2011 HYUNDAI Sonata

My dashboard has 12 large cracks in it.

CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS FOLLOWING AN ENGINE BAY FIRE ON NOV 11, 2019.

They replaced my engine last year, but, last night my car exploded into fire on my way home!

Hit a deer

I was told by a friend that my car was burning to much oil. I took it to the Hyundai who did an oil consumption test. I was at 96,000 miles after 100,000 no warranty. They had me come back after 1k miles threee times to check. First time was ok second and third they put more oil in. After the test was done they said they wanted to do the test again and I said no because the warranty and they did not say we might have to do test again. Corporate said it is normal to burn a quart of oil every 1k miles. I told the manager you know that isnt true right. Basically they did not want to fix the issue until I said I will have my attorney contact you guys and will go from there. The next morning they said good news Richard you have been approved for a re manned engine. So they did change it. However only with me not backing down. Just wanted to let you know this. It was south Bay hyundai in Torrance can thank you.

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY HYUNDAI SONATA\'S ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE

I cant bring the engine (knocking, and stalling) to 2 local dealership attention and the corporate attention. The put a new engine and transmission in my car in 2016. The problem continued plus it got worse. I had to put oil in my car ever single day. Oil light would no go off plus engine light stayed on. They dealership refused to fix it. Me and my daughter had to endure the smell of oil every single day. It made us sick.

Engine gas seized while driving without warning engine needs to be replaced and multiple other recalls on 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Engine abruptly failed on freeway following a loud knocking sound. Loud sound was followed by oil light followed by engine light, RPM dropped to 0, then the engine seized. Immediately after, smoke poured inside cabin. Pulled to side of freeway, engine was on fire. Fire was put out with gatorade. Incident occurred on October 1st, 2017. Awaiting Hyundai claim resolution.

Rodents have eaten the wiring harness and behind the dash about five times at considerable expense to me and the insurance company. When your warning lights go on, this becomes a safety issue as well. I have been looking for a car to replace the Hyundai which I can no longer park at home as it just takes a few days for the rodents to find it and damage it. We wrapped the wiring in pepper tape (also expensive), but last time the rodents still managed to find a little spot to chew on near the wheel well. I need to know which cars do NOT have soy! I will never purchase another vehicle with this problem, so I am stuck using the old Tacoma with 260,000 miles. The rodents leave it alone. Please help consumers. Those of us who live in rural areas are having big problems!!! I really need a new car but don\'t know what to buy that does NOT have soy. I read that license plates were made of soy during WWII and the animals ate those too! This is whole situation is ridiculous. A salesman at a car dealership called Toyota to try to find out when they started using soy so that I could buy an older vehicle, but he was unable to obtain that information, so I was unable to purchase the vehicle. This information needs to be readily available. Help!

This car is one giant problem. Ive gone through 3 sets of tires. In 3 years. Michelin premier tires at that. It is currently at dealership
For the clock spring. They say it may be related to airbag light staying on. The buttons on steering wheel. None work cruise control nothing. Ive brought the car in more than 3 times for this. I have numerous emails describing issues and their inability to replicate any issues. The engine inspection for recall. Why is Hyundai performing the inspection. It would be better and far more reassuring if some independent company did the inspection. One with less investment in cost reduction. Of course Hyundai is going to say your Hyundai doesnt have any issues. I beg to differ. The air conditioner never works unless car is moving. The radio cuts out completely if you have an accessory plugged into outlet. Cruise control failed once already then suddenly began working again. But now it hasnt worked in months. The left and right transaxle were replaced due to knocking. The left one done. Still knocking then took to another Hyundai dealership where they said oh the right one is also no good. This car is total junk. The sticker that they wrap the door handles in to look like chrome peel and it cuts my hand all the time. The paint on front is blistered and chipping and flaking. The rubber trim between front grill and front end is coming out and hangs there. This car is too much

