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 4 of 21)

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problem #345

Sep 172018

Sonata

  • 58,000 miles

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

Hi I have had an issue with Hyundai on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I had a recall on my car over a year ago and was told that my mechanic could fix the recall and I'd be reimbursed as long as I have the paperwork of the repair and at the point that I did the repair they said they didn't have a remedy yet. Hyundai told me that I could do this repair at my mechanic and I'd be reimbursed. It has been over a year and countless phone calls and several documents sent to Hyundai and they have refused to compensate me for the repair. If I knew the remedy would have been sent out 6 months later and that I wouldn't have been reimbursed I would have let Hyundai do this repair but the dealership said I'd be reimbursed and I have tried for almost 1.5 years to get a reimbursement and they always give me the run around. The dealership said they'd reimbursed me if I had my paperwork and file a reimbursement claim. But they failed to pay me still to this day and have not allowed me to talk to anyone to help me get compensated for this recall. So I contacted Y'all to file this complaint. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

problem #344

Jan 212020

Sonata

  • miles
My air bag light came on. Several months ago I went to the dealership because I received a recall notice. I had one of the serviceman look it up and he said he had to order the part. When it comes in he was going to give me a call. I never received a call and the dealership been shut down because of title fraud. I tried to get another dealership to look into it but they are saying they don't have me in a recall list. I believe the fraud dealership took my car off the list before fixing the problem. I just want my car fix so my son and I can drive safe.please help a single mother!!!

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #343

Jan 202020

Sonata

  • 116,000 miles
Vehicle rollover crash occurred Monday, 1/20/2020 while driving approx 45 mph after missing a curve in the road. No airbags deployed (driver, passenger, nor side) nor did the seat belts properly restrain occupants (driver nor 3 passengers).

- Paragould, AR, USA

problem #342

Jan 032020

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles

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

The air bag light came

- Albany, GA, USA

problem #341

Dec 262019

Sonata

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the driver swerved to the right to avoid a crash. As a result, the vehicle drove in a ditch. The vehicle was driven out of the ditch and crashed into a pole. The driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered injuries to the face, mouth, chin, neck, and a bruised forehead. Medical attention was received. Police report number: 2019-4834 was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

- Benton, AR, USA

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problem #340

Dec 182019

Sonata

  • 177,000 miles
My air bag light is on and will not go off, I searched up recalls and it's not on there but I do not feel safe driving my disabled children in this vehicle!

- Magnolia, NJ, USA

problem #339

Dec 202019

Sonata

  • miles

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

SE agriet la parte de arriba del dash en dos reas Y a los das prendi la seal de las bolsas de aire, auto duerme en marquesina.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #338

Nov 012019

Sonata

  • 153,000 miles
My airbag light stays

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #337

Nov 122019

Sonata

  • 98,565 miles
The red airbag warning light came back on again and stayed on at all speeds and when parked. We have completed all previous recalls reference the airbags and I am beginning to believe this vehicle is not a top rated safe vehicle but is a flawed vehicle unsafe at any speed.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #336

Nov 192019

Sonata

  • 20 miles
Airbag problem error code is B1346. It should be a recal for this issue.

- Merrimac, MA, USA

problem #335

Sep 022019

Sonata

  • 67,000 miles

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

My airbag light stays on. Also my horn does not work. I've changed fuses with what I thougt could be burnt out associated with the horn but still does not work. I was in driving mode when I noticed both the airbag light on and the horn not working.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #334

Oct 282019

Sonata

  • 96,000 miles
Out of nowhere when vehicle is sitting still, the airbag light keeps popping on. It will stay on for a while, but then go off. I went to have my oil changed and event though it was at 3,000 miles, the oil was low, dark, sludgy and metal shavings were found in my oil pan---engine sometimes sputters. Finally my interior lights won't go off, I have to just keep them to the off position versus "door" so that my battery doesn't drain.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #333

