Hyundai Sonata Complaints (2011)

3,476 consumer complaints on file.

#11567754January 25, 2024
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
My car airbag light came on. I called the dealership about the remedy that was already recalled under campaign number 18V137000 because my last visit I got told by the dealership that my ACU was bad for the car and that it was going to cost me upwards of $2000 to replace and the dead was no recall on my vehicle and then called corporate and they had told me that this had been taken care of back in 2016 when I did not on the vehicle this time in the second owner and that basically they would not cover to fix this issue and that any warranty that was extended ran out when I only had purchased the vehicle in November 2020 so now they are unwilling to fix the issue because they had stated that it was already previously fixed with the previous owner and then I could either basically pay to get it fixed or they weren’t gonna do anything about it I feel my safety at risk because in the event of crash airbags will not deploy and basically that they would not fix the problem even though it is under a National recall, and my car was manufactured within the manufacturing dates of the recall I do not feel safe driving this vehicle, and I also do not feel that I have to pay for that has been nationally recalled
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566937January 22, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567127January 22, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Abs unit still in need of remedy Engine emitting smoke and harsh smell no incident has occurred yet but there may be damage occurring to my vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566680January 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES
I was gifted the car for graduation and immediately my brakes weren’t working right my interior electrical stopped working and my window switches stopped working as well as my lights for my car all went out including the brake lights changing the bulbs didn’t help and my check engine light stays on at all times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566024January 17, 2024
ENGINE
Engine uses oil excessively, stopped suddenly on highway, Hyundai America refused to authorize oil consumption test car is now in limp mode
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566045January 17, 2024
ENGINE
We bought this used car for my daughter, then I found out there was issues with the engine. We had it for 6 months and the engine seized as she was driving it on the highway . She got to pull off to the side of highway . We had it towed to our mechanic, hoping it was the battery or something simple . He told us it was a blown engine and there was PLENTY OF OIL AND ANTIFREEZE IN IT . HE THEN TOLD US THE HE LOOKED AT IT AND COULD NOT BELIEVE IT WAS BLOWN , WITH THE OIL STILL IN IT . WE had to buy a new rebuilt engine and pay for the mechanics time . There has been issues with this engine’s. How do we get the engine payed for , with the problem they have . This wasn’t a neglect part on us . I would like to get REIMBURSE FOR THE NEW ENGINE ( rebuilt ) not our neglect, but the way they built the engine / oil pan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565689January 16, 2024
AIR BAGS
Dashboard cracked. Completely cracked into small pieces throughout the dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565472January 14, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car won’t start idk what’s cost that’s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564113January 8, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
On 1/3/2024 the car was at a low speed - once when parking and once stopping at an intersection - when it suddenly accelerated without the accelerator being touched. The only way that the car stopped was that I was able to shift it into neutral. According to online forums, this has been a known issue with several Kia and Hyundai models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563843January 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
I [XXX] purchased the vehicle from a dealership Mr. T’s world test drive the car was fine left the dealership had to go back he change the brake lights made it back left to go to the store the next day had to pull over they had smoke coming from under the hood open the hood up the wires was on fire INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563508January 4, 2024
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY
The dash cracked in many places.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563112January 2, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This is a 'Stop Lamp Switch' issue. The car will randomly turn on the ABS light causing the ABS system to engage and not allow you to use the accelerator pedal. This is very dangerous as if you are about to merge on or off a highway the car does not allow you to correctly control your speed. This issue happens more prevalently at night time when the full beam headlights (auto or manually turn on when dark out), which is very concerning. This issue has been going on for a year now and no mechanics at Hyundai can fix or diagnose. It happened again to me this morning and came very close to causing an accident as I could not engage the accelerator pedal on a turn. Please, in the interest of safety and saving lives fix this dangerous defective part issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562229December 28, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2011 Hyundai sonata Engine failed in April 2023. Was towed and the engine was replaced due to the recall. Got car back November 4th 2023. Fuel gauge never went out and after driving about 3 miles the engine light came on. Dec 13th was driving on highway and felt like the car was going to fall apart. Able to get off highway only for the car to die. Every light including some I have never seen came on. Was stuck on the side of the road with my ESA dog in 28°. Temp. For over an hour with no power and hazards starting to dim. I'm disabled and had no help. Local PD towed vehicle and drove me home. Car sat at tow yard collecting fees as I was waiting for the dealership to call me back. Finally got help with paying the tow yard company only to be stuck once again for over an hour in the cold and then denied a tow to the dealership since they decided to cancel my appointment by text while I was on with Hyundai roadside assistance. They denied any help. Luckily the tow yard felt bad and made a call for me and a friend came and paid the 160.00 tow truck to get the car back to my house. They have now not returned my calls and the case manager has not responded as well. This is unacceptable. I don't have any money and I have no idea how they can get away with treating a disabled person in the winter days before Christmas by letting me be stranded twice on the side of the road with an engine that has less than 10 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559674December 12, 2023
ENGINE
I have a problem that Hyundai is known for Hyundai oil consumption. I bought my car into a nearby shop for service because my car shut down while driving on the highway. The shop advised me the engine was full of oil.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559687December 12, 2023
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
Code p1326; vehicle equipped with YELLOW diptick
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559061December 7, 2023
ENGINE
Very high oil consumption. Tested with dealer and came out at 1qt/1 mile. Knok sensor detection system was installed while in warranty but they won't replace the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558751December 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The ABS system has had a recall due to the potential for an engine fire. The initial recall was set on 9/22/23. Up until today (12/6/23) no action has been taken by the manufacturer but we are left without a car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558766December 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH the battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that white smoke was issuing from under the hood. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, however, the pedal depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle did not slow. The contact stated that he was able to stop after the engine had stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and observed that flames were issuing from under the front end. The contact stated that the fire department was called and when they arrived the fire had spread to the passenger compartment. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the fire with water. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and the contact stated it was later declared a total loss by his insurance provider. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558183December 3, 2023
ENGINE
My car is at the Hyundai dealership now for almost 3 months to get 14 recalls done and also there was a lawsuit a few years ago that the engine was getting still an oil into the engine. My car was affected by that I just bought the car in 2021 I did not know about it. I’m needing them to swap out the engine as well and it’s been almost 3 months And it’s all recalls that are supposed to be done with my car 14 of them including the engine and the engine is part of the settlement that was done a few years ago Number was ran and it was a part of it, and it had me select the dealership I and that’s where I chose for it to go and it was supposed to be switched out for free
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558185December 3, 2023
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
Came completely apart and came out by the chest area
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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