Front Suspension Coil Spring Problems of Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a ticking sound and then heard something detach from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and checked underneath the driver’s side front of the vehicle and became aware that the coil spring had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

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On 8/27/20 when I returned home from running errands, I backed into my driveway. This was around 3pm and I didn't use the car for the rest of the day. The next morning I went out around 3am to leave for work. As I started to pull out of the driveway, I heard dragging and stopped the car. When I got out to look, my front passenger side tire was flat. There was no indication on my dash at that time. My husband came out to fill the tire for me and we only heard hissing air. He thought that it was so flat that it was off of the rim so he jacked it up to take the pressure off of the tire. The air was still blowing out of the tire so he removed the tire to check it and found that the entire thing was torn on the inside from a broken coil spring. I don't know if it happened as I backed into the driveway the day before or as I was leaving for work that morning. All I know is that my car has under 63,000 miles on it and if this had happened on a highway, who knows what could have happened to me.

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Front driver strut coil spring broke while parked . Power steering assist motor coupling gear broke .

The front left coil spring broke while the car was parked. The spring extended down so that it made contact with the tire.

Sound coming from left end with vehicle in motion on highway, when checked, left front coil spring was broken.

I was driving my 2011 Sonata at a slow speed in a parking lot when I heard the sound of metal hitting the ground underneath my vehicle. I walked out to find a fractured front passenger side spring coil which had completely snapped off. This could have been catastrophic had this happened on the busy interstate which is where I was headed. I realize many others have had this issue with the 2011 Sonata in "salt belt states". I am in wisconsin. This defect is referenced under Hyundai recall 133, though I, like many others, have a VIN that is not included in the recall, despite the numerous incidents of this happening with vehicles outside of the recall VIN range. Clearly these are not isolated defects. This is a potentially catastrophic manufacturing defect that could easily puncture a tire and result in death if it occurs at a high speed. It is unacceptable for this problem to be ignored by Hyundai. The range of vins affected by this defect is likely much broader than Hyundai has taken responsibility.

My front right coil spring broke for the second time. Both incidences occurred while driving in very cold weather. Both incidences happened while making a right turn. I heard the metal fall out of my car so I parked and was able to pick up the portion of the coil that fell off. I attached a picture for closer review.

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Driver side coil spring snapped while backing out of my driveway. The piece remained in the front end and fell out down the road, would have shredded my tire if I or anyone else ran it over. This part has been recalled in my model vehicle but only from a different manufacturing plant.

I received a letter from Hyundai extending the warranty for the front coil springs for 2011-2014 Sonatas as well as 2012-2016 elantras; note they did not refer to it as a "recall" and there is no date on the letter. I followed the instructions on how to file a claim if I had already repaired my vehicle. I submitted the document per their website and since then they have repeatedly requested additional information to delay payment for a "known defective item". Initial document submitted "paid in full" invoice showing mileage of 39,623 at time of repair. Additional documents submitted; copy of bank statement & front of check showing payment cleared and current mileage 6 months later. They also wanted proof of registration which is not relevant. Today 6/20/19 they requested I provide a copy of the "back of the check" again which is not relevant with the documents I have provided. This is a deliberate attempt to avoid their responsibility for a "known defect". How many other consumers are being forced to jump throuh hoops and how many have made the repairs and no longer own their vehicles and not being reimbursed for paid repairs. How many crashes occurred as a result of a broken spring or tires destroyed? what about personal injuries? I believe the ntsb should request specifics from Hyundai and feel free to use my name. If needed I have copies and emails of my contact with Hyundai. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was advised that the front passenger side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,209.

Front drivers side coil spring broken. I was notified at first service after having purchased used vehicle. The coil spring appears to have corrode faster than normal which caused coil spring to break. This VIN is not listed on the current coil spring recall.

The coil spring on the front driver side strut broke causing the spring to slide down over the strut and immediately striking the driver side front tire while traveling at highway speed 55mph. The front tire was cut completely off of the wheel on the inside making steering very difficult.

Front passenger side coil spring broke, but luckily didn't puncture the tire. Local street, while driving.

Front coil spring broke and punctured tire. I was pulling out of my drive way on to the main road when the spring broke and contacted the tire making a horrendous grinding noise the car was difficult to steer and I had to stop in the street. My car was affected by a recall for this problem and was seen by a dealer on March 14, 2016 for NHTSA campaign number :15v-629. It seems the recall wasn't enough to prevent the coil spring from fracturing a puncturing my tire. I am glad this didn't happen while I was on interstate at 75mph.

