around the base of the seat. (dealers says it's normal wear and tear.i've had leather seats before and none of them cracked).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,808.
Car taken to dealer for recall work campaign 122 brake tube and campaign 123 transaxle shift lever. Dealer representative inspected car and notified owners that the steering coupler was failing and needed to be replaced. Representative showed us the part and stated that the material that it was made of was "too soft" and that the part would fail and leave the car "unsteerable" during operation. We authorized the repair of the steering flexible coupling part 56315-2k000-fff a $4.41 part that required $270.00 in labor to replace. This repair is not covered by hyundai warranty. A short search on the internet revealed that many other sonata owners are noticing the same defect in the steering. As owner of this car we are able to have this repair made for us and the motoring public's safety. My fear is that other hyundai sonata owners will ignore or not notice the clunk of the steering wheels operation before this part fails tragically.
When i hit any bumps while driving my sonata, there is a loud rattling noise coming from the steering wheel/column. The steering wheeling also makes a clicking noise if you turn it while the car is stationary. This has all happened within the last several months. It is extremely annoying to deal with. This a 2011 model and i haven't had many problems with it other than this.
2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t. Pulls left at highway speeds. No known fix. Please do something before someone get hurts!!!
Steering lock loose and rattles when turning and when driving 70+mph. (started 2015)airbag light recently turned on and stays on. (started sept 18/2018)
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata gls. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering column would make a loud clucking noise. In addition, the vehicle had become rough to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the steering column was not working properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 15,142.
Hyundai sonata 2011 new steering problem , alignment problem the car pull to the right leaving the lane on high way with strong resist from the steering power assist to return to the lane wrong alignment not adjustable by the dealerwho did it 4 times the last one the hyundai representative ask for non standard parts to fix the problem with bigger sizes in braking on high speed100 kmthe car turn to the right and was stopped awayfrom the next lane cars by 5 cmthis pulling is all the time and in corners turn the car moves in zigzag the power steering assist stopped assisting over 40 km speed and the force from the moving wheels is very high you have to use both hands strongly all theway of the trip to keep the car in track by shifting the wheel 3 degree to the lift if you are lucky and no strong breaks need it may you will be safe.
I was informed by several co-workers that there were recalls for our car, the 2011 hyundai sonata.the problems that are affecting my 2011 hyundai sonata are: exterior lighting: brake lights: switches,brake light and steering: gear box: shaft sector.the only recall that the hyundai dealer honored wasfrom campaign 123.campaign 110 and 122 will not be honored due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which is march 28, 2011.if my car is having the same problems as the other 2011 hyundai sonatas why can't my vehicle be repaired under the recall.i feel that this is unfair to consumers of the 2011 hyundai sonata due to a manufacturing date.please give me some type of remedyfor this matter!!!had i known about the business practices of hyundai i would have never purchasedthis vehicle!!!
Steering wheel will make loud clunking noiseas u turn the steering wheel it feels as if its loose, or the steering columnabout to com a part, i contacted hyundai the manufacture asked me to drop the car at local dealer for inspection, local dealer refused to inspect or repair the vehicle, 2 weeks of count less hours on the phone with hyundai customer support resulted in i must pay inspection &repairs.
My car's steering wheel was making clicking nose. It probably started some time last year, but i didn't think much of it b/c sound was very faint. But now, the noise is pretty loud and that it's affecting the car's driving performance. The steering wheel shakes when i drive over a certain speed limit; makes noise whenever i turn, go over a bump, or whenever i turn the steering wheel even when it's stationary.. I brought it to the dealer and dealer said that the steering couplerneeds to be replaced. Though i own the car for over 5 yrs , i only have $51k miles on it. This is a poor design and, more importantly, a safety issue that hyundai needs to address with a recall asap before someone gets hurt!
Have replaced brake lights 5 times due to someome telling me they were out. Was stop by a cop today because both brake lights he said we're out. Why are these lights burning out so fast? automotive guy said put some grease on bulb then place them in. I did and they still went out?
Steering coupling on the electric power steering deteriorated requiring replacement due to this being a safety issue failure would result in loss of steering control. This is a very common problem with these vehicles creating a unsafe condition.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Knocking in steering column when turning or when driving over uneven pavements/roads.
The steering has been failing over the course of several months. There is a loud clunking sound when turning the wheel and the steering is extremely loose. There is not an open recall at this point for this part. Research indicates this is a common problem and continues to worsen as the part erodes away. Shame on hyundai for not addressing this known issue.
Car pulls to the left since brand new.very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. Constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left.at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. For some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel.have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. Researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem.
Steering column makes clicking noise when wheel turns. Malloy service says this is common problem in this model. Plastic coupler is faulty. Cost to repair $350. Car has under 50k miles.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 10 mph and veering to the left or right, the steering wheel made a clicking noise without warning. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, but was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The failure mileage was 91,000.
Steering wheel clicks when turning or when turning wheel when in park. Steering wheel shakes at speeds greater than 50mph. I am concerned for my safety when driving my car. Something needs to be done about this immediately!
Sonata recall. All of a sudden my steering wheels makes thia clicking noise when turning and on rough roads. There is a clamp the snapped and my mechanic fixes those all the time. I was driving and ot now sounds like my steering wheel is about to fall off.
Knocking or clicking or rattling sound is heard any time i drive over 50 mph and especially when slowing down from highway speeds, in which case the noise becomes very loud and the steering column physically shakes. I feel endangered whenever i drive this car. It is a hazard and a potential life-threatening defect. I put today's date but this has been going on for months and is now starting in my wife's car (same make model year) as well.
My 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t pulls to the left very hard.it occurs at just about any speed, but is worse with highway speeds.in less than1.5 seconds my car would be 1 lane over if my hands are not on the wheel.i have to hold the wheel to the right just to go straight.i have had this addressed twice at the dealership where i purchased my car.the problem has not been fixed.
Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny.since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. This is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car.a factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. Please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became very loose. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be tightened. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that there were no open recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. The vin was not available.
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!!
Within days of purchasing this vehicle it was noticed that it pulled to the left.we drove it for 1,000 miles thinking that it was winter with slush on the roads and therefore this may caused the pulling.we took it out on the road and it did not stop pulling tot he left.the pull was constant and required one to apply pressure to the steering wheel to the right to counter the constant pull to the left.we have taken the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times and there has been no mediation of the problem. I have called the hynudai customer service.the first time i left the car with the dealer for 4 days.they said everything was in "spec" with hyundai specifications.they even said thetechnician drove the car and found no pulling to the left.i left the lot and immediately returned stating it pulled as bad as before.i brought it in again and they rotated the tire and balanced them.this did not correct the problem.this last time, the dealer performed a road test force balance.this has not corrected the problem.this pulling is acute and is a safety hazard.it is to the point that i will not allow my spouse to drive the car out of town.the dealer acknowledges nor admits this is a safety problem but the service manager did indicate when he rode with me there is a definite steering problem.i have received no satisfaction from the dealer.this problem needs to be corrected by hyundai before a fatality occurs.
Steering wheel makes terrible noise, particularly when driving over any bump or unlevel area in the roadway, and steering is becoming very loose. Dealership says it's the steering wheel coupler that has broken and admits it is a very common issue with this vehicle because the part is plastic. The cost to repair is $400. Hyundai needs to step up and take care of this defective part before someone gets hurt.
Steering on 2011 hyundai sonata pulls to the left. Problem is worse at higher speeds.technician at oil change shop noticed feathering of tires @ ~5000 miles.took it to dealership and was told the alignment was within factory specs.about 9 months later tire noise and handling were bad enough i took it back.at first, i was told they couldn't reproduce the issue.complained in survey and dealership called and asked to look at it again.i was told the tires were pretty badly chopped up at this point.
My engine is knocking and consuming oil.it worsens with increased rpm.something sounds wrong in the engine and it has a high oil consumption rate yet there is no evidence of oil leak under vehicle.the dealer does all service, its under warranty and yet they have not taken care of the problem though they have been notified of this issue several times and inspected the vehicle.i am afraid i will have a total engine failure and put my safety at risk either from a crash or being stranded in a deserted area.....also hyundai charged me last year to replace a coupling in the steering which was causing the issue and yet there has been a recall on this coupling.bentley hyundai of huntsville, al.they keep charging me money for repairs or inspections that should be covered under warranty.....please help!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made a clicking noise while turning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
My steering wheel makes a clicking sound when i turn it and when ever i go over bumps. I received a safety notice in the mail about this problem so i took it to glendora hyundai where i bought the car and they told me they couldn't fix it because my warranty had expired. What is the purpose of the safety notice if you're not going to fix the problem!
Over a 2 day period, i noticed a gradually worsening clicking noise coming from the steering column while driving...when turning to the left and right. It happened at highway speeds and neighborhood speeds....anytime the steering column was in motion.the clicking noise also happened when the car was in idle and the steering wheel was moved in either direction.the steering wheel acted as if it was catching on something.additionally, after driving over a bump in the road, the steering column would make a loud banging noise...as if the steering column was shaking internally. The steering felt loose.the dealership replaced a $1.99 flexible steering coupler + $223.89 labor. (not covered by warranty).they told me it was a very common problem, possibly caused by the high heat in texas...and the replacement part is manufactured with improved material.i have retained the old coupler as evidence...it appears to be a cog shaped (plasic?) wheel with the cogs partially melted.the failure mileage was 19,842.
Car has pulled to the left since it was first bought.it has been in for numerous alignments, eps reprogramming, and single strut replacement.the repairs have made the problem less severe, but the car must be driven vigilantly or it will pull out of the lane.driving the car on the highway is fatiguing due to constant course correction.while primarily a left pull issue, the car's steering is imprecise and wanders, sometimes even to the right.hyundai really got this wrong and has a corporate wall of silence around the issue, refusing to acknowledge it.my latest communication from them after an "engineer" drove the car reads, "the distract parts service manager [dpsm] is highly trained and experienced with hyundai vehicles. The dpsm's decision is final and we are unable to give this matter further consideration."very disappointing that there has been no recall activity around this safety issue.
The car is pulling hard to the left, it requires my constant correction. It has done this day 1 of owning the car, and as you go faster, it pulls harder.i brought it back to the dealer to have them fix the alignment, but that didn't do anything except now my wheel isn't centered and it's cocked to the right and still pulls left.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata. I was driving along when all of a sudden the steering wheel began shaking and shuddering violently. My hands could not stop or steady the steering wheel. I was somehow able to pull over to the side of the road, switch the engine off, and remove the key. The steering wheel continued to violently shake and shudder for five minutes following.this whole experience was frightening and has really shaken up my confidence with the sonata. Thanks goodness i was not traveling on a highway at the time. I strongly urge other 2011 sonata owners to get their vehicles to the dealer as soon as possible as hyundai has now issued a recall on the steering.
Eps dash light came on and vehicle lost power steering assist steering. Vehicle was parked in a parking lot and this happened as the car was started when backing up out from the parking space.
The steering wheel feels like there is significant backlash when moving it from left to right (especially at low speeds).this is also associated with a clicking sound.in addition, when hitting a bump in the road, it sounds like something has come loose in the steering column.i am taking the vehicle in for service on october 16 to investigate.
Look at the problem in this video. Serious steering malfunction.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9od6oydvy.
I received a notice from hyundai that my vehicle was covered by a recall or campaign to address the pulling issue noticed by so many other fellow 2011 & 2012 sonata owners.brought the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was worse than when i brought it in.vehicle now pulls to right.returned to dealer.service manager felt that vehicle was driving fine and that there were no problems.upon return visit i had a technician ride with me and he confirmed that the pull to the right is excessive.have been dealing with hyundai customer service to no avail.will be returning to dealer for 3rd and final time to address issue.if not fixed after 3rd visit, will be seeking legal counsel.
2011 hyundai sonata has pulled to the left almost continuously since we took possession of the car. The car has been taken back to the dealer 4 times and has never been corrected. It is so constant that my left shoulder hurts after just a few minutes of driving the car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The failure occurred randomly and when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to nhtsa action number: pe10035 (steering). The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v190000 (steering), 10v457000 (steering), and 10v426000 (steering). Hyundai of slidell (298 e howze beach rd, slidell, la 70461, 1 (866) 965-1472) diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer indicated that the mileage was too high to repair the vehicle per an unknown steering recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
Off the lot our new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo constantly pulls to the left. Worse at higher speeds. The dealer originally reported a "bulletin" on the front struts and replaced the left one. After that did not fix the problem a "front-end alignment". No better. The dealer suggested driving for 1k miles to see if it resolved itself----that didn't work either. This is a serious problem---could cause a serious accident. Meanwhile i have a brand new car that won't handle properly. I have notified hyundai customer service twice without a serious response. Will do it again!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the center steering wheel cap that secured the driver side air bag was not properly secured. The vehicle was taken to valise hyundai (683 east columbus ave, springfield, ma) who indicated the position of the cap was normal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000. .comsumer received recall notice in january 2019 and on february 6, 2019 had the vehicle serviced and consumer inspected the airbag cover immediately . The circular object that was visible in the first set of pictures from jan 28,2019, was no longer visible to the eye. Consumer stated steering wheel was tampered with. Police officer was called to the scene and officer told consumer she needed to file a civil complaint.
After recall repair on steering the steering started a harsh bumping when turning steering wheel left or right while in motion on highway or stopped .the steering went from no problem to a severe problem shortly after the recall.hyundai service said the relationship to the recall was puirely coincidental.problems like this usually occur gradually.the service agent stated that he had seen hundreds of hyundais with this problem.please investigate this as a possible recall.
2011 hyundai sonata limited pulls left.pull occurs at all speeds and road types, but is strongest at highway speeds in middle or left lanes.right lane has a slight drift right, which feels normal due to crown of road.but with crown on right, there is hard pull to left.vehicle will pull sharply to the left and change lanes in approximately 3 seconds or less.vehicle needs a constant and forceful pressure on the steering wheel to right of center to maintain a straight track and not veer left.this pull was evident immediately.vehicle was purchased new with approximately 200 miles on it, and pull was evident immediately.as of this time, repair has not been attempted.
2011 sonata 2.0t limited (200miles on odo) - my car has a left pull at all times and is incredibly pronounced at higher speeds.if you loosen your grip on the wheel at highway speeds, it takes no more than 2-3 seconds to completely leave the roadway.dealer has attempted to fix the issue once already and they said it was "fixed".they rotated front tires, checked alignment, flashed new ecm software and adjusted some software parameters.the issue is just as bad as before the "fix".huge safety risk.
Play in steering when moving steering wheel left and right. Feel a slight clunking when turning.
Steering wheel shakes unconteillably hard and makes a clicking noise as i drive especially over 50 miles approximately. And especially on the freeway
On going steering drift issues.hyundai did a service bulletin 927.car still wants to veer mostly left.wrist fatigued hold car in a line.dealer blew me off when i came in with concerns. Http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2011/03/2011-hyundai-sonata-steering-update-new-strut-similar-alignment-issue/index.htm.
The car pulls to the left. Did so straight off the lot. I brought the car in and alignment was performed as well as switching the left for the right tires. Car still pulls left, most notibly on the highway.
An existing recall (nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for 2011 hyundai sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. The recall notice states that: "during the affected models' production periods, some vehicles were equipped with stop lamp switch assemblies that may experience intermittent switch point contact. Potentially result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature,(wich is happening) intermittent ability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position( also happening), or intermittent operation of the stop lamps.(happening also)" all of these symptoms have been observed in my vehicle, yet the brake light swtich was replaced on a routine service for a recall in 2014. I was not experiencing any trouble at that time. Now at 65000 miles and less then one year later my brakes wont turn off when my car is off resulting in my battery to die. Hyundai has had to come jump my car three times. When i brought it in they said they already replaced it and are no longer liable for it. Now my car is stopping and not allowing me to accelerate intermittenly during driving the vehicle. I also smell burning rubber coming from the inside brake area near the switch. Secondly,my steering coulum and alignment were off. I brought the car in to hyundai in 2014 because of the steering being very looose and making a knocking noise when you moved it back and forth. They said it was the coupling wich they reaplaced and it did not resolve the malfunction. They then replaced the steering rack and perfomed an alignment and tire rotation with new tires. The noise went away but the alignment is still terribly off. Now when i make right turns it makes a loud clicking noise again and shakes at 65mph or over. My warrenty ended at 60,000 miles and now nothing is covered. I paid for an extended warrenty at purchuse of which they have no record of.
I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo on february 19, 2011 and immediately noticed that this vehicle pulls very hard to the left, especially at highway speeds.constant pressure to the right on the steering wheel is necessary to keep this car on the road.i have taken it back to the dealership (glassman hyundai, southfield, michigan) for a front-end alignment on 2 occasions.this helps for approximately 2 days and theproblem returns.i've since learned that this is not an uncommon problem with this vehicle but at the time of purchase no mention of this was made by the salesperson.
When making a moderate to slow turn in either direction there is a knocking/thud/clicking sound emanating from the steering column, with a slight jerk. Also, during acceleration onto a highway i experienced a vibration and jerk in my steering wheel. I am scheduled for a service at my local dealership tomorrow.
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.
Takata recall - i purchased a hyundai sontata in aug of 2015 and i have had nothing but trouble ever since i purchased the car. I had to have the engine replaced in jan of 2016 and after i had the engine replaced i noticed that the steering wheel started clicking. The steering clicking is at its worst when the car is driving over 60mph. The steering coupler is damaged and the dealership is stating that the car is no longer under warranty and they can do the repair at a cost to me. The issue at hand is that it is a common issue amongst hyundai sonatas and therefore i feel that they should cover the repair. This will be the last hyundai that i purchase. The mechanic even told me well if you don't have it repaired your steering wheel could potential come off while driving.
I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. They did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. Last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. Today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . In mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. Please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. Thank you.
The car is a year old.as the passenger was turning left traveling approx 25-30mph the car started to shake violently and then the wheel came off the front passenger side.the control arm assembly failed allowing the whole wheel/drive assembly to come off slamming the front right side of the car down, yanking the car toward oncoming traffic.
The plastic steering coupler is defected in the power steering motor which causes a loud clicking sound or noise when the steering wheel is shifted right or left.
Steering coupler caused "clunking" sound while driving from under dash and in steering column. When i took this to dealer, by describing the sound they were able to tell me my make and model and said it was a known issue.
After having a recall performed campaign 143 i was told that the steering coupling and the clock spring was bad. I left the dealer and drove back in because i heard a noise when i turned the steering wheel with the engine on. Was told it was the coupling. Looked on the web at home. This is a common problem. Should be a recall.
Steering is hard to turn when moving
The vehicle was making a clicking noise every time the car is steering in either direction. It's even worst if it is drive in an uneven terrain. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because it was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v457000 or #10v426000. For both campaigns, the last date of manufacturing is 09/10/2010 and my vehicle was manufactured on 10/18/2010. In addition, buttons on the right side of the steering wheel are not working.the approximate failuremileage was 87,000.
No crashes or injuries but there is potential for them if this issue isn't solved. In all cases my (and a lot of others) 2011 hyundai sonata will pull left pretty badly. The failure has been on the car ever since i picked it up with around 200 miles on it. The pull never goes away and it doesn't matter the road surface you're on. I'm not sure how to repair it but i'd assume it's something to do with the suspension or steering. Either way, this is a dangerous issue because even taking your hand off the wheel for a split second will result in the wheel turning left and the car to start tracking into oncoming.
When i was driving and going to do a turn the wheel turn to the other side by itself. I went to the hyundai dealership on route four to get a diagnostic. They replaced my steering column and my brakes.
There is no remedy for the air bags and when i call hyundai about the other recalls they say they have already been repaired .. There is alsoa recall on the engine short block assembly. My car was in motion and just stopped in the middle oftraffic and becasue of the airbag issue i am afraid to drive it
Clicking in steering wheel dealer stated needed new coupler cost 4.00, labor 334.00. Alsoairbag light remains on, dealer stated clockspring repair 372.00. Mileage 69000. Checked hyundai websites, numerous repairs for these sames issues onthe 2011 sonata, both issues should be a recall issues. With so many of these cars having the same issues, these wld appear to be defects in the manufactured with the cars.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel shook violently. When the vehicle accelerated while making a right turn, the steering made a clicking noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering axle and bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,884.updated 05/20/16*lj
When driving the car, there is a clicking/rattling noise coming from the steering wheel. Any bumps or shaking to the car causes the noise.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise when the steering wheel was turned to the left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v457000 (steering) and 10v426000 (steering). The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and the dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and pertaining to the recall they were not able to provide a reasonable time frame to send the part to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Steering wheel makes a noise. When turned.car ride is bumpy on inspection mechanic said i need steering column replaced and i need left front lower control arm replaced, front sway bar links need replacement.almost $2000 expense. This car has 132000 miles on it . I took care of car rotate the tires did preventive maintenance.the vehicle has very bumpy ride when turned makes noise.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became completely loose and difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced per an unknown recall. The technician stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The failure mileage was 49,000.
The vehicle pulls to the left 100% of the time like it was out of alignment.steering wheel had to be turned a little to the right to compensate on driving straight.i just bought this car and did not hit any curb or pot holes. This needs to be looked at immediately as this is affecting many people who owns this car.a recall for this needs to be initiated.
2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t steering issues - pulls to left.vehicle constantly pulls to left regardless of slope or crown of road or traveling speed.pull is extremely noticeable under the slightest bit of acceleration.problem is easily duplicated with eco mode on or off, as well as ecs traction control on or off, or regardless of gear car is in.car has been doing this constantly every day since the day i bought it and drove it home.took back to dealer service after a couple days, and they admitted there was a problem, realigned wheels, and reset electronic steering, but the problem still exists.problem is very serious as it causes great fatigue and strain on carpal tunnel in my wrists and arms while driving.driving car takes a constant effort to hold wheel to rightjust to correct the steering and keep car going straight.please investigate this before someone is seriously hurt or killed. There are many many many sonata owners complaining about this same thing but hyundai has not fixed the problem, and acts as if this is considered "normal".
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel vibrated and made an abnormal noise.the failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
I was hearing a clunking sound and my steering wheel was shaking alot. I took the vehicle straight to my mechanic and he said that my intermediate shaft is bad and that it is dangerous . He said the connection could break and i could lose the ability to steer the vehicle. I called hyundai and they said there were recalls on the 2011, but my vin # is not one of the cars. My vin# may not be one of the cars in the batch recalled but i have this problem with my car. Why should i have to repair a safety issue that hyundai should be held responsible for?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 35 mph, the steering column vibrated and made abnormal popping noises and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was loose after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Hyundai need to recall the steering column i spoke with a employee at hyundai and they explained this is a cheap part hyundai knows is tearing up and it makes steering wheel shake uncontrollably at 45 plus miles per hour. And it is causing other issues. Hyundai said part cost like 10.00 but we have to pay $400 to have part changed. And at the time i was speaking to a employee he informed me he was putting one on at that present moment. Certain models are not covered and thus isn't fair if this happens to all hyundai sonatas
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph, the power steering made an abnormal vacuum sound. The contact stated that the sound was more prominent while making right turns. The contact also stated that the steering lock failed to operate as intended. The contact also stated that there was an issue with starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel had to be turned to the left simultaneously while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Hatchett hyundai west (757 n tyler rd, wichita, ks 67212, (316) 440-8400) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I am appalled at the conditions i've had to endure with my sonata. I've never seen or owned a more unsafe vehicle. My steering column broke, the engine was replaced twice, i've dealt with electrical problems, now it's involved in the airbag failure recall and i've needed to take my car in due to the 13 recalls. My sonata is one of the first made. It's from the alabama plant. I would like to hear why the nhtsa has not made hyundai buy these vehicles back? i don't have the option of just going out and buying a new vehicle. I've raised my granddaughters and am now afraid to take them anywhere in my car. I'm begging that you make hyundai get these cars off the road. It sickens me to know i've owned several hyundai's. Given them my trust and dedication to only feel they've turned their backs on me and the safety of my family. I'd really like to be contacted. I have records of all my work done. The only thing i could not get was receipts for warranty items they determined i didn't need receipts for. Even after i complained and demanded them. My vehicle was purchased and serviced at superior hyundai north in fairfield oh. I have so many records, even recordings, that i can't possibly upload them all on here.
Steering wheel started vibrating when driving.then, a clicking noise could be heard when turning the wheel left or right.was told the entire steering column and electric power steering motor would need to be replaced at a cost of about $1200.00.car only has 64,000 miles on it.
As i was driving at about 40 mph the car made an electrical noise and the steering wheel began shaking violently. I fought the shaking wheel to pull the car over and turned it off. The steering wheel continued to shake violently for about 5 minutes with the key out of the ignition. It was exactly like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzabdamqapsi took it to the dealership who replaced the steering column intermediate shaft as part of a recall and they told me i need a new steering column which is over $1,500 dollars as it was "not associated" with the recall and was not under warranty.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 10/7/14
Dealer was changing oil on car and told me there was an issue with steering coupler. They calmed it was can be dangerous if not fixed. I am expected to pay as there is no current recall for this. Many, many other owners are experiencing the exact same issue. Why is there not a safety recall?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering column was improperly assembled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be re-assembled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering), although the contact experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The flexible coupling (part # 56315-2k000) failed. Had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership due to lack of steering control. Hyundai refuses to warranty or recall the part even though thousands of people have posted the same complaint on this website. $260 repair for a $6.00 part ($253.00 labor). This is unacceptable on their part to not warranty or recall a defective part.
Drivers side seatbelt pops lose. It was supposed to be replaced under recall169.it happens when i'm driving. My break lights burn outa lot faster than usual ( 2 weeks). The back passenger side light burned the plastic unitwhere the light bulb is inserted. There is a crack in my steering wheel cup which seems to be a common problem with this vehicle and i think it should be a recall on that as well.
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.
Since day one, my new 2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo has pulled severely to the left.i have returned it to the dealer three times for alignments, steering and camber adjustments, none of which corrected the issue.i have formally reported the issue to hyundai and the dealer has consulted them on the repairs.they are aware.every loaner vehicle i was given, all 2011 sonatas, all pull severely to the left.this is a major safety concern.drivers have many distractions, phones, radios, dropping things, kids, pets, putting make-up on, etc.that you must be allowed to remove their hands from the wheel for a few seconds without the car pulled out of the lane.hyundai must be made to address this widespread issue on the 2011 sonatas immediately.if they can't fix it as it would seem, then they need to buy them back.
I was driving on a side street, heard loud noise coming from left front wheel area when i heard a grinding sound and car was riding rough. Called for help.instructed not to drive vehicle till it was looked at by a mechanic.mechanic who evaluated and repaired vehicle said he has never seen "pitted wheel bearings" in 30 years of operation. He gave me back the faulty bearings and told me i should contact you and the corporate area of hyundai, because this is a serious safety issue and warrants an alert or recall.the driver side lower ball joint and bearings had to be replaced. Please review asap, as this is a serious safety concern for the rest of the population. Thank you!
Car pulls left from moment driven off lot.when release steering wheels it moves from center to left and then car rapidly moves left.constant pressure is required on right side of steering wheel.this is a dangerous safety issue.vehicle movement not as bad when passenger in car.returned car to dealer for alignment and balancing.when this did not fix the problem a company engineer came to look at the vehicle who drove it and pronounced it fixed.nothing had changed it still pulled as hard left as before.i took it back to the dealership and test drove it with the mechanic who had worked on the car.with me in the passenger seat the car drifted right (i outweigh the mechanic by 100 pounds).mechanic told me he was frustrated by these cars, all the turbos with 18 inch wheels pull left.he thinks it is either the wheels size since sonata's equipped with smaller wheels don't pull or the power steering assist needs adjusting.hyundai is denying problem exists.
2011 hyundai sonata turbo pulls to the left, sometimes pretty hard, almost causing an accident several times.any release of tension on the steering wheel by the driver results in the car swerving to the left.it does not matter if the road is flat, it drifts; but if there is any type of crown, it will swerve left.i have not ever had it pull or drift to the right on any road condition.this became very noticeable early on.the car currently has 4,000 miles on it, and is being taken back to the dealership for repairs this week.
When driving, or stopped, and you turn the steering wheel there is a clunking noise and a dead spot in the steering wheel. At highway speeds if you hit that spot on the steering wheel the wheel would start to shake and vibrate as if there was a front end alignment problem. The mileage on the vehicle was 71, 657 when i brought it to the dealer for repair. They informed me that a flexible coupling in the steering column had "worn out" and needed to be replaced. The cost was estimated at $568 which included the cost of the part at $3.53 and the remainder labor and tax. This is ridiculous that a part in the steering column of a vehicle that was purchased new and is primarily driven on highways wears out at this mileage.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact statedthat the vehicle would veer hard to the left when driving. The dealer advised the failure was normal for electronic steering and did not provide a remedy. The contact was concerned with the failure because he would have to hold the steering wheel firmly or it would independently veer to the right. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.
Started to hear (and feel) a "clunking" when i turned the steering wheel.i took it to the dealer and was told that a plastic coupling was worn/broken and it will cost $400 to repair (!!)this vehicle has less than 46k miles on it and has never been in an accident or abused and yet....i'm on the hook to pay for the repairs. I feel that this should be a recall issue.
Contacted hyundai concerning the steering coupling and steering column recalls.hyundai refuse recall repairs because of the following:1.since the vehicle was not under warranty. They were not obligated to fix the recall.2.the mileage was 13,000 over 60,000 miles and they were not obligatedto fix the recall.this is a major safety issues which according to the recall should have a 10 year warranty when it is fixed.please help me understand why hyndai will nothonora government recall and fix my vehicle.
The steering wheel has a defective part and there is no recall. Complaints all over the internet. The steering wheel clicks when you turn or hit a bump and the steering wheel is very loose. The defective part is a "coupler" that costs $5 to buy, but they want $400 for labor. This is a common known issue and it's a safety hazard, but there's no recall. It's ridiculous. I nearly lost control hitting a bump because the steering is so loose from this defect.
2011 sonata 2.0t se left pull while driving at highway speeds
The steering wheel is loose and making a clicking noise.the airbag light is on.
The steering wheel has a slight catch when turning.i was told by the dealer that they could fix it but it was going to cost me.i do a lot of highway miles so there shouldn't be any reason to have steering problems after only 3 years.i had the front stabilizer arm fixed twice due to noise on the front end, was not covered because they said i ran over something, which i did not.they didn't fix right the first time so had to pay again to get the other side fixed.