Engine replaced as a part of the 2011 Sonata recall after the car completely stalled while driving. Car was returned to me by the dealership with a significant leak. The leak turned out to be from the transmission which had NEVER had a problem before. I had all of my routine maintenance and repairs done through CarMax while the car was under warranty and only took the car to Northtowne Hyundai because I was told that a Hyundai dealership would have to perform the engine replacement for the recall. At this point my car jumps when put into gear, the check engine light is on, the transmission whines constantly at 2500 rpm and it\'s leaking like a sieve all over my driveway. Northtowne Hyundai says that they never touched the transmission and that the engine and transmission are completely independent of one another (yes they said that). Corporate Hyundai says that the transmission isn\'t covered under the engine recall and because I\'m over 60,000 miles the transmission repair will be an out of pocket expense to me. I\'m left with a car note and no car to drive because of shoddy workmanship by Northtowne Hyundai. Advise is welcomed.

With no previous warning the car stalled and oil light came on. Found there had been excessive oil consumption as car was low in oil. Had oil changed. Car broke down and would not restart. Oil light and engine light illuminated but did not stay on. Broke down in middle of road without warning. When attempting to restart it smelled like electrical fire and smoked. Car was towed to nearest mechanic. Got car started and when in route to Hyundai service center engine began knocking and broke down again. Car is currently at Hyundai service center. When originally speaking to service manager was told this vehicle was not part of this recall. Told service manager that vehicle exhibited all issues listed and upon checking vin number that I found it was included in the recall. Service manager agreed to look at vehicle and contact Hyundai to ensure it was added to recall.

We have no had any trouble with this vehicle and the first time we let out 17 year old son drive more than 2 hours away the engine seizes on him going 70 mph down the highway!!! Thank the lord he was able to get off the road safely!!! We were never aware of the recall nor were we notified that our vehicle was tested for this apparent issue in February of 2016!!! Pretty shady business if you ask me!!!

1. Engine: burns a quart of oil a week .
2. Lights: the stop lights bulbs keep on burning out have to replace at least twice a month.
3. Paint is peeling.
4. The cruze control does not work, when you set the miles used also broken and horn.
5. The shifter when you put it on drive or reverse sounds like there is a electrical short.

While on my way home, I noticed everything started to shut down, the steering wheel became stiff, the breaks and there were warning signs including battery discharge warning on the screen, so I pulled over and wanted to figure out what the problem was. About 20 seconds i started seeing smoke coming out from the hood and then it caught fire.

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.

While driving on highway, vehicle began to make a clacking sound from the engine. Seconds later, vehicle shut off completely. I was able to maneuver vehicle into a small emergency section between lane 1 and on-ramp lane. Engine caught fire while vehicle was completely off.

while driving 4/10/17 a sound like a worn belt from under the chassis. called dealership from vehicle to inform them of noise and was on the way to the dealership/autoshop ETA 15 minutes. About 1 mile from dealership a metallic crunching sound from under the chassis accompanied by loss of power. pulled to side of road and began calling dealership/auto-shop for a tow-truck when a passing motorist stopped and motioned for me to roll down the window. They informed me that the vehicle was on fire. Exited vehicle and saw flames coming from the engine compartment. At that time the local PD arrived on scene, they called for the fire department which came and extinguished the engine fire. vehicle was subsequently towed the last mile to the dealership.

2011 Sonata has been burning one quart of oil/1,000 miles. Have had two Hyundai dealer oil chnages/consumption test to identify the problem. No recall and no answer unless I want to pay to have the engine turn down. No smoke, no leaks just excessive oil consumption

EL MOTOR DE MI SONATA HACE UN RUIDO EN EL MOTOR Y CONSUME MUCHO ACEITE Y EL SERVICIO DE HYUNDAI DE PONCE QUE ES ES NORMAL Y QUE EL VEHICULO ESTA BIEN … TENGO QUE DECIR QUE ROBERTO PEREZ DE HYUNDAI PUERTO RICO ES UN TRAMPOSO Y TRUQUERO

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

bad engine! siezed

HYUNDAI Sonata Turbo broke down while travelling at 55 mph on a rural highway in NC. Was able to nurse the vehicle to an intersection and pull off the highway. The engine completely seized. No warning other than all dashboard lights coming on at the time of engine power loss.
Had vehilde towed to local garage where mechanic diagnosed as a starter problem. But two days later, when he got the right part, he found that the engine had completely seized. Had the car towed to an authorized Hyundai dealer in Myrtle Beach, SC where it is now being inspected.

