Hyundai Sonata Complaints (2011)

3,476 consumer complaints on file.

#11489159October 13, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would emit abnormal loud knocking sounds. The contact also stated that the vehicle had been experiencing excessive oil consumption; the vehicle was consuming about 4 quarts of oil per week. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the electric power steering assist and the brake assist were no longer operable. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489180October 13, 2022
ENGINE
Hi…I just financed this vehicle in January and in September… I was driving and the vehicle stalled ……thankfully there was no one behind me but I did cause traffic ….. I had to get it towed to the Hyundai dealership and found out that I had a blown engine…I didn’t get any signs that something was wrong with the vehicle…not even a check engine light ….. it’s been in the shop for a month……and I have no way of paying for it…… This has been a nightmare and I’m still paying on it….. I’m so confused and I don’t know what to do…. Please find out what about s going on with this car……it has 109,000 miles on it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488762October 11, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN DRIPS ONTO FRONT SUB FRAME, WHICH HOLDS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. IT ALSO HOLDS THE SUSPENSION BOLTS. DRIPPING FROM AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN IS CAUSING SUB FRAME TO RUST, ROT OUT AND WEAKEN PREMATURELY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO DROP OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SUB FRAME COLLAPSES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488709October 10, 2022
AIR BAGS, ENGINE
Aig bag light on, Horn and nearby control panel stop working. Engine noise…da da da… stater fails…
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488517October 9, 2022
AIR BAGS
Driver air bag light stays illuminated while vehicle is operating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488030October 5, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact waited for a while before being able to restart and drive the vehicle. The failure also occurred while idling at a red light. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 161,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487115September 29, 2022
ENGINE
The engine siezed while driving on the highway. This is the second engine that has done this since I’ve been the owner in 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486825September 28, 2022
ENGINE
My car had a recall on the engine 3 months ago and now it is not there but long story short when I bought the car I drove it 300 miles,the engine blew the extended warranty company covered the engine replacement I drove it 7,000 miles changing the oil every 3,000 miles as per the warranty needed the engine blew again Warranty company replaced the engine I then found out about the recall and had it towed to the Hyundai dealership but they said since there was a different engine in the car they couldn't honor the recall even though the new engine that was put in was also recalled drove the car 3,000 more miles engine blew again it's been in the shop 6 and 1/2 months of the 12 months I've had it and twice I broke down in the middle of the street and on the highway once at a busy off ramp in the middle of crazy traffic I was stranded this past time for 2 hours during rush hour and in a blind spot and could not move my vehicle off the side of the road and was almost hit numerous times the warranty company has voided the contract since they have capped out the max limit spending the worth of the car but the mechanic says he could put the original engine back in the car so Hyundai would honor the recall however now the recall has suddenly disappeared and I know it was there because the mechanic told me about the recall I called Hyundai's recall customer service number they validated it and told me to have the car towed to Hyundai Hyundai validated the recall and said they could not honor it because it was a different engine it's just been a really big Mess and now I'm out of a car once again and now the recall has suddenly disappeared I'm not too sure what to do at this moment as I'm the only income in the house with a fiance and three kids and no car, since the first week of having the car I've had nothing but issues and I have service records and receipts to prove all of this and the shop verified the breakdown was caused by what the recall was for, engines from AL plant
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486762September 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the driver's side rear window and passenger's side front and rear windows were unable to roll down with the air bag warning illuminated. Additionally, the overhead light was unable to be deactivated, causing the battery to drain. The key fob intermittently was unable to unlock the doors and was stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical system wiring was faulty. The mechanic reconnected the passenger's side rear brake light harness; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485962September 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
All the electrical on the drivers side conti ues to fail. The blinker on the driver side only works if the headlights are on and the brake/blinker lights constantly go out even though the bulbs are fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485809September 22, 2022
STEERING
The steering column is making a clicking noise, took to independent service center and they reported that the EPS motor will need to be replaced and is currently not a safety issue, but over time could be. I have not had any warning lamps or messages. I did notice that some 2011 Sonatas have been recalled for EPS issues, but my VIN shows no issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485443September 20, 2022
POWER TRAIN
car not fully shifting into park and will not allow key to be released from ignition
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485447September 20, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
break lights burn out in less than 3 months after replacing the light bulb
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484639September 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start. Additionally, there was a burning electrical odor present inside the vehicle. The cause of failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact stated that previously the key fob, alternator, starter, and battery were replaced due to the continued failure. The failure mileage was 53,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484399September 14, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car accelerates randomly. Makes a sort of "vroom" sound and lurches forward. Causing my vehicle to run into my friends garage door. Also noticed acceleration at various times while moving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484442September 14, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
drove vehicle down the street when knocking noise started, check engine light turned on, then immediately stalled. Car will not start or drive now. called hyundai recall campain and they gave me a case number of #203-102-81 with recall campaigns that could fall under 953, and or 132. There may have been an issue with the connecting rod bearings wwith a cyclic knocking noise from ther engine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484448September 14, 2022
ENGINE
Car stalls when accelerating, beginning to smoke, flashing check engine light in on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484532September 14, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear brake light bulb socket melted . Brake light will not work it melted the bulb in the wire harness.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484158September 13, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Even on a perfectly dry road, the cruise control can't be set and the traction control light comes on. The nearest dealer (75 miles away) said it was likely in need of a new brake light switch. That didn't solve the problem. Now, it is beyond the fact that the brake lights stay on whether the car is running or not. The brake light switch is clearly impacting various other functions and makes the car unsafe to drive, because vehicles following it conclude (incorrectly) that the driver is engaging the brakes. Additionally, if someone doesn't detach the battery cables when spending some time at a destination, they can be stranded as the result of a dead battery. If the manufacturer had integrity, they would replace whatever related parts are needed to make the car drive safely, They know there's a problem in such vehicles, and even the head of the nearest service department is currently stumped. And, today I was told by the manufacturer that I have to drive it to that distant dealer to see what kind of offer they might give for the car "as is". There should be a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484203September 13, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 5-10 MPH into parking lot, the vehicle started shuddering and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who informed the contact that the wait time for diagnostic test was 2-3 months. The dealer informed the contact that Hyundai Independent Recall Number: 953 (ECM & Cluster Update-Engine Monitoring Logic Product Improvement) needed to be completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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