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

Hyundai Sonata. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to seat belt pretension malfunction during accident- causes injury to consumer. The consumer stated the seat belt pretensioner in the vehicle caused injuries to her chest and abdomen, during an accident by tightening. Updated 09/06/2017

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Interior light comes on without opening doors clicking in the steering collar motor has a winning sound and the brake light some times just blink off

- St Louis, MO, USA

2011 Hyundai Sonata is very unsafe. I have had to have brake light recall fixed at least 3 times and the brake lights are still going out. The horn has completely gone out. The engine shuts off at random times leaving me stranded in unsafe situations. The takata airbags still have not been replaced. Car is very unsafe to drive; Hyundai needs to buy back all these vehicles.

- Alabaster, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, a knocking sound was heard inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts). The contact called the dealer (Hyundai of durham in durham, North Carolina) and was told to bring in the vehicle for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Henderson, NC, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact was approaching a yellow traffic light, the preceding vehicle accelerated and then made a sudden stop. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle while driving 55 mph. None of the air bags deployed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel upon impact. The contact sustained pain to the knees, elbows, and minor bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The insurance company repaired the collision damages, but there was no investigation as to why the air bags failed to deploy. Months later, the air bag indicator illuminated and, a few days later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts). The dealer was to schedule an appointment and indicated that the contact would need to have a diagnosis prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was later notified of the crash and recently stated that the notice was received after the crash; therefore, the contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would assist. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

The airbag sign is always on. And sounds from the handle.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V190000 (steering), 17V152000 (seat belts), 15V759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15V568000 (engine), 14V433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10V457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Cathedral City, CA, USA

Rear seat, seat belt/air bag indicator light stays on. Rear seat heater switches are on the armrests, passengers turn them on thinking that they are for the windows. Seat heaters are left on, and drivers don't know it. Causing seat belt indicator switches not to operate properly." Rear seat heaters are constantly operating.".

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. After turning off the vehicle, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the starter motor was replaced, but the failure continued. In addition, the front driver side seat belt malfunctioned and would not remain locked, and the headlights and brake light would shut off while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Myfront passenger seat belt went out about 7 months ago. Since then I am now having issues with my front driver seat belt. I have to insert it 3-5 times for it to latch. Sometimes it doesnt latch at all. All in the parked status. There is nothing "stuck" in the buckles. I am also having issues with my key getting stuck in the ignition when I put it in park and try to take it out. This has been going on foratleast 2 years.

- Gary, IN, USA

Passenger side seat belt latch intermittently fails to latch. It partially latches but if you pull it pops out. Need to insert about 4 to 5 times and tug to confirm it holds. This was checked by Hyundai service center on 10/8/15 and they stated this was not a warranty item although no external damage was a result of failure.

- Norco, CA, USA

The front passenger seat belt does not click in the buckle. When I purchase the car in 2011 my ignition key would not come out I took it back to the dealer several time until inally it got stuck there 4 years later it started again but doesnot happen when at the dealership.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the seat belt became unlatched. The air bags also failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 3/13/15 updated 03/26/15

- Tickfaw, LA, USA

I was rear ended while at a stop by a large truck that was going 40 mph. My airbags didn't deploy, which didn't surprise me, but my seatbelt did not properly engage. When I was rearended, I went forward and my head hit something, possible the steering wheel. The seatbelt finally engaged and strapped me back to the seat. Due to the failure of engagement, and my head hitting an object, I sustained a substantial concussion due to the head trauma and have post concussion syndrome which is greatly effecting me at home and at work.

- Stillwater, OK, USA

On 9/3/2013 my car was hit in an accident and the driver side seat belt disconnected from the door panel which left me unprotected. I experienced shoulder pain and was taken to the hospital for xrays nothing was broken but it took me a couple of weeks to be relieved of the pain.

- Stowe, PA, USA

While going down the hill, the car dash board suddenly pop up the message check charging system with a loud noise. After get off on the first Ram, turn the car off then on again the message go away, able to run again without any warning. For the seat belt, the one on the driver side sometime it's hard to pull out specially in the morning. It's also worn out after 5000 mile.

- Temecula, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt unlatched from the floor connector while attempting to utilize the seat belt. The contact was able to re-attach the seat belt back into the connector. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or call the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 01/10/12 updated 03/14/12 updated 03/19/12

- Kalama, WA, USA

11 year old passenger sitting in the right rear seat, and was using the seat belt, still suffered injuries due to a frontal crash. Person suffered a fractured jaw.

- Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked up which caused her to collide into two wooden posts and signs in a grassy area. The brakes would not engage when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; a hole in the ground stopped the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the seat belt did not tighten to secure her during the incident. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle into the dealer for recall 10V426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) on October 8, 2010. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 4,000.

- Warwick, NY, USA