Was at an intersection waiting to make a left turn, When light changed I moved forward and the car stalled. All the dash board lights came on and there was a small amount of smoke from under the hood. The engine locked up and the started melted.

I bought this car hyndai sonata limited in 2015 but most of the time when I drive the car stop in the middle of the road more than 20 times and I keep on paying money for it to be checked but all I get from the mechanics is that , my car has no problem seriously I think this is ridiculous. Hyndai has horrible customer services, their product sucks and it\'s unsafe. I am a woman imagine driving your kids on the high then your car just stopped? Then these people tell you there is no problem with the car ? This is stupid.

I am really irritated with how Hyundai has handled its Sonata 2011-2012 engine recall. 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 later 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.

http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2015/hyundai-recalls-cars-engine-fires.shtml

http://www.ctvnews.ca/autos/hyundai-recalls-midsize-cars-in-canada-u-s-1.2580799

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 was 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 be 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. The Tech comments, per my last service report only states that there were 2 outstanding recalls on my vehicle (1) door inspection & (2) Engine noise. No further details on the recalls or solutions were provided. Instead, the tech proceeds to undertake standard test on my vehicle.

The dealer never mentioned that Hyundai was recalling 470,000 Sonatas of the 2011-2012 class equipped with either a 2-liter or 2.4-liter \"Gasoline Direct\" injection engine. And 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. Its 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 still have not heard back from Hyundai with respect to how they will be handling the situation.

To me this is more than a hidden recall notice, this is a matter of safety and I personally believe Hyundai\'s handling of the situation is negligent. I had to coast my vehicle to the outside shoulder of the busiest highway in North America at 9:00pm. My vehicle stood little chance against the huge transport truck that frequent this highway at this time of night.

It is now 3 weeks since the highway stall and I am still without a vehicle, with no repair timeline, no form of restitution, and Hyundai has not even acknowledge its wrong doing. To make matters worse, Hyundai continues to false advertise it defective cars all over TV.

Furthermore, from talking to the Hyundai dealer where my vehicle was towed, it seems the extended warranty office has repeatedly delayed processing my claims. I am seriously considering legal action and would appreciate any advice I can get on this matter

I was driving on the freeway at about 65 MPH, when suddenly my check engine light came on and my engine starting loosing power. I was able to coast to the side of the freeway and the engine would not restart. I had to call for a tow.

My car consumes a lot of oil…also it feels like it wants to shut off…the paint is falling off on the roof…power windows work when they want to..tail light..and USB is out..I\'m 3months pregnant and I\'m really scared of driving this car.

Engine Stalled at highway speed. Related to Recall NHTSA 15V568

My 2011 Hyundai Sonata uses a lot of oil and after researching on the internet, it appears to be a chronic problem that Hyundai is not doing anything about. After the recall check for crank burrs, they put a new dipstick in which in my opinion was to allow more oil to go into the car because it disappears to fast. i\'m about 3,000 miles since last oil change and down a quart already.

Recall 132. Per dealer, car examined and recall closed on my automobile February 16, 2016; however, on June 2, 2016 the car was noticed exhibiting issues described in the recall. Spoke with dealer on June 4, 2016 and they said that the recall was closed on the car. Advised I would need to bring it back on weekday for the issue to be evaluated – I inferred that would be at my cost.

