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 have had so many recalls on this car and some are small and some are really serious. I have taken it in every-time I have had a recall and Im not a 100% sure they even check what they are suppose to be checking.
Right head light and my dash lights are out they flicker on and off and smells like something is burning I made an appointment to have it looked at, I am a single mom I work 2 jobs and I am taking this car in 3-4 times a month to have the POS looked at I cannot afford to keep replacing stuff when and wait for Hyundai to decide if they are going to recall it when everyone that works at Hyundai knows that this year (2011) is a Lemon and they still want you to pay for all the stuff to get fixed. What I do not understand if a part is under recall then regardless they need to replace it if its bad or not. Like the Motor. I do not feel safe driving this car with my children in it but I dont have a choice I have to work and they have school. It is a accident waiting to happen.
Electrical issues going on with this car. When turn signal light on, the entire dashboard and inside light flashes. Something is seriously wrong. Don't need car to catch on fire before it is fixed.
- gattitsogbui,
Columbia, US
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I have had so many recalls on this car and some are small and some are really serious. I have taken it in every-time I have had a recall and Im not a 100% sure they even check what they are suppose to be checking.
Right head light and my dash lights are out they flicker on and off and smells like something is burning I made an appointment to have it looked at, I am a single mom I work 2 jobs and I am taking this car in 3-4 times a month to have the POS looked at I cannot afford to keep replacing stuff when and wait for Hyundai to decide if they are going to recall it when everyone that works at Hyundai knows that this year (2011) is a Lemon and they still want you to pay for all the stuff to get fixed. What I do not understand if a part is under recall then regardless they need to replace it if its bad or not. Like the Motor. I do not feel safe driving this car with my children in it but I dont have a choice I have to work and they have school. It is a accident waiting to happen.
- Crystal C., Owensboro, US