I recently purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata gls on 12-26-14 with 97,300 miles. The car only came with one key so i decided to get another key from local hyundai dealership. While there i decided to check on any recalls the car may of had and not yet done. The service department pulled up 4 total recalls which hasn't been taken care of yet. I told them about a clunking feel in the steering wheel when i turned it to the left or right. They said it was the flexible coupling........a round thick rubber part that looks like a gear. Rubber.....really......in the steering gear system?????? the technician said this part is a safety hazard and wears out on a regular basis to the point you could loose total control of steering. Come to find out that part was replaced around 26,000 miles. They said it wasn't a recall item and the replaced part was only warrantied 12 months/12,000 miles. They also informed me it was a safety issue and i should get it replaced asap! the total cost is $250.......$8 for part and the rest is labor. Not a big surprise.......labor's always more expensive than the part! i didn't do a lot of research on the car before i bought it. Shame on me!!!! within an hour on the internet i learned a great deal on the unbelievable number of people who are having this problem. I don't understand why hyundai hasn't recalled the flexible coupling? i'm going to dig a little deeper to see how many accidents/deaths are associated with this particular part. I'd love to know if there's a class action lawsuit against hyundai on this part?hyundai you are putting a tremendous amount of peoples lives in risk of injury or death because you will not recall a part which is less than $10!!!!! oh, how about redesigning the part which is rubber and making it out of something more durable!!!!! selling this deathtrap asap and getting a honda or toyota!!!!!! seriously!!!!!!!....updated 01/23/15updated 9/12/2017
This is a current recall. Plastic steering coupling ($2.00 part). I have requested reimbursement more than three months ago and hyundai keeps dragging their feet on making reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was extremely loose and an abnormal noise was coming from the steering wheel. The contact reached out hyundai of south brunswick 3905 us-1, monmouth junction, nj 08852, (888) 622-0707, by phone and informed the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) or 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
This vehicle has pulled to the right since i drove it off the lot.i have been to multiple dealerships to address the issue, no one has a fix.dealership has told me itmy driving style that is causing the issue.dealership has told me the tires are not balanced, and rotated the tires.dealer has done alignment, told me a special tool was needed to fix that they did not have, claimed a recalled part was the issue.after recall was repaired the car still pulls.i have had 3 full sets of tires done, working on set # 4 now - all previous sets were worn out due to camber issues.
The buttons and horn on the steering wheel are not working, nothing happens when you push any of the buttons. Cruise control, odomiter reset, trip button, volume, bluetooth, radio station change, and horn do not work. The horn not working is a huge safety issue, i cannot let anyone know i am near or they are too close to me. While driving and while in parked mode
While driving the vehicle, it goes to the left and the right.i have had alignments done and being told by mechanics that the alignment is okay. I have spent more money on repairing it and it still drives the same.i have read online many complaints about the power steering. I'm concerned of how much more money i have to spend, if it will even fix the problem. From what i have read online their has to be a defect!i purchased this vehicle september, 2015.
The steering wheel began clunking when it was turned even slightly. When i took it to get repaired, they could not tell me if it was the steering shaft or the rack and pinion. Also, shortly after we got the car, the engine went out in it (before the engine recall was issued). The dealership put in a junkyard engine and now i am having the same issue with it knocking. The left front axle boot is torn as well, and there is no indication how this occurred.the rear brake and tail lights are impossible to keep working. We change one and another goes out. We went as far as to change all of the brake and tail lights at the same time and less than a week later one was out again.the cruise control will come on but is unable to be set to control the speed of the car.
Significant pull to the left at highway speeds.while in slow lane on highway, if i let go of the wheel, vehicle will cross into middle lane in one second.more than annoyance, could be dangerous in inclement weather.
New, 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t. Cars consistently pulls left at all speeds greater than 30 mph and in all lanes of travel.
Steering appears to have "play" in it whenever turning the wheel to turn either right or left
I have only had the car for about 6-7 months i bought it from a private owner i changed the oil and bought a new battery. The car did high milage at 194,000 miles i still bought the car. Last week while on my lunch break i was in my way to go pay my car insurance when i seen i had 32 miles to empty which i never let it get that low but i did obviously that day. As i begin to go up hill it felt like it stuttered so i figured i was running out of gas. But as i came over the hill i press on the gas and noticed that it revved up and to my knowledgethe car was locked up the steering wheel was not able to turn the breaks were locked up and all my dash lights were on. I was scared and just let the car coast down the hill approaching a red light with traffic stopped all i could do was hope i didnt get it or hit no one else for not having much control over the car i braked as much as i could and coasted it into a gas station to where. I made it to the pump and turned the off off and went and got gas for the car. Tried to turn it over and not a thing happen sounded dead batterylike it wanted to start but once i turned the key and it did not start if i tried right after just made a click click noise. I took my battery out and home to charge thinking maybe a bad cell or maybe alternator. Bought new battery and it not start so no not the alternator.i am at lost for words tried to turn the crankshaft and wont budge. Am i able to still get this looked at by hyundai even if i just bought the car. Its registered to me if it is caused by these recalls does the car have to still be running for me to be able to recieve the benefits i have never had a car just straight die. Never made any noise or smoke or got hot. Also i noticed when i have the key and drop it down into all the gears it goes but when i slap it over to the manual side i can go from 1st to 2sd and that's it.
Car pulls left at speeds above 45mph.constant pulls makes it unsafe to drive.
Power steering recall notice issue and steering coupler/column replacements.loud noises coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel would shake.which caused problem during highway driving.wearing out my tires, absolutely unsafe to drive. It amazes me how many other sonata owners have the same issue. Hyundai take action and responsibility. This isn't fare to consumers
My vehicle has had an alignment done four times in the last year, first two by pepboys and last two from hyundai but the car continues to pull to the left on highway. This is an issue reported with the 2011 sonata. Hyundai has not done anything to resolve this issue. Last week my wife almost had a head-on collision when her the car pulled to the left on a two lane highway. There are several reports about this issue. You can simply google " sonata pulling" and you will have plenty of results on this issue.http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/15/autos/hyundai_steering_fix/index.htm i took my car to holler hyundai orlando http://www.hollerhyundai.com/index.htm.
Driving on interstate steering began getting loose, frequent shimmy. When backing up at a gas station the steering was making clunking sounds and had more playin the steering wheel. Went to a dealership next morning, the power steering coupler was replaced.
My wife and i bought a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata in late 2010.we have had several recalls but none of them have been related to a steering and suspension problem we have been experiencing.a vibration seems to be coming from the right side and the steering wheel makes a popping noise when rocking it back and forth.there is an increased vibration/shaking at 70 mph or higher speeds in the steering/suspension without much vibration in the steering wheel and it is getting worse.
One day after purchasing a new hyundai sonata 2011 noticed that car consistently pulls to the left irrespective of road crown etc.returned to dealer who did front end alignment.promptly returned car after driving several miles from service facility as the left pull was still prominent.driving a sonata 2011 loaner and also noticing a similar problem with this car.
The steering wheel rattles anytime it goes over any bums, dips, center dividers or any imperfection on the road. There is a recall till september 10th, 2011...my vehicle is less than 20 days from the recall date and has the same identical issue. The recall is still affecting other vehicles close to the september 10 the, 2010. I truly need help for this, i am a single mother with no child support from the father, i can't afford to fix this issue. I am under stress everyday for the safety of my vehicle.please, i am begging for help and would appreciate if you can investigate how close in time the make of my vehicle is to the recall date. There must be a connection to this recall, considering the fact that my vehicle was produced within 20 days of this recall pertaining to replacement of the steering wheel column;universal joint shaft.please help me, i am pleading for help. I appreciate you taking time to read this and would truly appreciate all you assistance for the safety of my child and myself.
Electronic power steering failed on 8/21/18 almost resulting in collision in parking garage with stationary vehicle.attempting to pull into a parking space and lost ability to steer the car. Eps light on dash immediately illuminatee and knocking sound occurred when trying to turn steering wheel.2011 sonatas previously recalled for eps board issue but mine was not covered.could be issue with additional cars having problem that was not identified in previous recall.
When the vehicle reaches 70mph the steering wheel shakes violently and the vehicle becomes difficult to control. There is a noticeable clunk and play in the steering in park or driving. Tires and alignment have been ruled out. The noise is coming from the power steering motor.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal noise each time it was turned left or right. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 (steering). The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and the dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and could not provide a reasonable time frame to send the part to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
There is a clicking/thumping noise when i turn my steering wheel.feels like the wheel is going over a bump.this is heard more when the wheel is being turned to the left and right.my vehicle has 41,066 miles on it.you can hear/feel the noise while the vehicle is stationary or while driving.i have read similar complaints on message boards which describe this failure as the steering coupling.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the headliner in the vehicle was leaking water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would pull to the left very hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failuer after test driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The vin was unavailable.the roof seam is leaking which has stained the headliner. Also having problems with the steering, gearshift, and subwoofers. Updated 11/09/2011 *ln
My 2011 hyundai sonata veers to the right.i have to keep more pressure on the left side of the steering wheel in order to keep the car straight.i have taken the car three times to the dealership but the problem has not be fixed.i have been told that the car steering goes slightly to the right but was not guaranteed that it could be fixed.
The vehicles steering wheel violently shakes at interstate speeds (65+mph). The vehicle also started making lound noises from the steering column when i turn or travel over bumps, even how minor the bumps on the roadway may be. Mileage is 41k.
I bought the sonata 2011 turbo in 7/15/2011 the first day i test drove the car i asked the sales man if they aligned the car and he said it was done already.several months later i called them and said the car is out of control the steering keeps to the right and i am tired of pulling it to the left.also the speed is uncontrollable i have to take my foot of the accelerator in order for the car to slow down other wise i would be going 80mph on the fwy. It is very hard to keep consistency of the speed.i took the car back on october 21 the first time and they told me its normal.i was upset and told them that my 17 year old almost got into an accident due to not being able to control the car at a turn.they ignored me and still insist that the car was normal.i went back yesterday for the second time and test drove the car with their mechanic and he said that the car was fine and its all normal.i was never told that there was a recall on the car.i only found out about this today when i went back to speak to the manager for the third time is when they told me that all the sonata 2011 have a pulling problems and it has no return memory after its done pulling so i have to get used to this cause that's what they all do.i am now very upset that i found this out on my own and that they didn't tell me about the recall and thatme and my daughter are at risk of an accident at any given time.i had over 25 cars in the past and i know that this car is very unsafe to drive and if nothing is done about this someone will get hurt. I opened up a claim with sonata customer service and i hope this will be taken care off right a way.
2011 hyundai sonata gls pulling to the left.
The steering wheel is so loose that it shakes and makes a rattling noise.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel began to shake severely. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that the steering wheel started to become very loose in december of 2017 and progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
As i was driving home from work on the highway the steering wheel locked up and started shaking for about five minutes as if it were possessed. I was not able to pull over because of the strength of the wheel shaking. After that incident, it seemed to be fixed on its own. But, later that day visiting family members as i gotinto the car to go home i started the car up and immediately the eps light started flashing and the steering wheel started going crazy again, so i took the keys out the ignition for it to stop but that didn't work. At that point i decided to call the tow truck to have the dealer inspect the car. That was a week ago. I guess they are still waiting on a part to come, but after all this i won't feel safe driving this car when i get it back with my daughter in it.updated ivoq 11/05/10
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the steering wheel was turned, the contact heard a clunking noise and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering coupling was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.contact states that failure mileage exceeded warranty of 100,000 and if coupling were to fail vehicle would only lose power steering. Contact feels this would put both vehicle and driver in a dangerous situation causing an accident. Hyundai claims car is drivable.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, an abnormally loud popping sound was heard inside the vehicle and the steering wheel was shaking and vibrating while driving at high speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with an intermediate shaft failure. The contact was informed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
As i was driving home from work on the highway the steering wheel locked up and started shaking for about five minutes as if it were possessed. I was not able to pull over because of the strength of the wheel shaking. After that incident, it seemed to be fixed on its own. But, later that day visiting family members as i gotinto the car to go home i started the car up and immediately the eps light started flashing and the steering wheel started going crazy again, so i took the keys out the ignition for it to stop but that didn't work. At that point i decided to call the tow truck to have the dealer inspect the car. That was a week ago. I guess they are still waiting on a part to come, but after all this i won't feel safe driving this car when i get it back with my daughter in it.updated ivoq 11/05/10
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated when he made a left turn, he felt the vehicle scraped curb. He backed up and proceeded to drive home. The next day, he noticed the steering wheel pointed rightward, when the when the vehicle was going straight.the consumer was informed the rack needed to be replaced.the contact stated after the repair, he noticed the steering wheel did not return to the center poistion.the conatct went to another dealer and was informed a recall for the steering had been issued.the contact the steering problem still has not been corrected.updated 01/31/11/ updated 04/21/11
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the driver was driving and attempting to turn, the vehicle would not turn although the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle collided with another vehicle and was totaled. The driver of the other vehicle went to the hospital but was released. Apolice report was filed. The manufacturer left the contact a message informing him that the vehicle was included in recall 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) but the contact had not yet spoken with them. The current and failure mileages wereapproximately 1,400.
While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. It was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. The electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. The sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. I took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. The dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. I am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. While i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. At that time a brake light switch was replaced. I have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. I remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body.
Trunk opens on its own.it has happened at least 5 times since i purchased the car in may 2013.finally brought it in to dealer today, sept. 11, 2013.thought i might have hit bottom accidentally; but keys were in my purse and it could not have happened.04/01/2021: odi # changed from 10543023 to 10543707 as part of routine data cleanup.
Trunk opens on its own.it has happened at least 5 times since i purchased the car in may 2013.finally brought it in to dealer today, sept. 11, 2013.thought i might have hit bottom accidentally; but keys were in my purse and it could not have happened.
Paint started peeling around top of windshield and starting to show signs of rusting.there shouldn't be any reason that the paint should be peeling back to the metal after only 2 years.
Found left rear fender tail light assembly no longer mounted. Further inspection found all four mount stud plastic molding broken away, light assembly being supported by single electrical connector. Dealer service department was not surprised and stated they have seen this issue before, most likely over torqued during manufacture.now, 6/17/2014, at 68111 odometer, the right tail light assembly, p/n 92402-3q000, had the same physical/mechanical failure. This poses a serious threat not only to other vehicles inability to determine what my vehicle is doing but as a foreign object threat to other vehicles as 5 pound, two foot long projectile.
Paint suddenly peeling from hood and roof and corners around windows in march/april 2016.paint test reveals there is no sealant to adhere paint to body of car and will continue to peel from the body.insurance may not cover the cost to repaint, and hyundai paint warranty only 3 years, 36,000 miles.
I was driving at the freeway speed limit, i did not feel anything when it happened but i know that it happened on the freeway.i pulled over to get some gas, looked back near the gas cap and saw that my driver's side tailight assembly was hanging by the wires onto my bumper.when it fell out, it bounced and placed several dings and chips in the plastic bumper.i noticed that the wheels(cogs) inside the tailight assembly were completely broken off.i had to take the light out and place it in my trunk and drive the rest of the two hundred miles with no left tail light or turn signal.if it had fallen into the middle of the freeway, i am sure there would have been much more to write about and none of it good!
The driver side door latch became stuck in the unlock position after remotely unlocking the vehicle. The latch will not lock manually, by key, or by remote. Therefore, the door remains unlocked while driving the vehicle. The vehicle falls outside of the recall issued for this problem but apparently the same recalled components were used to make this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel was loose and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the rear driver side light failed and was hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 02/05/16*ljthe dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Updated 02/16/16
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the headliner in the vehicle was leaking water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, while driving at various speeds the steering wheel would pull to the left very hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failuer after test driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The vin was unavailable.the roof seam is leaking which has stained the headliner. Also having problems with the steering, gearshift, and subwoofers. Updated 11/09/2011 *ln
Good afternoon, i am contacting the consumer affairs department regarding the recall 180 hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162.in come cases, during the engine replacements under recall campaigns 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel pipe may have damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.my hyundai sonata limited was involved in an accident after hyundai had just replaced the motor and on impact the whole car caught on fire, so what i am trying to do is find out do i need to contact nhtsa in regards to this matter but i feel that my life, the person involved in the accident was totally at risk due to this malfunction and i am out of so much and was put in a very hard financial place due to this fire when it could have been prevented. If someone could please contact me at [xxx] thanks,[xxx] vin #: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Incident details:on friday, june 27th, around 7:15 a.m., i was in my car with my 18 month old son getting ready to leave my garage. I put my car in reverse; however, i noticed the gear readout on the dashboard was non-functional. I looked down at the gear shift and the indicator light was also non-functional. I decided i should run into the house and get my husband to have him look at the car.i put the car back into park, took my foot off the brake, and turned to tell my son i would be right back. I opened the door and started step out of the car. I felt the car jerk violently and then it started to roll backwards. I was knocked off my feet and dragged down my driveway until my car hit my neighbor's tree (approx.. 70? from where the car started inside the garage), where it stopped. The event caught the attention of my neighbor who ran over to my house to alert my husband. He ran out to the car, which was rested against the tree. He attempted to put the car in ?park?, however the gear selector was in its absolute forward position. He then pulled the gear selector back into the drive position (gear indicators still non-functional) and the car made an audible ?snap? and lurched forward. My husband drove the car approx. 20? where he parked it.my husband, made a phone call to the gurnee, il hyundai dealership, they advised him to call the hyundai customer care number (1-800-633-5151). He was connected with a case manager by the name of merrieta. She took notes of the incident and advised him to have the car sent to the nearest hyundai dealership for an investigation. The car was picked up by tow truck june 27th around 11am and delivered to the gurnee hyundai dealership.
Takata recall, my vehicle was in motion when my airbag warning light came on 3 week ago while driving on city street and have not come off since then. I have also looked at the car history and have noticed 14 recalls on this vehicle including the airbags.while in motion, my doors unlock by themselves. Lastly, the transmission shift gear sometimes disappear from the dashboard as well as the shift gear which in most case the car wouldnt start or jerks when it disappear while in motion
Twice the front bumper has separated from body on my daughters 2011 hyundai sonata, the first time the dealer stated she must have hit something but this was not the case even though the dealer insisted on putting the car up on a lift to inspect for damage, the car was only on the road for 3 days or less. The car was repaired by the dealer no charge. Now the car is 3 months old and the exact same problem has happened again. The bumper is not attached to the body properly in the design process, and whatever clips they use release the bumper when the car is driven. Sooner or later the bumper will fly off this car and either blind the driver when it damages the windshield or cause an accident when a driver behind the bumperless car avoids the debris of the bumper. This car should be investigated for an immediate recall. Defective attachment of bumper to body. Please look into this before someone is killed.
Paint peeling on roof of car right above windshield noticed ita several months agocalled dealershipsaid paint not under warranty why is paint peeling off the car thank you
Suspension making loud thump noise while driving and check engine light is on after engine been replaced and seatbelt light is on...and paint and clear coat is pealing
Steering column makes clunk/rattle noise driving down rough road, bumps, and small potholes at high and low speed, it more noticeable at low speed. While at standing it makes no noise.
A screen can lose by the driver side front tire and tore the bumper by the tire. Also paint chips very easy to the frame.
When parking the front end rubbed up against a curb and didn't even notice, when pulling out it almost pulled off the front bumper completely off the car. The front clips that hold the front bumper on had broken and would require replacing the entire front bumper and after reading more reviews several complaints about this clip breaking are being made. This bumper is way to expensive for something as simple as a cheap clip that holds the bumper on. This is a very poor design and i warn anyone buying this car do not pull up on the curb i cannot stress this enough the clips on the bumper cannot handle it. I love my car other then this and so far unfortunately the dealership will not honor under warranty but going to contact hyundai directly, but not holding my breath.
Engine replaced in 2015 after seizing and recall of theta 11.vehicle serviced including oil change at dealership on 2/11/21.on 2/22/21 engine knocked twice and vehicle stalled.drifted off road, turned key off, put car in park. Within 3 minutes engine was on fire with flames extending below car.fire department put fire out and had car towed to suburban hyundai service department.
Engine bay caught fire and car is a total loss. Engine had been replaced previously under sonata theta engine recall. Independent mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak in the engine bay. Was on the way to hyundai dealer when the fire happened. The car was moving at about 20 mph when it lost power and smoke started spewing from under the hood. Exited the vehicle and the engine bay was ablaze with 60 seconds. No injuries occurred.
While walking up to my wife's 2011 hyundai sonata in a parking lot, we noticed that the passenger side tail light was dislodged from the body of the car.the electrical wires were still attached to the tail light, but there was no damage to the back of the car or the tail light itself.however, we did see the four bolt holders that attach the tail light to the body of the car had ruptured and broke apart.within an hour we took the car to our local hyundai dealer and they said they had never seen a defect like this.they insisted that this must have been due to an impact, even though there was no evidence of damage to the tail light, the back of the car or any signs of vandalism.since they felt it was due to an impact (not covered by the warranty), we had to pay nearly $300 for the tail light to be replaced.later that day, i noticed the driver side tail light was becoming loose to the touch as well.the next day my wife called the corporate line for hyundai to report this tail light defect and report the dealership we went to as well.within 2 days the dealership called us back and said this is definitely some kind of defect and it should have been covered by our warranty.they refunded our money and also replaced the driver side tail light at no charge.every sonata should have their tail lights checked and recalled (at no charge) if these defective bolt holders continue to be found as brittle and flimsy as ours were.thankfully the tail light did not fall off our car while we were driving or it would have become a serious road hazard.please bring this to the attention of all sonata owners immediately.
Cracks on the dash board because of poorly made materials that hyundai fail to fix i have never seen thos happen to any other cars.
When i put car in drive and start to drive off it comes completely out of gear, i then have to power off car and then restart and it may work or i may have same issue a few times before it goes in gear.this has cause my car to stall, jerk when it does go in gear,steering wheel shakes when driving, and check engine light has come on.separate issue is the front bumper is poorly made if you barely tap anything when parking the clamps break and bumper starts to come apart.
Car stationary in garage while i was checking oil. Hood support struts abruptly collapsed, causing hood to fall rapidly, hitting me on the arm. (fortunately, only abrasion and bruise). Struts will now no longer support the hood.
My vehicle hyndai sonata 2011, crashed into a parked construction in a parking lot at the speeds of up to 30 mph. The crash damaged basically the whole front side of the driver side and damaged the front two wheels. The front windshield was damaged as well with cracks on the shield and it also knocked out the rearview mirrors. I was in the driver seat when the crash happened and my head crashed up against the steering wheel, which left a little soreness. What i was wondering is with such an impact and such damage, how did the airbags not go off?. My head slammed pretty good up against the steering wheel and a little more impact i could've been severely hurt. So i just want to ask why did the airbags not work?
Complaintant walked out of home to vehicle. Upon approaching vehicle, complaintant noticed that the left rear brake light housing (driver's side) was detached, and sticking out about 1 inch from the vehicle. Complaintant carefully slid the housing back into its cavity, where it stayed. Complaintant then departed. About 3 days later, complaintant noticed that the housing was again detached from the vehicle, and again slid it back into place. Over time, the complaintant repeated returning the housing into the cavity three (3) additional times. When the complaintant was confronted with a 5th event of the housing detaching from the vehicle, complaintant shined a flashlight down into the cavity, and saw that the housing mounting sockets were fractured/shattered, and none of the several mounting studs/bolts were attached. But, the studs/bolts were still attached to the vehicle shell. The only thing holding the housing assembly onto the car, were the wires to the brake light, back-up light, and turn signal light. No surface scratches, nor body damage experienced. After inspecting the defective housing, complaintant surmised that hyundai tail light housing is made of hard, brittle plastic, which shatters when overly tightened at factory, or due to the vibration of this overly hard riding vehicle. Additionally, complaintant noticed when vehicle was purchased new, that the driver's side tail light was not flush with the rear trunk gate, and was extended outward about 1/4 inch. The light assembly on the right/passenger side was flush with the trunk gate, and has not produced a similar issue, yet. Complaintant secured housing to the vehicle cavity by using duct tape. Complaintant scheduled vehicle repair with hyundai dealership for tomorrow. Update to follow.
Driving home my mom asked me to stop by the local gas station. I pulled into the parking space my mom got out & went in the store. A guy at the staion started screaming at me to get out because my car is about to blow up he could see the fire coming out the front of the hood & grill of the car. By the time i understood wht he was saying the car had a big boom hood blew up & went bk dwn during that the locks were locking & unlocking. I had to manually unlock tge door & push my way out with young man assistance. After i was out of it for 3 seconds the fire started raging & popping. The firemen finally made it they were very helpful & understanding. What i don't understand is why i didn't get some type of warning my car was mot running hot . Im thankful to my heavenly father because although this was a very scary situation for me but it could always be worse. Very grateful. But is hyundai gonna replace my car or pay for the damages? will my insurance cover this tyoe of claim?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he found extensive rust along the firewall of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was dismissed by the dealer and assured the rust was normal. A regional director was sent from the manufacturer who inspected the vehicle. The rust was cleaned and the spots were lubed. The corrosion continued to plague the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 52,203. Updated 10/29/13
Scrapped a curb pulling into a parking spot.bumper clips broke.electrical tape inside the wheel well is holding it together just as good as the clip...really tape.read so many online reviews about people not hitting anything or traffic cones and they break.imagine if you actually needed the bumper to protect you.i purchased this car thinking it was safe.....really concerned if it is now.as the governing body you need to get involved.hyundai knows its a problem, but they are not recalling it.this is a concern and with so many of the road there are a lot of lives at risk.
Takata inflators: had a car fire from fuel line per fire dept information.i was on the 405 west bound fwy when i started to smell gas and the front hood of the car i noticed black smoke coming out. I got out of the fwy and then parked the car, when someone driving of the opposite direction yelled for me to get out of the car. I turned off the car and ran out to the side walk within a few minutes the car when up in smoke and then it exploded twice.people from the surrounding businesses came out to see if i was alright. Theowner of the flower nursery came out and called the fire dept.they arrived and turned out the fire.
On thanksgiving evening november 28, 2013 @ 7:30 pm, my 2011 hyundai sonata that i purchased new, caught fire on i 95 while driving it. The car has only 30,350 miles and is properly maintained and garage kept. The vehicle had the oil and filter replaced 5 days earlier and there are no signs of any fluids leaking in the garage. There were no warning lights that came on and the temperature gauge read as normal until just before the engine shut off (then all the dash lights came on) and we pulled over onto the shoulder of a busy highway at night. I raised the hood, smoke poured out and i could see small flames under the engine. Minutes later the flames were 20 feet high and the entire car burned until fire trucks and police arrived on the scene. The vehicle is a total loss.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated as he stopped at a red light another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle and he then into a vehicle in front of him. Both the driver and front passenger door opened simultaneously. No one fell out of the vehicle since they both were wearing seat belts. There was extensive damage to the front and back of the vehicle. Three people were transported to the hospital with head, chest and back injuries,they were treated and released. None of the air bags deployed. The warning light illuminated indicating that the air bags malfunctioned. The police was notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was driven to his residence. The insurance company and the dealer were notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 10,550. Updated 09/27/11*ljupdated 2/23/12
My hood to my car keeps failing down on my head each and every timei look under the hood . It just recently start to happen as i never experienced this before . My local hyundai dealership said they are pistonsthat needs to be replaced . If this is a deflectas a consumer should i be subjected to pay to replace the cost to fix defected product .,
Air bags did not deploy.i was involved in a severe car accident on highway i-64 in virginia 6 miles from richmond, va. My car was hit on the rear-left side, i was sent to the er to receive ct and other examination for head injuries following the car crash.the adjuster and police at the scene were surprised that the air bags did not deployadditional information in geico claim 0379313090101155
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (south shore hyundai, 360 sunrise hwy, valley stream, ny 11581) where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.updated 10/30/207
Contacted hyundai usa corp regarding recall # 10v070000. This recall calls for a problem with the door latches not latching properly and not responding when trying to open or close the latch. I contacted hyundai customer service regarding the issue because their recall website as well as their automatic voice recording at their customer service line does not have this recall listed as an open or closed campaign. The rep advised he does not see it in their system and he also reached out to his supervisor to discusss the issue. The rep advised his supervisor states since it is not showing in their system, then they will not be able to fulfill the recall on the door locks. I advised the campaign occurred during production, where production halted and they fixed the problem to those not put out on the market and recalled others that were already out to fix the problem. Rep advised since the campaign was closed they would not fulfill my request. I advised this is a safety recall concern and i asked to speak to supervisor and have their name because i need to report this to the nhtsa. Rep advised they would not cover this since it is no longer in their system and refused to do further research. Rep hung up on me and call ended.
Front bumper clips break under normal driving conditions. Hyundai claims it's from scrubbing concrete curbs. The repair costs are around $800.00 - $1000.00. The bumper clips break while drivingat normal speed the wind force pushes the bumper and wheel well onto the tires. Causing the wheel well to be ground away.
Exhibiting exact same issue as described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-070 hyundai dealer said my car was built in march and will not make the repair.also exhibiting issues described in nhtsa campaign number: 10v-457 and dealer refused to make repair. The excessive shaking in the steering wheel has caused my srs (safety restraint system) to kick a code that says my steering wheel air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Srs lite stays on.hyundai dealer refused to make repair on nhtsa campaign number 13v-113. I currently have a piece of folded cardboard zip tied to my brake switch. Car exhibiting issues relating to nhtsa campaign number 14v-434 even after having the dealer use their (clip) remedy.
While driving, the sunroof busted out. Glass went all unside the vehicle while i was in heavy traffic on the interstate. I almost wrecked the vehicle and the glass scratched up the paint sourrounding the vehicle and the trunk.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle dashboard fractured in several places. The contact stated that the fracture was in close proximity to the passenger's side frontal air bag enclosure. The contact stated that the fracture was 12 to 16 inches in length. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the air bag would fail to deploy or function as intended. The vehicle was taken to rick case hyundai dealer, (3550 weston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954) 994-2397) and the contact was informed that it is a common problem with vehicle of similar years. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was approximately 88,100. *dt('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')
Dashboard on passenger side is cracked where the airbag is located. This has never happened to any of my previous cars. A hyundai service person told me they are seeing this. Car is no longer under warranty for this.
The car has been noisy since day 1.dealer said it was not abnormal.tire dealer said they saw no problem, except it appeared that the tires were feathering.on certain type roads, the car is just darned too noisy.i believe it to be the kumho, 17" tires that the limited model comes equipped with.i have almost 8,000 miles on it, now, since bought new in april, and it is not getting any better, only worse.unendurable, actually.
I noticed a sound as if my fender was rattling as i drove on the hwy, upon reaching home i inspected the vehicle and found the clips attaching the bumper to the fender on the passenger side had failed. I will be bringing it to the attention of hyundai. I feel if it happens on the other side the complete bumper will come off as i drive.
The front bumper and grill have partially detached from broken or faulty clips, wheels original size rub against wheel well covering and constant sensor failure for tire api. Actual speed is lower then the speed indicated on the vehicle where as 55 mph actual speed shows 59 on the gage. Cruis control will not work and traction control will not turn off, after replacement of all tires and sensors.exterior- head lights need replaced every 2 to 3 months due to failure,break lights replaced 6x in 4 months and wiring harness to breaklights has partially melted the casing and entry spot for bulb. Replacement bulb didn't remedy the problem,as break lights now do not work at all on vehicle,only tail lights. Fog light have also been replaced 1x im 1 year and 1 is out. Rear plate light also not wiring.fuses are good. Possible wiring issue. Faulty body issue and possible computer and or sensor issue.
