10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
50 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
53 / 2
Average Mileage:
74,310 miles

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problem #385

Jan 152018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle skidded and stopped. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence and parked the vehicle. The contact then sought medical assistance and was informed that she had sustained a left shoulder rotator cuff tear. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags failed to engage and did not need to be reset. The vehicle was then taken to an auto collision mechanic where it was repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact was thrown to the right and to the driver's side door. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency units. The contact was informed by her orthopedist that her left shoulder rotator cuff tear was reinjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was then towed to a second dealer Bob Johnson Kia (3817 W Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623), where it was diagnosed that the air bags failed to engage and did not need to be reset. The vehicle was then taken to an auto collision mechanic where it was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a burning odor. Upon parking the vehicle at her residence, the contact saw smoke coming in through the instrument panel and AC vents. The contact stated that all four doors were then locked. The contact then released the key from the ignition and unlock the doors using the key fob. The contact saw a flame coming through the AC vent just before she exited the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, the contact saw that the front seats were on fire and there was fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department arrived at the scene but was unable to

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #384

Mar 252022

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag sensor came on for no reason

- Chicopee, MA, USA

problem #383

Mar 162022

Sonata

  • miles
My wife was hit on the drivers side door at 45mph and the side airbags didn-??t deploy. According to the inspection, the side impact shorted the ACU.

- Moscow Mills, MO, USA

problem #382

Dec 022019

Sonata

  • miles
The airbag sensor light will not turn off.

- Caguas, PR, USA

problem #381

Jun 212021

Sonata

  • miles
My airbag light will not go off. return the car back to the dealer. Car in the shop seen July 1 2021 and the dealer change my Sensor out three times, still the light stay on. One time the shop told me the wire harness was the problem, Recall in 2018 was to put a wire filter to help with the problem.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #380

Sep 162021

Sonata

  • miles
Air bag warning light came on while driving 9/16/2021(no collision or impact involved; no one in passenger seat). Mileage is about 110k. Have read a number of other owner complaints with similar information. Recall is not open; apparently already fixed, but clearly something is wrong. Concerned about non-deployment of air bags in the event of an accident.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #379

Sep 092021

Sonata

  • miles
No airbags deployed upon result of hitting a COW at 50mph. Airbags didnt deploy. Waiting to be overlooked by insurance adjuster. Highway patrol overlooked vehicle while filing a report. None.

- Middlesex, NC, USA

problem #378

Aug 222021

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light is on.

- Hampstead, NC, USA

problem #377

May 012021

Sonata

  • miles
The air bag light will not go off. I have seen lots of complaints about this same issue.

- Lavergne , TN, USA

problem #376

Jun 092021

Sonata

  • miles
Headlights have burnt out 4 times in 1 year w/install, break/tail lights have burnt out 6 times in 1 year w/ install. Cruise control isn't staying set and airbag light is on unknown reason after OBD scan. Break lights have burnt thru the connection piece, causing damage, overpower from the wiring harness has caused over load of power which caused lights to burn out and even burst. Multiple drivers with similar problems, airbag may still deploy for no reason or not deploy at all. Cruise control malfunction possibly due to airbag issues, but may also be from faulty wiring throughout the vehicle and ultimately into the sterring console. Computer or motherboard may also now have damages cause by over amped volts of electricity without a serge protecter. Possibility of electrical damages, caused by overload from power supply and directed throught the vehicle may have cause exponential damages to electrical in the sonata. Causing a serious safety concern and hazard. Exterior lighting requires new wiring harnesses and connection pieces as well as new casing from over amp overload, resulting in overheating and bulb combustion damages. New airbag assembly is probable and reset of mother board with upgraded features and completely new wiring with serge protection is necessary.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #375

May 272021

Sonata

  • miles
Air bag light on All steering controls not working

- Lemon Grove, CA, USA

problem #374

Apr 132021

Sonata

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when she heard a knocking sound and the air bags light illuminated. Hyundai brunswick (5400 altama ave #2, brunswick, ga 31525) was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

- Jesup, GA, USA

problem #373

Feb 102018

Sonata

  • 101,000 miles
After purchasing this car in 2018, I learned this vehicle had many recalls. After disagreements and arguments Hyundai, supposedly installed a brand new engine. I was then notified that I would have to pay out of pocket for the other 'recalls' on this vehicle. After more debates and arguments they cleared out all of the 'recalls' on this vehicle as if they were fixed, and they were not fixed. This is a safety hazard and needs to be investigated. I still have many issues with the 'so-called' recalls such as airbags, driver seatbelt and steering column.

- Morris, CT, USA

problem #372

Mar 202021

Sonata

  • miles
I bought my vehicle from a local dealership a week ago. The horn and none of the features on the steering wheel work. The front panel of the steering wheel feels lose. I also smell gas often and my left muffler smokes and I sometimes smell burning rubber. Navigation does not work as it should and my xm features don't work because of a bad xm antenna (shark fin.) there is vibration in the steering when braking. My tire pressure light blinks and then stays on. The key doesn't operate the locks sometimes.

- Ronda, NC, USA

problem #371

Feb 252021

Sonata

  • 164,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to his chest when the seat belt retracted during the collision. Medical attention was received as the contact was transported by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was leaving the Hyundai dealer when the collision occurred after getting the steering wheel and a flat tire repaired, but the dealer was not aware of the collision. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #370

May 252020

Sonata

  • 220,000 miles
The airbag light is on and does not go off.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #369

Sep 052020

Sonata

  • 140,000 miles
The airbag indicator light is on in my vehicle and will not shut off. I took the vehicle to see about the service light indicator, but they will not service this indicator light. This is a safety issue if the airbag will not deploy with this light on!

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #368

Feb 122021

Sonata

  • 110,980 miles
On Friday the 13th of February while driving on a main intersection my car just stopped in the middle of the road. There was traffic on both sides of the road and of course people didn't have any patience and I was stuck and placed my blinkers on. And waited for aaa to arrive. The car was in motion and then stationary.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #367

Sep 192020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her daughter's friend was driving 65 mph, when the vehicle began to accelerate the speed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The drive was turned to the right to park on the side of the road but the vehicle seized on the road. The contact stated another vehicle rear ended the seized vehicle. No airbags deployed. The contact stated there were 3 passenger inside the vehicle. The contact stated the driver sustained back pains and seeked medical attention at a near hospital and was seeing a chiropractor at the moment. The contact also stated another daughter was seated at the rear middle and sustain concussion and was seeking medical attention also. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance deemed the vehicle loss. The contact also stated she had experience the failure on 5 different occasion. The vehicle was taken to local dealer cocoa Hyundai ( 1825 w king St, cocoa, fl 32926: (321) 631-2444) and were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #366

Aug 092020

Sonata

  • miles
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- Manhattan, NY, USA

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