general problems of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata - part 2

I know for a fact that one of the recalls I was told by green Hyundai they could not do because they did not have a solution for the recall I know in 2019 I had the recall for my seatbelt done and it still comes on buckled I also know because I have one with blue drive that if you hold the battery for the electric out without turning off blue drive it affects it I did not do this but somebody breaking into my car dead and I’m not sure all of the effects it had but I have had motor problems because the same dealer who told me they had no resolution for yoru fact that there is no recalls that were undone even though are not done even though I was told that one they had no solution for and couldn’t do so I know at least one has not been done, also forgot to connect the coolant line resulting in motor damage. .

While driving the vehicle on the interstate, crossing the expansion joint on an overpass, the check engine light illuminated. Immediately following, smoke began coming from under the hood. Pulled off the side of the road to check, and flames were coming out of the car. Quickly removed what personal items that were possible while the car started becoming engulfed in flames. The car burned until the fire department arrived and put the vehicle out. While we cannot be certain, it is believed that the high voltage wiring chafed and arced leading to the fire. If it wouldn't have been possible to immediately pull to the shoulder, the car would have been engulfed while rolling and could have lead to death. The car is a total loss.

Car shook violently 5 seconds later shuts off on freeway . Took to dealership 3 times they say nothing wrong with it but coils they swapped out coils and still doing something .

Even on a perfectly dry road, the cruise control can't be set and the traction control light comes on. The nearest dealer (75 miles away) said it was likely in need of a new brake light switch. That didn't solve the problem. Now, it is beyond the fact that the brake lights stay on whether the car is running or not. The brake light switch is clearly impacting various other functions and makes the car unsafe to drive, because vehicles following it conclude (incorrectly) that the driver is engaging the brakes. Additionally, if someone doesn't detach the battery cables when spending some time at a destination, they can be stranded as the result of a dead battery. If the manufacturer had integrity, they would replace whatever related parts are needed to make the car drive safely, they know there's a problem in such vehicles, and even the head of the nearest service department is currently stumped. And, today I was told by the manufacturer that I have to drive it to that distant dealer to see what kind of offer they might give for the car "as is". There should be a recall.

Engine-locked up(with oil inside) gearshift-does not change to next gear unless I use emergency shift lock.

The shifter is not being recognized in park by the motor therefore, it is not wanting to start. Once I do get it started, then I can not shift out of park I have to stick the key down in the shift unlock position to get it to move out of park.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle last year with a new engine at 189,000 miles. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle began to stall, and an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, he had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the engine was disassembled to diagnose the cause of the failure. The dealer requested the maintenance records for the vehicle; based on his available maintenance records, the dealer determined that the failure was caused by poor maintenance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Unknown. . . . Dome lights got switched and the car wouldnt turn back on after that. . Thought it was the alternator so a brand new one got put in it. . . Wasnt it. . . . Thought it was the battery terminal so got a brand new 1 of those. . . Not it. . . . Without the key being in the center console faub the car doesnt have power at all. . . . . Car just wont start at all now. . . . So really unsure with what going on.

My vehicle has an excessive oil consumption issue that started approximately in September 2021 after I got an oil change and had to put more oil in it after about 2 months when the oil change light went off. I have taken the vehicle to 2 different mechanics and they are unable to find an oil leak. There has been no oil leaking on the ground, no burning smell, no smoke showing, but the oil is somehow being consumed rapidly. The check oil light has not gone off since. I literally have to check the oil level every 2-3 weeks to check the levels. I got another oil change in February 2022 and have had to put 12 quarts in since that time. In July 2022 my car started driving funny with low power issues and the check engine light came on. I had the spark plugs and coil packs replaced. Now I'm dealing with low power on inclines and the catalytic converter now needs to be replaced. The mechanic believes it's due to the excessive oil consumption issue. It's my understanding that several Hyundais have been recalled due to excessive oil consumption issues.

This car had an open recall fixed a few years ago for eps (electrical power steering). It is now same issue occurred and has ruined the starter. Mechanic can’t even turn it on to fix eps. Hyundai is refusing to pay for starter. It’s due to their faulty eps system!! so, the car can’t even be diagnosed for the eps because of the bad starter. It’s extremely hard to drive and to turn because of eps recall. It is not safe. They said they’d fix it since it was associated with previous recall now they are denying to pay for it. Hyundai case is 18735488. I have escalated the case with Hyundai but no one ever reached out to me. The car is just sitting at the Hyundai mechanic shop until they respond and pay for their faulty parts.

When I’m driving out of nowhere it will only go 20 miles an hour and I can put the gas petal to the floor it hesitates my shifter will get stuck in park and my brake lights stay on even when it’s in park.

Well my break lights keep burning out the whole harness and light part were the bulbs go burns and melted the harness completely on both sides I have had to replace them twice for both break lights the satellite antenna on the roof of the car is completely out and doesn’t get a signal the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition where the battery had to be disconnected to remove it.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined the engine replacement since the mileage did not match the title mileage. The manufacturer informed the contact to park the vehicle as it was not safe to drive. The failure mileage was 234,875.

I was on the on ramp of the freeway with the closest vehicle several hundred yards in front and no vehicles behind or on the side of me when my sunroof "exploded". Fortunately the curtain was drawn so no glass poured in the vehicle, but when I pulled over half the sunroof was gone and the remainder in shredded. I do no believe anything struck the vehicle.

Lost all power going up hill and now only goes about 20 mph and runs bad.

Motor ticking. Car gets hot. Car runs rough.