The vehicle has approximately 70,000 miles on it, the bolts and plastic assembly on the right rear outside brake light have snapped without damage to any of the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not in motion, however possibility of problem occurring at random moments makes it dangerous to other drivers. Light assembly is held on by a few screws/bolts and the wires. Once snapped the wires hold it on.
Hyundai sonata 2011 when driving through bumps or a smooth service it feels as if the car is going to fall apart. Since i purchased the car it has a clunking and rattling sounds underneath and a few replacements has been done but it still feels as if its loose underneath. The car has gone through many recalls plus was out of service for about 3 months for engine replacement. The driver side of the car is not aligned as it should.the best part is while driving the entire inner cover of the wheel on the driver side fell off, and almost caused an accident while having my child in the car. Engine was recently replaced. While driving the car has no type of acellator pick up.when turning left it sounds like a cranking noise "cluck, cluck, cluck" its horrible. I have this car in and out of the shop plenty of times since i first purchased it but my theory is that i purchased a lemon car but apparently because the miles it don't qualify. Okay now what it qualifies for? manufacturing defects smhwhen i drive in the rain the windows do not defross as it should therefore i'm afraid to drive it during bad weather
My trunk will no longer open using the fob, key or button on the dash. There is no way to put down the rear seats from inside the car. This is a safety hazard, if you were to get a flat tire there is no way of getting in the trunk for the spare tire. The dealer wants to charge $524.00 to fix it. This is a manufacturer defect and should be addressed. It is also happening on the current model years.
The dashboard on the right passenger side of my 2011 sonata is cracked and is progressively getting worse. It is mainly over the airbag. I have read online other sonata owners complaining of this issue. I have contacted hyundai and have been told it would be my responsibility to replace it. I have owned other cars and have never had this problem with a dashboard. It seems the hyundai dasboards are defective.
Takata recall - my daughter was trapped in the right rear passenger seat because the door would not unlock nor would it open from the inside or outside door handle.thank god there was no accident or life threating event going on or we would have had to break the glass out.it's been a week and the door still won't unlock or open.i was told the door actuator is faulty and needs replacing but to do the repair the outside door handle has to be broken off.this is ridiculous and unfair and very unsafe.
While driving my 2011 hyundai sonata (approx 45,000 miles) down the highway the right rear tail light popped off and was hanging. After looking in the trunk at the inside tail light area, i sawplastic pieces around the screws that were cracked and broken off; thus causing the tail light to pop off and hang. I was very lucky that the tail light did not fall off the car completely and cause an accident. I then dicovered that the left rear tail light studs were beginning to break off too and do the same thing.when i took it to the dealership they claimed the clips broke but it looked forced and would not be covered under warranty. Understand this car was not involved in an accident and i am a stay at home mom who has a garage for the car. I was simplying driving down the road and the tail light popped off.this is a huge safety concern for me and others.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked at the middle of the front passenger's side air bag housing. The contact stated that the crack was extended all over the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the potamkin hyundai located at 6200 nw 167th st, miami lakes, fl 33014, where the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The consumer affairs of the manufacturer called the contact back and stated that the manufacturer offered to cover half of the repair cost. The contact wanted to know the cost of the repairs prior to making a decision on the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Yesterday i was traveling on the interstate going approximately 80mph. In my side mirror i noticed something dangling from the rear of my car, within a millisecond i am watching my tail light fly off my car right into the vehicle behind me. I pulled in to the next rest stop and found that my tail light had blew off my car. The car behind me followed me into the rest stop, thankfully there was no damage or injury to them or their car. Yesterday i had been visiting my dad in the hospital 100 miles away from my home. Before i got in my car i stuck a a huge sheet pan in my trunk-fyi there was no previous damage to the tail light or the rear of my car at all.
Trunk latch will not open with button nor key. Parked in parking lot trying to put my daughter's stroller in trunk and it would not open. All of my roadside safety equipment is now locked in with no way to get it out.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundia sonata. The contact stated that the pins used to secure the driver and passenger side bumper fender liners to the body of the vehicle had detached and caused the fender liners to separate from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
When i arrived at work today i noticed the drivers side rear tail light assembly was loose.upon further inspection i noticed that the plastic clips that hold the assembly in place were broken.i've contacted the dealer and have gotten the run around about what caused the issue.i haven't been involved in any type of accident and there is no visible damage to the exterior of the car.currently, still trying to get it fixed but the dealer doesn't seem to be any help.
I purchased the car in march 2011. Inapril,2011 the front bumper came off the clip and i have to replacethe bumper at cost of $ 1000. Subsequently, this has happened twice requiring replacement of front bumper.the car is designed with front end very low and the bumper is hold by a single clip which makes it easier forit to come off even when car is being parked and if it hits parking cementmarker.hyundai dealer refuses to fix problem under warranty and so far i have spent $3000.
The car spontaneously caught on fire. Originated from engine bay and engulfed within seconds had to jump out of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the entire dashboard contained several extensive cracks. The contact was concerned that the cracks could potentially affect the front passenger side air bag components. Doral hyundai (10285 nw 12th st, doral, fl 33172, 305-591-5407) indicated that the vehicle was not under a warranty and that the part would need to be ordered and replaced for the dashboard. The dealer did not inspect the air bags to determine if they were being affected due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Side rear quarter panel on the bottom is very loose.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (south shore hyundai, 360 sunrise hwy, valley stream, ny 11581) where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.updated 10/30/207
2011 hyundai sonata limited, interior door handle chrome peeling and caused minor laceration to hand.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to muffler noises, fuse outlet replacement, loose window handle and engine replacement repair issues.the consumer was informed the baffles in the muffler were coming apart. Also, the vehicle suddenly stalled while in the midst of driving and it would not re-start. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer.the dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced. However, it would have to be taken apart to see what caused it to happen.the dealer informed the consumer the connecting rods were bad and a recall had been issue on the engine due to concerns of metal debris entering the engine compartment causing the connecting rods to fail.the engine was replaced. However, when the consumer went to retrieve the vehicle, the other problems were not fixed.when the consumer drove off the lot, the vehicle began to shake violently and the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer the engine they put in was bad, and it would be months before they could get another one.
The doors on this sonata do not work properly. They do not stay open while riders exit the vehicle, and swing back and close, easily and forcefully, of their own accord. This is not a rare occurrence. It happens often. We have had a total of three children, ages 11-15, have their fingers smashed in the doors a total of five times since buying the vehicle in 2011. Two of those smashed fingers resulted in open breaks that required medical attention.
Trunk lid will open when vehicle is sitting in still and the keys are removed from the vehicle and are laying stationary. This has happened on my vehicle numerous times over the last six months.
I was getting things out of the trunk of the car, with the lid fully up. The trunk lid spontaneously tried to close, and was stopped by my face, causing lacerations.
A weld holding the front subframe assembly to the main frame failed, allowing the subframe to separate from the frame.this stress caused the sway bar link end to break, causing reduced cornering stability, traction, and a loud thumping sound when the car experiences weight shifts to the left front wheel.the servicing dealer informs me the car is unsafe to drive in its current condition.
Have been having issues with the suspension on my car. Mavis was performing a brake repair when they suggested suspension work because of the front coil springs. I looked up the issue afterwards and found recall 133 on the 2011 hyundai sonata. However, hyundai only covers 2011 sonatas made between december 09 and february 10, mine was manufactured in oct 10. They are saying my car is not eligible for coverage under this recall, despite the fact that my car has been diagnosed to have an issue which they have already acknowledged is an issue for this exact make and model of this vehicle. No severe damage has been done yet, but it has begun to have ripple effects, as my tires have worn significantly over the last few months, no doubt due to a misalignment caused by the front coil issues. This issue is covered under a recall that hyundai put out for the exact same year and model, but yet they claim my car is not eligible due to the manufacturer date. While this has yet to cause any serious issues, the fact that these coils could puncture my tire at any moment is scary. The fact that they know this exists and refuse to cover it is scarier.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to automatic transaxle shift lever.* ldthe consumer stated severalmonths after the vehicle was purchased, he was notified to make an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected with respect to campaign 928. The consumer was informed the vehicle had a slight erratic pull/drift to the right. The invoice stated the problem was correct. However, the consumer stated the problem was still present. After the second tire rotation at 16, 000 miles, a pulsating sound developed as the vehicle slowly accelerated. The problem was diagnosed by the dealer as choppy inner edges on all four tires. Their solution, was four new tires and a wheel alignment. The consumer stated he believed the campaign was not completely performed by the dealer.
The drivers side rear light bulbs keep on going out.have changed them about ten times in one year!i cannot change them anymore as the plastic casing has morphed by the heat of the fuse connector to the bulb!there are two bulbs rolling in the casing as they came off when trying to extract and replace.also i have never had any lights illuminate on my dashboard, even when my engine was knocking due to shavings in engine (that was replaced, thank you).lastly, had to replace my shocks and struts this year and was told by mechanic at big o tire that they contacted hyundai directly as they ran into an issue with replacing what should have been correct struts.they were told this particular car with associated vinhas the 'goofy' struts!!!i'm sorry but i didn't pay a goofy price for the car!
The steering wheel feels loose and when i try to turn the car acts as if your on ice or like i'm loosing control of steering the vehicle, i was advised by discount tire that the from suspension issue are causing my inner tires to wear and the dealership was only trying to sale me tires for $600 and did not mention any issues with the inner tire on that the tread was a little low. I have been driving on the highway and surface streets when the steering problems occur.
The front end is squeaking and making a noise when turning.
This vehicles steering column shakes, rattles, and pops while driving, turning, etc.. I have had to also replace 4 front tires and several front end alignments within a years time frame. The tire couples inside every time i have had to replace from abnormal wear and wires are visible on the inside of the tires. When i reach 55-60 mph the whole front end shakes violently, and as stated front end alignments do not last long.
Front drivers side coil spring broken. I was notified at first service after having purchased used vehicle. The coil spring appears to have corrode faster than normal which caused coil spring to break. This vin is not listed on the current coil spring recall.
Very load clicking sound when moving steering wheel right or left. See videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ltckljvj4i know they had a recall on the steering and suspension. It was recall serviced but this has just gotten worse. The sound is progressively louder.
In early april, 2015 the vehicle was not driving right.took in for front inspection and found left front coil spring had broken and damaged the dust boot.according to the mechanic, this part is not supposed to break and can be dangerous if it does.as hyundai has no recalled on this model for the coil spring, i was advised to make a complaint with ntsb and in doing so, found link for this site.
When backing up and turning the steering wheel a knocking occurs. Also when moving at a slow speed and turning the wheels the knocking occurs.
Shaking in steering... (thought it was ball joints - metal to metal)... Told there was no problem with ball joints & no other issues determined (with their test drive).local hyundai service manager would not return repeated calls for complaint.very disappointed now that "factory warranty & recall for steering problem" not worthy of repair at that time.violently shaking now and hyundai service department says it is not part of a steering recall (previously patched)...said it is a steering coupling (not the u joint which was part of the recall).
Why didn't hyundai alert the nthsb of a new recall regarding lower control arm assembly for 2011 sonata ltd?
High pressure fuel pump and brakes
Vehicle pulls sharply to the left while driving down the road about 25 mph. The steering wheeljerked from my wife's hands .
Two issues: 1. I purchased the vehicle used in december 2012. Immediately noticed a left pull, so the dealership agreed to align the vehicle prior to us driving off the lot. Since then, the car has never been properly aligned with the dealership consistently stating "you must be hitting too many potholes". I drive a sonata, not an off-road vehicle. Absolute bologna!i've gone through 2 new tires and three alignments since with the left pull still occurring. Finally, i decided to give up on the dealer and take it to a local repair shop who informed me i'll need to install an aftermarket camber bolt kit and this is a known issue in sonatas. I'm hoping this will fix the problem, but it seems utterly ridiculous that none of the hyundai dealerships would ante up and take the blame for this and consistently took my money for an alignment that never fixed the problem. 2. Loud clicking when turning left or right at any speed which is getting significantly worse. The clicking was mild when i first purchased the vehicle and has since gotten significantly worse. When i spoke with the dealership about this, they want to charge me another $200+ to fix. **needless to say, i will never purchase a sonata again. They don't take responsibility for anything.
My 2011 hyundai sonata se 2.0t has been tracking and pulling to the left and has a side to side motion that has caused my daughter to become nauseous since i bought the car new on august 1, 2011. I went to two different dealerships on three separate occasions. Both dealerships acknowledge that it pulls to the left and the side to side motion. Both have not been able to fix the problem even after three attempts. Hyundai has done a voluntary tsb campaign (#927) to fix the problem but so far the all the dealerships have done is balance the tires and align them and that has not fixed the problem. At highway speeds the car feels unsafe but hyundai doesn't seem to care. I tried calling their hyundai usa toll free number but have not had any help from hyundai usa.i think that there needs to be a full recall to have hyundai correctly address and fix the problem. I've spent almost two months and three trips to dealerships to have them mickey mouse around and tell me that the problem was a "simple balance problem" or a "simple alignment problem" when clearly the car still pulls to the left and moves side to side. It seems to be that hyundai did not do proper engineering because the problem is only with the 18" wheel and tire package.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard a knocking and grinding noise coming from the driver's side of the vehicle when driving in reverse or turning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact had the coil springs, and front end tie rod assemblies replaced. In addition, a wheel alignment and an oil changed were performed. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the fob key failed to unlock the front driver side door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,612.
I was informed by several co-workers that there were recalls for our car, the 2011 hyundai sonata.the problems that are affecting my 2011 hyundai sonata are: exterior lighting: brake lights: switches,brake light and steering: gear box: shaft sector.the only recall that the hyundai dealer honored wasfrom campaign 123.campaign 110 and 122 will not be honored due to the manufacture date of my vehicle which is march 28, 2011.if my car is having the same problems as the other 2011 hyundai sonatas why can't my vehicle be repaired under the recall.i feel that this is unfair to consumers of the 2011 hyundai sonata due to a manufacturing date.please give me some type of remedyfor this matter!!!had i known about the business practices of hyundai i would have never purchasedthis vehicle!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally pull to the left when driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but did not repair the problem. They stated that the next step would be to replace the vehicle strut. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the problem and were currently working with the dealers to have the problem fixed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 3,350 and current mileage was 3,400. The consumer stated the strut was replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 05/31/11
I was driving my 2011 sonata at a slow speed in a parking lot when i heard the sound of metal hitting the ground underneath my vehicle. I walked out to find a fractured front passenger side spring coil which had completely snapped off. This could have been catastrophic had this happened on the busy interstate which is where i was headed. I realize many others have had this issue with the 2011 sonata in "salt belt states". I am in wisconsin. This defect is referenced under hyundai recall 133, though i, like many others, have a vin that is not included in the recall, despite the numerous incidents of this happening with vehicles outside of the recall vin range. Clearly these are not isolated defects. This is a potentially catastrophic manufacturing defect that could easily puncture a tire and result in death if it occurs at a high speed. It is unacceptable for this problem to be ignored by hyundai. The range of vins affected by this defect is likely much broader than hyundai has taken responsibility.
Car is very low i found a piece of my spring to my car in the street
Was reversing out of my driveway and heard metal clank sound coming from front passenger side. I then kept driving down the block and heard something metal fall on the road. I got out and found a piece of a spring. It had rust on it where it cracked off. Brought to dealer and they said it needed to be replaced and was not covered under any recall. This car model had a recall for the springs (nhtsa campaign number: 15v629000)but for some reason my car was not covered under that recall as per the vin lookup. Obviously my car has that issue, the only recal similar is the under body corrosion recall, but they told me that this does not cover this type of corrosion.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated they heard a clicking sound in the front right passenger side of the vehicle. The contact said it became louder when they drove over a bump or made a right turn. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after inspecting it, the dealer stated they could not find a problem with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 6,000.
2011 hyundai sonata turbo--when driving, the front end pulls to the right.i am replacing tires yearly. The shop says they can't find any problems,turbo when applied smells like burning rubber.
Takata recall for suspension feel like we are bouncing up in down or the vehicle is going to fall apart. I notice the light on for the passenger airbag and the seat belt keep getting stuck or sometime want lock. This is concern for me because we take road trips and have to drive a long distance to get to work myself and husband would like to feel safe. I really feel that the frontal air bags seat belt pretensioners and side air bags are disabled and thesuspension is a risk for many people lives. I subject you get these vehicle in the shop asap before something terrible happen. Please make sure that each shop have an experience mechanic last mechanic we had for a recall we had to come back several time and the vehicle still run like crap. Maybe you should refund people the remainder of there loan.istill have a balance of 6,000 which comes to all the trip and time consuming. I also called every dealer in minnesota trying to make appointment could someone contact me asap to let me know that the parts are in. Myself and husband is taking a road trip and would like for the problem to be taken care before the end of june. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On 10/24/2017, i took my car to the dealership regarding some recall issues, amongst which was the issue of the car making clicking noise as the car turns. After the car was delivered to me, and driving it, i noticed that the issue was unresolved.i made this known to the dealership and there was no response from them. I did report this to hyundai usa. It's been several months now,but have not heard from them regarding the complaints. I have been notified of other recall issues since then, but not sure how to go about them, as the first issue remains unresolved.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While at a stop light, the contact heard a popping noise emerging from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (suresky hyundai in goshen, new york) where it was diagnosed that the strut and the spring had fallen down and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was inspected approximately one year ago for corrosion by the same dealer and it was determined to be ok. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
I have excessive free play in my steering wheel while the car is stationary and my steering wheel vibrates and shakes while i drive the at high speeds or changing lanes. Also my suspension feels loose when going over bumpy roads.
I purchased this car less than a year ago.the steering wheel is making a clicking noise when moved from left to right and there is a clunking sound coming from the steering column when driving between 10 - 40 mph. When searching online, i have noticed that hundreds of hyundai owners that have this make and model are experiencing the same issue. I feel unsafe when driving this car, especially when my grandchildren are with me.i understand there was a recall but i was told my car did not qualify. The dealer wants to charge me $100 just to look at it.this is a major safety issue!!!!is hyundai waiting for someone to be killed before they do something and take responsibility for their cars.i now have 64,000 miles on this car, 4000 over the warranty and hyundai refuses to fix unless i pay up front. I was told that hyundai was a very good car but after reading all these horror stories about the steering issues, i will never purchase a hyundai again.i believe safety comes before money and hyundai should take responsibility and issue a recall for all 2011 sonatas.please help in keeping everyone safe and make hyundai stand behind their cars and fix these known issues. Thank you.
On 7/7/11, i purchased a 2011 sonata gls. The next day i notice the car pulled to the right at various speeds. I set up an appointment for 7/18/11. I picked up my vehicle and immediately noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. I had to continue to correct the vehicle so i would not go into the next lane or off the road. I brought the car in on 7/25/11 and went on a test drive with the technician. Technician stated he could see the vehicle pulling right. The vehicle was released to me and immediately i noticed the vehicle was now pulling to the left especially at higher speeds. The service department rotated the tires and performed a four wheel alignment. Now i noticed that the vehicle had returned to pulling to the right at all speeds. Brought the vehicle in 8/2/11 and the service manager test drove the vehicle with me and verified a pull to the right.i returned on 8/4/11 to pick up my vehicle. Service manager stated that the tires were road forced balanced and an alignment was performed. Again, immediately as i left the dealership i noticed that the vehicle was still pulling to the right. I returned to the dealership and stated that it had not been corrected. The service manager test drove the vehicle with me again and reconfirmed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. After the car was looked at again it was test driven by district parts and service manager who released the vehicle. I was frustrated as the vehicle was still pulling to the right and i had to continue to correct the steering. However, i was moving out of state in 3 days and would need to deal with issue after the move. Car broke down in pa during move and was there for 2 weeks for a ground wire. Received a urgent recall notice in the mail and brought car back to original dealer. Car was released to me and is still pulling severely to the right after being in the shop 6 times.
I have had issues with this car since i purchased it and purchase the extended warranty however all it has done is help with standard oil changes. The power steering or the steering wheel rather begin making a loud clicking noise when going in reverse it would be more pronounced i took it to thedealership and after two times there they finally said oh it's the left transaxle i took the vehicle home and immediately same sound i took it to capital hyundaiand they said oh it's the right transaxle my tires have worn three times already on the front since i purchased this car in 2014 so i'm going through six tires in three years on the front end in addition to this problem i took the car in because the radio volume up button when i pressed it wouldinitiate the phone functions of the car when i would hit cruise control resume then it would cancel the cruise control completely i told him this and they ended up replacing the left side buttons on my steering wheel but now my cruise control doesn't work at all in addition to this when i plug iniphone charger socket into the power receptacle the radio stops working and has complete interference when i pull it out the interference stops in the radio returns to normal the cooling function of the vehicle is nonexistent it blows hot air regardless until the engine gets really warm then it will blow cool air.as soon as the vehicle stops moving instance if istop at a red lightit begins blowing hot air again. When i had my oil changed in the last time i checked the oil and it was already black i took the car in for these service for the recall for the engine inspection and i feel like hyundai is going to say there's nothing wrong with the car because they're representing hyundai.i believe there should be an independent inspection facility to ensure that these engines are up to standard i don't believe my engine is ok
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to front coil springs safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated while driving the vehicle would not accelerate. The driver pulled over, the vehicle began to smoke then caught fire. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the item lost in the fire and emotional stress.
Front coil spring had corrosion can up resulting in a fracture near the base with a large portion breaking off and hitting the tire. This is the same defect mentioned in the dec. 2015 recall campaign #15-01-049entitled "installation of urethane protector over front coil springs (recall campaign 133)" in which on page 5, step 4 it states "-inspect the lower coils of the spring for damage or corrosion. Replace asnecessary, under warranty regardless of mileage, before completing the recallprocedures." however, hyundai states that my vin indicates the car was manufactured outside their 2.5 month manufacturing range and is not covered by the existing recall. I suggest that the problem is more extensive than they have admitted and online searches of the owners forums shows many others with this same issue. The spring is completely sheared off and failed while in motion on a city road.i called the manufacturer and they declined to acknowledge any known defects in the manufacturing or design of the coil.note, that while most vehicles have 3rd party after-market oem coils available, there are no third party manufacturers / retails (i.e. Moog, etc.) making this coil , as apparently they do not want the liability associated with the product.
2011 hyundai -dragging to both sides, mainly to the right, steering is rocking from side to side, car feels like its going be blown of the road, steering is twisted even when wheel is perfectly straight, extremely difficult to keep in to the left.
1) seatbelt latch will unlatch while driving.2) the fule light indicator is never correct show empty all the time. Will go to full and back to empty while driving.3) while fueling the pump will jump off before soon as gas starts going into tank.4) struts are not working all 4 are out and down hitting the roads hard while driving.5) paint is peeling off al th sides back panels while driving.
The vehicle pulls strongly to the left. A very well documented case of a defective vehicle. Was told by the dealer there is nothing they can do. The car is a lease and i cannot get rid of it and continue to pay for a car which, if i don't hold the wheel with the force of god, will spear off to the left and possibly into a tree.
Driving home from work one day at 55miles per hr my engine just stalled out and turned off , since then the engine makes a clicking sound and has lost all power , and the tires make a clicking sound when i turn
2011 hyundai sonata pulls left.car has been back to dealer a few times.they have replaced both struts, did alignments, straighttrac, as well as put 4 brand new tires on the car.i still have an issue with the car pull left. This happens all day every day since i purchased the car in january 2011i dont feel safe driving this car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the repairs. The dealer was unable to verify when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I live in minnesota and for quite some time i was hearing an intermittent rattling noise coming from the right front of my wheel well while driving.when i finally took it in i was told the coil spring was broken and needed to be replaced.i understand that other 2011 sonata's have had this problem and have had the vehicles recalled due to corrosion of the coils causing them to break.i believe this recall should be expanded to other 2011 sonata's
From the initial test drive i noticed a pull in the steering. It was mentioned and i was told that it was a simple alignment issue. After purchased i asked about the steering. Unfortunately, (i was told) the dealership did not have the road force balance machine for them to properly test the alignment. I waited till november before this was available. The 2011 sonata wandered the road and pulled constantly to one side or the other (with no rhyme or reason). At one point it would pull so hard the vehicle would "v-line" off road once letting go of steering wheel.after several repair attempts (replaced struts, camber bolt kits, front tires and several alignments) the pull was still there. There was nothing more hyundai can do and i was told "that's just how the car is". I have gone through two arbitration hearings with the bbb and hyundai still continues to say "there's nothing more we can do, the car is performing as it is intended to". Negative hyundai!!! the car still pulls and wanders as it pleases and i have had sway bar links break during normal driving conditions. Hyundai is saying i have hit an "animal" and the impact has bent both of the sway bar links and broke one on the right front. All though there is no body damage from this animal and no scrapes on the undercarriage. I never hit anything in the car and feel this breakage is due to added pressure on suspension/steering parts from adjustment made by hyundai to "try" and get car to drive straight. My warranty has been denied and hyundai refuses to make the repairs. So don't let the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty let you make the decision when buying, when they can deny your warranty anytime they want with any made up excuse. I have been fighting for well over 8 months for a refund on this car and i'm still fighting!!
Heard clunk drivers side front of car pulling in to friends driveway, told father about it, he looked and coil spring was sitting on edge of coils spring seating....found broken piece of coil spring in parking lot where i park my car in front of my apartment. Less than 64,000 miles on the car.
When i'm turning i hear popping noises. And as i'm driving i hear a squilling noises from the front
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.
When i hit bumps it sounds like the drivers side wheel is going to pop off. The clicking of the steering wheel affects the wheel when going over the bumps. It seems as it going to fall off
Service campaign 927confirmed left pullcompleted straight trakinstalled struts.alignment.update eps.still pulls left on crowned roads.steering light and wanders at highway speeds.called dealer and was told "it is in spec and to contact hyundai consumer affairs".they will not fix.it is now worse than before they tried to fix.i have contacted hyundai consumer affairs two times with no response.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to broken drivers side strut spring. *ldthe consumer stated there was a recall for the failure, but the vin was not included.
I purchased my 2011 hyundai sonata on dec 15,2013 from a hyundai dealer. In april i noticed that my vehicle was pulling to the right side. I took it to a different location and after several attempts of them correcting the issue they called me andtold me they could not figure out what was wrong.i then took it to the hyundai dealer and they replaced a sensor and told me it was done. Again my car willnot stay in the lane. It pulls so much to the right and is very unsafe. I took it in again and they are telling me it is just the alignment.they even stated that someone else in my house hit something. I looked online and saw that there are numerous complaints of cars pulling to left or right. I was told there was a recall campaign 927 but they only did an alignment on december 23,2011 and nothing else was done but then it was closed, indicating that it had been fixed. They want me to pay for the alignment and told me my tires are bad because of how it drives. Hyundai is aware of the issues and gives me the run around.
I had this car from feb 2011 to present, and the car is constantly drifting left. I almost hit another car when it happened. After this incident i switched out my tires (due to outer wear) and had 2 alignments performed by licensed technicians. The car still drifts left. The technician recommended that the car should be looked at by a body repair shop.
Since,i have owned the car i have,noticed the steering wheel feeling loose. Over,the last several months i have experienced uncontrollable rattling and increased shaking. I took my car in to be looked at and 3 different shops told me my steering rack was about to go. After some research on my make and model, it is determined that some 2011 sonatas made between certain dates had faulty steering racks from the start. The car is almost undriveable and hyundai continues to ignore this problem when it should go into recall. There are over 1100 complaints to the same issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was operated at a low speed, an abnormal noise was heard. Upon inspection from an independent mechanic, the contact was made aware of a leaf spring fracture. The vehicle was taken to bergstrom hyundai of appleton (3023 n victory ln, #101, appleton, wi) where the technician diagnosed that the coil spring fractured and recommended both springs be replaced due to corrosion. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Hyundai sonata 2011 when driving through bumps or a smooth service it feels as if the car is going to fall apart. Since i purchased the car it has a clunking and rattling sounds underneath and a few replacements has been done but it still feels as if its loose underneath. The car has gone through many recalls plus was out of service for about 3 months for engine replacement. The driver side of the car is not aligned as it should.the best part is while driving the entire inner cover of the wheel on the driver side fell off, and almost caused an accident while having my child in the car. Engine was recently replaced. While driving the car has no type of acellator pick up.when turning left it sounds like a cranking noise "cluck, cluck, cluck" its horrible. I have this car in and out of the shop plenty of times since i first purchased it but my theory is that i purchased a lemon car but apparently because the miles it don't qualify. Okay now what it qualifies for? manufacturing defects smhwhen i drive in the rain the windows do not defross as it should therefore i'm afraid to drive it during bad weather
I just bought a certified pre-owned 2011 hyundai sonata limited.pretty much since the first time i took it on the interstate, the car wants to drift, mainly to the left but sometimes to the right.there are several complaints about this on the web.i took it back to the dealer and they looked at it.they said the tire pressure was the problem.it is less pronounced pulling to the left but now its all over the place.this vehicle will not track straight and that is a dangerous thing imo.i do a lot of interstate driving.
Making a squilling noise as i'm driving and the noise is coming from the driver front tire. Front end (axel's) sounds like it's loose
Driving and heard a loud "bang" and felt vibration from front of car.the steering became very difficult and car was almost uncontrollable.pulled over to side of road, exited vehicle and could see car was sitting very low to ground on front passenger side, tire was flat and could see interior side wall was shredded.replaced the tire with spare and drove approx. Three miles to tire dealer as we suspected it was only a tire failure at that time.they looked at car and stated that the coil spring had broken and had cut the tire.subsequently had car towed to dealership for repairs.had been driving car earlier in day with no apparent issues and had not hit any potholes or other road hazards that would have broken a coil spring.there were no issues with road conditions at the point of incident either.extremely concerning that this would fail with no indication of any issue with suspension/steering system. This seems like a premature time for a coil spring failure.hyundai has also refused to provide any warranty service as it is 4,000 miles over the 60,000 mile warranty....updated 09/22/15 updated 10/31/2017
While driving on the long island expressway in queens ny, an extremely busy highway, the control alarm on my front right tire completely snapped off. This caused me to lose control of my car and go across 3 lanes on a major highway with cars traveling 70 mph past me. Luckily no cars were hit and luckily myself or nobody was killed. Whats more disturbing instead of the dealership doing it's job to make sure my car is completely functional, they let me leave the lot with an issue they clearly knew about and just didn't say anything to me. After all they provided a complimentary wheel alignment so they clearly were examining my wheels at the time. And up to this point the car had been driving fine, smooth, no issues. I just had an oil change about a month back and nothing was noted to me by the mechanic then.i spoke with the dealership a few months back and they told me there had been a recall on the rear control alarms, which i know are about the same parts as the front control alarms. My car wheel just snapped off and i almost died on a highway as a result of this car. And i have been reading consumer complaints that similar issues have happened and there were possible recalls on the front control alarms to the wheels.this incident occurred on 10/1/16. It has been 10 days and hyundai corporate has not contacted me. They are trying to avoid being responsible for a clear safety and road hazard with my vehicle.in addition my engine ceased on fathers day 2014 and they repaired the engine. Then in april 2016 i had metal fragments in my engine and they performed a complimentary wheel alignment. 3 months later my control arm is snapping of my front passenger tire.