Oct 032019

Sonata

  • 133,000 miles
2011 Hyundai Sonata. My headlights and interior started blinking off and on by themselves while I was driving at night for about a 30 or 40 second interval. Took to dealership and had it diagnosed and they found that the there was an intermittent internal fault with the multi-functional switch. Just got it back so I've only driven it about 50 miles at night so far no problem but it's too early to say for sure if this fixed the problem to my satisfaction. The problem only happened about 3 times but it is unpreditcable when the problem occurs but when it does happen and it's dark, it's not safe so we took it in right away on the third time because this was the longest period of time that the problem lasted. If you're having any problem like this, I suggest you get it looked at right away, very dangerous. It cost me $209 to have it fixed. The vehicle was moving about 55mph when this occurred. Date was 10-17-2019.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #332

Aug 012019

Sonata

  • 170,633 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,633.

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

problem #331

Aug 162019

Sonata

  • miles
Acceleration problems car stop on me I got my car towed no codes or nothing showed up try to start car at shop smelled a burning smell needs new starter new starter repaired. Couple of days later I stop for a update entire engine gone will call Hyundai tomorrow I have two kids and this is horrible

- New Iberia, LA, USA

problem #330

Sep 012019

Sonata

  • miles
Air bag warning light wii not go off

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #329

Jul 182018

Sonata

  • 123,773 miles
This started in July 2018. Airbag light on. Took to dealer scanned for error for front impact sensor. Rescanned to repair and no error code so reset light. Drove less than 5 miles and light back on. Took again to dealer March 2019. Scanned for error front impact sensor. Ordered part and replaced so far have over $400 invested. Next day returned to dealer as light back on. Rescanned need to replacesrscm airbag module assembly at $779 to fix maybe. Frustrated contacted Hyundai opened case 15629286. Basically was told out of warranty so they can do nothing, take up with dealer. So since then afraid to Transport front passenger since was told that airbag may not deploy in a crash. I find it difficult to believe that Hyundai will not stand behind their product with all the bad press and recalls regarding airbag issues. I have diligently kept up with the numerous recalls on this car.

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

problem #328

Aug 212019

Sonata

  • 98,000 miles
I bought this car in 2013 for the Hyundai dealership in gurnee il. Since then I have had nothing but recalls, and issues. All of the recalls for this year and affected my car as in the warning they way may happen actually happen to me. My engine seized up while I was driving with 2 kids in the car on a busy street and I was almost re ended as a result only to have the dealership tell me it wasn't the recall! then later they had to fix it after I work to corporate because it was the 132 campaign recall. The 3 dealership I have dealt with are all rude none want to actually fix your car or help you because its recall work not actually work that they make money off of. Now as of today my airbag light has come on after the "fixed" the newest safety recall, when I called the dealership they informed me they fixed the issue so I will be charged $139.99 for them to even look at it. When will Hyundai be actually held responsible for all of these car issues they are all safety. So far the recalls have been for the engine, seat belts, brakes, air bags, body corrosion, and so on! I thought there was lemon law in place to remedy this, Hyundai product faulty vehicles with the model year 2011 and the consumer if the one lose and spending out of pocket. I had even called corporate before this to try and remedy the issue myself and was told they are sorry some will call in 3-5 days. At this point I am a mother driving around with children in a vehicle that may or may not pop the air bags whenever it feels like or they will not deploy if I do get in an accident. Something needs to be done with these cars they are not safe to be driving at any given time another recall can cause a major safety related crash or death at this point. I have had way to many close call with myself or my kids lives at risk due to Hyundai lack of care for their consumers.

- Harvard, IL, USA

problem #327

Aug 052019

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light on it is a safety issue and many others reporting same issue same vehicle year and model

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #326

Jul 032019

Sonata

  • 150,562 miles
Takata recall, my vehicle was in motion when my airbag warning light came on 3 week ago while driving on city street and have not come off since then. I have also looked at the car history and have noticed 14 recalls on this vehicle including the airbags. While in motion, my doors unlock by themselves. Lastly, the transmission shift gear sometimes disappear from the dashboard as well as the shift gear which in most case the car wouldnt start or jerks when it disappear while in motion

- Bronx, NY, USA

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