Heard clunk drivers side front of car pulling in to friends driveway, told father about it, he looked and coil spring was sitting on edge of coils spring seating. . . . Found broken piece of coil spring in parking lot where I park my car in front of my apartment. Less than 64,000 miles on the car.

2011 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to front coil springs safety recall. The consumer stated while driving the vehicle would not accelerate. The driver pulled over, the vehicle began to smoke then caught fire. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the item lost in the fire and emotional stress.

I have a 2011 Sonata that was built Aug. 9, 2010. The recall #133 only covers Sonatas produced from Dec 11, 2009 to Feb 28, 2010. The front coil spring has fractured exactly like those in the recall. It has fractured near the base which is a huge safety issue. I took it to the Hyundai dealership and they said it was not covered. This is crazy, its the same problem of the recall. The recall needs to be expanded because I see on the internet there are many others around the same time frame that have the exact same problem and they are not taking care of it. A fractured spring can make contact with the tire, potentially resulting in a tire puncture and increasing the risk of a crash. Even though it is the exact same problem of the recall, because it is built a few months later, Hyundai says it is not covered. The recall needs to be expanded, there are many others with the same problem.

Took my car in for a recall for underbody rustproofing for recall campaign 946. While in for this recall it was found by the Hyundai dealership that the vehicle had a r/f spring that was broken. It required immediate attention - unsafe to drive. I was quoted a price for repairs 220. 00 dollars. I indicated to the service advisor at carbone Hyundai, 4975 commercial drive, yorkville NY 13495, phone 315-736-8356, I thought this repair should be covered under the recall. They said no it was not covered. Went home and found a prior recall - recall 133 which states "road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing. Dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge". So why won't the dealership honor this prior recall to repair my coil spring free of charge????.

Have been having issues with the suspension on my car. Mavis was performing a brake repair when they suggested suspension work because of the front coil springs. I looked up the issue afterwards and found recall 133 on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. However, Hyundai only covers 2011 Sonatas made between December 09 and February 10, mine was manufactured in oct 10. They are saying my car is not eligible for coverage under this recall, despite the fact that my car has been diagnosed to have an issue which they have already acknowledged is an issue for this exact make and model of this vehicle. No severe damage has been done yet, but it has begun to have ripple effects, as my tires have worn significantly over the last few months, no doubt due to a misalignment caused by the front coil issues. This issue is covered under a recall that Hyundai put out for the exact same year and model, but yet they claim my car is not eligible due to the manufacturer date. While this has yet to cause any serious issues, the fact that these coils could puncture my tire at any moment is scary. The fact that they know this exists and refuse to cover it is scarier.

I live in minnesota and for quite some time I was hearing an intermittent rattling noise coming from the right front of my wheel well while driving. When I finally took it in I was told the coil spring was broken and needed to be replaced. I understand that other 2011 Sonata's have had this problem and have had the vehicles recalled due to corrosion of the coils causing them to break. I believe this recall should be expanded to other 2011 Sonata's.

Front coil spring had corrosion can up resulting in a fracture near the base with a large portion breaking off and hitting the tire. This is the same defect mentioned in the Dec. 2015 recall campaign #15-01-049 entitled "installation of urethane protector over front coil springs (recall campaign 133)" in which on page 5, step 4 it states "-inspect the lower coils of the spring for damage or corrosion. Replace as necessary, under warranty regardless of mileage, before completing the recall procedures. " however, Hyundai states that my VIN indicates the car was manufactured outside their 2. 5 month manufacturing range and is not covered by the existing recall. I suggest that the problem is more extensive than they have admitted and online searches of the owners forums shows many others with this same issue. The spring is completely sheared off and failed while in motion on a city road. I called the manufacturer and they declined to acknowledge any known defects in the manufacturing or design of the coil. Note, that while most vehicles have 3rd party after-market oem coils available, there are no third party manufacturers / retails (I. E. Moog, etc. ) making this coil , as apparently they do not want the liability associated with the product.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part for the repair was being ordered and the vehicle was still able to be driven. Six days later, while driving approximately 25 mph, a sudden loud crunch noise occurred and the driver side front end of the vehicle dropped. The vehicle was towed. The dealer diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

While driving, the front coil spring fractured, which resulted in the broken coil puncturing the tire. This occurred on a winding country road around a hairpin turn at 6pm in the evening. Howard county police were called until a tow truck arrived due to the danger presented by the road. Automotive technicians confirmed this was the cause of the damaged tire. There was a previous recall on 2011 Hyundai Sonatas and elantras for this exact problem (recall 15v629000).