Suspension making loud thump noise while driving and check engine light is on after engine been replaced and seatbelt light is on...and paint and clear coat is pealing
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a right turn a clicking and popping noise was present coming from the front suspension system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer taylor hyundai (3233 washington rd, augusta ga) who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Car makes clunking/shaking/rattling sound while driving, more noticeable when going over 60mph or turning the wheel. Does not feel safe. Steering wheel rattles in your hand and vibrates the entire car.
I took my car to the hyundai dealership in turnersville nj they claimed they but a "new" engine as a replacement of my recall because the engine was making a knocking sound so they kept my car for 3 months then they called me on memorial weekend to pick up my car two days after i picked up my car the engine light went back on so i took the car back then service department wanted to charge me to fix it which i refused too. Now last month i get another recall for my hyundai 2011 sonata what it's going on my engine light still goes on and to be honest i'm so disappointed with this car that i don't even drive even though i'm making payments on it still. I hate my car and hyundai cars
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.
I have a 2011 sonata that was built aug. 9, 2010.the recall #133 only covers sonatas produced from dec 11, 2009 to feb 28, 2010.the front coil spring has fractured exactly like those in the recall. It has fractured near the base which is a huge safety issue.i took it to the hyundai dealership and they said it was not covered.this is crazy, its the same problem of the recall.the recall needs to be expanded because i see on the internet there are many others around the same time frame that have the exact same problem and they are not taking care of it.a fractured spring can make contact with the tire, potentially resulting in a tire puncture and increasing the risk of a crash. Even though it is the exact same problem of the recall, because it is built a few months later, hyundai says it is not covered.the recall needs to be expanded, there are many others with the same problem.
Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. Didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. I was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. Dealership got me one in july. I have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. Found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. Found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. Dealership service dept. Admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. The car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. Drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. Trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. Just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. Strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. Said that's a normal smell. I have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. I purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. Owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without "new car window stickers", i looked it up--it's illegal. Also told there was communication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. The manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. I have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. Current mileage is 3100 miles. Just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it.
Thumping/clunking sound from driver side front wheel area when going over minor bumps and turning steering wheel.
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
There is an active campaign 133 about my coil possible fracturing, which mine did im confused to why its not listed as a recall for my car i live an illinois and all other recalls have applie?
Head lights go out when directional is touched, front end bottom out going over dips in roadway, steering has lots of play when turning wheel left and right
Passenger side coil is broken and rusted. I noticed a rattle or new sound when going over bumps recently.
The transmission needs to be replaced.
As i was driving over 60mph i noticed that my car was pulling in different directions. I made it off the highway and turned a sharp corner and the bolts to the lower control arm appear to have fell out. The driver side lower control arm is dangling. Tow truck is needed.
I bought my 2011 hyundai sonata back in february 2012 from enterprise car sales and ever since i bought it i been hearing a knocking sound in the front end of my car while im driving from maybe 10mph to 40mph. But on the highway when i reach speeds over 50mph i don't hear anything. I have taken it to the dealer numerous of times i have had certified mechanics check it and they told me it could be one of the motor mounts but the dealer never wanted to change it they kept telling me the car was fine. Now its going to be a year later and my car has that same knocking sound in the front but now its extremely loud. I can feel the knocking through the steering too so now i don't know what to do.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the ball joints, axle and steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. ...updated 08-08-13 the consumer stated the bearing in the front wheel, joint assembly, bearing bracket, arm control unit and knuckle to the front axle, were all replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated there was a loud banging noise under the vehicle while driving65 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times and they were not able to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/07/14*ljupdated 3/16/2015
I leased 2011 hyundai sonata feb 11 and since the first day the car pulls to the left. They did alignment and changed the strut assembly but after 3 times at the service the car still pulls to the left. Last week the dealer told me they are going to call in couple days. Today i called them they said they still didn't get the call from hyundai . In mean time i'm still driving dangerous car. Please don't wait for someone to be killed before they start the recall. Thank you.
I have 71,000 miles and was told by hyundai dealership, i need to replace axle.it is my understanding that i think in 2010 there was a recall, obviously they did not fix the problem.on the internet i am seeing several complaints about the axle on the 2011 sonata.
Car pulls to the left since brand new.very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. Constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left.at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. For some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel.have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. Researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem.
My wife and i bought a brand new 2011 hyundai sonata in late 2010.we have had several recalls but none of them have been related to a steering and suspension problem we have been experiencing.a vibration seems to be coming from the right side and the steering wheel makes a popping noise when rocking it back and forth.there is an increased vibration/shaking at 70 mph or higher speeds in the steering/suspension without much vibration in the steering wheel and it is getting worse.
Over the past several months a progressively worsening clunking noise, with a reverberating rattle, has been coming from the front left side of the car when driving over bumps.in addition, the steering column has made progressively worsening clicking noises and became progressively looser when driving over bumps, to the point where the steering wheel would visibly shake back and forth.a hyundai dealer said that this issue was caused by a failed steering column rubber coupler (a bushing in the steering column), that this issue is well known, and that eventually it would hinder the ability to safely drive the car. Fearing for my safety,i had the dealer replace the coupler at a cost of $375.given the age of my vehicle and comparatively low mileage i do not believe that this issue reflects normal wear and tear and is instead related to a defective part.
The front driver's suspension spring broke off at low speed, buckling the vehicle.the vehicle became disabled as the body came and remained in contact with the wheel.it could have led to a serious accident.the tire could have been punctured if it was traveling at a high speed.there is a relevant recall:15v629000 (on 2011 elantras and sonatas, front suspension springs could corrode and snap in cold regions), but hyundai said that it does not apply to this vehicle.it is possible that many vin#s might have been missed in this recall notice.according to the service manager, that recall# only installs tubing around the springs so that in the case of spring failure(snapping), the body will not come in contact with the wheels or puncture tires.that is, the recall work still allows the springs to snap.but, is this corrective action sufficient for a safety recall that is this serious in nature?take caution as many 2011 hyundai elantras and sonatas could run into this sudden failure.
Vehicle pulls to right side all the time brought to dealer did recall for pulling front strutswheel alignmentreplaced l/front strut again and wheel alignment car still pulls to right.
I was driving at a slow rate of speed, about 10 mph, and i heard a clanking noise and heard something hitting the tire well. I stopped my car and got out.my driver's side coil spring broke, and a piece about 5 inches long, was on the ground.i checked the recall list and it said my vin # was not on the list.my name is [xxx]. Cell phone #[xxx]. Vin#[xxx]. My driver's license# [xxx]. Please contact me. Thank youinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
In the evening of the 22nd the traction control light came on and would not go away when i pressed the button also the car would have a long lag between pressing or releasing the accelerator and the car responding.the next morning when i began driving again the traction control light did not come up but when i began to accelerate and got to 20mph the car suddenly stopped accerating and the engine went idle until i released my foot from the pedle and reapplied it when it would go again with no additional issues.this pattern repeated itself each time the car dropped below 20 mph.
Had car aligned by dealer and outside repair shop. Vehicle pulls to right and left. All over the road
Dear sir/madam,i'm contacting you to report what i strongly believe is a defect in the steering unit of hyundai sonata, 2011. In an article that was published in september 2010 at yahoo news, a recall problem of the sonata was reported after "complaints have come in about feeling looseness while driving or abnormal sounds coming from the steering columns." (http://voices.yahoo.com/hyundai-recall-2011-hyundai-sonata-sedans-steering-6864748.html)my problem with hyundai matches the description of the complaints, with more complication:1) when i start the car, without driving, if i steer the steering wheel left and right, i could hear an obnoxiously loud noise in the form of "clicking." one consumer videotapes this problem in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otkcp-8xhsw2) when i drive on a road that is less than perfectly smooth, i can hear a loud rattling noise, a noise that appears to be coming from loose parts in the column. The noise becomes most obvious and loudest when i drive slowly on brick roads.3) the problem becomes most dangerous when i drive on the freeway. As i slow down to take an exit, the steering wheel goes viciously vibrating, making it hard to control or keep stable. This vibration is associated with a loud rattling noise coming from the steering column. I took the car to the hyundai dealer and talked to hyundai usa, both parties distanced the problem from campaign 97 (a steering intermediate shaft recall). The dealer says that i need to replace the entire steering column on my expenses.if the dealer is right that the problem is not related to the recall, then it is a new problem that needs to be addressed and investigated.please take into account that the safety of hyundai sonata drivers could be endangered by this problem if not fixed. I hope to hear from you soon regarding this matter.
I have a turbo limited sonata. It has a severe left pull. If i am driving on a flat surface and let go of the steering wheel, i would be off the road to the left in about 5-6 seconds. If i am accelerating, i would be off the road within 1-2 seconds. It is a real problem. My dealership does not have the specs to fix the issue. I called the next closest dealer and they also do not have a fix. I am constantly assured that hyundai is working on the issue, but lets face it, it has been over six months. I have lost faith that they are working on a fix. The newly sold 2011 sonata limited turbos are being sold with the 17" wheels, not the 18" wheels i have. Therefore, it looks as though they are trying to change it to fix the problem. But what about those of us with the 18" wheels? do we have to wait until someone dies before this gets fixed? that is not acceptable to me. There are already over 165 complaints and i hope more are added daily. I am a repeat hyundai sonata buyer and very discouraged with the quality of safety in this car. Please investigate the problem and force a recall!
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).
Passenger seat belt light is on suspension engine making a rattling noisewhile driving
Driver side coil spring snapped while backing out of my driveway.the piece remained in the front end and fell out down the road, would have shredded my tire if i or anyone else ran it over.this part has been recalled in my model vehicle but only from a different manufacturing plant.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata and recently had to have both front axlesreplaced, as the front end clunked when turning the wheel to park or driving over a pot-hole.the front end made a sound like it was "bottoming out". I was informed by the manager at kerry hyundai of florence, that there is a recall up to 2010 sonata's regarding the front axles.i contacted hyundai regarding replacing the axles as the axles are usually the last part that wears out on an automobile.it cost $640.76 without tax to have them replaced. Hyundai relayed to me that the highway department handles recalls and referred me back to the dealership (like they are going to refund me)! thanks
A weld holding the front subframe assembly to the main frame failed, allowing the subframe to separate from the frame.this stress caused the sway bar link end to break, causing reduced cornering stability, traction, and a loud thumping sound when the car experiences weight shifts to the left front wheel.the servicing dealer informs me the car is unsafe to drive in its current condition.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tires emitted a loud roaring noise while driving on the highway. The vehicle would also emit a clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned. The dealer replaced two tires, cv joints, and cv axle.the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. The vin was unavailable.
The coil spring on the left front broke, we don't know when but the car was in for something else. It seems that there are many complaints about the coil springs breaking and luckily we weren't hurt by this. This seems to be a manufacturing defect that shouldn't be passed onto the consumer. The car is only 5 years old with about 55000 miles on it. What happens when the other side breaks and we might be on the highway. I'm worried about this and i believe some kind of recall should be warranted. Thanks
Fracture of both front coil springs in suspension.resulting in dangerous situation in which coils could have ruptured tires resulting in dangerous situation.i recognized issue early and had both front coils replaced and sway bar links replaced as well.i see that earlier sonata models from my same year have been recalled for this concern.i brought this to attention to local hyundai dealer - they stated my vin showed no recall.obviously, recall should be expanded to include my model (made in nov 2010 in alabama).
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, an abnormal noise could be heard from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the door latches failed, which allowed the doors to remain open even when the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door latches and the front coil springs were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that they could not be of any assistance due to the vin not being included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v070000(latches/locks/linkages) and 15v629000 (suspension). The contact was informed that nhtsa had issued out the recalls and they were regulated by the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Took my car in for a recall for underbody rustproofing for recall campaign 946.while in for this recall it was found by the hyundai dealership that the vehicle had a r/f spring that was broken.it required immediate attention - unsafe to drive.i was quoted a price for repairs 220.00 dollars.i indicated to the service advisor at carbone hyundai, 4975 commercial drive, yorkville ny 13495, phone 315-736-8356,i thought this repair should be covered under the recall.they said no it was not covered.went home and found a prior recall - recall 133 which states "road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge".so why won't the dealership honor this prior recall to repair my coil spring free of charge????
I recently experienced a possible recall event on my 2011 sonata limited 4cy. The rear upper control arm attachment bolt sheared while at a stop light. I was stationary at a stop light, the light turned green and as soon as i starting moving the bolt sheared and i heard a grinding noise. Luckily, the event didn't happen while driving on the highway at a high speed. I looked up online to see if there has been any recalls and i found 'campaign tp3 - rear lower control arm replacement. I think the rear upper arm should be included in the campaign as the bolt shear was out of the ordinary and this vehicle has never been in an accident. I still have the rear crossmember that was replaced with the threaded part of the bolt still in it and the sheared bolt.
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.
The original equipment tires wore uneven (cupping) producing a loud sound as speed increased. These tires were replaced with new toyo proxes tires, which eventually wore the rear tires in the same manner producing unacceptable tire noise. The current (third set) of new tires, hankook 727's, have apx. 20k miles and have started to wear the rear tires in the same (cupping) pattern. The dealer was made aware of this years ago during a maintenance visit. He suggested replacing the tires and rotating them every 5k miles. This suggestion is not a satisfactory fix. Outside of this problem the car is perfect. However, replacing tires before they're worn out is too expensive. Tire replacement off-sets the fuel efficiency rating that prompted the purchase of this car! not one of the 3 sets of tires on this car got close to the manufacturers mileage rating!a new set of tires mounted and balanced is more than $1,000.00.given the cost of tires, this car is more expensive to operate than my other car, a v8 performance sedan which averages 19mpg. I'm not happy with the tire wear situation and i'm considering a replacement vehicle due to this problem.there was a re-call to replace the rear lower control arms which didn't help with this problem.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v426000 (steering) and 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the steering column and front driver's side axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,382. Updated 12-26-13
Model: hyundai sonata 2011 limitedissue: rattling/clunking/ knocking sound from suspensionyou have to know this issue about sonata 2011 limited. Shock/strut knocking at low speeds 1mph to 40mph sounds is easily noticeable. I mostly drive on freeway/highways/toll and 90% but the sound has started to come loud and annoying. I am afraid of my dear life while driving this car , since at speeds 60 and above the steering too is making knocking sound and hard to control the car at while on turns.this is common issue what i found from forums online and want this issue to be bought to hyundai notice to issue recall on suspensionthis is a life threatening situation for any driver who is driving this car since i feel the frame or suspension would break while driving.http://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/162764-2011-hyundai-sonata-se-2-4l-suspension-problem.htmlhttp://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/134299-2012-loaded-sonata-se-needs-new-axle.html.
When driving car the right side wheel sounds like it is rubbing i have brought it to the dealer several times and have been told that this model is known to make the sound they stated that they changed out parts and it will keep make that sound when going over a incline or pulling up a hill or into a parking area.
Front coil spring broke and punctured tire.i was pulling out of my drive way on to the main road when the spring broke and contacted the tire making a horrendous grinding noise the car was difficult to steer and i had to stop in the street.my car was affected by a recall for this problem and was seen by a dealer on march 14, 2016 for nhtsa campaign number :15v-629.it seems the recall wasn't enough to prevent the coil spring from fracturing a puncturing my tire.i am glad this didn't happen while i was on interstate at 75mph.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata.i have taken my vehicle back to hyundai in killeen to have the alignment repaired two times.when i initially received the car it pull very hard to the left, then once they "fixed it" it still pulled.i paid initially to have the car certified and alignment it part of it.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard under the vehicle after going over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently with the fuel system and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and map sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel system was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the struts were not inspected. Crain hyundai little rock (11701 colonel glenn road, little rock, ar 72210 (501) 604-1500) was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls was under the vin. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension) and 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) as possible solutions to the failures however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to contact nhtsa to place a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000. Invalid vin.
When the car is running in park, the steering wheel everytime when turned or rocked in a right to left motion, a clunking loose sound will be felt and heard.
Heard a ratlle sound under the driver wheel well, but can't see anything.continue to drive at 30mph down the road.a few minutes later, heard something felt off.stopped the car, got out and saw a piece of front suspension coil spring broke off.got to the dealer 2 days later, fixed the problem.3 weeks later, the same happened to the passenger suspension coil spring.
While driving at highway speeds on the us 101 northbound into san francisco my 2011 sonata suddenly began veering out of its lane and was hard to steer or control. I was able to brake and steer just enough to get to the right highway shoulder without hitting anything as there were no cars immediately to my right. I was stuck on a dangerous part of the highway shoulder for an hour waiting to be towed, with the vehicle seeming dangerous to drive to a safer spot.while waiting for a tow on the highway shoulder i was able to look at the rear-left wheel which was inclined into the wheel-well at about 30 degrees on the top side.after getting towed off the highway the tow-truck driver was able to look under the car and noticed that the upper rear control arm of the back left wheel had broken. The back left wheel was loosely moveable using just our hands.this failure could have caused a much more serious accident! i am waiting to get a full inspection report from a mechanic.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle began pulling to the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who attempted to repair the failure but to no avail. The dealer advised that the struts were the cause of the failure however, a compatible strut was not available.the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 1,500.
Steering wheel makes a noise. When turned.car ride is bumpy on inspection mechanic said i need steering column replaced and i need left front lower control arm replaced, front sway bar links need replacement.almost $2000 expense. This car has 132000 miles on it . I took care of car rotate the tires did preventive maintenance.the vehicle has very bumpy ride when turned makes noise.
While at low speeds i hear a little noise coming from left side of car. I took the car to pep boys and they said that i need to replace. Front struts and rear shocks and sway bar links. Now i need to check my warranty.
This vehicle has pulled to the right since i drove it off the lot.i have been to multiple dealerships to address the issue, no one has a fix.dealership has told me itmy driving style that is causing the issue.dealership has told me the tires are not balanced, and rotated the tires.dealer has done alignment, told me a special tool was needed to fix that they did not have, claimed a recalled part was the issue.after recall was repaired the car still pulls.i have had 3 full sets of tires done, working on set # 4 now - all previous sets were worn out due to camber issues.
My driver side coil spring broke while traveling at low speeds i heard a metal clank and then a piece of metal fell onto the road way, i've had my car in before to have this part replaced when the first recall came out in 2015. As i live in wisconsin and i now see i am not the only one who is having this issue of this part failing again. I called the hyundai customer care center and of course "my vin isnt supposely one of the affected vehicles"please reissue a recall for this part.
A piece of one of my coils springs broke off as i was driving home from work. According to hyundai, my car was not part of campaign 133. I live in massachusetts. They are insisting that i go to a dealer to have it inspected. The car is already repaired by my mechanic. Massachusetts has a right to repair law. I bought the car in 2015.
Front driver strut coil spring broke while parked . Power steering assist motor coupling gear broke .
When doing 70mph and hitting the brakes the front end starts to vibrate, under 70mpn no vibration.plus my steering wheel making a clicking sound.
Steering column recall (campaign 97) was identified as performed by hyundai on november 12, 2010.while having repairs done to 2011 hyundai sonata, the mechanic identified that the car had a recall which was characterized by the steering problems/shaking identified.hyundai was contracted and they scheduled an appointment to have the car diagnosed stating their policy... "once a recall / always a recall."i really did not really like it when i was told that if the problem was not the steering column recall, i would be charged for the diagnosis.i really did have a problem when i was told that they would not tell me what the charges may be.compounding this, the rims have corroded to the point where they are almost completely black.this has been contributed to be corrosion of some sort by three independent inspectors.when i asked hyundai mfg. & es hyundai for repair/replacement under the corrosion warranty, i was told this is not covered under their corrosion warranty.my repeated requests to have a service manager/technician to look at the rims and help explain what the problem is have been repeatedly ignored.why can't these people say what they mean and do what they say?
Steering column makes clunk/rattle noise driving down rough road, bumps, and small potholes at high and low speed, it more noticeable at low speed. While at standing it makes no noise.
Noise from left front of car diagnosed by dealer as "rack and pinion housing worn out" slight vibration in steering column going over bumps.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 35 mph, there was an abnormal clicking sound in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side axle was fractured and the steering wheel intermediate shaft neededto be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front driver side axle was replaced three times and the front passenger side axle was repaired once. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 57,779.updated 10/06/15*lj
Electric failure at first, always stuck on road. Engine was replaced on recall, clunking sound underneath, struts replaced and had to pay, that did not fix problem, then they replaced coupling in steering wheel, noise still happening with clunking sound, which also is wearing out tires in front thst were replaced 3 x. Dealer did not fix problem, they dont know what it is., clunking is while driving over a little bump or while steering car and turning.
While driving at approximately 10mph i heard a rattle from the front of the car.i suspected it was suspension related but then noticed there was some play in the steering.turning the steering wheel left and right just slightly causes the sound to occur. On the nhtsa website i found there was a recall for steering issues for my year and model car.i took it to key hyundai in jacksonville and they verified the steering column and intermediate shaft were the source.my car is not included in the recall even though it has the exact issue.the dealer wants $1310.75 to repair my 2 year old car.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 mph, the vehicle sputtered, made a knocking noise, and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to southern states subaru of raleigh (2511 wake forest rd, raleigh, nc 27608 (888) 439-5154) where it was diagnosed with a faulty engine that needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). Upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, a clicking sound was heard coming from the steering column and underneath the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact of a recall for the steering coupler, but the vehicle was over the mileage and could not be repaired per the manufacturer recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v190000 (steering), but was unsure if the recall was serviced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refferedthe contact to hyundai awards to repair the vehicle. The contact statedthat the manufacturer inquired of an estimate of the repairs. Without an estimate, the contact quoated $500. The vehicle was then taken to johnson hyundai of cary (5000 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511(919) 439-2059) where it was diagnosed with a steering coupler and axle failure. The technician stated that the axle damage occurred at the time of the engine replacement. The contact called the manufacturer again with a more accurate repair cost of $800, and was informed that they would only pay $500 towards the repair. The failure mileage was 90,043.
I started to hear a clunking noise every time i went over any type of bump in july 2016. I took it to the dealership and they stated the sway bar end links needed to be replaced on the left and right side. My warranty wouldn't cover it so it took me a month to come up with the money to fix it. Two days ago right before my appointment to get the end links replaced the right side sway bar ended up breaking off while driving. I noticed it hanging off when i parked. I had it fixed yesterday for $285. When i picked up the car this morning now my eps light is on. Waiting to hear back from the dealership.
Steering wheel makes noise and has play in it. While jacked up, the wheel makes the suspension shake. Noise is while hitting potholes, making turns and while sitting still turning the wheels.i bought car used. Had regular maintenance and tires just rotated within past month.
E-brake was not holding on a slope for about 2-3 days. Took to service station for adjustment. Mechanic adjusted e-brake, but noticed that the left rear steering knuckle was cracked and deemed it was not safe to drive. Had to have the steering knuckle replaced. Took photo of the defective part (attached). Want some reimbursement for the replacement of a part that should not have been cracked (attached invoice). This vehicle has just under 20,000 miles on it.
My wife was driving the car about 35mph and heard a very loud mechanical sound ,said like something metal/major fell off under the hood. She pulled over and looked for anything on the side of the road that she thought looked like it came from the car. I had the car checked by hyundai ,but nothing. I have noticed the car pulls to right a bit, she does not. It also makes a bang or popping sound while backing up sometimes. I have not heard that till yesterday. I started looking around ,checking tire pressure and spotted a broken right front coil spring. There is about 4" of the coil spring missing and now it all makes sense. It must have broke off ,got thrown by the tire and bounced off the bottom of the car. Thank god this did not happen at high speed with grandkids in the car and punctured a tire like the veracruz recall. Hyundai add the sonata to your recall list !
Recently purchased a vehicle. Didn't get a proper test drive. Turns out the car has major defects especially in the steering. We figured out that this vehicle had defects while in motion on a city street
Vehicle is making a loud clicking sound in the steering column and while turning either left or right its a double clicking loud sound. While the vehicle is at a still position when you turn the wheel you can hear a clicking noise both right or left. If you hit a bump you can hear a loud annoying sound like something is loose. It gets louder and louder.you can hear it over the radio. This happens either on streets and the interstate aka highway
I was driving on a side street, heard loud noise coming from left front wheel area when i heard a grinding sound and car was riding rough. Called for help.instructed not to drive vehicle till it was looked at by a mechanic.mechanic who evaluated and repaired vehicle said he has never seen "pitted wheel bearings" in 30 years of operation. He gave me back the faulty bearings and told me i should contact you and the corporate area of hyundai, because this is a serious safety issue and warrants an alert or recall.the driver side lower ball joint and bearings had to be replaced. Please review asap, as this is a serious safety concern for the rest of the population. Thank you!
"takada recall" the push to start won't work sometimes, (stationary )it has me stranded at times. I have had the batteries changed several times and it still won't work, my front suspension is making a very loud noise when i step on my brakes(everytime i'm in motion) i've had new brake pads, rotors and $700 michelin tires put on in aug 2017 and this noise is getting worst, the wiper blades are top of the line and i cannot drive at night or in the rain because it's very hard to see, lastly i try to use my cruise control on the (highway) and i set it and bounces back down very low
I was driving at low speed 20-25mph on a city street when i heard some odd noise coming from my passenger side wheel. I went over a little bump and there was a loud clink of something braking off and hitting the bottom of my car.i was able to pull into a parking lot.i found my car to be slanted toward the passenger side.i looked on the street and found the bottom ring of the suspension coil.i looked online and found there was a recall on this part in the "salt belt states" so i called hyundai.hyundai told me my car wasn't under the recall because it was made at a different factory.it's very concerning to me the number of others who have been in the same situation as mine.the potential for serious harm to myself, passengers and anyone else on the road was very high.how many people have to experience this for the part at the factory my car was assembled to be recalled? also, now the concern for the same thing to happen on the driver's side as well.i hope this issue is addressed and fixed!
While driving on the highway and attempting to brake the steering wheel shook rapidly. The steering wheel makes a click when in park and i move the steeping wheel slightly off center to the left or the right. When driving at any speed and go over bumps on the road the steering wheel makes a clunk noise. The steering feels loose when driving on the highway at speeds of 60+. This is an issue that needs to be recalled. When i spoke to the dealer they said that my car doesn't have any recalls on the steering! but found right here on this website, shows the tsb#10-01-32. We purchased this car in 2011 with the full warranty intact from crain kia, which also owns crain hyundai the vehicle was a dealership demo vehicle. After running a vin search on this website, it has not been inspected or repaired. This is unsafe and puts the lives of not just the owners/drivers of this vehicle but other drivers on the road as well in severe danger. At this time, if nothing is done, we will pursue legal action against hyundai north america and crain hyundai / kia. For their lack of professionalism, selling "unsafe" cars to the public! please reopen this case immediately and have them repair these darn cars. Sincerely,us soldier and family
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.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to pull to the right and left direction abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times for the identical failure. The repairs performed consisted of the front driver side strut replacement, tire rotation, tire balancing and alignment. The failure persisted and all four tires were replaced but to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 1,800 and the vin was unavailable.
Vehicle pulls hard left when accelerator is applied. Seems to go straight when no gas pedal applied. When applying more accelerator pedal, the more the car pulls to the left. Very hard to keep car straight. Dealer says it is normal for my car due to the fact that it is a turbo limited with a lot of torque. I test drove another limited sonata turbo at another dealer the week prior to buying my car at this dealer and it did not have the same problem. It went straight as an arrow no matter how much accelerator pedal was applied. This has been going on since i took the car off the lot. I didn't think anything of it as the dealer said it was normal for a turbo vehicle. Again, the vehicle i test drove at another vehicle was the same turbo model and it drove straight as an arrow.
Car does not track properly and wanders to the left.front suspension rattles when going over rough pavement slowly.have taken vehicle to local hyundai dealer 3 times to correct issue unsuccessfully.
My wife and i have a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo with 4500 miles that pulls to the left at all speeds and is much worse at highway speeds requiring constant pressure to keep the car going in a straight line. A recent trip of 2500 miles mostly on interstate 95 became very tiring after hours of constant steering wheel correction. The car has been into the selling dealer three times {alignment twice and subframe adjustment} to correct the issue but car still pulls to the left. I strongly feel that this condition is a safety concern and am not comfortable with my wife driving the car on the highway.i am bringing the car into the dealer next week again and am told there are many cars with this same defect and hyundai has issued a campaign code 927 to fix the problem.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to a sound heard when making a left turn *tgwthe dealer informed the consumer the vehicle needed a left control arm and cross member assembly, including an alignment.the consumer was informed, the repairs were not covered under warranty because the vehicle had bottomed out caused by driving.
Fracture of both front coil springs in suspension.resulting in dangerous situation in which coils could have ruptured tires resulting in dangerous situation.i recognized issue early and had both front coils replaced and sway bar links replaced as well.i see that earlier sonata models from my same year have been recalled for this concern.i brought this to attention to local hyundai dealer - they stated my vin showed no recall.obviously, recall should be expanded to include my model (made in nov 2010 in alabama).
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), oil leaked from the engine and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hoses and coil springs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,200. Updated 05/20/16*lj
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the rear lower control arm fractured and could be seen hanging from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tire pressure monitoring system indicator light has come on every time we travel over 300 miles. I have taken into the dealer and they said it is common. I think it is safety concerned. How do i know if i have a low tire or not when i've check thenand everything is ok.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t which came equipped with hankook optimo h431 tires, size 225/45r18v.at approximately 41000 miles (august 2014) i noticed a bulge/bubble on the sidewall of the right front tire.upon visiting a local tire shop to determine how bad the problem was, the technician removed the tire and advised me that there were 5 separate bubbles in the tire and it was not safe to drive.i brought the car to the dealership & was told the issue was not covered under any warranty and i had to purchase a new tire for $275. Two days ago i was walking around the car and i've noticed a bubble on the sidewall of the left front tire now.i drive primarily on the highway and keep my tires properly inflated at all times.there were/are no abrasions, scuffs or cuts on the side of the tire at the sight of the bubbles.they have been located both in the inner & outer sidewalls.
The car has been noisy since day 1.dealer said it was not abnormal.tire dealer said they saw no problem, except it appeared that the tires were feathering.on certain type roads, the car is just darned too noisy.i believe it to be the kumho, 17" tires that the limited model comes equipped with.i have almost 8,000 miles on it, now, since bought new in april, and it is not getting any better, only worse.unendurable, actually.
