Three problems related to software 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that a failure progressed with reduced engine power and the engine warning light flashed. The manufacturer provided a product enhancement campaign for a software update pertaining to the engine system however, within less than a week from the dealer hatfield Hyundai, 1400 auto mall pkwy, columbus, OH 43228, (855) 627-7144 providing the remedy the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further testing and diagnosis. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) but the dealer had not yet provided the remedy for the recall repair. In addition, an abnormal smoking issue progressed while the dealer was servicing the vehicle so they still had the vehicle as the contact was waiting for the repairs to be completed. The contact was uncertain if the manufacturer remedies may provide a permanent fix. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting on a response to determine the guidelines to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 121,457. Dyd.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was operated, the steering column made an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and front wheel alignment. The contact was informed that the alignment could not be performed. The technician was informed that the error in the software for the power steering caused an error in their system; therefore, an alignment could not be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The technician stated that the vehicle fell under NHTSA campaign number: 10v426000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the tire pressure monitoring light and air bag light both illuminated. The air conditioner also would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and transmission software was installed into the vehicle. Shortly after the repair, the failures began to occur again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine control module was replaced. After the repair, the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.