Engine seized without warning. This could have been a major safety issue because the engine cut off as I was driving and would never come back on. Luckily I was able to quickly get over to safety. The engine never started again. I had two different mechanics to look at the care and they both said that the engine seized/failed and that I needed to replace the engine. One of the mechanics was from the dealership.

I was driving my 2011 sonata hybrid down a interstate at 75 miles an hour when it stopped accelerating/working. I had my 3 year old daughter in the car with me at the time. I had to swerve to avoid an accident and was able to find a safe spot to park. I waited for 1/5 hours for a tow truck to come. After dropping my car off with the Hyundai dealership I was told my engine seized and I would need a new one for $9,000. This is completely ridiculous. My care has $75,000 and I am the second owner. The recall right now does not include hybrid/Korean made models of the 2011 sonata, so Hyundai states they will not pay for any repairs. I am perusing legal action in the hopes to have this problem identified. My daughter and I could have been killed, and many other owners are at risk.

Pulling up to a convenience store in Janesville WI.. Car was just about stopped with my foot still on the break when it suddenly accelerated, jumped the sidewalk and hit the building and main door to the store. The Hyundai dealer said there was nothing wrong with the car. After fileing a complaint, Hyundai sent up a tech. from Illinois to check out the car with the same results-Nothing wrong!
This failure in the car has cost us $500 on our Ins. deductable and $1200 in increased car Ins. premiums for the next 3 years and has us charged with an Ins. claim which was not our fault.
This is the same type of problem that Toyota has had with their cars . There have been many complaints on the WEB at “Safecar.gov”.
Something has to be done before someone is killed as a result of this defect.

At around 11,565 miles our 2011 Sonata SE started pulling to the right & left at any given time & at any speed, mostly pulling to the right and mostly on secondary roads. We have had it in the shop several times, had recalls preformed etc…nothing has helped. It just kept getting worse, now while still almost everyday “drifting” to the left or right it also “violently darts” to the left and right at any given time. It tends to do it more to the right. This car has almost caused me to hit a telephone pole, a mailbox, a tree and an oncoming vehicle, all on seperate occasions. The dealership in my opinion is being unfair, is giving us the run around and denying there is a problem…even though the service manager has seen video footage that we have taken of the car doing it. In this one video within a matter of 5 min the car darts to the right (violently) twice and to the left once. I am scared to drive it. It currently has 25,892 miles. The dealership & Hyundai have not been cooperative so I am taking matters into my own hands. I’m researching & think I have a good case in court. Reading all the complaints from consumers online sickens me! Hyundai should be ASHAMED of this mess of a car!! Something NEEDS to be done and I am surprised nothing has been done about this yet. FIX YOUR PROBLEM HYUNDAI AND OWN IT!!!!!!

When on low beam 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 is no light at all!

I purchased the car "brand new" on Aril 5, 2010 and mid to end of May I began to hear a clumping noise in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where I purchased towards the end of May. I asked the service guy to look at the car and he stated he was busy and to bring the car back in on Monday because that was a busy weekend for them and they did not have time. So the service person did get into the vehicle with myself and my husband to go on a test run and he heard the noise as well. At that point the car was taken to the shop on several occasions as of today the vehicle is still making a clicking noise. The Invoice dates on hand are as following, 6/1/10, 6/3/10, 6/25/ 10 and 7/25/10. However, this does not include the times we called and drove to the dealership to keep informing them of the 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 debris and 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.

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.

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 it off now.

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/

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 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.

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.

My eps (electric power steering) light and traction light came on and the steering wheel locked up.

Tl*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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 2 - vin corrected, error in one position; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the vin. #vpic#

Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583. *tr

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. *tr 04/01/2021: odi # changed from 10543023 to 10543707 as part of routine data cleanup.

