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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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. *
Hyundai issued this recall on Feb. 27, 2018. There is still no remedy. Wonder what is taking so long. Here is the recall: Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
"takata recall" summary: Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying. Safety risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. My airbag light is on. I am afraid to drive the car but need it for work.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bags could deploy. The contact called doral Hyundai at (305) 722-6094 (located at 10285 nw 12th St, doral, fl 33172) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belt, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer opened case number: 11529231. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact called lafontaine Hyundai at 866-568-6530 (located at 1847 S telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Dearborn, MI, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Shaker's family Hyundai (located at 674 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (860) 631-4200) was contacted and provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bag deployed and injured the contact's chest. Medical attention was required. The other driver sustained neck injuries that also required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was later notified that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags), which indicated that parts were unavailable. In addition, the vehicle was included in the following manufacturer extended warranty extension campaigns: Txx3-Apr 29, 2016 (engine "short block"), txx7-Feb 27, 2017 (motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling), and txxa-Apr 05, 2017 (clock spring). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hyundai village of danvers (24 commonwealth ave, danvers, MA 01923, (978) 646-8890) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Manufacturer recall campaign 174 open since February 27, 2018 is still not resolved. 18V13700 NHTSA recall number. This is a serious issue that should not take 6 months to develop a repair. Please research and advise when repair will be implemented by Hyundai. Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (air bags, seat belts). The dealer (South point Hyundai, 4610 S ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, 877-824-3142) was contacted and stated that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and did not know when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact's daughter took the vehicle to lakeland Hyundai (1500 w memorial blvd, lakeland, fl 33815, (863) 682-1100) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and wanted to charge her for the repairs, claiming that the parts were available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags) and 17V152000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The Hyundai dealer (route 60 Hyundai, 8575 20th St, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine compartment. The dealer (seidel Hyundai, 9 parkside ave, reading, pa 19607, (610) 775-5100) indicated that the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was at the dealer for over two months. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V617000 (seat belts) and 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.
The airbag light in my 2011 Hyundai Sonata- limited came on when I was in motion on a city street for no apparent reason. I had some sensor work done about 2 months ago and couldn't start the car. Now, airbag light on. I feel so unsafe and just upset that this light is illuminated while I'm driving. These sensor issues costs hundreds of dollars to fix, and its unfair that the consumer has to cover these faulty sensor issues.
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and the front end crashed into the road divider. The vehicle spun around and then the rear of the vehicle struck the road divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and was hospitalized. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags) prior to the failure. The dealer (bob king Hyundai, 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 724-2861) stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 164,000.
Takata recall has taken a impact in my life because knowing that the light of my air bag is flashing it makes me feel unsafe to drive my car around. Though my car was in the botch Hyundai shop a month before no one informed me of the takata recall that is on the car. I dont feel safe to drive my family and my self in a car that god forbid get in a crash and the airbag wont deploy.
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- St. Augustine, FL, USA