While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner.minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg.my foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurredwithout warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin.the consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission.the consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata in march of 2010 brand new. I have had problems with the tires had to be replaced after year two, and when they were being replaced they said that the air valve on the tire was corroded when i went to hyundai to get the part replaced they said that it wasn't corroded it was broke off because there wan't a cap on it and it got wet. So, they said that i had to buy a new one, and they would send it up under the warranty and i would be refunded that did not happen. After that my push start would not start when i pushed it. I would have to push it about three times and then it would finally start. I took it to hyundai, and had it replaced not under warranty any more is what they told me. So i paid the 287.00 for it. After i got it home and went into grab something came back out and it did it again. Took it back to gateway hyundai in richmond to have it fixed and they said it needed a nother starter. I didn't have to pay for the part but i was going to have to pay for the labor. Nope didn't get it fixed. I would just start it three times instead. Then i had to replace the brakes last year 2012 because it wore only on one side, and now the engine blew a rod. They claimed that it was because of not having enough oil in it, but then told me i had a quart to much of oil. Now really does that make any sense? this is absolutely ridiculous. Then they told me i could trade it in for a new hyundai but would have to put $5000.00 down on it which is convienantly the amount they quoted me to have my engine fixed because they said it wasn't under warranty because i hadn't kept all my receipts for oil changes for the past three years.
Was leaving a lakefront beach on a dusty dirt road going very slow because of all the cars parked around on a onelane road leaving the beach. Had not gone more than 50 ft when all of a sudden it sounded like we ran over something that may have damaged the underneath. Stopped got out and looked behind me and 2-3 embedded rocks werein the road, not loose rocks, i do not know if any damage was caused as today is sunday and nothing is open. What is the distance from the bottom of the car to the ground? it has to be lower than all other cars as there are thousands of cars traveling over this area annually and if cars were hitting them i would assume they would have been removed? also we had new tires installed the day before size p205r60-16. Were these proper size?
Three months ago my first tire pressure sensor broke.i was parked in an indoor parking garage and found my car with a flat driver side front tire.i put on the spare and drove to a tire center where they informed me the tire pressure sensor had broken. I had a rubber valve installed and then later that week brought the car to a dealer and had the tps replaced.last week i was driving and my tire pressure alarm lit on my dashboard. I pulled into a service station and attempted to put air in the rear passenger side tire.as i started to place the air pump onto the valve he tip of the tps broke off in my hand, causing the entire tire to flatten instantly.again, i had to put the spare on and drive to a repair shop and have a rubber valve put in.today (one week later), a third tire pressure sensor failed, this time the drivers side rear tire.i was fortunate to have this one happen in my driveway instead of on the highway.this is extremely dangerous as the tires instantly flatten, and can cause a serious accident if it occurs on the highway.
The car was equipped with firestone tires and in 23,000 miles they had cupped. The dealer told me i had failed to keep the right amount of air in the tires and did not keep it aligned. I purchased a new set of tires and the same thing happened again. I went back to the place i purchased the tires from and they told me maybe the car is out of line and lined it up. Well since then the tires have only gotten worse. This is 2 sets of tires in less than 60,000 miles. The replacement tires cost me $600.00.i do not like being told it is my fault when i have the tires rotated every 5000 miles. I went on line to see if i was the only one and learned there were others who are having the same problem. Help us .
At aprox 16,000 miles the original kuhmo tires became cupped on the inside of the tire and became increasingly loud over the next 12 months.at 30,000 miles the tires had to be replaced due to excessive tire noise.tires still has another 25,000 mile life on them but could no longer be used.vehicles alignment was check 4 times, tires rotated and balanced.alignment shows negative 5.1 degrees caster on left front, with no way to adjust.hyundai america wa notified and a case was opened but they refused to do anything or to acknowledge the problem.
Tpm system malfunction:the tire pressure monitor warning light started flashing and turned solid. Immediately stopped and checked the pressure in all 4 tires. All tire pressures were within the normal range. After a few miles the warning light reset.6 hours later the same malfunction occurred.again, checked tire pressures and everything was normal.this has been an ongoing problem.i have communicated all occurrences to the manufacturer with no resolution of the problem.
This is about the tire pressure monitoring system.when it gets about 20 degrees f or colder, the indicator states low tire pressure.checking the tire pressure reveals all pressures are equal and normal.when the weather warms up, the indicator turns itself off.
Tpms:tpms light goes on, although tires are correctly inflated to 35 psi.4000 miles on the new ca, 18" wheels and hankook optimo h431 tires installed as original equipment.car purchased in portland oregon (town 'n country) and driven back to albuquerque, nm about 8/6/11.ran 12 weeks without incident, but then tpms light intermittently came on.sometimes in regular weather, sometimes in cold, and would remain on throughout drive.turned car off, then restarted, condition persisted.other days, not at all.checked psi and was at factory spec.took vehicle to local dealer (southwest hyundai, abq, nm) which checked the psi and confirmed properly inflated.tested/cleaned tpms but condition not rectified.then dealer overinflated tires, claiming that altitude and temperature affected tires and tire pressure.claimed that over inflation rectified condition.told that this was a frequent problem in albuquerque, that regional office had been contacted on other occasions, but never received an answer or bulletin how to handle the problem.protested, since both car and tire mfgrs specify 35 psi, and tpms light did not go on for first 12 weeks driving at this altitude; that over inflation affected tire contact with road, tire life, and comfort of ride. Called hankook tire mfgr who said that neither temperature nor altitude could explain problem.said likely defect in tpms system.called customer service and was initially told that condition had been fixed per dealer.after repeated calls, customer service had no answer and referred me back to dealer.spoke with dealer again and service rep again claimed that condition is due to altitude and/or temperature.message pending for [xxx], service dept. Manager.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My car comes with a tpms system to monitor the air pressure in each tire. Intermittently the warning light indicating there is a problem with one of the tires comes on. A check with a pressure gauge of each tire always indicates a false alarm. Talking with other sonata owners i have anecdotal evidence that i'm not the only one with this problem. When bringing the car back to the dealer they say they can't fix it because there's no issue when the car is at their garage. This can be a dangerous problem for a number of reasons -1. The false alarm is distracting, at highway speeds this can cause the operator to think they should pull over in a dangerous environment to avoid having a bigger problem.2. After it happens a couple of times the operator might ignore a real problem.yet the manufacturer refuses to address the problem.
Defective tire pressure monitor system.during a 5 month cycle with a distance driven of 4500 miles, the tire pressure monitor system warning light was activated 7 separate times during normal driving conditions. Checks with a pressure gauge immediately following activation showed that the tire pressure was within 1 psi of the recommended tire pressure.on each occasion the tire pressure monitor warning light reset without any manual intervention.it would take from 20 miles of driving up to 200 miles of driving to reset.the service department had inspected the system following the initial activation and suspected radio frequency interference as being the cause.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and the engine was powered off. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to lee hyundai of florence (located at 2542 w palmetto st, florence, sc 29501, (843) 667-3317), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake warning light failed to disengage with the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off when the failure occurred. The contact stated that he pumped the brake pedal a couple of times in order for the brake light to function properly. The vehicle was taken to edwards hyundai (1029 32nd ave, council bluffs, ia 51501) where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal stopper failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. The vin was not available.
I have a 2011 sonata limited. Earlier this year i began having a starting issue where the car would say "apply brake pedal to start" even though my foot was firmly planted on the brake. Took the car in and they couldn't duplicate so i just kept on working around it. In june, it got worse so i took it back, spoke to the service manager at the dealership and they ordered a brake switch and new push button ignition on june 20th or thereabouts. The parts finally arrived on august 17th..yes..it took that long apparently. I dropped the car off that morning and went back that afternoon around 5. I was informed that they had replaced the brake switch and push button but when they went to test drive, they lost steering control and the eps and traction control system had failed. They took a part off a new sonata in their lot and put it on my car but that did not correct the problem. After 2 days of troubleshooting they managed to correct that issue but as soon as they did, the abs light came on and it stated the abs system had failed too. I am now waiting on a part for the abs as of 8/22. None of these systems had issues prior to the drop off date. This concerns me that there may be a serious problem with the electrical system. We will see when they replace the abs module if something else goes wrong.
I've been having this issue with my sonata since i've had it. The key always gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out at all. No matter how many times you wiggle it. I've google this issue and several people have had it. There is no answer on how to fix it.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata i had problem with my engine hyundai auto decided not to fix it i have problem with my starter hyundai auto decided not to fix it i had to pay out of pocket for both engine install [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata for my local dealership in bangor maine and the ingin ight came so the fixed is said it was a small leak. I didn't have the car for a week because work was done to it. I was told it was a trade in. Now the trasmion light is on a and a light day passage air bag is off. I haven't have the vehicle in my position for more then 4 days since march 18th 2019 when i bought it. I have been told many recalls have been on this make a model. I don't know if this vehicle has been serviced or repaired.
While i was driving my car on a two-way street, all of the sensor lights on my vehicle came on. I pulled the car over and now it won't crank. The radio is working, but the car is not cranking. Also, whenever i place my car into park, i would have to turn the car off and start it back in order to shift my gear into drive or reverse.
While driving, i attempted to put the driver side window down, and the control button has malfunctioned.it is almost as if a spring operates it, and has worn out.the button has no control of itself.i have never experienced this with any other car i have owned.i am afraid of it failing on me, which means i will not be able to operate the window up and/or down.
After getting to work and putting the vehicle in park, when attempting to shut the vehicle off and retrieve the key, the key would only go to off and would not go to lock or let me pull the key from the ignition.
Takata inflators: had a car fire from fuel line per fire dept information.i was on the 405 west bound fwy when i started to smell gas and the front hood of the car i noticed black smoke coming out. I got out of the fwy and then parked the car, when someone driving of the opposite direction yelled for me to get out of the car. I turned off the car and ran out to the side walk within a few minutes the car when up in smoke and then it exploded twice.people from the surrounding businesses came out to see if i was alright. Theowner of the flower nursery came out and called the fire dept.they arrived and turned out the fire.
Low beam headlights stopped working without warning while driving vehicle in rural area.was not noticed initially because was driving on well traveled road (2 lanes, main artery of city) with other vehicles and their lights illuminated the road way.however, when on a less traveled road that is when unable to see highway or surrounding areas.as a result, this forced me to momentarily pull off the highway.the high beam fortunately was working so utilized for remainder of drive home.posed potential risks - driving for a while with no lights on, turns, when getting back on the road, blinding cars in the opposite direction, making a u-turn to turn into my housing area on a multi-lane highway at 10:00 pm as this was discovered in the evening .it is unclear if this was associated with the sporadic clicking noise heard forsome time which appears to originate from the front area of the car.the sound can be heard on the inside of the car and is not audible when standing outside.reported sporadic noise on several occasions to dealership for repair.was informed that they didn't know where the sound was coming from but it did not appear to effect the car; maybe a snake (actually told by dealership). No recall, or could not duplicate sound and therefore unable to addressticking.
Traction control light came on. After a few minutes of travel the car lost power. Brake spring has already been replaced. Parked turned car off and was fine for a few minutes then light cane on again and car lost power. This happened on the interstate as well as trabelong at a lower rate of speed in the city.
I bought a used 2011 hyundai sonata in march for my birthday,and about 3 months ago, the steering wheel started shaking violently any time i got to 60mph or higher. Upon further investigation, i found out i needed a new steering coupler. Before it got fixed, my dome lights, and all of the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel (trip, cruise control) stopped working. After being fixed, none of the above mentioned things work, but also now,my power locks, dash clock and horn stopped working.i almost got hit by another driver a few days ago, and didnt even have a horn to honk!
My radio display and all speakers completely quick working i searched for months here and there when i had time i even upgraded my radio to the factory touch screen radio and the display came on but no sound and finally i took the factory amp apart and it had water damage i was not in a wreck or anything only thing i could think of how it got wet is terrible placement of factory amp on the outside of the frame in the trunk so now i have to ride in silence or with a bluetooth speaker because hyundai wanted to put and electronic in the worst place possible where it is completely exposed to road degree and in my case rain
The first incident occurred in a thunderstorm: "check charging system" warning lit up and alarm sounded.car lost power.had to pull off on the side of the highway.restarted the car and it was fine. Called dealership and was told it was "water on the serpentine belt and not to worry about it."second incident was approx. 1 week later when the "check engine" light came on along with the "check charging system" light and alarm and car lost power.i pulled over on the side of the highway.turned car off and restarted.third incident, a couple of days later, "check charging system" alarm.same scenario.took to dealership.they conducted a system download to onboard computer.now it is a daily occurrence.couldn't get out of the driveway today after restarting the car 4 times.will be contacting dealership tomorrow.
While driving on highway 91w, vehicle began to make a very loud rattling noise from engine. All dashboard lighting began to flash, then vehicle shut off. I managed to stop in an emergency section of highway. The vehicle electrical components turned on but not the engine. I shut off the vehicle completely, called towing service, & while speaking to the agent i noticed smoke coming out from the engine and then from inside dashboard. Fire flames then immediately began to come out from the front driver-side engine. I exited the vehicle through the passenger side door, crossed the ramp lane, & watched the entire front end vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The city of riverside fire department put out the fire with the assistance of chp.
My car use too much oil, every week i have to add a quart in a half of oil, that is becoming extremely pricey for me and getting oil changes is worthless to me because it like i'm wasting money by getting them. It would also help to have a low oil warning light show up because before i noticed this problem with my car i was very low on oil getting off the highway that god i was only blocks away from aauto part store to by some motor oil...this really do suck
Car just won't start at all it has oil and stuff in it and it won't start it's a push start i got it from car max about 5 months ago.
No one can fix my recalls - im scared to drive this car i have a 2 year old need payoff amount to i can buy new car!nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 15v568000 recall date: september 10, 2015safety risk:engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.ecall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes:owners may also contact the nat'l highway traffic safety admin vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.govhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 15v759000 recall date: november 16, 2015my car almost crashed itself because my vehicle staled in the middle of an intersection.also - sometimes my blinker links will not switch off for no reason and cars almost hit me because thinking im going to merge! i need out of this car its not safe for my 2 year old to drive with me!!! i am already pre-approved for a loan but this car put me in a hole!!! please help me
While driving my car a "check charging system" display appeared on the dashboard. The car turned off as i exited the highway and i had to pull over on the right shoulder. It later started again but shut down after slowing down for traffic on the highway. When attempting to restart the car it would jerk until reaching speeds above 30-40 mph.
The key to my 2011 sonata is stuck and i cannot get it our of the ignition.the car operates just fine.but when you turn the motor off you cannot get the key out.
Engine replaced in 2015 after seizing and recall of theta 11.vehicle serviced including oil change at dealership on 2/11/21.on 2/22/21 engine knocked twice and vehicle stalled.drifted off road, turned key off, put car in park. Within 3 minutes engine was on fire with flames extending below car.fire department put fire out and had car towed to suburban hyundai service department.
Car was in motion heading straight on a busy interstate. I had been driving for approximately 45 minutes when it completely died causing the car to come to a complete stop right in the middle of a dark interstate. All of the dash lights came on right when the car started to die. There was no shoulder on this part of the interstate and it would not make it to the next exit.when the car came to a complete stop all the lights were then off and i could not even turn on the hazard lights, nothing at all was working. I tried to restart it a couple of times until i saw smoke coming from under the hood then i stopped because i thought it was going to catch on fire. I ended up getting it towed off the interstate to my house. The 2011 sonata has known engine problems but not sure yet if mine was a result of the motor locking up or if it was electrical or perhaps both.
Prior to having a safety recalladdressed, regarding my steering column, i'd experienced moisture buildup and dampness.on the drivers side of the floor, running continuing under the the front seat to the back.leaving the carpet wet after the slightest rain or water condition. The vehicle is used daily, back and forth to work, 20 highway miles round-trip.can the repaired recall need reparing again?
Headlights and brake lights, they will not work, put in brand new bulbs, they light up for about five mins. Then stop working, cannot get a bulb to work, itseems the electrical parts of the lights are not working properly.this is bringing me a lot of problems, cops pull me over for no brake lights,but i can't get them to work>>>>>
While driving 45mph i experience my steering wheel shaking and it leaves the vehicle hard to control and it pulls to the right. I then started to experience my car not starting after sitting for not even 5 minutes and this has been occurring for 2 days. I took my car to the local dealership and was advised that i needed to replace the starter lever and steering coupler. Both of these are common defects of this model and has been recalled in the past. I called hyundai today and was told that i am now responsible for the cost of the repairs regardless of what happened in the past. The repairs are going to cost me a little over $600.00 when the parts are plastic and wouldn't cost more than $20.00. A complaint has been filed with the bbb as well...this is a major safety issue on this vehicle and the manufacture needs to do a better job at building these parts.
Takata recall ,failed oil consumption test
The gear shift gets stuck in park have to turn car off, restart it for the gear to work, why is this happening,steering column is clicking also.
The steering pulls to the left, & somtimes to the right. I have to struggle to keep the car from crossing the center line while it pulls to the left. Steering has wandered since car was new. Feels unsafe to me. I took car back to dealer at 949 miles. They did re=alignment car still pulls, took car back 3 more times to dealer for same steering pull, dealer acknowledges the sever pull, they installed a factory suggested camber kit, car still pulls & wanders. This car is unsafe & should have a recall.
My 2011 sonata suddenly lost power while driving at 65 mph after pulling over restarting car check engine light came on. Car only has 107599 miles
There is very load road noise.it is excessive and gets worse over 45 mph.i have had new tires, alignments, balancing to no avail.in addition, there is a clicking noise when backing up with a sharp turn both turning left and turning right.
The dashboard has several cracks and many others have reported the same problem on 2011 and other models.my concern is for the passenger side airbag since there are several cracks on the dashboard in that area.
The drivers side door is loose. Took it to dealership last year and they stated that my car was not included in door latch recall. Airbag light came on out of nowhere. Called n they stated this is not a recall. As of this past summer, the steering wheel clicks every time i turn it.i'm going to call them tomorrow because i read where there were recalls on that, but i never received notification.i drive 45 minutes to work and back monday through friday and do not want to take a chance on being in an accident.i don't understand how my car shows the exact same signs of recalls but every time i call or take it there, my vin number was not included.
Steering coupler recall needed! front dash crack randomly appeared i read it could be due to the damaged coupler. I had a wreck and my car was about $400 from being totalled. The insurance refused to fix the coupler and it is now my responsibility. It sounds awful and it is scary driving around with my steering wheel sounding like it is going to fly off the dash.
I am having issues with my brakes and car starting.when i press on the brakes and use the push start button, the brakes become hard and i am unable to start my car.i keep my foot on the brake and hit the push button several times.i get off of work or drop my child at daycare and wondering if my car is going to start.i had my car serviced in early may.two weeks later the brakes lights were staying on after turning the vehicle off.i would have to tap the brakes several times to turn off.on june 12, 2017,i left work and my car wouldn't start. Luckily one of my co-workers stayed with me because the rental car companies were closing.i got a ride home and got a rental the next morning.i had to tow my car and i need a starter and battery.even after the new starter, the events continue to happen at random.the dealership does not provide loaner vehicles.i can't leave my vehicle for a long time and pay out of pocket for a rental car.this is ridiculous and not safe.it's hot in texas and i can't be stranded with a 1 year old.
The smell of fuel/gasoline while car is idling
7/19 bought my 2011 sonata then two days later check engine light came on. Took to dealership they said gas cap was loose and if it came back on to bring back in. 2 weeks later went to gas station, came back out car wouldnt start. No click or anything. All power worked as well. Walked home started researching, other owners had the same issue. Walked back determined to try some things i read about. Car started without me doing anything. No check light came on. Next day driving check engine light came on and thats when i took back to dealership. Of course it started up whenever they tried it so they wrote could not duplicate customer concern. They ran diagnostics and they said purge valve was found to be shortned internally. Code p0455. 500 bucks later because no warranty (as is vehicle) not even a month off the dam lot...my instructions were when filling up with fuel do not top off beyond when the fuel pump shuts off. Fuel could enter the purge valve/canister via vent tubes. Wtf....they wouldnt cover even though the dealership put the gas in when i bought it so it wasnt me....lucky me :(
When i accelerate on the freeway, engine stalls. Goes from 55 to zero and when i pump vigoursly in the gas to make it go faster, it will not. I almost was slammed in the rear from other cars in the freeway. Plus air bag light will not go off. Plus knock knock noise heard in the engine.
Cruise control works off and on one day it works fine and the next day it don't work! very annoying i just don't understand how something will work and then it won't work
The sun visors are not long enough (vertically) to prevent the sun from hitting center of windshield area and blinding driver. I've had to stop several times to regain my control and my clear view. The car was purchase on 12/19/10 and at the time i noticed that the sun shield that they sold me at the dealership would hardly stay in place because of the vertical shortness of the sun visors but when the hour was changed to daylight savings time is when i really realized the severity of the problem at the time of the sunset. Even raising the driver's seat all the way up it is impossible to avoid being blinded by the sun; it's an accident waiting to happen. I have notified the consumer service department of hyundai but have not received a reply. Thank you for your assistance.
The 2011 hyundai sonata pneumatic hood lifts, both left and right, have failed.these pneumatic lift struts do not hold the vehicle hood up when the hood is released and lifted up.when lifted up the hood immediately falls down hard because there is no support anymore to keep the hood up.this is extremely dangerous because a person's arm or hand or both could be severely injured or possibly severed off.this happens when the vehicle is stationary and the hood is released and opened to replace window washer fluid or to perform any other maintenance item.both the left and right pneumatic hood struts make a noise indicating that there is no pneumaticsupport function to make them work safely andproperly.can very dangerous if small children were close to the hood or had their fingers in the way when putting the vehicle hood up.
In random instances, while parking the vehicle, the car will shift to park and completely park. When the car is stationary and turned off, a beeping alerts begins and the dashboard screen will prompt 'shift to park'. The car will not completely turn off , leaving the battery running.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to loud squeaking noise while exiting the vehicle. *ld
Early summer of 2019, i noticed a small crack along my dashboard, coming from the windshield toward the seat.it was about 2 inches long.by august of 2019, the crack had grown to approximately a foot.i have contacted hyundai and gone to the dealership and the only thing they would do is give me an estimate on repair.the odd thing about this is when googling this issue, it is quite common.
On thursday 1/5/17, upon starting my vehicle, my engine light was illuminated. Today, i had a diagnostic test done and was told the turbo component was not working. My vehicle has approximately 46,000 miles. I read online and this has happened to others with the same mileage. Is there another recall?
While i was driving my car, the shift gear switch from drive to 1st gear on it's own. Unable to move the gear anywhere. It was stuck on 1st gear. I couldn't put it in park, drive, neutral or reverse.i turn the the car off, hoping to reset. The car completely stop and i was unable to start the engine nor remove key from out of the ignition. Tried using the gear shift release, it won't work either. I happen to be lucky that it was on a residential area. If it happen 30 min before i was on the freeway, i would be in a massive accident.
Takara recalls after buying several new batteries my sonata 2011 won't start and continues to do the same over and over again....what is wrong?and is there a recall?
I agree with all complaints regarding the flimsy weak sounding horn. It sounds like a golf cart. A car next to me can not hear me blowing at them. In addition, the security system is hooked to the weak sounding horn; i can not hear it in the house. I certainly believe this is a safety hazard!!. I contacted hyundai and they told me that they were sorry, they could not build autos to please everyone.
Inhibitor switch was recalled on the santa fe's however there is a lot of reviews regarding them on the sonata's as well. This switch is preventing my vehicle from switching gears properly. If im in park and try to switch to either reverse or drive there is no indication what im in on the instrument cluster.
Accessory power remains on in park
Sometime when i switch from reversed or drive the car bounce forward a bit.
I have noticed a gradually worsening rattling noise while driving. The noise is coming from the steering column, and the steering wheel vibrates intermittently. It happens on the freeway when driving 75mph and it happens on surface streets driving the posted speed limit. The noise also happens when the car is idle and you move the steering wheel in either direction. The steering wheel acts as if it is catching on something. This seems to be a common issue that is reported on hyundai sites, but it has not been reported on this site. Please look into this and see if it is a safety issue that merits a recall.
I got into vehicle to go to work & it failed to start.illumination light kept blinking telling me to push in brakes, but i was pushing in brake peddle.i just bought this car used, 35 days ago, have not had any issues until today.contacted hyundai dealer to find out that i am not covered under warranty, because i am not he original owner.which i was told vehicle was covered until 100,000 miles from used dealer. Have an appointment to get vehicle inspected & keeping fingers crossed that the issue has something to do with one of the many recent recalls.
Unknownrear taillight out, but unable to replace bulb because something melted. Making it impossible to simply change the bulb with replacing the whole unit/light. Rear stoplight keeps going out
I have taken my car into hyundai 3 times for the same repair on the steering column.i have clicking and chunking in the steering wheel and now my key will not release.i was told this time by hyundai that it would cost me 150.00 for diagnostic and thousands if it isnt a related issue.this car is a lemon, and im stuck with it.
Motor ticking.car gets hot. Car runs rough
While driving on a highway in the middle of traffic my 2011 sonata completely stopped and the engine totally seized up endangering my entire family.there was no unusual engine sound prior to it stopping and no warning whatsoever.we had to coast to the side of the road, avoiding oncoming traffic.this is totally unacceptable as it endangered 5 lives.thank goodness we were able to get to the side of the road.we are told that the engine would need to be totally replaced at a min. Engine cost of $5800 not including labor or other parts.in estimating costs, probably $8000 or more.it looks like there is a defect in the rotating assembly that causes sudden and catastrophic engine failure.hyundai is aware of this problem and has done nothing to prevent it.now i have no car to drive, and must somehow come up with the above costs or rent a car.the car is out of warranty but was well maintained.this is a serious problem and needs immediate attention.
The transmission needs to be replaced.
The car does not start at random, usually after it has been driven somewhere like the gas station or the grocery store. It cannot be jump-started and pumping the breaks has no effect, the only way to get the car to start is to wait, letting the car sit off for a while, and eventually, an attempt to restart the car will work (note: "a while" can range from anywhere from 10 minutes to 4 hours). The battery and starter have both been tested to be functional and thus are not the culprit. This issue happens regardless of how new the battery in the key is. This issue has resulted in being stranded in some places for long periods of time. This has been happening for 3 years and has started happening with more frequency as time goes on.
Headlights go out when brightening or dimming lights or when turning turn signals on or off.
Takata recallmy caught fire 4/20/2018, the smell came from near the passenger lower foot area, it was a rubbery burning smell that quickly became white smoke emitting from the area. The car began running very roughly about 6 months ago, i did an oil change. A month later the car was over 2 quarts low on oil, where the oil went i have no idea. The car has been in the dealership over and over and over for various electrical, mechanical and engine issues. I have all documentation and feel the car is a safety hazard. Why is hyundai performing the inspections on these cars when clearly they are the ones responsible. The inpsections should be done by independent mechanics that will be non biased. My car doesn't have brake lights that operate correctly either they work sometimes or not at all. It just depends on the connectivity of the electrical wiring at the time, i am totally not sure. The car just began being able to start without pressing the brake pedal. This just started and the stop pad for the brake recall has already been performed. It isn't just a stop pad issue. The entire car is an electrical hazard waiting to happen i just pray i am not in my car when it catches fire and no one else is caused any accident or injury as a result of it.
Takata recall i have gone through the ringer with this vehicle i purchased the engine stopped on me while i was driving down the interstate. It wasn't until i hounded down hyundai after them not returning my calls for 3 weeks that they told me there was a recall on my engine. I spent almost $1000 in rental fees of my own money before they contacted me. They eventually got in contact with me and put in a rental car but also assured me i i would be reimbursed for the out-of-pocket fees i had to pay. That happened in september of 2017 it is now april of 2018 and i still haven't received any funds. Another issue happened about 3 weeks ago while i was on my way to work while sitting at a red light once it turned green i pressed down on the gas to go forward and the car would not move. I've had my car towed almost 7 times in the past month for it to be a transmission issue. Which after doing research online there is a recall for the cvt transmission for my car. This is another recall that i was not informed about and have yet to be informed about. I've had nothing but financial hardships dealing with servicing this car and being ignored by your company. It is absolutely outrageous
On march 1, 2021, i noticed an odd smell while idling in line. Turned car off until it was my turn. The smell was gone once i turned it back on, so thought it was another car and drove to work. That evening, smell started again after driving a few miles to parent's house. Parked the car at parent's and arranged to drive it to mechanic the next morning after having my father confirm there was water in the radiator and the oil wasn't too low. Engine temp gauge was normal. Check engine light was on, but had been for the length of time i had car. I had it checked several times- issue would be supposedly found, but it would always come back on. I was led to believe it was a faulty sensor issue. There was nothing obviously wrong when we looked under the hood and had no reason to think it would not be safe to drive the short distance to the mechanic.next morning, march 2, 2021, i intended to drive the car to the shop so they could address the issue causing the smell, and father followed behind. Car seemed fine at first, but after a couple of miles driving on surface streets, the smell came back. Pulled over and turned off car, thinking that i would need to have the car towed the remainder of the way. I saw something come from under hood. My father, who had been following behind, asked me to pop the hood. As i climbed back in the car to pop the hood, i realized there was smoke inside the car. I got out, told my dad that there might be a fire as there was smoke inside the car. As we had that discussion, smoke started pouring from under the hood, and we backed away from the vehicle and called 911. Within seconds, there were visible flames and the whole front of the vehicle was engulfed in flame. Today, march 10, 2021, i was made aware that 2011 hyundai sonatas were included in a list of vehicles known to catch fire, so i am filing this notification.
Every time i go over a bump in the road even a bump so small most people dont even feel, a rattle comes from the steering column. While in the shop for multiple other recalls i ask them to look at this and he tells me the sterring coupler has been a major issue and probably needs to be replaced but i would need to pay to have it checked. 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 one of the recalls. I love my car but this is starting to be a bit much seeing how i only have 67,000 miles on the car. Ready to sale it and get something else if hyundai cant provide a safe and decent care for me and my family!
After putting car in park, the key gets stuck in ignition intermittently.dealer states new gear shifter assembly required at $550 cost.a simple google search shows many are having this same problem.
Car pulls to the left since brand new.very noticeable when driving at a high speed for a length of time. Constant right pressure must be maintained on steering wheel to prevent car from moving to the left.at a slow speed on back roads the pull is not that noticeable. For some reason, when taking a right turn off a highway ramp, the left pull increases, which requires increased right pressure on the steering wheel.have had car checked at dealer, alignment was checked, and told everything is fine. Researching the hyundai forums, it appears my sonata is not the only car experiencing this problem, and as of this date, hyundai/kia have no fix, or even acknowledge their is a problem.