Tl 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 ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 2 - vin corrected, error in one position; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the vin. #vpic#

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata.. the contact stated that they notice their check engine light warning light illuminated on the vehicle and would stay on. the contact took the vehicle to local dealer jim ellis hyundai atlanta (5785 peachtree blvd, atlanta, ga 30341) where they inspected the vehilce and could not diagnosed the reason why the warning light illuminated from the vehilce but stated the vehicle was safe to drive. the contact stated months later while driving at 70 mph they notice the check engine light illuminated on the vehilce again , and notice smoke coming from underneath their hood. the contact pulled the vehiulce over because the engine began to over heat. the conact left vehicle over night at parking lot. the next day the contact attempted to drive the vehicle to their indepedent mechanic to see what wrong with the vehicle. however the vehicle stalled while drving. so the contact had to towed the vehilce to their mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the engine need to be replaced. the vehilce was not repaired. the contact notified their local dealer and manufacturer of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,000. vw

Tl* 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.

Engine failed / blew while driving.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Increased oil consumption and engine knocking. hyundai not honoring their commitment to replace engine free of cost

My hood to my car keeps failing down on my head each and every time i look under the hood . it just recently start to happen as i never experienced this before . my local hyundai dealership said they are pistons that needs to be replaced . if this is a deflect as a consumer should i be subjected to pay to replace the cost to fix defected product .,

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 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.

Steering gets locked while driving cannot make rite or left turns as needed, also it makes knockings sound while turning. car got 45ooo miles & got 6-7 recalls for deferent items, very dangerous, almost involved in accident couple of times. called dealer, they said is not cover in warranty & it cost $500 to 1000 depend on parts, labor required.

Tl* 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 retracted during 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.

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. thanks information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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 airbag light is on and does not go off.

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.

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 fl 904/420-7171

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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. *tr

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.

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 normal routine maintenance issue. *tr

Loose steering shaft. steering wheel i s slightly loose and being refused warranty on this part in dealership. as i have exteded warranty

Tl* 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.

Air bag light remains on all the time.

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.

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.

Steering wheel knock and vibrations at high speeds. steering coupler failure.

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?

Tl* 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 an independent 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*ct consumer stated engine failure, starter lever needed to be replaced, steering column coupler needed to be replaced updated 7/5/18*jb

Tl* 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.

Steering wheel started violently shaking while i was driving

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.

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"

Tl* 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.

The steering column is shaking if you hit a bump . cruise control and the horn does not work now

Tl* 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.

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.

Crusie control brake lights parking steering engine all 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

Tl* 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.

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 repairs tried to envoke the lemon law but was denied by hyundia case #9412898.

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. *tr

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?

Tl* 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*lj the consumer stated the dealer repaired the air bag on december 13, 2016. the consumer had to pay for the repairs. updated 01/12/17.*jb

Tl* 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 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. *tr

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. *tr

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 off why has this issue not been recalled yet?? *tr

Tl* 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.

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)

Tl* 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.

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 !!

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 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. *tr

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.

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.

Driving down a residential street at approximately 40 mph when the sun/moonroof shattered. no debris struck the roof. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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.

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 steering column coupler is clanking and needs to be replaced per hyundai dealer's service department.

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.

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

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.

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 of steering, 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).”*jb

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.

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 code b1346 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Airbag light will not turn off once the vehicle is started. this issue caused me to fail my 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.

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.

Driving and making turns creates a rattle in the steering wheel and clunking sound stopped at brakes plus and found substance on the outside of thesterring coupler. was told that should not be there.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 *tr

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.

Took my car in for a for a recall now my steering coupling is broken

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.

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 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

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Airbag light stays on.

Clicking noise from the steering wheel while turning, driving, excessive vibrations while driving at speeds over 50 mph and sometimes while accelerating

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.

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.

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.

"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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Engine died

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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=wuwg5m also, 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 wheel according 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...

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

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Clacking sound coming from the steering column when wheel is turned during driving and when the car travels over bumps in the road

My air bag light will not turn off.

Tl* 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.

Rear passenger side tail light wasn't working and when i tried to replace it, the plastic housing 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 airbag light turns on and will not go off.

Airbag light is on and won't go off

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 *js

Tl* 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.

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. 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.

