CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.
A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.
I took the vehicle in for recall repairs, upon receiving the vehicle back the interior lights would not turn off as normal when the doors are closed, vehicle started and driving. Informed the service personnel at the dealer at which time I was told that this is a well known issue and that the only way that it can be remedied is to replace the entire interior light control on the ceiling between the front seats and it would cost ME approximately $125 for the repairs. I have not been able to locate any information about this problem, but being told be the DEALER THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN problem and I would have to pay for the repairs is unethical.
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I took the vehicle in for recall repairs, upon receiving the vehicle back the interior lights would not turn off as normal when the doors are closed, vehicle started and driving. Informed the service personnel at the dealer at which time I was told that this is a well known issue and that the only way that it can be remedied is to replace the entire interior light control on the ceiling between the front seats and it would cost ME approximately $125 for the repairs. I have not been able to locate any information about this problem, but being told be the DEALER THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN problem and I would have to pay for the repairs is unethical.
- Gerry S., Burbank, CA, US