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:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,832 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 5)

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problem #40

Feb 012018

Sonata

  • 69,000 miles

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

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.

- West Lawn, PA, USA

problem #39

Feb 272018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (fort mill Hyundai, 805 gold hill rd, fort mill, SC 29708, (855)-548-9524) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- York, SC, USA

problem #38

Jun 192018

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and back that required medical attention. The contact was not aware if the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lehman Hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (888) 375-9159) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and opened case number: 11446468. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Aventura, FL, USA

problem #37

Feb 022018

Sonata

  • miles

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

2011 Hyundai Sonata - recalled 2/2018 do to seatbelts/ airbag malfunctioning. Still no solution. Customer is advised to keep driving (unsafe) vehicle while waiting. However, also advised to take straight to dealership as soon is there is a solution.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #36

Jun 172018

Sonata

  • 56,000 miles
Airbag failed to deploy. After hitting a pole.

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

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problem #35

Feb 272018

Sonata

  • miles
Complaint in regards to NHTSA recall number 18V137000 Hyundai has failed to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. Campaign 174 is dated Feb. 27, 2018. I called Hyundai recall hotline at 855-371-9460 on May 2, 2018. I requested a rental car until remedy is provided. I was told nothing can be done, and I should contact my local dealership. Local dealership said they have no information or remedy and told me to call the hotline. Dealership said if I wanted a rental car, I could rent one myself, as nothing would be provided for me. Recall remains incomplete as of June 29, 2018. This recall is a serious safety concern and places myself and my family at a great risk of injury or death. Hyundai has acted in bad faith by providing no remedy or solution to my requests over this matter in a timely fashion. While there are no airbag warning lights active on my vehicle, you won't know the airbags and seat belts properly function until you crash. That's unacceptable. I have a case number from my initial contact with Hyundai regarding my concerns over the vehicle. Case # 11225055. Honda provided free rental cars for their airbag recalls. How can Hyundai sit idle and offer nothing? I am requesting NHTSA to please pursue this complaint to help expedite a remedy from Hyundai for this recall.

- Rockvale, TN, USA

problem #34

Mar 012018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles

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

Takata recall for suspension feel like we are bouncing up in down or the vehicle is going to fall apart. I notice the light on for the passenger airbag and the seat belt keep getting stuck or sometime want lock. This is concern for me because we take road trips and have to drive a long distance to get to work myself and husband would like to feel safe. I really feel that the frontal air bags seat belt pretensioners and side air bags are disabled and the suspension is a risk for many people lives. I subject you get these vehicle in the shop asap before something terrible happen. Please make sure that each shop have an experience mechanic last mechanic we had for a recall we had to come back several time and the vehicle still run like crap. Maybe you should refund people the remainder of there loan. I still have a balance of 6,000 which comes to all the trip and time consuming. I also called every dealer in Minnesota trying to make appointment could someone contact me asap to let me know that the parts are in. Myself and husband is taking a road trip and would like for the problem to be taken care before the end of June. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #33

Jun 142018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise and, upon acceleration, the vehicle stalled more than once. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The dealer (interstate Hyundai, 609 constitution dr., West monroe, la 71292, (318) 387-2667) was contacted because the failure prevented the vehicle from starting. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

- Ruston, LA, USA

problem #32

Jun 132018

Sonata

  • miles
There is no remedy for the air bags and when I call Hyundai about the other recalls they say they have already been repaired.. there is also a recall on the engine short block assembly. My car was in motion and just stopped in the middle of traffic and becasue of the airbag issue I am afraid to drive

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #31

Feb 012018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags) was issued in February of 2018. After contacting the local dealer (plaza Hyundai in brooklyn, NY), the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Belle Harbor, NY, USA

problem #30

Dec 122017

Sonata

  • 53,000 miles

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

Months ago, I received notice from manufacturer of side air bag defect with statement that "no remedy"yet available. I've waited patiently, driving car as seldom as possible. I am increasingly frustrated and get no assurance from dealer. What is the manufacturer's responsibility here?

