2011 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints

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• 18V93400028 Dec 2018Engine
• 18V13700027 Feb 2018Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
• 17V6170004 Oct 2017Seat Belts / Pretensioner
• 17V1520008 Mar 2017Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 16V1900005 Apr 2016Steering / Electric Power Assist System
• 15V75900016 Nov 2015Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 15V6290007 Oct 2015Suspension / Front / Springs / Coil Springs
• 15V56800010 Sep 2015Engine
• 14V43300018 Jul 2014Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 14V43400018 Jul 2014Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 13V1130001 Apr 2013Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 10V4570001 Oct 2010Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 10V42600020 Sep 2010Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 10V0700002 Mar 2010Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

1. 18V934000Received 28 Dec 2018. 150,730 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 180. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Mar 2019.

2. 18V137000Received 27 Feb 2018. 580,058 units.

   Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 174. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2018.

3. 17V617000Received 4 Oct 2017. 443,545 units.

   Seat Belts / Pretensioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 169. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2017.

4. 17V152000Received 8 Mar 2017. 977,778 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 160. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2017.

5. 16V190000Received 5 Apr 2016. 173,000 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 143. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2016.

6. 15V759000Received 16 Nov 2015. 304,900 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 136. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016.

7. 15V629000Received 7 Oct 2015. 28,157 units.

   Suspension / Front / Springs / Coil Springs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 133. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016.

8. 15V568000Received 10 Sep 2015. 470,000 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 132. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016.

9. 14V433000Received 18 Jul 2014. 133,075 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 122. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2014.

10. 14V434000Received 18 Jul 2014. 883,000 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 123. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2014.

11. 13V113000Received 1 Apr 2013. 1,712,336 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 110. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2013.

12. 10V457000Received 1 Oct 2010. 60 units.

    Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall began on october 11, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer service center at 1-787-999-3333.

    Report filed by HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO. Manufacturer campaign number 097. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Oct 2010.

13. 10V426000Received 20 Sep 2010. 138,354 units.

    Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 097. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2010.

14. 10V070000Received 2 Mar 2010. 5,893 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai-kia has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Hyundai-kia will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing latches affected by this recall campaign free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 096. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2010.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2011 Hyundai Sonata
• All 2011 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 14.

Complaints that report a crash

3

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

1

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

24 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19870
2. 19893
3. 19903
4. 19911
5. 19921
6. 19931
7. 19941
8. 19952
9. 19961
10. 19972
11. 19981
12. 19994
13. 20004
14. 20013
15. 20027
16. 20036
17. 20041
18. 20051
19. 20069
20. 20075
21. 20083
22. 20092
23. 20102
24. 201114
25. 20128
26. 20139
27. 20147
28. 20159
29. 20166
30. 20173
31. 20181
32. 20204
33. 20213
34. 20223
35. 20232
36. 20241
37. 20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

6,000,886 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Sonata have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata, model years 1987 to 2026. 14 of them name the 2011 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata name most often?

Steering: 33 of 79 component mentions, or 417.7 per 1,000. For all 2011 vehicles the figure is 245.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata open?

No. Each of the 8 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.