The sonata pulls to the left.i took it in and told dealer i thought it was car, not the road -- but told me it was fine.took it in again because it pulls hard to left going straigt to ditch if you let go of steering wheel, they said they adjusted it 2 points and it was not pulling anymore.left dealership and it still pulls hard to left.
I recently was driving my vehicle 'hyundai sonata 2011' on interstate 95 highway, and then randomly the car stopped on me while accelerating.
I purchased my lemon vehicle from webb hyundai in highland, in and purchased it used in march of 2013.i'm always hearing about this 100000 miles warranty, my vehicle hadn't quite made it to that, when i first questioned the clicking in the steering wheel and shaking of my vehicle; because my car was used for me to daily travel throughout the entire state of indiana, my vehicle in july 2017 had exceeded the 100000 mile and the used warranty stated coverage only up to 60,000. However, i wrote hyundai, took it back on several occassion and they did actually fix my engine, thanks to the recall, in which they first denied me for 45 days, when i receive my vehicle back i told them about the clicking noise and i always was given some lame excuse and it's amazing how in july of 2017 they were constantly calling my phone and i even got an email on july 12, 2017 on how they've been attempting to phone me, not mentioning all the continual calls i had given them prior to this.however, during this time our family was dealing with a crisis in which me getting back with them was not as urgent and when i did try returning the call on several attempts between august and september of 2017, i never received a call back and i still have ownership of the awesome lemon that was sold to me.
Clicking in steering wheel now wobble.
Since purchasing vehicle last week it drifts to the left.dealer did alignment but stills pulls to the left.i have contacted hyundai and i am waiting for a response. *ln
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact smelled an extremely strong toxic odor emitting from the interior of the vehicle. The odor did not subside at any time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. The technician attempted to correct the failure by placing coffee grounds in the trunk, on the front and rear passenger seats as well as the drivers seat but to no avail.the dealer offered to trade the vehicle for another however, the contact stated that the manufacturer did not adhere to the agreement. There was significant concern of a potential health and safety hazard. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 11.
I have had issues with this vehicle since oct 2019. At that time i had a recall for the hard knock sensor after that it continues to give me issues. The check engine comes on continuously every week. I fix one issue then the lights comes back on for another. My car shakes while driving like engine wants to stop, doesn't want to accelerate over 40 miles in the middle of the highway streets it's not safe for a vehicle to stop accelerating without any warning theirs other bystanders that can crash into me.i contacted hynduai every month since oct urging them to do a full diagnostic cause my vehiclealready has 13 recalls on it previously and i strongly feel this vehicle is one of the defective ones. Hynduai keeps turning their back on me and tells me i need to fix this then this then that. I also have a fuel smell and a evap code that keeps coming on which this recall was supposed to be fixed and if it happend again its guarantee to be fixed again. Hynduai told me no. They keep turning their back on me. I fear that my vehicle will cause harm to me and others due to the lack of hyundai not taking my vehicle safety seriously.
I made a previous complaint nhtsa # 10896943...i just wanted to confirm when i picked my car up from the shop because my brake lights would not go off which caused my battery to die and multiple other problems,this was actually my 4th recall to be fixed on this car. They confirmed the rattling and lose steering wheel is because the steeling coupler needs replaced. There is no recall and it is going to cost over $300 to get it fixed.while the car was in the shop i found out there was 2 other recalls 6 total recalls since i bought this car. The shop had to order parts for one of the recalls so i am having to take my car back when the part arrives. There needs to be a recall on the coupler as well, if i do not pay to have this fixed and it breaks while driving it could cause me to lose steering which obviously is not a situation i want to put my family or myself in!! this needs to be addressed before someone get seriously hurt or killed due to all these failures!!
1. Steering feels tight and unresponsive. Have hadthis checked as a complaint at service center with no help.2. Gear sticks in park. Recently was in service for another recall and was told for 130$ they would look at it. Very next week i was stuck for 1.5 hrs until i could get it to move. Both problems hqve been reported numerous times with no repair. It only has 40000 miles. Do not call me with offer to look at it. They have seen it and problem is not addressed. Your serviceis just as important as the sell.. How can anyone recommend this kind of service?
We have had nothing but problems with our 2011 hyundai sonata. Less than a year ago our engine completely died while driving the vehicle. The dealership replaced the engine and since then we have had starting and electrical problems. When we went to pick up the car it didn't start right away and they told us we needed a new battery. We bought a new battery and about a week later it still wouldn't start on and off. Since we had the engine replaced, we have had to change the headlights and brake lights 4 times! we believe that when the engine died it caused an electrical issue. Fast forward about 9 months and now the car has 3 engine codes. P0017 p0014 and p0560. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and a system voltage malfunction. We will never buy a hyundai again! they claim they totally replaced the engine but now i wonder if they salvaged old parts in the new engine and what exactly happened to the electrical system when the car shut off while driving.
After putting gas in my car the gas gauge is everywhere.i can stop and restart my car after filling it and itwill say i'm empty. Whether i'm actually driving at the moment or stationary, the gauge will constantly move up and down. I have to keep an eye on my mileage to know how much i really have.it has been happening for over a year now.i've seen other stories online of many others having the same issue.
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.
Dashboard has developed cracks.70,000 miles and garage kept.
While putting my car in drive and in park, there is resistance in shifting.this happens every time i shift my transmission from park, to drive and from drive to park, this issue occurs.i contacted my dealer to get this repaired, and the dealer said it was a known issue but will cost between $500-$700 to repair.this is my sole vehicle that i depend on to take me to and from work, so i have to get it repaired for my safety even though it will create a financial burden.
I bought my hyundai sonata gls 2011, in 2010, and since then there have been several recalls on it.i have done my research, and have found that a manufacturer must repair, replace, or supply a new vehicle to the owner when a recall is mandated.i have taken my vehicle to the dealership for each recall, and what they do is inspect the vehicle, and in most cases, tell me my car doesn't apply to the recall as they find nothing wrong.i am disturbed by this because again, everything i have read, everyone i have talked to, etc ... Tells me that the dealer must do something in order for the recall to be considered complete.i am driving around in a vehicle with things wrong with it, transporting a toddler, and am stuck with finding resolution on my own.how is this fair to the consumer?the manufacturer has all of its money, as my car is paid off, and my car isn't worth anything for trade or resell due to negligence.if i can make a difference by filing a complaint, and possibly save someone's life, i am willing to try everything and anything in my power to do so.
I was driving and the car went completely silent then eventually stopping. Car would not crank back up again, lights are fully functional, horn works, but the car just won't crank.
While the vehicle is in park and i try and turn the car off the dash display reads put the vehicle in park and as a result the car won't turn off.
Was driving my 2011 hyundai sonata on george bush turnpike (190) in plano, texas on friday 3/10/2017 and thought i heard a gun shot and looked up and the sunroof had shatter in pieces. Glass everywhere in car and some flew off and scratched top of car.
The controls on my steering wheel will randomly quit working. The cruise control will work fine one time and then the next i can't hit set or the cancel button will be the cruise or it will flip through the other options (trip button). If i hit the steering wheel in this vicinity it will work correctly sometimes. The volume button will either mute, or the + will actual decrease the volume. The button to change the station (presets) will change the mode (am, cd, sirius...) sometimes one direction (up) works and the other does something else random. All of the steering wheel controls seem to have a mind of their own and do not work correctly most days vs some days the buttons work fine. I took it to the dealership prior to the warranty expiring and it worked fine. Next day, issues again. I saw other complaints about this but can't seem to make it happen when i need it to. Frustrating since it is safer to use these controls that the buttons on the dash.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata se 2. 4 liter sedan. I have encountered no issues with engine won't start. On thursday, 01/26/17, without warning, the vehicle (mileage 74k) would not start. The same day after server try it just stared and i took it to hyundai dealership and inspection. They informed me that the starter is connected using some plastic and it is broken and i had replace. The cost for parts and labor would be $340. I read numerous forums where consumers reference starter malfunction. Clearly, there is an ongoing issue with the starter on this vehicle. The manufacturer should take responsibility and replace the starters at no cost to the consumer.
The vehicle is equipped with push to start. The vehicle can suddenly be started without pushing non the break. The vehicle can also shift gears without having your foot on the break therefore causing a safety concern. Traction control light spontaneously goes on when this happens.
There is a problem with the shift. If you put the car in reverse the icon disappears off the home screen and the vehicle wont drive or go into reverse. You will have to shut the car down and then restart. There was a previous recall on this issue. I contact the hyundai dealership they claim the issue was fixed prior to me purchasing the car and refuse to inspect the car and refuse to repair the car. They told me i needed to pay i have never heard of someone having to pay for a recall. This was at the heritage hyundai towson md
Unintentional automatic down shift from drive to first gear when shift lever is firmly in drive position.2011 hyundai sonata limited turbo 2.0t - vehicle will automatically (on its own) shift gears from "drive" while shift lever is in the "drive" position down to 1st gear typically when driving between 5-10 mph, occasionally sometimes at slightly higher speeds. The only remedy i have found is to tap the shift lever to the left and use the shiftronic shifting to manually shift from first gear back up to drive. Have explained to two separate car dealerships who have merely dismissed it as a possible software glitch, not even allowing me to attempt to reproduce this problem, nor even attempting to test drive it to see if they can observe the unintentional unintended automatic down shift problem from "d" drive to "1st" first gear themselves.
On multiple occasions my vehicle has been serviced by a hyundai dealership in south florida. After "repairing" the air bag signal, it has reappeared on at least four trips to the dealer. After multiple repair (including the replacement of the cables) the following issues still occur; 1) the oil indicator lights and the tachometer lights go on and off periodically, 2) the air conditioner goes off, the comes back again in few minutes, 3) the low air light comes for my tires, 4) engine light, and 5) speedometer indicator went up and down with the vehicle traveling at the same speed.the vehicle is close to 76,000 miles. The above indicated events occurred primarily while driving in city streets.however, some of them were experienced in highway traffic.
My air bag light stays on after i start my engine, i have no one else in the vehicle only a light jacket or lunch bag on the passenger seat. It startedthree days ago.
When backing up and turning the steering wheel a knocking occurs. Also when moving at a slow speed and turning the wheels the knocking occurs.
Was driving down the road, noticed an odd smell, like burning/melting plastic.i looked around to see if someone was burning anything, but there wasn't. The smell seemed to go away, but a few miles down the road i started to smell it again and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood.i looked for a safe place to pull over but flames started coming out from the hood, so i pulled over and got out, ran away from the car.within less that 2 to 3 minuets it was completely engulfed in flames.the fire department, police and state troopers showed up, put out the fire. My car was burnt to the ground!
My driver side tail light fell out of the casing, driving down the highway during the summer of 2015.luckily, the wires kept it holding on or it would have flown into traffic.now, a bit over a year later, in september of 2016, and out of warranty, the passenger side has done the same thing.the dealership refuses to do anything since i am out of warranty.according to hyundai forums, there are a lot of cars that are having this issue.see this link:http://www.hyundai-forums.com/yf-2011-sonata-i45/143267-tail-light-studs-breaking-off.html#/topics/143267?page=3&_k=wuwg5malso, there is an issue with a $3 clip in the steering wheel.i get a lot of clatter when driving down the road, and turning my steering wheelaccording to hyundai forums, my car isn't the only one this is happening to.i have been told it isn't a safety issue, and can wait a bit to get it replaced.it is highway robbery for them to charge $237 to replace a $3 part.but, because it is in the steering column, no other auto-repair places will fix it.i cannot document this as i have not had it fixed yet, and i cannot record the sound while driving...
While driving vehicle in traffic, engine seized while in motion there was enough momentum to pull over to safety, however, the car has not been able to start since. Two master mechanics have been unable to diagnose the issue after running diagnostics. There was no check engine light before or after car seized. Electrical power intact; not a battery issue.
When i'm turning i hear popping noises. And as i'm driving i hear a squilling noises from the front
Front drivers side door lock was making a grinding noise for about a week when putting the car in reverse or drive or park. On wednesday, february 1, 2017 it stopped working completely. It does not lock unless i manually lock it. I know there was a recall for this very reason but when i checked my vin it doesn't come up. How can i get this repaired as part of that recall?
Every time i stop and start to go again in first and second gear it feels like my car is slipping and not wanting to catch the gear seems to me like it's going to stall in the middle of the road one day
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to disappointments in the amount of recall for vehicle.
The dash has cracks all through it.these are deep cracks.i have had many cars and have never see cracks like these.
Beginning of october 2012 i kept hearing rattling, clanking noise coming from under the hood. I took the car to a hyundai dealer where i live october 26, 2012 . They checked out the car and told me because the engine light didn't come on, they couldn't find a code to fix the car and to bring the car in when the engine light comes on. I kept driving the car and hearing the same noise. I took it to meineke to get an oil change november 14, 2012. Drove the car approximately 3 weeks and still heard the noise. I took itto another hyundai dealer. They said the car didn't have any oil and meinke forgot to put the drain plug back in, therefore it messed up the engine, and that's why i heard the noise. I kept telling them, i heard the noise before the oil change. I took it back to meinke and showed them the paper hyundai gave me, they gave me my money back and apologized. Still hearing the noise, i took it back to the first hyundai dealer and they said it was engine problems and i had to pay the diagnostic fee because my warranty was voided due to meineke. I refused to pay the fee because my car is under warranty. They wouldn't give me my car back until i paid, we argued back and forth and i called the police and they gave me my car back, but told me not to come back on their property. I then took the car towhere i purchased it and same thing. They said to try a gas additive 3 times, if that doesn't work, get an oil consumption test in my area where i live.i need my car fixed and no one will fix it. Hyundai blames meineke and meineke blames hyundai. They're saying because of no engine light on, they can't see the problems, but one dealer said it was the engine another saying gas problems. Bottom line, if the first hyundai dealer had kept my car, i wouldn't be going through this. How can i resolve this?
We purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata in 2011.in june of 2013 my wife was driving when for no apparent reason the sunroof shattered.i called the dealer but was told that the warranty did not apply to that situation and that i should contact my insurance company.we had a $500 deductible comprehensive policy. We paid the $500 and the insurance company picked up the balance.today, i read an article in the consumer report magazine that related that this is a common problem so i thought i would report this incident.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I bought this used o this summer had it looked at and had oil change and the engine needs replaced.oil was completely gone but no leak. And cruise control stopped working.this was supposed to be a reliable car for my daughter to get back and forth to college.
I drive the hyundai sonata hybrid.the first time the problem occurred at approx 9800 miles, i was driving 60 mph on a highway when the vehicle lost battery power and an alarm sounded, and then a signal indicating to "check charging system."i immediately took the vehicle to my hyundai dealership where they were aware of the issue, but did not know how to fix it and suggested i just simply turn off and then restart my car.it happened two additional times, one while approaching a stop light, and another time while i was stopped at a stop light.the last time it happened, i could not get my vehicle to reset by restarting once.i had to shut the vehicle off, then attempted several times to restart.the 4th time i tried to start it, i was able to do so sucessfully.i did notice the last time it happened, the engine light remained on even after battery power was restored.i am taking it back to the dealership tomorrow and demanding a solution.this is just too dangerous to lose power in high-speed traffic, and the problem seems to be occuring at all speeds.
Car would not start took it to dealership they said alternator was bad had it took it to mechanic shop paid 300 alternator drove it to car wash car would not start again. Was told it has something to do with push to start and sensor in break pedal. Paid cash for the vehicle drove it from the individual i bought froms location to the store and it's left me stranded ever since. Dealership keeps diagnosing alternator, starter get online and read and there are complaints and even videos on you tube about this same issue but hyundai refuses to fix it. Wish i had never throw my money down the drain now i'm just out of a car no way to work and don't know what i'm gonna do. Poured every last penny i have into it and it still will not start. Single mother of two children no financial help other than my work income which i may not have much longer if i'm unable to have transportation to get there. Thanks hyundai what a way to treat customers who's put faith in your vehicles.
The car exploded, burned and is a total loss. As the vehicle was in motion, the engine began to smoke. Gas then began to leave and the stench of gas was strong. Upon pulling over in a parking lot of a fast food resturaunt, a fire started in the engine area and the fire began to rapidly spread. As i got out of the car the car exploded. The dekalb county fire report number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Se agriet la parte de arriba del dash en dos reas y a los das prendi la seal de las bolsas de aire, auto duerme en marquesina.
Starter needed replacement at 40,600 miles.
While driving in peak traffic my 2011 sonata shut down in traffic. Total engine shut down. With congested traffic, i was very much disturbed that someone could have rear ended me. Could not get vehicle to start. After sitting in traffic for a while, vehicle started but would not accelerate to normal speed until after moving a while. My vehicle is in great condition and i am concerned that this may be a problem in the future and i do not feel safe driving it being a female for fear that it may put me down again. I have seen forums which describe similar instances happening to others with the same model and year. Please advise! thanks...
Tamara recall, my car is constantly cutting off when i'm attempting to stop, however it will start up but then cuts off and slow to acclerate
I am unable to remove my key from the ignition. The vehicle will start with no problem but the key will not come out of the ignition. I currently leave my key in the acc position when parked. It will notlock.
Bluetooth won't allow to say command to pair the phone
Key will not come out of the ignitionseems to be an electrical issue that many people have had
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!!
While driving, i noticed a red light flickering on and off on my dashboard.i noticed that it was the driver side air bag indicator light.it now stays on constantly, whether in motion or not.not sure what the issue is, as my airbag has never been deployed.i am afraid of it deploying while driving, but was told that it would not from one of the hyundai dealer service reps.it will cost $112 just for a diagnosis of the problem.
My sonata could have killed or seriously injured me and every passenger that sat in it. In the first 6 months i had to replace a headlight and a tailight already and the a/c would have to be vacuumed and recharged which was about a $250 job. Fixed. In september i noticed my steering column would make an awful racket when driving over nearly anything on the road. I was shocked when i discovered there were six open recalls dating back to at least 2014. These ranged from faulty door handles to metal shavings in the oil that could cause stalling and/or dangerous sudden shutting off of the vehicle. October 5th i took the car to crain hyundai of bentonville, in bentonville, ar. After 5 hours, they said i was good to go on the recalls and after $300 the coupler was fixed. Fast forward to december 2nd, 2016. Earlier in the day, while driving, i noticed my dashboard lights getting lighter and darker. At about 6pm that evening my boyfriend noticed the car making a "knocking" noise so he pulled over to check the oil and waited an hour and a half before someone could bring him some, giving the car plenty of time to cool and be good to go. He got going down the road only at about 25mph and got about 500 yards when the car made a "whoosh" sound and the engine shut off. He coasted into a driveway and minutes later the car was in flames. After unloading a fire extinguisher, it took the fire department cutting open the trunk to completely drown out the fire. It is now february 26th, 2017, i called hyundai claims on december 3rd and have been waiting on the results of their investigation since. They have had the findings from the inspector for 6 weeks now and still no answer. I strongly urge everyone i know to do their research before buying anything with a hyundai motor america emblem.
My car is making a knocking noise or rattling noise from engine.my car throll when am driving like the car is not getting gas to go. My car car go into all the gear onto i stop and put in park it what go into no gears i would have to turn my car off for the gears to start working my engine light come on and off all my light come on in my car a lot of unknown things i cant understand.
Ii had a recall on several things on my car. Took the car back to dealeri bought it from had the recall stiff done and two week later my starter went out.i informed them there was also a recall for the starter and they argue me down that it was not. Well several people i know with the same type of car year, makeand model and they receivedan notice but when they took it in the recall was found. I had to get my car towed and pay for the repairs in the amount of $575.00 at for they were trying to charge me over $700.00.i should not have had to pay for a recall and now trying to find how to file a claim for a refund. My car stop on the street in front of my place of employment i got a jump it made it home and died again on the street call aaa and had it towed to dealer.
Over the five years the car will stall in parking lot.will have it towed to dealer.this happen two times this year. They could not find problem. Could not use battery to start,battery checked it was fine, starter fine,alternator fine.it made me feel uneasy if it stalled on road.they checked engine said it was fine.not happy with this.the last at my kroger it stopped.towed to repair shop near home same result,could not find problem.each time when car sat overnight for repair the problem went away and car started ok by dealer.
While driving, the sunroof busted out. Glass went all unside the vehicle while i was in heavy traffic on the interstate. I almost wrecked the vehicle and the glass scratched up the paint sourrounding the vehicle and the trunk.
My car is burning a extreme amount of oil. After filling up my oil or getting a oil change within two weeks i'm down to one quart of oil.
Was told the brake switch pad came apart.also pedal stopper was involved..both incidents occurred as i was stopped at a light wanting to make a left hand turn when the car made a very slow movement to move forward,then stalled until i kept frantically hitting the gas pedal to get out of the way of oncoming traffic and trying to prevent getting hit from the back because my car wasn't expected to stop dead in its tracks.i called aaa who towed my car into dealership on n.e. 6th avenue in delray beach, florida 33483.the above parts were noted on my invoice.due to the danger, i would absolutely put out a recall before someone gets hurt or worse.parts no. 32876-3q100
I cannot wind up both drivers and passengers seats windows on my2011 hyundai sonata
Making a squilling noise as i'm driving and the noise is coming from the driver front tire. Front end (axel's) sounds like it's loose
Crusie controlbrake lightsparkingsteeringengineall records i have with the dealership show the major problems ive have and its yet to be fixed along with the many recalls on this vehicle
Takata recallmy 2011 hyundai sonata limited has been having problems with the engine not turning completely. My car is a push to start, so when holding the brake and pushing the start button the car still hesitates to come on but the lights on the dashboard do so i know it's not a battery issue. This has happened a couple years ago and i was stranded in my car at work,after several tries it eventually switches over and comes on. I've read several complaints from other hyundai sonata owners having the same exact issue, i'm hoping hyundai takes action in resolving this malfunction.
When the car is going up or down inclines (both slight or steeper inclines), the car stalls and when the accelerator is pushed, nothing happens for several seconds which is obviously problematic when entering or exiting highway on and off ramps, or trying to merge.this has occurred on local streets as well as on a highway.i have brought it to two dealerships and paid their diagnostic fees and they have been unable to tell me what the problem is.this is my family's main car and i have been unable to drive my children in it, because the stalling puts us at a huge risk of being rear ended.
Car would not start. Towed. Starter lever failed. This is known issue as stated by tow driver, hyundai rep, and hundreds of owners complaining of this exact issue on internet. Occurred just out of warranty.
The rear passenger door latch is cutting my hands when opening the door.the chrome paint on the plastic door latch is peeling and very sharp.
I was on the on ramp of the freeway with the closest vehicle several hundred yards in front and no vehicles behind or on the side of me when my sunroof "exploded". Fortunately the curtain was drawn so no glass poured in the vehicle, but when i pulled over half the sunroof was gone and the remainder in shredded. I do no believe anything struck the vehicle.
Hyundai sonata 2011 trouble with the push start system. Brake gets hard and is unable to connect to the starting system. Causing the vehicle to not know when you're trying to push start the vehicle. Push brake down and try to start the vehicle but it doesn't recognize you're doing it because the brake it so hard it won't press down. Major problem!! please help..if you shut it off it take up to 30minutes to get it started again
Prior to the following dates, no passenger has been in my car to observe this.april 21, 2017; driving from ky to florida.atlanta had strong rain.the passenger floor became flooded.water is pouring in at the most left corner,under the glove box.also rained in florida thru georgia on april 23 - return trip.same thing but water has now overflowed from the front to the back seat. When i was asked about how long this has been happening,all i could say was i noticed a little condensation on the windshield during winter but i had no idea why so i thought it was just the cold temperature.
2011 hyundai sonata. Car was in motion in busy traffic and engine seized without warning. Right before started hearing noise upon acceleration. Took car to get a diagnostic done, 11/29/17 nothing .was sent on my way 12/02/17 car seized at busy intersection. Car had to be towed. Mechanic states the bearings are bad and engine needs to be replaced. We have had recalls and issues since purchased date 03/05/15.
Takata recall. Hello, i own a 2011 hyundai sonata and recently the engine was making a loud noise like someone was knocking but really hard and it was shaking. While driving i felt the car really weak. I was going about 45mph and slowed down to 25mph in a 55mph zone. After slowing down i got to a light and suddenly the car turns off. I tried to turn it back on but it wasn't responding. There was a lot of traffic and i was feared that if i got out to push the car to a safe point someone could run me over. I decided to call 911 to help me push the car. Before it was making the noise and shaking the car was doing fine. I had recently had a change of oil and had my next appointment next year in february. It has over 150,000 miles and i wanted to know if it has some type of guarantee or if hyundai or someone can fix this problem because right now the car is on car shop and they told me that it doesn't have a fix. They told me that the solution would be to be a new engine because apparently it didn't have oil but i checked and it did have. If that would be the case they would charge me 2,800$ for everything. I'm a college student and i can hardly pay my classes. My parents had just bought me this used car for 5,000$ about 9 months ago. At first i was glad that i had a hyundai car because it saved gas but right know i'm kind of disappointed. I would like a response. Thank you for your time.
Vehicle will shut down while driving down the road. No warning lights or sounds. The engine will just shut down completely. Engine starts up again but will again shut down while driving. No codes will come up on the ecm when scanned at a mechanic shop. No way to tell what is going on. Hyundai dealer has no answers for me.
There is a knocking noise coming from underneath the gear shift.as i use the gear shift, while braking and releasing, a knocking noise is heard under the gear shift.it is caused by the brake pedal being pressed.it knocks while pressing the brake pedal and shifting from drive to reverse and back.
Starter problem, and problems with starter motor lever,one month after purchasing, this car there were continuous problem with it starting and no one told us about this and continuous paying for diagnostic, until now the car started and stopped stopped when backing and stopped in the middle of flow of traffic, and fearing for my life,and hyundai diagnostic machines are not working, correctlythey don't identify everything wrong, you have to continuesly have it placed on diagnostic machine and you continue to pay, each time
When iā€™m driving out of nowhereit will only go 20 miles an hour and i can put the gas petal to the floor it hesitates my shifter will get stuck in park and my brake lights stay on even when itā€™s in park
The horn doesn't work at all. I even had the "clock spring" changed and it still doesn't work. There is a stem that connects to the horn which is worn down and it has no contact with the horn; that's why is doesn't work. I think that this is very dangerous to drive around without a horn to alert other drivers or pedestrians from wrong doing. I can't be the only customer that is complaining about this issue.
Takata recall .on 2/2/2019 my car stalled out why i was driving and when i lifted the hood it's was a electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under the motor i had the car towed and the tow driver also said he smelled like something. Electrical was burning i was coming off a main highway to get an a city street had a friend check out the starter which he replaced, and i replaced it with a new battery.and my friend said the motor is locked
I was driving on a busy los angeles freeway when the "check charging system" light came on and a chime began to sound.my car totally shut down and lost all power.i was stranded in the middle of a busy freeway in what was a life threatening situation.the battery indicator was at the half way mark, which is the norm for the car.i was towed to a dealer who told me that they could not find anything wrong with the car.i had to call hyundai corporate to get hyundai technicians to look at the car.they said that a team of technicians repaired the car and that it was fixed.except that it happened to me again last week on a busy parkway.this is an extremely unsafe car that puts occupants in very dangerous circumstances.it is in for repairs again, but i will not trust that it is fixed.i am afraid to drive it.
I purchase this vehicle the owner tollme the engine spend lot of oil i still purchace, i still buy this car but 3 days pass i check engine after awas driving 65 mil car was making lot of noise i stop and was with (0)oil i check internet on this car and is recall for this engine burning oil and need to be replaced i contact the dealer they told me to bring the car to perform oil consumption i bring the car and they did the oil change 95 dollars and 2weeks later was no oil again they told me the they will documented and see if they decide to replace
I was driving approximately 55 mph on a highway and it started raining. I turned my headlights on and the traction control light came on. I also lost acceleration power until i completely let off the gas pedal. This has happened several times over the last month. I also am unable to set the cruise control if my headlights are on.
There is a rattling noise in the steering column when turning the wheel or when driving over a speed bump/bump in the road. I was informed by my mechanic that it is a little rubber part that looks like a black disc that needs to be replaced...my mechanic said it is a common issue with sonatas.
Lost all power going up hill and now only goes about 20 mph and runs bad
While driving my 2011 sonata, the windows fog up to a dangerous level where i can not clearly see the road, especially the front windshield.this happens at various times of the day and night in cold, hot, humid or raining, etc. Weather conditions.i am most affected at night while returning from the gym and i have to travel through winding, dark, deer infested wooded roads.no matter what temperature setting i place thermostat, it fogs!i have taken my car in several times with the same complaint and the dealer is aware and says multiple people have complained but they have no solution.dealer says to match outside temp with inside car temp and leave a/c on. I followed the advice, i turn on the a/c in the winter and the heat in the summer and it is very uncomfortable but still doesn't effectively solve the dangerous problem.outside temperatures reach 100+ degrees in atlanta and turning on the heat after working out makes a bad situation worse.i feel people can or will die or be seriously injured if the problem isn't corrected by the manufacturer / dealers....updated10/05/15
After stopping the car and parking, the key gets stuck and i am unable to remove it. After jiggling the key and tugging at the steering wheel, the key eventually can be removed. It has happened more frequently in the past several weeks. The latest occurrence was july 12, 2016.
A screen can lose by the driver side front tire and tore the bumper by the tire. Also paint chips very easy to the frame.
Connection between the shift cable and shift lever,it says there is a recall on it, but when i call the dealership they tell me there is not one with my vin number. When i put my car in reverse or drive it will not display on my dash if it is in reverse drive or park and my car has trouble moving when it does that.
Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. Report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583.
Light in back window keeps flashing and brake lights keep needing replaced. Also just replaced a rear censor.our son drives back and forth from college this can be dangerous!
Steering vibrates and becomes erratic when changing lanes or over gravel/rough roads. Dealer tells me it is a function of the speed controlled device, appears to be controlled by computer. Speed up or dwn triggers violent shaking.
My dashboard has hairline cracks in the areas by the air bags. I feel that this could be a compromise issue with the air bags. We had the same issue with our other 2011 sonata. We replaced it because we sold it. Please advise me if i have a safety issuethank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall and shut-off with the check engine warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed on multiple occasions to an independent mechanic who topped off the fluids however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The contact also stated that the vehicle would run hot as the temperature gauge would indicate a rise in engine temperature. Additionally, the contact stated the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving my vehicle downtown and my eps light came on along as well as flickering of my low tire pressure and abs light which ibelieve is breaks failing. But i had failure of my power steering for sure. Out of nowhere i could no longer navigate heavy and slow traffic. I turned the car off and back on only to have all of my gears lock up and not allow me to even attempt at moving it, after turning it off the second time car entirely died and will not start at all. We managed to get the gears unlocked after a few attempts with just the battery on and push it off the busy road to call for a tow truck. I see online that the 2011 hyundai sonata has a recall for the power steering failure but my vin is not covered but i am definitely effected by this recall. The campaign number is 16v190000
The brakes lights and head lights goes out alot.. Bulbs melting into socket and burning out frequently and having to replace the whole assembly. It's very hazard because it can catch fire. I was driving on highway doing rain and noticed my head light just went out and i pulled over to check and checked the back as well cause i smelled something burnt. The rear break light was burnt and melted into socket. I've replaced the back assembly aleast once to twice a year.