Airbag light turned on, and passenger dashboard cracked.

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 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.

My 2011 hyundai sonata started having a terrible knocking noise 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.

Have a 2011and the air bag light stays on wont go offi

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Airbag and engine light on

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.

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 the dealership 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 hyundai and 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 would initiate 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 in iphone 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 i stop at a red light it 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

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.

Air bag light stays on constantly was diagnosed as a clock spring. was also told until fixed the air bags will not deploy

Rear tail lights keep blowing out bulbs

Cruse controls does not engage and/or does not disengage.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Takata recall my 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....

Tl* 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Key will not come out of the ignition seems to be an electrical issue that many people have had

Tl* 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 was repaired 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 approximate failure mileage was 128,000. *js

Airbag indicator light stays on leaving the system inoperable. safety hazard

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.

Airbag light on all the time.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Steering coupler failed at 80k high speed control of the car is knotchy and unsafe no warranty coverage as it is not powertrain

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

The airbag sign is always on. and sounds from the handle.

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.

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.

Tl* 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 *bf *as

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Car is very hard to steer steering is stiff when you are driving not like power steering.

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.

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.

Rear seat, seat belt/air bag indicator light stays 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.".

Tl* 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*js

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?

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.

Tl* 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'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).

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 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 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Flex wheel coupler is bad causes rattles in steering wheel.

The steering wheel is rattling any time i go over a bump. its progressively getting worse.

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.

All lights came on in car and it immediately stopped in middle of street. had itt towed to shop and was told the engine seized for no apparent reason.

Airbag warning light is illuminated.

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

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)

Steering is hard to turn when moving

Tl* 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.

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.

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 it off now.

Tl* 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 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.

Airbag engine light on. this happened while i was driving on the city street.

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?

Cruise control will not cancel with cancel button. will happen anytime i'm driving on highway and set the cruise control.

Tl* 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 *bf *as

The steering colum is loss, it pops when it tuns and jerks

Tl* 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 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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)

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Airbag light is on, vehicle was under normal use conditions.

Airbag indicator light is lit up on dashboard indicating a fault with the air bag.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was believed to have had a fuel leak between the engine and windshield. updated 10/26/2017*js

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 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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

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 for some 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 address ticking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata equipped with goodyear assurance tires, size: p205/65r16 (na). while driving 35 mph, the vehicle made a loud rumbling noise and the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact stated that the tire had several rips in the tread. the dealer was not contacted about the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Tl* 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*js

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.

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.

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.

I have a 2011 hyundai sonata writing in regards to the hyundai steering gear assembly recall no. 0## i have a vehicle that has this loose 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 owner oklahoma

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.

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 #15-01-049 entitled "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 as necessary, under warranty regardless of mileage, before completing the recall procedures." 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.

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.

Heard a noise 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.

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.

Takata recall ,failed oil consumption test

Tl* 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*lj the consumer paid to have the first light failure repaired. the failure recurred in both rear tail lights. *js

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

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 and then it starts. my business involves traveling and this is very concerning as many times i am traveling alone.

Tl* 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.

Owned car for a year now and on he 25th of august i returned to my vehicle and started it up still 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.

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 went to 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.

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.shtml do 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

Tl* 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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Clunking in steering at low speeds or stopped when turning the steering wheel

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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*lj updated 11/02/16.*jb

Tl* 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.

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.

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 speed of 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.

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

Starter needed replacement at 40,600 miles.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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). *tr

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 noise and car almost losses power this happen in middle of hiway once and lost power other times on street. took it to the dealer was not given clear answer to why the car does this.

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.

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...

Passenger airbag lite is on "airbag off", expensive repair and many people have reported the same problem

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.

Tl* 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*lj the consumer stated a steering correction was peformed prior to the recall. updated 11/01/16.*jb

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

#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.

Tl* 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.

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 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.

Tl* 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 *bf updated 12/13/16.*jb

Tl* 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.

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.