- Solana Beach, CA, USA

problem #29

Mar 012018

Sonata

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds over train tracks, the steering wheel shook and made a clicking noise. In addition, when making right or left turns, the steering wheel continued to make the clicking noise even when the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called king Hyundai at (954) 421-333-1399 (deerfield beach, fl 33441) and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #28

Jan 022018

Sonata

  • 114,000 miles
Passenger side seat belt buckle latches intermittently when the vehicle is parked

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #27

Oct 262017

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
Airbag warning on dashboard, steering wheel components such as volume, cruise control, reset mileage and the rest of the tabs do not function on the steering wheel, rear left side brake light bulb has to be replaced every four months, front right side/driver's side head light bulb wont' come on after replacing the light bulb, inside the cab the above night/passenger and rear guest lights won't come on, after an overall tune up such as oil, filters, liquids and plugs the engine warning light comes on for two days/48 hours. The vehicle engine starts and runs normal every day. The problem is more electrical by the above information. The local Hyundai dealership would like for us to take the vehicle in to check for the problem. About a year ago or less we had a vehicle recall on two specific items. After taking our vehicle to the dealership to see about the two recalls. One of the recalls was looked into and fixed. The second recall was never fixed and the car engine was running in the worst manner, the engine would run and stall, at a stop light while the engine was running, the engine would misfire. We were at the dealership and they wanted us to leave our vehicle so that it could be checked by their technicians while in the process we were told that we were responsible for the problem or vehicle misfiring/stalling of the engine. We called the 888-327-4236 for assistance and our problem was solved. By having your group contacting the dealership and having our second vehicle recall fixed and solved. That's the main reason for not going back to the dealership, apparently they are the only ones in town. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. If we have to go back to the dealership, we'd go back but only with your assistance. Thank you. Email [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #26

May 012017

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light is illuminated and seatbelt light blinks on the passenger side

- Evansville, WI, USA

problem #25

Nov 142017

Sonata

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt would not recoil. The belt latch dented the driver's door sensor and the vehicle would not start because the sensor indicated that the door was ajar. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V617000 (seat belts). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (torrington Hyundai, 1446 E main St, torrington, ct 06790), but the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Goshen, CT, USA

problem #24

May 302017

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
To my knowledge the recalls listed are for my car. Some I was informed of and some I was not. Reference #'s: 16V190000, 15V759000, 15V62000,15V568000, 14V33000, 13V113000, 13V113000, 10V457000, 10V070000. Once I was fully aware I brought my car to the dealership near me. They said they fixed everything but I am still having the same issues. To date: I have had times when I do not have full control( or it just will not do what I want) of the steering wheel causing me to crash into things which has damaged the passenger side window and the rims ( thankfully so far nothing more serious)/my seatbelt broke while I was driving, just came off. My brake lights are a disaster they either stay on (which has drained my battery to the point I have had to replace it ) or they do not come on at all which has given me a few scary moments because I brake and the person behind me does not realize I am stopping. If I do not put the parking break on every time I park the car will roll even on a flat surface. I sometimes have issues with getting the car to stay locked as it will sometimes unlock itself multiple times in a row. The dealership charged me for some repairs related to these recalls though as I understand it they are to fix them at no charge. I have called the dealership multiple times and I am always told that the person I need to speak with is not there. They then take a message but to date no one has returned a single call. I have had other mechanics ( not working for Hyundai) look at the car as well as have other people drive my car ( they all confirm that they have issues such as above when driving as well) I would really appreciate any help you can give me with these issues. In regards to date below: Multiple issues with multiple dates I listed around when I brought the car to the dealer. If you need to contact me : [xxx]. sincerely, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA

problem #23

Nov 132017

Sonata

  • 144,000 miles
The gear shift gets stuck in park have to turn car off, restart it for the gear to work, why is this happening, steering column is clicking also.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #22

Oct 282017

Sonata

  • miles
There is no solution for the recall of the seat belts. I feel unsafe driving my car with the thought I would not be protected from impact.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #21

Oct 062016

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
Vehicle in motion and involved in head on collision. The seat belt caused additional injuries. Ct shows acute left abdominal wall hernia. Torso injuries include the chest and abdomen. Surgery needed for repair of traumatic left flank hernia due to seat belt injury. Breast tissue damage due to seat belt injury.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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