22 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sonata.
Headlights going out at night as well as the interior dash lights going out for no reason, while driving. Benn happing every few days since July.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the driver side headlight failed to work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the headlight needed to be replaced. The contact called red mccombs Hyundai (4800 NW loop 410, san antonio, TX 78229, (210) 593-3658) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Interior and exterior lights flickering in and out. Dangerous at night because the headlights flickering out, when in motion.
Headlights went out while driving 70mph on interstate 126.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The headlight and instrumental panel lights flickered abruptly causing the engine not to start up. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer to have diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,167.
Low beam headlights stopped working without warning while driving vehicle in rural area. Was not noticed initially because was driving on well traveled road (2 lanes, main artery of city) with other vehicles and their lights illuminated the road way. However, when on a less traveled road that is when unable to see highway or surrounding areas. As a result, this forced me to momentarily pull off the highway. The high beam fortunately was working so utilized for remainder of drive home. Posed potential risks - driving for a while with no lights on, turns, when getting back on the road, blinding cars in the opposite direction, making a u-turn to turn into my housing area on a multi-lane highway at 10:00 pm as this was discovered in the evening . It is unclear if this was associated with the sporadic clicking noise heard for some time which appears to originate from the front area of the car. The sound can be heard on the inside of the car and is not audible when standing outside. Reported sporadic noise on several occasions to dealership for repair. Was informed that they didn't know where the sound was coming from but it did not appear to effect the car; maybe a snake (actually told by dealership). No recall, or could not duplicate sound and therefore unable to address ticking.
When driving at night dash lights flicker and go out intermittently as well as head lights flickering. Then the headlights come on full bright and cannot be controlled with the interior light dimmer. Not a good thing to happen at night. This does not happen all the time.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the low beam headlights did not provide any illumination. The contact had to activate the high beam headlights in order to see the road. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and they replaced the headlight low beam screws, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 59,000.
The headlights have a short in them and when blenker is used the light go completely out. The left headlight has been replaced and will still not work either. Car is very dangerous to drive after dark!.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver and passenger side headlight failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlamp was lower than the driver's side headlamp, causing the headlights not to provide illumination at a greater distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who adjusted the headlamps however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 19,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the headlight housing was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
I have purchase my vehicle in March-2011 as a certified pre-owned vehicle. There are several complaints I have on this vehicle since purchased, but I will stick with a recurring issue. 4/11/12 I took my vehicle in because a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. They determined that upon inspection found an open circuit due to blown right front bulb. It was "corrected. " 06/07/12 took my vehicle once again for the drivers side headlight that went out. Installed bulb 5/2/13 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined. " 2/5/14 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined updated 04/17/lj.
I purchased a 2011 Hyundai Sonata and it is a very nice car except that there is a very real and significant safety issue with respect to the visibility provided by the low beam headlights. I have noticed that a number of other people have expressed their concern about this as well because it makes the car very challenging to drive safely at night. When you are driving the car at night and have the headlights on low beam as you look through the windshield there is a very distinct boundary about midway up the windshield and everything above that boundary line is completely dark. It not only significantly reduces the distance that you typically should be able to see in front of you but it is also extremely disconcerting because even the slightest bump causes the line and your visibility to be bouncing up and down. The other night I nearly hit a person walking along the road even though I was only driving 35 miles per hour because I was almost on top of them before they were visible in the headlights. I have been driving for many years and that has never been an issue with any other car that I have owned.
Have owned this 2011 Hyundai Sonata for about three weeks now. For the first time, I operated the car at night. I was not aware of an obvious and consequential defect with the headlight low beam aiming on this automobile. With headlights on after dark, there is a sharp boundary between headlight illumination on the lower area and darkness above. On all but level roadway, this hazardous defect is apparent. Many roads where I live in pennsylvania are twisting and hilly. Traversing those roads with this Sonata using the low beam headlights unnerving and dangerous. When the front of the car dips into even a slight downgrade, road ahead is illuminated to about 40 feet in front of car. Line of sight through windshield has at least half the view above unlit. Seems that the view zone brightly illuminated below, the eyes try to compensate for contrast. Consequently, the top half seen through the windshield appears to be in complete blackness. Aside from the impaired road illumination, while driving on curving roads, there is an annoying hypnotic effect caused. Due to the harsh light and dark contrast, I find it confusing to navigate between the painted lines due to the low beam problem. Last night while on the way home over one of the winding roads, I nearly hit a deer. The animal was standing in the road but I could not see it. Because of the low beam headlights on my Sonata, I nearly crashed. Fortunately, the deer jumped out of the way in the last seconds directly in front of the car. To me, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata low-beam headlight problem is a difficult situation. Until there is a solution, for my own protection, I now drive on those roads with the high beams, at night, all the time. I ask that you please investigate this issue as it is a serious and very dangerous situation to life and safety.
When headlights are on low beam, you can definitely see a horizontal line. I noticed this when driving on backroads. At some points I cannot see more than a few feet in front of my vehicle. Very dangerous especially if there was something or someone in the road ahead. No visibility at all. I turned on my lights in my garage and you could definitely see the flat line on the garage wall. I don't feel safe driving at night especially on backroads which I have to do ofter.
Unable to see objects in the road at night when using low [normal] beams for headlights. Hit "road gaters" 2 times causing damage to car both times. No other cars were involved. Now I drive around with my high beams on. Have no more "road gaters. ".
The low beam headlights on the 2011 Hyundai sonota cast a horizontal shadow approx 100ft in front of the car on level pavement. Everything above this line is completely unilluminated. When you travel up and down hills and minor road grade imperfections, this black shadow comes down and completely blocks headlight illumination to just a few feet in front of the car. This is extremely dangerous and disconcerting when driving at night. It is a fundamental design flaw in the headlight system of this car, and hundai should re-design the headlights on a re-call before someone is killed because of this.
I just purchased a 2011 sonota turbo and am experiencing strong gas smell inside car when going at slow speeds. I also notice it pulling to the left. Cannot tell the difference between high and low beam with the headlights.
High beams on the car are just another standard headlight bulb. The aiming is higher to create a perception of getter visibility. High beams are not effective at lighting dark country roads. Dealer notified on 11/15/10 and they said they agree with my assessment, but there is no remedy from Hyundai. Waiting on a reply from Hyundai.
I have a 2011 Sonata. I am very happy with it except for the headlights. When on lowbeam there is a definite horizontal line just a few feet off the ground. Anything above that line is not illuminated by any light. When approaching a small hill or while driving in the mountains, your visibility is way too short - just a few feet in front of the car. In other words, there is no "splash" of dimmer light above this horizontal line - there is no light at all! (I have a photo that I would like to send. ) I have taken it to the dealer (Hyundai of greer) and they claim the lights are properly adjusted. If this is so, then you have a design defect. This is a real safety hazard that needs to be addressed. I await your reply.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph when the steering wheel began to shake violently, exhibiting an abnormally loud noise. The steering wheel would not turn in any direction. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) yet the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall. The contact stated that the power steering software was updated, which was the remedy stated in the recall notification. In addition, the contact stated that the automatic headlights would not function properly. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. Updtated 2/17/11 updated 05/06/11.