The dashboard over the passenger's side is cracking - vehicle has less than 90,000 miles on it.
Takata loud rpm when starting then loud clicking in steering wheel coupler bad now brakes having issues and axles clicking radio goes on and off. Lights keep burning out.
I was on my way home from work and accelerating from a stop at a traffic light when the car seized and initially appeared to lose power.no indicator lights came on prior to the incident occurring and there were no other indicators of any problems such as smoke, a smell, or any leaks on the ground when driving or parked.after pulling the car over and opening the hood everything appeared to be fine.we were unable to diagnose the problem and had it towed to a local repair shop.the next day the repair shop called and stated there appeared to be some sort of unknown damage to the engine which caused it to completely drain of oil.oil covered the entire area of the engine compartment underneath the casing.the mechanics at the shop were unable to get the engine to turn at all.the vehicle just had a full service at the dealership on 4/24/2015 including: oil & filter change, fuel induction service, replace engine air filter, replace cabin air filter, rotate tires, check brakes, check exhaust, suspension, belts, and hoses, top off all fluids, and multi-point inspection.at that time the car was noted in perfect working condition and no issues were annotated.the estimated cost to repair the engine is between $9,000 and $10,000, but the repair shop hasn't fully assessed the damage to the rest of the vehicle.from what i understand this should be under the extended powertrain warranty, but i'm currently going through the claims process to try and resolve this.a quick search brings up a multitude of similar cases for hyundai sonatas referring to catastrophic engine failure with near identical circumstances to what i experienced.
Key gets hung up stuck in ignition will not shut off at times must work gear shift shoving it back and forth to release key and pull outwhile doing this car can also roll out of its parking space and cause problems.... The vehicle is and was stationary but this has happened on city streets on a hill as well very dangerous.i have read up and seen this numerous times from other people as well so i know it is not just this car
Torque converter went out all of a sudden. Cost me $3150 to have it replaced. Then the gear shifter moved back and forth but will not go into gear.
I have only had the car for about 6-7 months i bought it from a private owner i changed the oil and bought a new battery. The car did high milage at 194,000 miles i still bought the car. Last week while on my lunch break i was in my way to go pay my car insurance when i seen i had 32 miles to empty which i never let it get that low but i did obviously that day. As i begin to go up hill it felt like it stuttered so i figured i was running out of gas. But as i came over the hill i press on the gas and noticed that it revved up and to my knowledgethe car was locked up the steering wheel was not able to turn the breaks were locked up and all my dash lights were on. I was scared and just let the car coast down the hill approaching a red light with traffic stopped all i could do was hope i didnt get it or hit no one else for not having much control over the car i braked as much as i could and coasted it into a gas station to where. I made it to the pump and turned the off off and went and got gas for the car. Tried to turn it over and not a thing happen sounded dead batterylike it wanted to start but once i turned the key and it did not start if i tried right after just made a click click noise. I took my battery out and home to charge thinking maybe a bad cell or maybe alternator. Bought new battery and it not start so no not the alternator.i am at lost for words tried to turn the crankshaft and wont budge. Am i able to still get this looked at by hyundai even if i just bought the car. Its registered to me if it is caused by these recalls does the car have to still be running for me to be able to recieve the benefits i have never had a car just straight die. Never made any noise or smoke or got hot. Also i noticed when i have the key and drop it down into all the gears it goes but when i slap it over to the manual side i can go from 1st to 2sd and that's it.
Cruise control will not cancelwith cancel button. Will happen anytime i'm driving onhighway and set the cruise control.
I pulled out on to a 4 lane highway and the engine stalled and the car coasted across. After a few seconds car regained power and went on but still losing power. When driving on interstate car keeps stalling at high rates of speed. When i cut on lights while driving car stalls/loses power for a few seconds then goes on. Brake lights aren't working all the time plus 3rd brake light keeps sticking. I need answers to this before we get seriously hurt!!!!!
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact was driving 8 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was a noticeable delay before the vehicle would respond. The failure recurred twice.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
2011 hyundai sonata.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration.the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused an accident. The airbags did not deploy.
I have gotten my car in march 2018 since then i had to change my brakes rogers and now i have a knocking noise in steering wheel and when press down on brakes tires double turn at time
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and the rpms increased. In addition, the vehicle hesitated without warning and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do 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 approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 04/20/16*lj updated 05/11/18
After having 3 of 5 recall fixes performed, battery charging system warning light and sounds activated. Car lost power at low revs. Required giving full throttle to enable gas engine to kick in and gain enough speed to safely stay with traffic. After pulling over and turning engine off/on, problem seemed to resolve itself. Happened again in highway traffic while entering exit ramp resulting in a dangerous loss of power. Returned vehicle to dealership for repair. Dealership assured me that they knew what the issue was and that it would be repaired. 2 days later issue happened 3 times. Each time on the highway at approx. 65mph with nowhere safe to conveniently pull over.
Motor ticking.car gets hot. Car runs rough
The front bumper and grill have partially detached from broken or faulty clips, wheels original size rub against wheel well covering and constant sensor failure for tire api. Actual speed is lower then the speed indicated on the vehicle where as 55 mph actual speed shows 59 on the gage. Cruis control will not work and traction control will not turn off, after replacement of all tires and sensors.exterior- head lights need replaced every 2 to 3 months due to failure,break lights replaced 6x in 4 months and wiring harness to breaklights has partially melted the casing and entry spot for bulb. Replacement bulb didn't remedy the problem,as break lights now do not work at all on vehicle,only tail lights. Fog light have also been replaced 1x im 1 year and 1 is out. Rear plate light also not wiring.fuses are good. Possible wiring issue. Faulty body issue and possible computer and or sensor issue.
On the way to work this morning, my sonata hybrid started beeping and "check charging system" appeared on the dashboard. My car suddenly started losing engine power to the point where my car would not move after the stop light turned green, leaving me stuck in the middle of a huge intersection with people almost hitting me. After restarting my car, it finally started to move, but repeated the same instance at the next stop light. This is a serious safety issue. I had to have my car towed to the dealership because i was not going to risk my safety and life. People need to be aware of this issue because if other vehicles are experiencing the same problem, someone could get into a serious car wreck which could be potentially fatal, if happened on a freeway.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
After a complete stop, the vehicle will delay its acceleration, as if it was going to turn off, the after 3-4 seconds it accelerates, it happens several time a day while driving.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly on its own, which almost caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 93,000.
While driving this vehicle at slow speeds in a parking lot, the engine went to full throttle without touching the gas petal at all. The vehicle was put into neutral and the engine kept reeving at full speed. There was nearly a crash as a result of this failure. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer since the engine would not stop operating at full speed. It is now at the hyundai dealer for repair again. This is the second occurrence of this issue. The same issue occurred 1 year prior and a hyundai service center repaired the problem.there are many of these issues reported on-line. The manufacturer has apparently taken no responsibility.this vehicle is not safe to drive .please help us with resolving this issue with the manufacture before someone get hurt.
My car stall whiljng driving then stop in front of another vehicles.i had to push it over on neutral.my vehicles had knocking sound when trying to get it back up running . Let it sit for a while and it start back up on its own. I took it to hynduai 8/8 the service worker jim said he can't diagnostic cause the light is gone. I told him that i cant risk driving this vehicle when i know it had a knock sensor recall last year campaign 953 and its doing it again. He told me their is noth i ng he can do and advice me to drive it back home until it happens again and then get tow. J scold him and said and risk my kids life and others. It stalls in the middle of driving.the engine completely goes out for almost 40 minute. This the 6th time it happen between oct 2019 to aug 2020.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the cruise control failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to centennial hyundai (located at 6200 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149, (702) 483-2200) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 96,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the active air flap warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle would suddenly accelerated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the active air flap sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake warning light and the esc warning light randomly illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly hesitated. While driving 45 mph, there was a drastic reduction in speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer twice, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the condition progressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop lamp brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) and 14v433000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 50,800.
The auto on several, sporadic occasions had an acceleration problem, while sitting still in traffic. While sitting still in traffic, the rpms would start to increase,going to 6000 rpms before i geared it back down and shut the engine off. I took it too the dealer on several occasions, they kept it couple of days each time,they told me, they could find nothing wrong, and go ahead and drive it, if it happened again, bring it back, sending me away in a unsafe vehicle. The last time, date mentioned above, a service technician test drove my car, the acceleration problem occurred, and he totaled out my vehicle. I was not notified until 2 days later that my vehicle had been in a accident. I was told, it happened the night before, i was notified on sept 13, 2013, that would have the accident occurring on sept.12,2013, when in fact it occurred on sept. 11, 2013. I have searched and found on several occasions that this vehicle, did indeed, have acceleration problems, which the dealer had informed me, had never happened before.the vehicle, should have been diagnosed and the problem fixed, the first time, instead of the dealership, sendingme away each time in a unsafe vehicle. Very unethical of the dealer, for telling lies about the car,and,the correct date the incident occurred, not notifying me for 2 days, that it occurred, and.not fixing the problem, as should have been expected of them, the first time it occurred, and sending me away each time in a unsafe vehicle.
Total loss of car due to engine fire.on dec 30,2020 at mile marker 31 on i95 south outside of stoney creek va, when i was driving, all lights came on the dashboard at the same time-then we lost ability to accerleate-gas pedal not working.we pulled over on the side of i95-smoke came out of engine and within 10 minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames.
Ever since i had a new engine put in my car, my car hasn't been the same. It acts like it doesn't want to go when pressing the gas pedal right after (was told it was the eco mode), then my dash started to crack, now is extremely cracked which has an air bag, gas gage has a mind of its own, burning a severe amount of oil a week so there is no point in 'changing the oil', oil light never once comes on letting me know its low, no oil on my driveway or under the hood, interior dome light sometimes doesn't shut off, the brake lights short out on a monthly basis and get pulled over by the cops all the time.now with only 50,000 miles on the 'new engine', i take it back to the dealership because its smoking when i crank it, doesn't accelerate sometimes going down the road when i press the gas, then starts smoking, headlights flicker, engine light stays on and low tire light stays on (even after getting new tires & alignment). Took it in yesterday, hyundai is stating my oxygen sensors, catalytic converter & gaskets and intake manifold need to be replaced at $3,177. The car isn't even worth that much. This is not the reason why my car is using excessive amounts of oil, smoking when i crank it and acts like the engine is about to blow up. Then they come back to tell me it needs the above, plus an engine replacement but out of 'goodwill' they will only charge me 20% ($2,000) with no loaner car. Its going on 3 weeks now. The corporate office is useless and very rude. I have a voicemail stating 'this is the highest customer service department and once the decision has be made, those decisions are fianl and its up to you to decline or accept our offer.'it's the engine, again! which then lead to other issues!i will never buy another hyundai again!! this car has caused nothing but money and time, complete waste of junk!
The controls on my steering wheel will randomly quit working. The cruise control will work fine one time and then the next i can't hit set or the cancel button will be the cruise or it will flip through the other options (trip button). If i hit the steering wheel in this vicinity it will work correctly sometimes. The volume button will either mute, or the + will actual decrease the volume. The button to change the station (presets) will change the mode (am, cd, sirius...) sometimes one direction (up) works and the other does something else random. All of the steering wheel controls seem to have a mind of their own and do not work correctly most days vs some days the buttons work fine. I took it to the dealership prior to the warranty expiring and it worked fine. Next day, issues again. I saw other complaints about this but can't seem to make it happen when i need it to. Frustrating since it is safer to use these controls that the buttons on the dash.
Knocking in the engine,cruise control doesn't go off when brake is pressed,shift lock doesn't work.have to manually press override button to put in gear.car stalls sometimes after a turn. Ecs light is constantly on. Loss of power sometimes,had to replace brake light bulb twice in the last 6 months and they were completely black,like burnt.vehicle was generallyin motion when issues occurred.
To start with the airbag light on the drivers side will not go off even though the vehicle has never been in an accident. Additionallynone 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.
I bought the sonata 2011 turbo in 7/15/2011 the first day i test drove the car i asked the sales man if they aligned the car and he said it was done already.several months later i called them and said the car is out of control the steering keeps to the right and i am tired of pulling it to the left.also the speed is uncontrollable i have to take my foot of the accelerator in order for the car to slow down other wise i would be going 80mph on the fwy. It is very hard to keep consistency of the speed.i took the car back on october 21 the first time and they told me its normal.i was upset and told them that my 17 year old almost got into an accident due to not being able to control the car at a turn.they ignored me and still insist that the car was normal.i went back yesterday for the second time and test drove the car with their mechanic and he said that the car was fine and its all normal.i was never told that there was a recall on the car.i only found out about this today when i went back to speak to the manager for the third time is when they told me that all the sonata 2011 have a pulling problems and it has no return memory after its done pulling so i have to get used to this cause that's what they all do.i am now very upset that i found this out on my own and that they didn't tell me about the recall and thatme and my daughter are at risk of an accident at any given time.i had over 25 cars in the past and i know that this car is very unsafe to drive and if nothing is done about this someone will get hurt. I opened up a claim with sonata customer service and i hope this will be taken care off right a way.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine made a loud noise as if the vehicle were to independently accelerate. The contact had the engine replaced under a manufacturers recall but the failure recurred. In addition, the steering wheel did not support the movement of the vehicle while driving on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The vin was not available.
All of a sudden my car is having an a problem with accelerating. I was driving 40-45mph and the car decilarrated down to 30mph then to 20mph i stepped on the gas pedal all the way down and the car slowed to almost a stop, and then with my foot still fully down on the gas pedal the rpm shot to the number 4 and the car took off from underneath me if i hadn't gotten control i would have gotten into an accident thank god no one was in front of me. Mind you i had just left hyndai mechanics for the 2nd time this week with the reported problem and they still say they can't find nothing wrong. It happened randomly, but in the past week in a half more often then i'd like to count. It's a very dangerous situation especially when you have a child in the car and it's fusterating when hyundai tells you if it continues to happen bring it back, for what for them to tell me the same thing they told me twice before , the first i was turning at a light the second on a highway the 3rd down a rural one way road and another while making a u turn
On march 11, 2014 approximately at 3:30 pm i went to my car in an underground garage. I entered the car, put my seat belt on, and put the car in reverse. Then when putting car in drive, the steering wouldn't move and without acceleration the car took off. .my foot was onthe brake when the car took off. At that time,i tried to brake and had no steering or brakes. When that happened with the car accelerating, i had no brakes or steering. I crashed into my husbands car that was parked in spot next to me. I smashed hisrear right panel. The car was going at such a speed my husband's car was pushed a couple of feet over. If his car was not there, i would have crashed into the cement wall. As for my car, i smashed the left front fender, head light and lower panel on the front of the car. Thecar immediately went dead. I immediately called my insurance company and proceeded to call hyundai.i had vehicle towed to the auto body shop for repairs caused by accident. After the body shop repairs were finished, the car was towed to hyundai. This auto body shop had the car for 2-3 weeks. Hyundai technicians were called in to check. Hyundai's final outcome/decision was that there were no findings and they feel they are not responsible.i was then called to pick the car up the manager. He claimed to have phoned me numerous amount of times, but this is false. I only received one call from him. Thecar is unsafe to drive since this is the second incident involving the same problem the car was towed from hyundai back to my residence and parked in the underground garage. I find this completely appalling and very upsetting that this has happened. This is not the response or service i expected to receive from a so called reputable company. This could have resulted in serious injury or fatalities. I feel hyundai is totally responsible for this situation. They are not taking responsibility for this.
I was driving into a parking space in a parking lot and came to a stop when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped a curb which was five inches high and five inches wide, smashed into a fence and came to rest on a scattered pile of bricks. I hurt my knee which hit the dashboard. This injury did not require hospitalization although i was in a state of shock.there was considerable damage to the car which is now in the body shop. It will take three weeks at least to repair the car. In the meantime i am driving a rental car. I believe this could be a case of unintended sudden acceleration caused by an electronic malfunction. I think this accident needs to be investigated thoroughly.
I bought my car in september 2013, it is certified pre-owned and came with the original 100,000 mile/10 year warranty, i purchased theextra electrical warranty. I was driving at about 40 mph and i noticed my transmission wasn't switching gears when i was accelerating and if i took my foot of off the brake the car wanted to stop, my brakes were locking up. There was smoke coming from the front drivers side tire and from the back passenger side tire and a loud noise. I pulled over, shut off the car and waited about 10-15 minutes until the smoking stopped and i turned the car on and began to drive home. I was only about 3 minutes from my home at that time. The transmission was continuing to demonstrate problems and the brakes to make a low rumbling noise. I called hyundai roadside assistance right away to take my car to the dealership to be evaluated and fixed. I called at 3pm and they did not pick up my car until 9:30 pm. The next day they called me and told me my car was driving fine and they were going to check several other components of the car to confirm everything was in working order. A few hours later i called to get a status update on my vehicle and i was told that they discovered something wrong, they had conducted a test drive for the second time and discovered all of the problems i was initially reporting about the car. The service manager then told me he was not sure of the cause and that he would have to check several other things and i would need a rental car because he did not know how long the repair would take. I got the rental car at about 2 in the afternoon andwas called at 5:30 and told me car was ready for pick-up and that they replaced the brake light switch. I went the next morning to pick up my car and drop off my rental at about 10am. I drove the car home and everything seemed to be fine, but at about 3pm had the same problem again.
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 to 35 mph and when the accelerator pedal was applied, the vehicle veered to the left and accelerated. As a result, the vehicle accelerated violently and the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed.the approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic light, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The contact mentioned that he felt as if the vehicle wanted to lunge forward every time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was test driven by a technician. The failure recurred while being test driven and the vehicle independently accelerated up an embankment, crashed into a tree and then rolled over. The technician sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 44,500.
Cruse controls does not engage and/or does not disengage.
During my last scheduled vehicle maintenance in april 2016, i explicitly communicated my concerns to the hyundai dealer about my engine and the fact that the oil light kept coming on when i tried to accelerate and would go off as soon as i took my feet off the accelerator. I just found out through local news and information from online blogs that this was a sign of engine manufacturing problems originating from hyundai's alabama engine manufacturing plant.the dealer did not inform me that the engine in my vehicle was being recalled. Instead, i was told via the maintenance report that oil level was low and there were no visible leaks.i have receipts to prove that i adhered to all recommended owner maintenance services and have been diligent enough to service my vehicle according to the service schedule prescribed during vehicle purchase. I have strong reasons to believe hyundai has not been honest with its customer. This being because, rather than elaborate on the cause and solution to the problem (i.e. Hyundai sonata 2011-2012 engine recall), information was deliberately withheld from me by hyundai. I never received a recall notice from the dealer despite purchasing the vehicle from an authorized hyundai pre-owned vehicle dealer.i'm even more frustrated because this recall was announced in september 2015, 4 months after i purchased my vehicle under warranty and paid extra to have extended warranty coverage added on my vehicle. It's now 7 months after the recall announcement and i still have not received notice of the recall from hyundai. As of today, 3 weeks after my vehicle stalled on the on-401 highway whilst driving at approx. 100km/hr., i have not heard back from hyundai. I had to coast my vehicle to the outside shoulder of the busiest highway in north america at 9:00pm. 3 weeks on, i have no vehicle, no repair timeline and no response from hyundai
While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner.minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg.my foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurredwithout warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin.the consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission.the consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle did not register the gear on the instrument panel when shifted around, making it difficult to know which gear was in use. The contact stated that the failure affected the acceleration. The contact also stated that when the gear was placed in drive, the vehicle jolted. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the vehicle was excluded from any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000. The vin was not provided.
I had begun to accelerate from a red light. The car in front began to stop again. When i pressed on the brake pedal, it would not go down, was not stopping the car at all. The car continued to accelerate on its own and i hit a van. The airbag went off, but the engine revved up, and the car shot forward again, hitting the other vehicle again. I tried putting the car in neutral and park. Nothing stopped it until i turned the vehicle off completely.i have the 'norm' seatbelt bruising, smashed my knee on the dash, and have whiplash as well.
While driving at 65mph on highway, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. It was as if i had let go of the gas pedal. Of course the pedal was at the same position and did not change. I let go of the pedal and repressed it and noticed that i got my power back. It does this intermittently for the last two months.no code errors appearing on dash or obd reading. Will happen at any given speed. Other issue is the driver side break light will work for a few weeks and then burn out, in which it will leave the remaining center and passenger brake light permanently on while the headlights are turned on. So it appears that i am breaking but i am not.only temporary fix is to remove the left bulb from its socket.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000(seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle moved forward and crashed into a pole.there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 10/02/14*ljthe consumer stated the failure occurred 3 times before the accident. Updated 3/5/2015
Car randomly would not accelerate and car came to a stop and just would not cut back on. There is a engine recall on my car
Car steering wheel making clickingsound when turned and car accelerate while coming to a complete stop it's inconsistent also brake light constantly burning out and the car horn recently just stop working thank you for your interest on my concern
Cruise control fails to disengage by repeatedly and firmly depressing the cancel switch on the steering wheel. Cruise control must be disengaged by manually depressing the brake pedal. Upon harshly hitting the wheel in the general proximity of the switch it will sometimes begin to work again randomly, other times it will not function at all.
Defective brake switch stuck in on position caused the car slow down of its own accord in traffic.car drove as if you had foot on brake and accelerator simultaneously. Brake lights stayed on after taking foot off brake pedal.
Car will randomly not start after parking it.depress brake pedal through the floor, press start button, yet it says "press down brake pedal to start".this is the third time in three weeks.the first time i got it started after ~30 minutes.second time, within ~ 5 - 10 minutes.this third time, i couldn't get it started.had to call for a ride.went back next day, tried again unsuccessfully for ~ 30 minutes.called roadside assistance.they never came.after ~1:45 minutes, i tried one more time and got it to start.each time, the steering wheel was turned strongly to the left and it felt locked.each time i was eventually able to yank the steering wheel to the right and was able to get it to release.felt like the hydraulics kicked in.then, it would start each time.this didn't happen the first time i messed with the steering wheel ....but each time i was able to eventually make it do it.until then, it had that locked feeling of no hydraulics.other than this, no brake issues, no steering issues, no lights on dash, etc.one exception, first time coming down a hill, i hadthe esc (brake) light come on briefly.very similar to other reports on this website.
Sonata 2011 horn and acceleration problems. People can not hear the horn.also when i test drove they sonata the test car had problems where there was accelerator problems.when i stepped on the gas the car almost quit, paused and they took off. This is dangerous and could cause an accident by not accelerating in time. This has happened on my car at least 7 times, accelerate, pause or hesitation themotor kicks in.when i asked the salesman about it at the dealer he told me the motor on the test car was probably cold.this happens when the car is warmed up.this is very scary when you pull out in traffic.also the horn is a joke.you can't hear the horn and it needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle began to accelerate rapidly. The contact crashed into a tree. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center. There were no injuries reported. A police report was not filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 23,594.
Driving car and lost all power diagnosis showed nothing by my mechanic after hyundai told me car vin not on recall during on vacation engine died had to have it towed back to my from maryland was garage said engine bearing broke will cost me 7000 to my mechanic
Since i bought this vehicle, they had replaced the engie due to,the recall, they had to,replace my fual sensors, steering column piece, and another part. But since they replaced my engine, my electrical in my car is,mever accurate. Speed sensoer is wrong, the radio shorts all the time, and my cruise control doesnt work. The problems countniue to get worse especially with the electrical. This car has costed me 1000's of dollars and it just countniues to have problems. I have taken it to hyundai in redlands ca. They have all documentation on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact attempted to decelerate but the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact had to quickly shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked with the engine running the vehicle rolled away on its own and crashed through the garage wall into the kitchen of his home. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Tuvo un accidente y fue declarado perdida total ,las bolsas no explotaron
This is what i wrote to hyundai: rented a sonata. Loved the car except: safety issue. While using the cruise control the car leaped ahead several times after i had applied the brake (because i was getting too close to the car in front of me) and was temporarily handling speed without the cruise control. Nearly had an accident on twq such occasions. Then i figured out what was happening. The "resume" button is so close to the rim of the wheel, and so exposed, that the heel of my right hand was touching it inadvertantly and the cruise control reengaged when i didn't want it to and didn't know it was happening. Imho, your button needs to be relocated or protected by a ridge. Imho, this is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed now. Please let me know if you agree. If not, i will contact the ntsb. Thank you.hyundai did not agree that it needed immediate attention, so i am writing to you.i noticed on your site that there were two previous complaints regarding the sonata's speed control, one of them similar in symptom, although the complainant did not recognize the cause.please note, this was a rental, not a purchase, but to get through your form i have to say, later, that it was a purchase.i also invented the mileage, as i do not recall the mileage on the rental car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I was doing 60 and my car just died out of no where on march 9 2021.i then got it to start and every time i pick up speed it dies again.i smell what may be electrical burning.i called dealership in vandaila they said no recall on motor so i have to figure the problem out.
Start losing speed cutting backoverheating ac stop function then smoke from good and cut out had it towed and seek what the problem is this occur on 08/24/2021 just purchase on july 7,2021 from dealer in auto land of thornburg paid cash
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to sputter and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The throttle body was repaired ,but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 95,000.
While driving at 55 mph on the highway, the car self engaged and set the cruise control with no driver input. The car started to accelerate to a higher speed, but stopped accelerating when the brake pedal was pressed.the cruise control was off at the time of the incident. The car is less than 2 months old and has already been in the shop for other cruise control related problems. This car is the new sonata hybrid and has had multiple other problems requiring numerous visits to the service department.
I was approaching an intersection that had a red light and stopped vehicles.i began to apply the brakes and slow down to under 10 mph.the car would not come to a stop.i had the brake pedal pressed as hard as i could and it did not stop. I did a google search on hyundai sonata 2011 brake problems and got 598,000 results.in a brief scan through those results i found 7 other reports of the exact same problem. This demands someone look into this now! i copied those web posting if you want them let me know!
"takada recall" the push to start won't work sometimes, (stationary )it has me stranded at times. I have had the batteries changed several times and it still won't work, my front suspension is making a very loud noise when i step on my brakes(everytime i'm in motion) i've had new brake pads, rotors and $700 michelin tires put on in aug 2017 and this noise is getting worst, the wiper blades are top of the line and i cannot drive at night or in the rain because it's very hard to see, lastly i try to use my cruise control on the (highway) and i set it and bounces back down very low
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 63 mph the cruise control was engaged. Upon approaching another vehicle he applied the brakes in order to disengage the cruise control but the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. No one was injured. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the crash site. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired; however, no one investigated the cruise control failure. The failure and current mileage wasapproximately 26,000.updated 06/05/12
The contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags deployed. The police was called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 09/27/16*lj
On october 3, 2014, i had my car serviced for two sonata recalls, one regarding the shift cable and the other regarding the brakes. That same afternoon, my stability control light illuminated on my dash. I have had this car for 4 years and could not remember it doing that ever before. Pressing the stability control button did nothing to change the light (it would not turn off). The next day, while pressing the gas pedal, i noticed a failure to accelerate. This has happened dozens of times since, at varying speeds, and while the car was both cold and warm. It always lasts several seconds and then i can accelerate again. During one of these episodes, i can press the gas pedal all the way to the floorboard and get no acceleration. This is becoming increasingly dangerous. I've been in to the dealership, and they denied any connection to the recall work, despite this problem presenting immediately upon leaving. They said they replaced the brake switch and that they should have charged me for that, but they did not. I got no paperwork showing that they actually replaced the brake switch. After that visit, the traction light was off for a day before this problem reoccurred. I am terrified driving this car to and from work because i never know when the acceleration will fail. It has happened while changing lanes in heavy traffic, and also on the ramps in my office parking garage.
I am having problems with my car not wanting to accelerate sometimes, i typically notice this when i am on the freeway going about 60 mph and when i try to go past that it will seem to not want to accelerate and then jerk and then go accelerate faster.lately i have also notice this when going normal speeds it seems like it wants to stall.
I was pulling into parking space, had my foot on the brake, car was almost completely stopped, all of a sudden the car accelerated, traveled approximately 8 feet, the brake didn't stop the car.i hit the brick wall of a busy convenience gas station store, thankfully no one was coming out the door at the time.my first thought was the floor mat had interfered with the gas pedal, but am sure now that was not the case.when a representative of my insurance company called me, he stated that he heard that i had stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake, this is not true, i am 100 percent sure.my husband was a passenger in the car and after we had calmed done, we discussed what had happened, he stated to me that the car was almost stopped and then just suddenly made a loud roaring sound and accelerated. Our car was towed to a hyundai repair station and we are waiting to hear how much the damages are.just the thought of having to drive that car again scares me, it was a very frightening experience, as it happened so fast and i had no control over stopping the car, other than my foot was on the brake and that didn't stop the acceleration.my hope is that this is investigated before any serious injuries or deaths occur.
October 3rd 2015, i was driving on highway 78 west.i was in the vehicle with my 3 year old daughter.i was driving in a 2 way lane that was under construction.all off a sudden without any warning my vehicle started to decelerate on the highway. I immediately had no control and my speed was decreasing fast.i was in the left lane and in matter of4-7 minutes my car engine was shutting down on the highway.i was almost hit by multiple trucks who continued to fly by my vehicle on the highway as i tried to find some where in enough time to bear off. Putting me and my 3 year old daughter in immediate danger. Needless to say i was terrified.i was finally able to pull off into the right lane and pull my vehicle into the shoulder of the highway.since i was in an area that was under construction on this highway the shoulder space was very limited.i could feel the trucks pass my car and i was scared for my life and my daughter?s life.i had an immediate panic attack and thought my daughter and myself was going to die.this has caused a great deal of hardship on myself and my daughter.we have been without our vehicle since this incident. Hyundai in lebanon, pa has had my vehicle since 10/3/15 and continue to give me the run around. They say they ordered a new engine , but it has not shipped to the dealer yet. This incident has created a tremendous hardship for me and my family . I continue to be at a disadvantage as i am driving a rented vehicle . Meanwhile i continue to pay for a car i have not driven for over 3 months.your immediate assistance would be appreciated.this issue i am having with my vehicle is due to a recall campaign 132.this recall was due to the engine malfunction that hyundai is aware of.my vehicle stalled while in motion on the highway , putting my life and my 3 year old daughter's life at risk.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the rpms increased independently and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. In addition, once the vehicle was placed in park, the rpms continued to increase and then decreased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, while driving 70 mph, the cruise control engaged independently and the speed increased to 80 mph. The contact was forced to apply the brake pedal twice before the cruise control disengaged to approximately 75 mph. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,350.