I was driving approximately 55 mph on a highway and it started raining. I turned my headlights on and the traction control light came on. I also lost acceleration power until I completely let off the gas pedal. This has happened several times over the last month. I also am unable to set the cruise control if my headlights are on.

Unknown rear taillight out, but unable to replace bulb because something melted. Making it impossible to simply change the bulb with replacing the whole unit/light. Rear stoplight keeps going out.

Car would not start took it to dealership they said alternator was bad had it took it to mechanic shop paid 300 alternator drove it to car wash car would not start again. Was told it has something to do with push to start and sensor in break pedal. Paid cash for the vehicle drove it from the individual I bought froms location to the store and it's left me stranded ever since. Dealership keeps diagnosing alternator, starter get online and read and there are complaints and even videos on you tube about this same issue but Hyundai refuses to fix it. Wish I had never throw my money down the drain now I'm just out of a car no way to work and don't know what I'm gonna do. Poured every last penny I have into it and it still will not start. Single mother of two children no financial help other than my work income which I may not have much longer if I'm unable to have transportation to get there. Thanks Hyundai what a way to treat customers who's put faith in your vehicles.

Engine replaced in 2015 after seizing and recall of theta 11. Vehicle serviced including oil change at dealership on 2/11/21. On 2/22/21 engine knocked twice and vehicle stalled. Drifted off road, turned key off, put car in park. Within 3 minutes engine was on fire with flames extending below car. Fire department put fire out and had car towed to suburban Hyundai service department.

The car does not start at random, usually after it has been driven somewhere like the gas station or the grocery store. It cannot be jump-started and pumping the breaks has no effect, the only way to get the car to start is to wait, letting the car sit off for a while, and eventually, an attempt to restart the car will work (note: "a while" can range from anywhere from 10 minutes to 4 hours). The battery and starter have both been tested to be functional and thus are not the culprit. This issue happens regardless of how new the battery in the key is. This issue has resulted in being stranded in some places for long periods of time. This has been happening for 3 years and has started happening with more frequency as time goes on. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 2 - VIN corrected, error in one position; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

Sometime when I switch from reversed or drive the car bounce forward a bit.

I've been having this issue with my Sonata since I've had it. The key always gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out at all. No matter how many times you wiggle it. I've google this issue and several people have had it. There is no answer on how to fix it.

I purchase this vehicle the owner tollme the engine spend lot of oil I still purchace, I still buy this car but 3 days pass I check engine after awas driving 65 mil car was making lot of noise I stop and was with (0)oil I check internet on this car and is recall for this engine burning oil and need to be replaced I contact the dealer they told me to bring the car to perform oil consumption I bring the car and they did the oil change 95 dollars and 2weeks later was no oil again they told me the they will documented and see if they decide to replace.

I bought this used o this summer had it looked at and had oil change and the engine needs replaced. Oil was completely gone but no leak. And cruise control stopped working. This was supposed to be a reliable car for my daughter to get back and forth to college.

I was driving my 2011 Hyundai sonota and it felt like a truck had slammed into the back of my vehicle but it didn’t, the car was knocking and finally stopped and wouldn’t accelerate when pushing the pedal. I had to have it towed and the shop didn’t know what to do and I had it sent to rick case Hyundai and I explained the situation about the debris being washed out of the engine and they asked for $1700 just to look at the engine. I had a few recalls and they should have looked at the engine with no problems and no charges. They had my vehicle towed and it took me a few months to figure out what happened to my car? I have been denied everything by Hyundai corporate and tammy offered to look at the engine after sending the information to bbb and she said she would do it free of charge because there is a recall on the end.

Connection between the shift cable and shift lever,it says there is a recall on it, but when I call the dealership they tell me there is not one with my VIN number. When I put my car in reverse or drive it will not display on my dash if it is in reverse drive or park and my car has trouble moving when it does that.

Torque converter went out all of a sudden. Cost me $3150 to have it replaced. Then the gear shifter moved back and forth but will not go into gear.

There is a knocking noise coming from underneath the gear shift. As I use the gear shift, while braking and releasing, a knocking noise is heard under the gear shift. It is caused by the brake pedal being pressed. It knocks while pressing the brake pedal and shifting from drive to reverse and back.

A screen can lose by the driver side front tire and tore the bumper by the tire. Also paint chips very easy to the frame.

Was driving down the road, noticed an odd smell, like burning/melting plastic. I looked around to see if someone was burning anything, but there wasn't. The smell seemed to go away, but a few miles down the road I started to smell it again and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. I looked for a safe place to pull over but flames started coming out from the hood, so I pulled over and got out, ran away from the car. Within less that 2 to 3 minuets it was completely engulfed in flames. The fire department, police and state troopers showed up, put out the fire. My car was burnt to the ground!.

I cannot wind up both drivers and passengers seats windows on my2011 Hyundai Sonata.

Purchased the vehicle today and odometer reads different than reports. Report show it should 151,000 while the dash shows 92,583.

Clicking in steering wheel now wobble.

The Sonata Hyundai hybrid trunk will not open when the battery dies, and since the battery for the hybrid is in the trunk, when the battery dies, the car has to be towed because, unfortunately, the key to the trunk has never worked. The last time my battery died, the dealer, after many hours, finally managed to get the trunk open but not without damaging the mechanism. Now there is no way for someone to get out of the trunk if they should get locked in. It's my understanding that a trunk latch malfunction has been a problem with Hyundai Sonata hybrids for a long time. There is a recall on the newer models. Why not the 2011? the latch does not work. There were no warnings that the battery was low before the trunk became unaccessable.