Takata recall issues with steering after recall-steering coupler issues with seatbelt lamp after recall-clockspring issues with lighting-interior malfunstions issues with turbo feed line issues with a/c lines leaking

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 feel it was defective

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Srs indicator light is illuminated on instrument cluster. srs may be disabled

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 website http://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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Sensor for airbag is on and i don't know why. airbag has never deployed or tampered with.

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, 2015 safety 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.gov htsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 15v759000 recall date: november 16, 2015 my 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

Tl* 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.

2011 hyundai sonata. consumer writes in regards to vehicle tail light assembly threaded studs embedded into brittle, badly cracked plastic. *smd 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. *jb

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.

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.

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.

Clock spring assembly inside steering column to deploy airbags is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced in order for airbags to deploy.

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

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 felt something is very wrong, please help!

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 tsb 14-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

Tl* 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 *tr

Tl* 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.

Air bags

Intermediate steering shaft is giving me problems

Brake lights would not turn on.

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!!

Brought the car in for the steering recall and they tell me the steering coupler is bad will 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

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.

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

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.

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. the owner of the flower nursery came out and called the fire dept. they arrived and turned out the fire.

Tl* 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.

Steering has become "loose". it started out a month ago with just slight vibration when 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. while driving various 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*lj the power steering electric motor coupling was replaced. updated 12/19/16.8jb

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Tl* 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 *jsre 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 *tr *js

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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

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!

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!

Tl* 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.

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

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.

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.

I have a recall on my vehicle and have yet to receive any assistance.

My srs airbag notification came on out of the blue. it has not gone off as of yet.

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 replaced the car in question only has 43,000 miles and is 4 months past its warranty, cost id $350.00

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.

Tl* 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.

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

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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 play in the steering wheel. went to a dealership next morning, the power steering coupler was replaced.

Tl* 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.

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!

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 panicked turned 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 *tr

Tl* 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.

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 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.

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.

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!!!

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.

Having a poping noise in the steering column.when turn to left or right.

Tl* 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.

The sterring wheel is loose.

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

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Passenger side coil is broken and rusted. i noticed a rattle or new sound when going over bumps recently.

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.

'"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 car and 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, starter was 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... :( now i wait for the bad news from hyundai service...

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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 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.

"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.

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 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 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

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

Tl* 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brake light went out, opened break light compartment , 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

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 old and 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.

Engine died while driving down the highway - would not restart and was not able to jump it - towed 50 + miles back home -

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.

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

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?

Tl* 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.

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 steering column is making a clicking noise when i drive and or hit bumps, there was a recall #10v457000 oct 2010 for steering 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

The steering column makes a clanking noise when turning in either direction or hitting bumps in the road. i called hyundai customer service and 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?

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.

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

Engine is bad 100,923, engine siezed like all the others

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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 testing the 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 *cn

Tl* 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.

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!!!! *tr

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.

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

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.

Tl* 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 03/08/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge. updated 06/09/17 *js

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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 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.

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. *tr

Takata recall my 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. *tr

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Radio went completely out. head lights and tail light always going out.

Front driver strut coil spring broke while parked . power steering assist motor coupling gear broke .

My hyundai sonata 2011 with vin 5npeb4ac2bh023317, 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. thanks

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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*jb

Tl* 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.

Thumping/clunking sound from driver side front wheel area when going over minor bumps and turning steering wheel.

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

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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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Sometime when i switch from reversed or drive the car bounce forward a bit.

Air bag dash light is on at all times that the engine is running.

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 there is a noticeable "clicking" noise, especially while turning the vehicle. and it is getting louder. has been occurring the past two months.

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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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). *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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 regarding defective 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. *tr

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?

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

Airbag b1382 side airbag front passenger resistance too high

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 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!! *tr

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. *tr

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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Accessory power remains on in park

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.

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 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. *tr

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?

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. *tr

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 should recall this problem to fix their fault.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 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. *tr

Tl* 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 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.

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. *tr

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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. *tr

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.

