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2011 Hyundai Sonata

14 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Engine

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 150,730 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V934000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 580,058 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V137000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 443,545 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V617000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 977,778 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V152000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 173,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V190000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.

The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 304,900 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V759000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 28,157 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V629000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 470,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V568000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 883,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V434000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 133,075 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V433000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,712,336 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 60 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V457000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 138,354 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V426000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.

Hyundai-KIA has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,893 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V070000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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