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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
50 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
53 / 2
Average Mileage:
74,310 miles

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2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments (Page 12 of 21)

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problem #185

Feb 072017

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Upon repairing a recall by the dealer to the steering in February 2017, the airbag light is on all the time and the vehicle has never been in an accident

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #184

Nov 212017

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall I have contacted two Hyundai dealers plus hertz sales and none say they replace/repair takata airbags in Hyundai Sonatas even though I received a postcard saying that I'm identified as a current owner of a vehicle with a takata manufactured "psan inflator".

- Shedd, OR, USA

problem #183

Nov 032017

Sonata

  • miles
Brought car in to empire Hyundai for air bag light and my recall paper. They told me that it was going to cost me $115 to check it out if it's not the clock spring. The recall paper says, I will not be charged regardless of the cause.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #182

Nov 032017

Sonata

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently jerked to the right and clipped a semi truck. The contact's vehicle was pulled under the semi and dragged for 100 yards. Prior to the failure, the ESC and TPMS indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Shata Lake, CA, USA

problem #181

Sep 052017

Sonata

  • 125,000 miles
Not sure if my car has the "takata recall" but it should due to the fact my airbag light came one day I get in my car to start my day and its been on every since.

- Cockeysville, MD, USA

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problem #180

Oct 312017

Sonata

  • miles
I was notified that I have faulty airbags in my car and I should contact my dealership. When I called the dealership I was told they don't have parts and have no idea when they will get them. Faulty airbags is very serious and with winter approaching there is a greater chance for an accident. This is unacceptable. The website referenced in the recall letter, www.airbagrecall.com, said to contact this website if the issue was not addressed

- Sycamore, IL, USA

problem #179

Nov 012017

Sonata

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall received notice of recall; recommended service location (dave marston motors, minocqua Wisconsin usa) told me that parts were unavailable at this time and that I should register to be contacted when parts became available. Vehicle is stationary at this moment.

- Hazelhurst, WI, USA

problem #178

Oct 282017

Sonata

  • miles
While driving my car on Saturday I came to a stop and then notice after hitting my brakes my airbag light came on. This can be scary that I don't know if my airbags are going to come out anytime while I'm driving or hitting my brakes for no reason.

- Taylors, SC, USA

problem #177

Oct 052017

Sonata

  • 0 miles
My airbag light came on with no reason. I did not hit my car, nor got into any accident at all. I took to dealership who charged me $165 for diagnostics and advised that my front passenger seat airbag module / sensor is bad and will cost $980 if I wanted to get it fixed. I have received recall notice from tk holding that states my car is part of the airbag fix / recall but dealer refuses to fix without almost thousand dollar.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #176

Sep 232017

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall. I recently received mail regarding possible recall of the airbag on my driver's side. I checked the site and it stated there are no active recalls for my vehicle hiwever, I have noticed for a couple weeks that the airbag light on my dashboard has been on. How do I handle this?

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #175

Aug 302015

Sonata

  • 25 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tuvo un accidente Y fue declarado perdida total, las bolsas no explotaron

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #174

Oct 092017

Sonata

  • miles
Air bags light turned on all of a sudden and stayed on. Never had any accident.

- Wheeling, IL, USA

problem #173

Sep 182017

Sonata

  • 147,000 miles
The SRS light comes on and will not go off.

- Balch Springs, TX, USA

problem #172

Sep 252017

Sonata

  • 170,000 miles
While driving, I noticed a red light flickering on and off on my dashboard. I noticed that it was the driver side air bag indicator light. It now stays on constantly, whether in motion or not. Not sure what the issue is, as my airbag has never been deployed. I am afraid of it deploying while driving, but was told that it would not from one of the Hyundai dealer service reps. It will cost $112 just for a diagnosis of the problem.

- York, PA, USA

problem #171

Sep 142016

Sonata

  • miles
I am having issues with my airbag light also my steering column is clicking, the last time there work on my vehicle they disconnect my cruise control and my bluetooth, will not use West broad Hyundai anymore.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #170

Aug 262017

Sonata

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (nielsen Hyundai, 4411 E. Michigan blvd, Michigan city, in 46360) where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Due to the repair cost, the vehicle would not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was currently waiting on a call back. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

- Laporte, IN, USA

problem #169

Sep 012017

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
Air bag inflator light stays on continuously after starting vehicle, whether at idle or in motion. Vehicle has not been in any type of accident. No bags have been deployed

- Trumbull, CT, USA

problem #168

Sep 082017

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light stays on while driving. Intermittently goes off and comes back on. No accidents to vehicle. No abuse to vehicle. Car was driven several times the day it started staying on. Worked fine until the last time it was driven that day. Car was parked in my carport. Drove out of driveway and light was on. Stopped at a drive thru. Light went off but came right back on. Remained on for remainder of drive down highway.

- Dyersburg, TN, USA

problem #167

Sep 012017

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
My fuel sending unit has failed. My "miles to empty" meter is never accurate or steady. It's always moving sporadically. I have to constantly keep my tank fill in fear of not knowing how much gas is actually in my car. Also, my airbag light is on. It just randomly came on when I was driving. I'm not sure if this has anything to do my seat belt or a faulty sensor. Both of these issues both happen when the vehicle is or isn't in motion.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #166

Aug 292017

Sonata

  • 140,000 miles
Airbag light comes on randomly and will go off and come back on again randomly, worried that airbag will randomly deploy

- Hiram, GA, USA

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