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? *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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?

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!!!!

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.

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.

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).

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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. *smd *js

Tl* 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*ct updated 7/12/18*jb *tr

Car stalled and engine shut down while trying to cross over a 4 lane highway came within 5 feet of a major collision with 2 approaching vehicles there 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 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 2016 my 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Paint peeling on roof of car right above windshield noticed it a several months ago called dealership said paint not under warranty why is paint peeling off the car thank you

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Tl* 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.

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

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.

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 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

Tl* 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.

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.

As i was driving my car’s engine started to smoke and within 2 minutes the fire started.

Tl* 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*jb

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.

My steering wheel shakes and my radio blew out and the airbag light is on and won’t go out. i’m

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

Seat belt warning light luminated on dash board, does not go off.

Drivers side seatbelt pops lose. it was supposed to be replaced under recall169. it happens when i’m driving. my break lights burn out a lot faster than usual ( 2 weeks). the back passenger side light burned the plastic unit where 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.

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

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.

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

Transmission occasionally cuts out when car has been turned off and on again.

Tl* 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.

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.

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

Tl* 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*jb

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.

The front end is squeaking and making a noise when turning.

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.

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.

Engine seized on highway with flashing lights

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.

Started to drive on a highway, vehicle cut off in motion. it will not turn back on anymore

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.

Tl* 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.

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

My transmission appears to be slipping. really scared to drive it far but can't afford to replace the transmission.

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

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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 issue thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My car just died on me i believe 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

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 was driving on the highway the engine light came on and the engine started knocking

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.

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.

My air bag keeps getting real hot per dealer there’s no recall but your air bag should not be hot

- 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

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?

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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 airbag lights come on when going around a corner or hitting a bump in the road. goes on and off randomly

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 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.

Tl* 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.

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

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Tl* 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.

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.

First i notice a smell of gas the see a leak under the car closer to de rear passenger side big leak

Tl* 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 car spontaneously caught on fire. originated from engine bay and engulfed within seconds had to jump out of vehicle.

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 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.

Eps check engine abs and wheel lineament lights are all on and my wheels sound horrible hitting a small bump

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!

I bought a 2011 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.

I cannot wind up both drivers and passengers seats windows on my2011 hyundai sonata

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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 costed 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 happend which this all came about june 25, 2020 and my ac also quit working it blows but no cold comes out just recently happend with in the past two weeks.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Clicking in steering wheel now wobble. *tr

Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583

The airbag light turned on and doesn’t go away i have kids and i don’t feel safe driving with this light on. *tr

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.

My car has 110,000 miles and suddenly the air bag light will not go off. i know i had recall #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!!!! *tr

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. *tr

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 is not 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. *tr

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. *tr

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!!!!! *tr

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. *tr

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 vehicle already 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 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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

Engine has been replaced 2 times doing 65 mph on freeway loses power in addition air bag light is on when 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 fee they 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). *tr

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. *tr

Engine would consume all the oil within 2 weeks of driving. *tr

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. *tr

Front axel worn out. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Engine seized while driving on march 24, 2020

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 you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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 had problems with my car took it to a shop i was told had to replace my fuel pump an i did the problem never seem to have been fix after that took it my dealer an they had my car for a month told me it was a recall on it but they didn’t fix the problem

The engine locked up on motion and seized the oil pump

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

I was driving this vehicle on the highway and the engine just caught fire and the vehicle burnt down

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

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

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!

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

Tl* 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.

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?

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.

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

The engi e failed rendering the vehicle inoperable

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

The air bag warning has become constant randomly and doesn’t go away after seatbelt are buckled

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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 stalled while getting on interstate highway turned off started it backup it started making a weird knocking noise in the engine it 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

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.

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.

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).

Sterring columm shakes when in motion and steering wheel has play ---left to right all driving conditions

Tl* 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).”)*jb

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.

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!!!

The air bag light came on

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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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!

Tl* 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.

My airbag light stays on

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

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*jb