When driving 45 miles per hour or 25 mph, the cars rpm's rev really high and the car gets stuck, i could not accelerate and was almost hit from behind. It has done this several times. I was going 75 miles per hour on the highway, the rpm"s revved really high and i could not accelerate or move. Then the d on the dashboard dropped from d to 4 to 3 to 2...... I had to wait for it to shift back into gear on its own and then it went back into drive and i could move. However it continued to do that 4 times later in the same day. I have had the vehicle in several times for this issue and they keep saying there isn't anything wrong. This is very dangerous and i have 3 small children so i am very concerned about this issue as it is continuing to do it. Getting stuck in gear is not safe nor is having the rpm's rev that high and being stuck on a highway!
The buttons and horn on the steering wheel are not working, nothing happens when you push any of the buttons. Cruise control, odomiter reset, trip button, volume, bluetooth, radio station change, and horn do not work. The horn not working is a huge safety issue, i cannot let anyone know i am near or they are too close to me. While driving and while in parked mode
In mid--august 2015, my car began to have odd things happen such as the car alarm randomly going off. I replaced the battery thinking it may be the cause. That did not help. The alarm still randomly went off. I did not think this was a serious problem until my daughter was driving at highway speeds. On aug 14th she reported to me that her steeringbecame erratic regardless of what she did. After she pulled over, she noticed the fuel gauge went to zero and the low fuel light began blinking despite having recently filled the tank. When she got back on the road, the cruise control suddenly stopped working. Finally, within the next couple of days, the brake lights came on and would not go off. This caused the left tail light assembly to completely melt! then, on aug 24th, she drove the car to o'brien hyundai in ft myers, fl. They replaced the steering angle sensor, sending unit, brake switch, brake switch stopper, and tail light assembly. They could not tell her or me what the root cause was for this electrical issue that nearly caused a accident.
Over the last month or so, my car has been losing power while driving. It started happening randomly on the highway and i decided to take into dealership to disables the issue. After a diagnostic test, it was determined to be the pcm. After replacing the pcm, i now have been experiencing this loss of power even while driving on side streets and off highway. I have since been back to this same dealership located in new london ct and have been given another possible cause for this issue and that is the motor. I am extremely frustrated and upset bc not only did i spend 1500 to fix the problem, the problem is not fixed and is actually worse. I have read several forums that indicate a safety recall on my motor however it seems as though my car is outside of the parameters that cover my motor. Please get back to me with any advice or suggestions in going about resolving this safety issue.
On thursday, feb 6, 2014 approximately at 2pm on a busy street. I was approaching a stoplight and as i was approaching stop light and attempted to put on brakes to stop. Instead of stopping the car the car sped up and didn't stop until i smashed into him. Car did not stop until collision occurred upon impact. I had no brakes!!!!! i smashed his rear bumper and cracked his license plate window. On saturday, feb 8th 2014 i took car into hyundai dealer they insisted nothing was wrong with vehicle. I was asked if by hyundai dealer if street was icy and the streets were completely dry. I called insurance reported incident, and with this collision there was 1300.00 damage to his vehicle. Luckily there was no injury this time.
Add on to odi # 10440320 i was driving and twice when i tried to stop to make a turn the engine kept overriding the brake and the car kept lurching ahead.i applied the brake peddle as hard as i could and the car would not stop.when i released the break peddle, the car started acting normal again.by this time i was way over the center line of the road and if there had been another car at the intersection i would have certainty hit them.this is the second and third time this has happened with this car and i believe it should be taken off the road before someone get killed.if i was pulling up behind another car at a stop sign and this happened i would rear end the car in front.if i was stopping at a pedestrian crossing and this happened i could run someone over and kill them.
Hyundai sonata 2011 when driving through bumps or a smooth service it feels as if the car is going to fall apart. Since i purchased the car it has a clunking and rattling sounds underneath and a few replacements has been done but it still feels as if its loose underneath. The car has gone through many recalls plus was out of service for about 3 months for engine replacement. The driver side of the car is not aligned as it should.the best part is while driving the entire inner cover of the wheel on the driver side fell off, and almost caused an accident while having my child in the car. Engine was recently replaced. While driving the car has no type of acellator pick up.when turning left it sounds like a cranking noise "cluck, cluck, cluck" its horrible. I have this car in and out of the shop plenty of times since i first purchased it but my theory is that i purchased a lemon car but apparently because the miles it don't qualify. Okay now what it qualifies for? manufacturing defects smhwhen i drive in the rain the windows do not defross as it should therefore i'm afraid to drive it during bad weather
Car makes a loud clicking noise in the steering column when going over 60 mph and when slowing down.when parked, there is also clicking noises when turning the steering wheel.when in reverse, it makes a clicking noise when turning. Gas gauge doesn't work. It now will run out of gas when there are "60 miles" left until empty. The cruise control button will not work.you have to keep pressing it to come on.also, the button to see trip miles, trip a, trip b etc, does not work on the 1st try. It takes many pushes to get the screen to change.
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 problemif and when unintended accleration occurs. Or is hyundai going to wait untill someone mentions class action lawsuit like in the replacement of sonata engines.....
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, while driving 70 mph, the cruise control engaged independently and the speed increased to 80 mph. The contact was forced to apply the brake pedal twice before the cruise control disengaged to approximately 75 mph. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 116,350.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to deactivate the cruise control and failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The contact managed to control the vehicle until it stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to ed voyles hyundai (2135 cobb pkwy se, smyrna, ga 30080, 770-952-8881), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 10/2/18
Windshield is defective in several areas of the windshield. View is distorted through these sections of the windshield, especially the lower 1/3 area and areas near the posts. People have complained of car sickness looking through the glass. The passenger seat is lower than the driver's seat and my wife has looked through the windshield and thought i was going to crash or at least go off the road. The dealer replaced the original but the replacement glass is worse. All the sonata's on their lot are as bad or worse. It appears hyundai's supplier of windshields is manufacturing distorted windshields. It appears all sonata's are being manufactured with this distorted glass in the windshields. There is distortion looking out the rear glass through the rear view mirror but we can live with that.
When i returned home from work and closed the driver door the rear windshield shattered and exploded outward. It was 7p and hyundai was closed, had safelite emergency replace windshield and they confirmed it did not break from an impact but from stress due to a bad factory install.hyundai refused warranty reimbursement claiming it cannot be proven one way or another the windshield was defective.
The 2011 hyundai sonata windshields have distorted images when seated in the front and viewing diagonally across the vehicle and out the windshield.all images show a "ripple effect" . This happens in both directions (left to right and right to left)i checked other new vehicles in the showroom and they all have the same issue.while it is suttle and most may not notice it can be a problem when changing lanes or turning right.obviously the driver see a distorted image when looking across the windshield to turn right.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the air bag sensor needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired for the sensor. After leaving the dealer, the light illuminated again.in addition, the vehicle refused to start on one occasion and the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they advised him that the ground cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the ground cable. The contact also stated that the front driver side window was open and could not be closed. The window failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
Today i was driving down the road at a normal speed when i heard a loud bang. It was so frightening i thought i had been shot. I was starring straight ahead.there was no truck in front of me.i was on a two lane road divided with a grass medium with steel grids separating the sides. I immediately stopped the car to find out that the glass of the moon roof had shattered and had completely come out leaving a hole in the center of the roof.fortunately, my inside visor was closed and the glass did not enter the car.the temperature had gone down to a chilly 60 degrees that night and warmed up during the day. I searched the area and found nothing to indicate a rock or an object having hit the glass. There was a hole in the middle of the roof. I called insurance and hyundai dealership because the car is still under warranty.immediately the hyundai representative said something hit the car pointing to a spot that had residue wax from a recent waxing stating this is where the hit had come from. I disagreed and insurance is now sending an adjustor.
The contact owns 2011 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the headlights produced a shadow on the windshield making it extremely difficult to see clearly when driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated the headlights met safety standards. The technician advised the contact to upgrade the headlights at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 09/21/11 updated 09/28/11
After scraping some ice from the windshield with a standard plastic scraper, the windshield was covered with scratches.the same scraper was used on the other windows of this car, and on the windshield of another car with no scratching.tested on another day with a new scraper, and additional scratches were caused.the result is reduced visibility due to the scratches, and an inability to physically clear ice from the windshield in order to prevent additional scratching.visibility is especially impacted when driving toward the sun.the hyundai dealer and hyundai customer service refused to resolve the problem.
Airbag light turned on, and passenger dashboard cracked.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata glsit began to rain very hard,when i turned the switch on for wipers they would not work.i was on the way home from work, and pulled under a bridge, and waited for the storm to blow over which lasted a lot longer than i expected. The car was completely useless until the rain stopped.the dealership told me the wiper motor went bad. With a pretty hefty cost to repair it. I have not replaced the motor yet, and i am upset that a car only 3 yrs. Old would have a wiper motor going out already . I read on the web of many others with this same make and model having the same problem. I am so glad i was not on the highway when it suddenly began to downpour with rain. It very well could have caused and accident.
Sunglasses holder drops down due to wear in the latching mechanism, partially obstructing visibility in rear view mirror. The problem initially occurred when it was hot, but became more frequent with more wear. Appears to be common occurrence based on internet query.
While driving my 2011 sonata, the windows fog up to a dangerous level where i can not clearly see the road, especially the front windshield.this happens at various times of the day and night in cold, hot, humid or raining, etc. Weather conditions.i am most affected at night while returning from the gym and i have to travel through winding, dark, deer infested wooded roads.no matter what temperature setting i place thermostat, it fogs!i have taken my car in several times with the same complaint and the dealer is aware and says multiple people have complained but they have no solution.dealer says to match outside temp with inside car temp and leave a/c on. I followed the advice, i turn on the a/c in the winter and the heat in the summer and it is very uncomfortable but still doesn't effectively solve the dangerous problem.outside temperatures reach 100+ degrees in atlanta and turning on the heat after working out makes a bad situation worse.i feel people can or will die or be seriously injured if the problem isn't corrected by the manufacturer / dealers....updated10/05/15
Premature scratching of windshield glass.
When i turn steering wheel it makes the loud sound. My windshield only works on fast mode. Try to call the place i got it from they don't know what's going on. They want to keep it over night but can't get ahold of anymore for them to get it. They will not return my calls. The been going on since i got the car.
The morning of december 22,2016 about 7:30 am headed to work, suddenly i hear something sounding like a gun shot near my head!! my sunroof had exploded!! scared the heck out of me!! i was driving about 45-55 mph on a highway. I don't know how i did not wreck my car!!
My wife brought it to my attention that two of four vents on the dashboard blow 10%-20% capacity despite which setting (low, mid, high).
3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work.the worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then i put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time thegear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time i have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine.it's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. The drivers window has been brought up and the dealer has said there was no problem. Wrong. There is when it doesn't work. I had one of these in 2001 and it too had electrical issues. My neighbor just sold their 05 sonata due to electrical issues.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise above her head. Suddenly, the sun roof exploded while the slider was open. Glass fragments fell on the driver while the vehicle was in motion. There were no injuries. A diagnostic appointment was made with the dealer (allen turner hyundai, 6000 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, 1-(850) 479-9667). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the glass sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered causing a very loud booming sound. The contact indicated that the sunroof was closed during the incident and nothing made contact with the glass to cause the defect.the manufacturer was notified of the incident but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000...updated 04-24-14the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer refused to repair the damage at their expense. Updated 05/14/14
The morning of december 22,2016 about 7:30 am headed to work, suddenly i hear something sounding like a gun shot near my head!! my sunroof had exploded!! scared the heck out of me!! i was driving about 45-55 mph on a highway. I don't know how i did not wreck my car!!
Driving on interstate for approx 1 hour, when sunroof exploded outwards, no road debris hit the vehicle to cause exploding sunroof, it was not an extreme temperature change.sound was like a gunshot inside the car, and thankful that the moonroof cover was closed at the time so that glass did not shower into the car while driving.very frightening and could have easily caused accident.going rounds with hyundai right now to get repaired. Dealership stating that hyundai will not cover the part.dealership suggesting i file with my insurance company, however this was a fault issue with product, not insurance related.vehicle under warranty and stillhaving issues with the dealership.
Driving down a residential street at approximately 40 mph when the sun/moonroof shattered. No debris struck the roof.
I was driving on the highway heard what sound like an explosion.almost wreck the vehicle from the noise it made.my children started to scream and cry.then i heard glass flying off my car.pulled over to see the sunroof was shattered into a millions pieces.i call hyundai and was told the only sunroof recall they have is for the veloster which from what i was told was the same thing that happened to me.i have not received a call back from the dealership in regards to my concerns about this issue.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the sun roof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the windshield had distorted images and a rippled effect at the bottom. When she looked at the right of the windshield, it seemed as if vehicles were moving into her lane, causing her tomove into the left lane to avoid accidents. When she rode in the passenger seat, she noticed the same problem. She took the vehicle to the dealer where the windshield was replaced. However, she noticed the same rippled effect. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the dealer told her to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer had not been notified of the second windshield's problem. The current mileage was approximately 2,100. The failure mileage was approximately 100.updated 02/07/11 updated 04/21/11
My vehicle hyndai sonata 2011, crashed into a parked construction in a parking lot at the speeds of up to 30 mph. The crash damaged basically the whole front side of the driver side and damaged the front two wheels. The front windshield was damaged as well with cracks on the shield and it also knocked out the rearview mirrors. I was in the driver seat when the crash happened and my head crashed up against the steering wheel, which left a little soreness. What i was wondering is with such an impact and such damage, how did the airbags not go off?. My head slammed pretty good up against the steering wheel and a little more impact i could've been severely hurt. So i just want to ask why did the airbags not work?
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics and both diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The mechanics stated that the engine oil needed to be changed every month and the oil was leaking into the engine. The oil level was very low and needed to be replaced constantly. The contact was informed to repeat the process until a new engine was installed. The contact also stated that the vehicle kept pulling to the left and alignments had to be performed much sooner than normal. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
While driving on the long island expressway in queens ny, an extremely busy highway, the control alarm on my front right tire completely snapped off. This caused me to lose control of my car and go across 3 lanes on a major highway with cars traveling 70 mph past me. Luckily no cars were hit and luckily myself or nobody was killed. Whats more disturbing instead of the dealership doing it's job to make sure my car is completely functional, they let me leave the lot with an issue they clearly knew about and just didn't say anything to me. After all they provided a complimentary wheel alignment so they clearly were examining my wheels at the time. And up to this point the car had been driving fine, smooth, no issues. I just had an oil change about a month back and nothing was noted to me by the mechanic then.i spoke with the dealership a few months back and they told me there had been a recall on the rear control alarms, which i know are about the same parts as the front control alarms. My car wheel just snapped off and i almost died on a highway as a result of this car. And i have been reading consumer complaints that similar issues have happened and there were possible recalls on the front control alarms to the wheels.this incident occurred on 10/1/16. It has been 10 days and hyundai corporate has not contacted me. They are trying to avoid being responsible for a clear safety and road hazard with my vehicle.in addition my engine ceased on fathers day 2014 and they repaired the engine. Then in april 2016 i had metal fragments in my engine and they performed a complimentary wheel alignment. 3 months later my control arm is snapping of my front passenger tire.
My car was just serviced for excessive noise occurring when i would make turns as if the car could not grip the road. I brought the car to the deal as was told the alignment must be off, only to find that there was a recall that i was never told of. The dealer replaced the lower control arms on the car and a new alignment part their "tp3 recall" but when driving home the car did not make noises when making the turns on the on/off ramps but rather when driving straight and/or when changing lanes. Dealer due to being a sunday and service department being closed as me to call them back. This will be the 3rd time i have had to bring the car in for the same issue with each time the steering column being loose and a natural pull to the driver side.
This problem has not happened but can and probably happened to some other owner.there is no spare tire just an inflation kit which is useless if there is damage to the side wall or rim.i am told that i can call for help and be towed to a dealer if that happens.there are numerous places in this country that cell phone service is not available.in the event of this happening i could be stranded on a rural road, in the middle of the night with no way to get help.with a mountable spare i could get to a safe place.this situation is not safe for anyone that travels to unpopulated areas in this country.
There is a play in steering intermediary shaft.wheels makes noise while turning.
1) tire pressure monitoring system light indicates low tire pressure. 2) droning noise coming from rear tires.the tire pressure problem first occurred approximately 2-weeks after i purchased the car used from a local hyundai dealer. The problem occurred a couple more times and was returned to the dealer multiple times, but the problem has not been resolved. When driven locally, the problem occurs about every 2-to-3 weeks (approximately 200 miles). When i drive on out-of-town trips, the trouble occurrence varies from about every 150 to 700 miles. I checked the tires with a tire gauge and it indicates the driver-side front tire (seems to be the only tire having the problem) has only 25 psi of pressure. I inflated the tire to 35 psi and continued my trip. The tire pressure light came on a couple more times during this particular trip.the vehicle now has four new tires, and the problem still occurs, however it has moved to the driver-side rear tire (this may be the rim that was originally on the driver-side front. The dealer has checked the tire and rim and has not found any problems. I had the issued checked during a recent trip by an independent shop and they did not find a problem with the tire or rim. They also had to put air in the tire and speculate the problem is with the tpms since the tire is actually loosing air when it heats up. Please note nitrogen is used in the tires.my son noticed the droning noise on a particular out-of-town trip. This was his first time in the vehicle, and he noted the noise right away. The tires had plenty of tread and did not appear to have any other problems. The issue was fixed by replacing the original tires that were on the vehicle (i believe they were the original equipment tires).
Steering wheel makes a noise. When turned.car ride is bumpy on inspection mechanic said i need steering column replaced and i need left front lower control arm replaced, front sway bar links need replacement.almost $2000 expense. This car has 132000 miles on it . I took care of car rotate the tires did preventive maintenance.the vehicle has very bumpy ride when turned makes noise.
At aprox 16,000 miles the original kuhmo tires became cupped on the inside of the tire and became increasingly loud over the next 12 months.at 30,000 miles the tires had to be replaced due to excessive tire noise.tires still has another 25,000 mile life on them but could no longer be used.vehicles alignment was check 4 times, tires rotated and balanced.alignment shows negative 5.1 degrees caster on left front, with no way to adjust.hyundai america wa notified and a case was opened but they refused to do anything or to acknowledge the problem.
The car was equipped with firestone tires and in 23,000 miles they had cupped. The dealer told me i had failed to keep the right amount of air in the tires and did not keep it aligned. I purchased a new set of tires and the same thing happened again. I went back to the place i purchased the tires from and they told me maybe the car is out of line and lined it up. Well since then the tires have only gotten worse. This is 2 sets of tires in less than 60,000 miles. The replacement tires cost me $600.00.i do not like being told it is my fault when i have the tires rotated every 5000 miles. I went on line to see if i was the only one and learned there were others who are having the same problem. Help us .
The steering column is rattling and shaking when braking and or reaching a speed of 60. It is causing the balancing of tires worn, and the air bag light has come on and tire pressure light.
When driving car the right side wheel sounds like it is rubbing i have brought it to the dealer several times and have been told that this model is known to make the sound they stated that they changed out parts and it will keep make that sound when going over a incline or pulling up a hill or into a parking area.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the steering wheel would feel loose and the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clicking noise. In addition, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle in which the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. The dealer replaced the steering clock spring and advised that the noise in the front and rear of the vehicle was normal because of the wheel design. The vehicle was not further repaired.the front and rear end continued to make noise while driving and the steering wheel still felt extremely loose.the failure mileage was 659 and the current mileage was 21,811.
I was driving on a side street, heard loud noise coming from left front wheel area when i heard a grinding sound and car was riding rough. Called for help.instructed not to drive vehicle till it was looked at by a mechanic.mechanic who evaluated and repaired vehicle said he has never seen "pitted wheel bearings" in 30 years of operation. He gave me back the faulty bearings and told me i should contact you and the corporate area of hyundai, because this is a serious safety issue and warrants an alert or recall.the driver side lower ball joint and bearings had to be replaced. Please review asap, as this is a serious safety concern for the rest of the population. Thank you!
This vehicle is impossible to drive in a straight line.vehicle is constantly pulling to the right or left and requires constant attention. It is almost as if steering wheel has not been centered. I thought that this problem is with my vehicle, but after driving my friends brand new sonata i concluded that this is the hyundai problem. Dealer is denying that there is anything wrong with the car; however problem still persists.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, a knocking sound was heard inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The contact called the dealer (hyundai of durham in durham, north carolina) and was told to bring in the vehicle for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
This is independent of campaign 10v426000 which involved "potential loss of steering ability". In 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, there have been numerous complaints involving the 2011 hyundai sonata in which the steering wheel shakes aggressively at speeds of 60+.in addition, there is a loud clicking sound that you can hear and feel when turning the corner or driving at speeds of 35+.while sitting idle, if the steering wheel is even slightly moved from left to right, you can hear and feel a knocking/clicking sound.when driving at speeds of 20+, any imperfection in the road or highway causes this "unsteadiness" in the steering wheel and the continued knocking noise.in all cases, it almost feels as if the steering wheel or the tires are going to detach from the car while driving.the car feels unsafe to drive in normal weather conditions and could be life threatening at high speeds or in adverse weather conditions.given the vast number of complaints, i'm concerned that nhtsa has not taken action.pleasefind below the online complaints regarding this matter.this problem is likely impacting hundreds of thousands as not everyone will take the time to write a complaint.given the past issues with a "steering issue' for the hyundai sonata 2011, your immediate attention in expeditiously identifying a possible life threatening problem would be greatly appreciated.hyundai has been contacted by the public but has taken no action on their own accord. I have attached examples of the complaints online concerning this issue.thank you for your assistance and review.http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/hyundai/sonata/steering/problem.aspxhttps://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/sonata/2011/steering/shakes_wobbles_and_clicks.shtml.http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/sonata/steering-wheel-vibrate-problems.php
Hyundai dealership replaced engine and starter in my 2011 sonata in november 2018 got car back radio bluetooth usb electrical and ac didn't work and it cut off on me numerous times as well as tire exploded on me that they 'forgot to tell me about' and have had more problems car does not run and i can't get any answers or solutions! i spent $500 on new fuel injector still won't run! dealership in montgomery, al replaced engine and did sloppy work and didn't value my safety at all! do i have to have it towed back to the same dealership? do i have to pay for towing for a 3rd time that is clearly on them! mechanic told me electrical was hooked up properly and/or wiring burnt when engine seized! also i've had to buy 3 tires when mine were fairly new because the speed wheel sensor is puncturing them, i've seen a lot of people have had same problems is their a recall on the speed wheel sensor? i've been without away to go since november & have spent more money than i have trying to get it to run & paying for a car that don't run! im on disability & don't have money to continue putting in this car that should run as it did prior to engine seizing! im no mechanic but i don't know how they put engine & starter in 3 days or how they released my car without anyone in service in to go over paperwork or tell me about the tire stated on paperwork 'needs immediate attention tire separated ' they said they forgot, tire exploded on me so they definitely didn't care about my safety!! paperwork also stated was test drove, 'if it was' again i don't know how they released it!2nd time at dealership they were suppose to check & see why my radio, bluetooth, usb, ac electrical didn't work & did prior to engine seizing! when i picked it up they had no answers or solutions why! back at dealer wants $8,000 for problems i never had til they worked on it and for pending recalls with no remedy
Purchased 2011 sonata gls new n july 2010.with 40,000 miles on the car, now it makes strange banging, metal on metal, something loose sound from front passenger side of the car when braking.this sound is much louder when making hard left turn, like getting out of a shopping center to busy road to take a left turn.will take it to the dealership and see what they say.i wasn't expecting this kind of issue only after 3 years and around 40,000 miles.
Eps check engine abs and wheel lineament lights are all on and my wheels sound horrible hitting a small bump
Purchased car on may 10, 2011 at local dealership. Didn't have new car window sticker in car or at dealership. I was told i wasn't looking hard enough for it. Dealership got me one in july. I have pictures of test drive with no window sticker. Found hail damage on car after the paperwork while still at dealership--finally fixed in july. Found out while doing paperwork the car had 1500 miles on it--didn't know that until then--should have stopped then---in my book not new!!!! car pulled to left real hard on way home from dealership--realigned front end--still pulling left. Dealership service dept. Admits to recall and doesn't have equipment/tools to repair. The car had deep scratches on front passenger side bumper at delivery--finally fixed somewhat--you can still feel and see the scratches if looking for them. Drivers seat fraying apart at material at 2900 miles. Trim damaged by hail repair person--still waiting on that repair. Just left dealer complaining to manager about everything and found paint flaking off of rear drivers wheel. Strong smell of burnt charcoal coming from trunk area---manager in service dept. Said that's a normal smell. I have purchased 5 new from same dealership and none of the others have had that smell. I purchased a 2011 tucsan the same day--no problems. Owner of dealership said that they are allowed to sell new cars without "new car window stickers", i looked it up--it's illegal. Also told there was communication problems about the sale of my car---not telling me everything--like the scratches, hail damage, replacement of parts. The manager today said he did not know anything about the sonata's pulling to the left---i told him to google it. I have never had so many problems on a new car or even a used one. Current mileage is 3100 miles. Just did a carfax and found no repairs from dealer? i guess they are beyond the law of reporting it.
I own a 2011 hyundai sonata limited 2.0t which came equipped with hankook optimo h431 tires, size 225/45r18v.at approximately 41000 miles (august 2014) i noticed a bulge/bubble on the sidewall of the right front tire.upon visiting a local tire shop to determine how bad the problem was, the technician removed the tire and advised me that there were 5 separate bubbles in the tire and it was not safe to drive.i brought the car to the dealership & was told the issue was not covered under any warranty and i had to purchase a new tire for $275. Two days ago i was walking around the car and i've noticed a bubble on the sidewall of the left front tire now.i drive primarily on the highway and keep my tires properly inflated at all times.there were/are no abrasions, scuffs or cuts on the side of the tire at the sight of the bubbles.they have been located both in the inner & outer sidewalls.
The car is a year old.as the passenger was turning left traveling approx 25-30mph the car started to shake violently and then the wheel came off the front passenger side.the control arm assembly failed allowing the whole wheel/drive assembly to come off slamming the front right side of the car down, yanking the car toward oncoming traffic.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the rear of the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side wheel bolt fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Twelve days prior to the incident, the vehicle had a tire rotation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was 132,000. The vin was not provided.
Steering column recall (campaign 97) was identified as performed by hyundai on november 12, 2010.while having repairs done to 2011 hyundai sonata, the mechanic identified that the car had a recall which was characterized by the steering problems/shaking identified.hyundai was contracted and they scheduled an appointment to have the car diagnosed stating their policy... "once a recall / always a recall."i really did not really like it when i was told that if the problem was not the steering column recall, i would be charged for the diagnosis.i really did have a problem when i was told that they would not tell me what the charges may be.compounding this, the rims have corroded to the point where they are almost completely black.this has been contributed to be corrosion of some sort by three independent inspectors.when i asked hyundai mfg. & es hyundai for repair/replacement under the corrosion warranty, i was told this is not covered under their corrosion warranty.my repeated requests to have a service manager/technician to look at the rims and help explain what the problem is have been repeatedly ignored.why can't these people say what they mean and do what they say?
Three months ago my first tire pressure sensor broke.i was parked in an indoor parking garage and found my car with a flat driver side front tire.i put on the spare and drove to a tire center where they informed me the tire pressure sensor had broken. I had a rubber valve installed and then later that week brought the car to a dealer and had the tps replaced.last week i was driving and my tire pressure alarm lit on my dashboard. I pulled into a service station and attempted to put air in the rear passenger side tire.as i started to place the air pump onto the valve he tip of the tps broke off in my hand, causing the entire tire to flatten instantly.again, i had to put the spare on and drive to a repair shop and have a rubber valve put in.today (one week later), a third tire pressure sensor failed, this time the drivers side rear tire.i was fortunate to have this one happen in my driveway instead of on the highway.this is extremely dangerous as the tires instantly flatten, and can cause a serious accident if it occurs on the highway.
My car comes with a tpms system to monitor the air pressure in each tire. Intermittently the warning light indicating there is a problem with one of the tires comes on. A check with a pressure gauge of each tire always indicates a false alarm. Talking with other sonata owners i have anecdotal evidence that i'm not the only one with this problem. When bringing the car back to the dealer they say they can't fix it because there's no issue when the car is at their garage. This can be a dangerous problem for a number of reasons -1. The false alarm is distracting, at highway speeds this can cause the operator to think they should pull over in a dangerous environment to avoid having a bigger problem.2. After it happens a couple of times the operator might ignore a real problem.yet the manufacturer refuses to address the problem.
The steering wheel feels loose and when i try to turn the car acts as if your on ice or like i'm loosing control of steering the vehicle, i was advised by discount tire that the from suspension issue are causing my inner tires to wear and the dealership was only trying to sale me tires for $600 and did not mention any issues with the inner tire on that the tread was a little low. I have been driving on the highway and surface streets when the steering problems occur.
I purchased my 2011 hyundai sonata on dec 15,2013 from a hyundai dealer. In april i noticed that my vehicle was pulling to the right side. I took it to a different location and after several attempts of them correcting the issue they called me andtold me they could not figure out what was wrong.i then took it to the hyundai dealer and they replaced a sensor and told me it was done. Again my car willnot stay in the lane. It pulls so much to the right and is very unsafe. I took it in again and they are telling me it is just the alignment.they even stated that someone else in my house hit something. I looked online and saw that there are numerous complaints of cars pulling to left or right. I was told there was a recall campaign 927 but they only did an alignment on december 23,2011 and nothing else was done but then it was closed, indicating that it had been fixed. They want me to pay for the alignment and told me my tires are bad because of how it drives. Hyundai is aware of the issues and gives me the run around.
I bought a 2011 hyundai sonata in march of 2010 brand new. I have had problems with the tires had to be replaced after year two, and when they were being replaced they said that the air valve on the tire was corroded when i went to hyundai to get the part replaced they said that it wasn't corroded it was broke off because there wan't a cap on it and it got wet. So, they said that i had to buy a new one, and they would send it up under the warranty and i would be refunded that did not happen. After that my push start would not start when i pushed it. I would have to push it about three times and then it would finally start. I took it to hyundai, and had it replaced not under warranty any more is what they told me. So i paid the 287.00 for it. After i got it home and went into grab something came back out and it did it again. Took it back to gateway hyundai in richmond to have it fixed and they said it needed a nother starter. I didn't have to pay for the part but i was going to have to pay for the labor. Nope didn't get it fixed. I would just start it three times instead. Then i had to replace the brakes last year 2012 because it wore only on one side, and now the engine blew a rod. They claimed that it was because of not having enough oil in it, but then told me i had a quart to much of oil. Now really does that make any sense? this is absolutely ridiculous. Then they told me i could trade it in for a new hyundai but would have to put $5000.00 down on it which is convienantly the amount they quoted me to have my engine fixed because they said it wasn't under warranty because i hadn't kept all my receipts for oil changes for the past three years.
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