Vehicle has 70000 miles. Both front coil springs are broken due to corrosion. Found on inspection at dealership. Very premature failure . If not found could have led to tire puncture and possible accident.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard a knocking and grinding noise coming from the driver's side of the vehicle when driving in reverse or turning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact had the coil springs, and front end tie rod assemblies replaced. In addition, a wheel alignment and an oil changed were performed. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the fob key failed to unlock the front driver side door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,612.

While driving the car I heard a metallic noise when I hit small bumps/cracks in the road. I pulled over to inspect the vehicle and could not find anything out of the ordinary. Further down the road I heard a bang/pop and a clunk. I then saw a small piece of metal fall out from under the passengers side of the car. I turned around and found the piece in question. It is a part of the front coil spring. I did some research online and found that Hyundai has a recall for this exact problem. I called the Hyundai customer care line and was told that my car did not fall under this particular recall. My car was manufactured 4/28/10 and the cars being recalled were manufactured between 12/11/09 and 02/28/10. I called the dealer and was told that the repair would cost $529. 00. I was told that because of my manufacture date, that my car is not covered. I asked him if the springs involved in the recall were different than the ones in my car? he said he didn't know. If there is a known issue with these springs breaking at what point did Hyundai switch to a different spring? my car was manufactured within 2 month of the effected vehicles, my assumption is the spring in my car is the same spring that is in the recalled vehicles. Hyundai did not know there was an issue with the spring until 10/2014. . . . . How many vehicles have the exact same spring installed as the "official" recalled vehicles? this is a known issue and Hyundai has a current recall for it, my vehicle should be repaired under the same recall, I'm sure it has the same broken spring as the others.

Hyundai recall 133: on Friday, March 25, I was driving and in motion when I heard a metalic, clanky sound when I drove over a few bumps in the road. I finished my trip and again while driving on the way back to my home, I heard it again and heard metal drop on the road underneath the car. I looked out the rearview mirror and saw a metal piece bouncing and then come to a stop in the middle of the road. I pulled over and picked up the part. I had my husband inspect it and he said it may be from the front coil spring. We immediately took the car to our local mechanic and had them inspect the vehicle. The mechanic confirmed that it was the front spring coil that had eroded and fractured. The mechanic also informed me that the spring was under recall. However, when I inquired about the recall, Hyundai motors of America informed me that my car was not covered under the recall notice 133. I have an open case with Hyundai motors of America (case # 8968274).

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. After the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), oil leaked from the engine and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hoses and coil springs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,200.

The coil spring on the left front broke, we don't know when but the car was in for something else. It seems that there are many complaints about the coil springs breaking and luckily we weren't hurt by this. This seems to be a manufacturing defect that shouldn't be passed onto the consumer. The car is only 5 years old with about 55000 miles on it. What happens when the other side breaks and we might be on the highway. I'm worried about this and I believe some kind of recall should be warranted. Thanks.

Driving and heard a loud "bang" and felt vibration from front of car. The steering became very difficult and car was almost uncontrollable. Pulled over to side of road, exited vehicle and could see car was sitting very low to ground on front passenger side, tire was flat and could see interior side wall was shredded. Replaced the tire with spare and drove approx. Three miles to tire dealer as we suspected it was only a tire failure at that time. They looked at car and stated that the coil spring had broken and had cut the tire. Subsequently had car towed to dealership for repairs. Had been driving car earlier in day with no apparent issues and had not hit any potholes or other road hazards that would have broken a coil spring. There were no issues with road conditions at the point of incident either. Extremely concerning that this would fail with no indication of any issue with suspension/steering system. This seems like a premature time for a coil spring failure. Hyundai has also refused to provide any warranty service as it is 4,000 miles over the 60,000 mile warranty.

In early April, 2015 the vehicle was not driving right. Took in for front inspection and found left front coil spring had broken and damaged the dust boot. According to the mechanic, this part is not supposed to break and can be dangerous if it does. As Hyundai has no recalled on this model for the coil sprring, I was advised to make a complaint with ntsb and in doing so, found link for this site.

My wife was driving the car about 35mph and heard a very loud mechanical sound ,said like something metal/major fell off under the hood. She pulled over and looked for anything on the side of the road that she thought looked like it came from the car. I had the car checked by Hyundai ,but nothing. I have noticed the car pulls to right a bit, she does not. It also makes a bang or popping sound while backing up sometimes. I have not heard that till yesterday. I started looking around ,checking tire pressure and spotted a broken right front coil spring. There is about 4" of the coil spring missing and now it all makes sense. It must have broke off ,got thrown by the tire and bounced off the bottom of the car. Thank god this did not happen at high speed with grandkids in the car and punctured a tire like the veracruz recall. Hyundai add the Sonata to your recall list !.