2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V629000Oct 7, 201528,157 vehicles
  SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.

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

  Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 11, 2023PAEngineSteeringSuspension

   I started to get engine knocking noises about 6 months after the purchase of the used car. This knocking noise began to increase in frequency as I pressed my foot on the accelerator and the car would not accelerate when I pressed my foot on the gas pedal. Then the car would shut down in the middle of traffic. After waiting about 30 -45 mins, I would try to start the car again and would start and initially run as long as I drove less than 20 miles/hour the knocking noise…

   NHTSA complaint #11549336 · source
2. Filed Mar 16, 2023162,000 miIASuspension

   The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started swerving in the lane to the right and the left. The contact heard an abnormal thumping noise from underneath the floorboard. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes functioned as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that…

   NHTSA complaint #11512148 · source
3. Filed Oct 11, 2022MAOther / UnknownSuspension

   Air conditioning drain drips onto front sub frame, which holds the engine and transmission. It also holds the suspension bolts. Dripping from air conditioning drain is causing sub frame to rust, rot out and weaken prematurely. This will cause the engine and transmission to drop out of the vehicle when the sub frame collapses.

   NHTSA complaint #11488762 · source
4. Filed May 27, 2022102,000 miILSuspension

   The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a ticking sound and then heard something detach from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and checked underneath the driver’s side front of the vehicle and became aware that the coil spring had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11466434 · source
5. Filed Apr 28, 2022PASuspension

   The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would bounce up and down without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that her vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured front coil spring. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA…

   NHTSA complaint #11462579 · source
6. Filed Oct 1, 2021TXSuspensionWheels & Tires

   While I was driving in the access road I heard a pop and my car started making. A weird noise just for me to get out my car and my tire wasn’t straight it was dislocated I bought the car in april

   NHTSA complaint #11435087 · source
7. Filed Sep 12, 2021INSuspensionWheels & Tires

   The rear crossmember bolt snapped off on the passenger side with no warning. It caused the rear passenger complete wheel assembly to breakaway and fold backwards.

   NHTSA complaint #11432653 · source
8. Filed Jan 8, 2021139,000 miARElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension

   Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard under the vehicle after going over a bump in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently with the fuel system and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and map sensor were faulty and needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11387175 · source
9. Filed Oct 16, 2020118,000 miNMEngineSuspension

   Driving home from work one day at 55miles per hr my engine just stalled out and turned off , since then the engine makes a clicking sound and has lost all power , and the tires make a clicking sound when i turn

   NHTSA complaint #11364664 · source
10. Filed Oct 2, 2020OHBody & StructureEngineSuspension

    Suspension making loud thump noise while driving and check engine light is on after engine been replaced and seatbelt light is on...and paint and clear coat is pealing

    NHTSA complaint #11362422 · source
11. Filed Sep 28, 2020NYSteeringSuspension

    Car makes clunking/shaking/rattling sound while driving, more noticeable when going over 60mph or turning the wheel. Does not feel safe. Steering wheel rattles in your hand and vibrates the entire car.

    NHTSA complaint #11361536 · source
12. Filed Aug 9, 2020132,000 miMNSteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires

    Steering wheel makes a noise. When turned. Car ride is bumpy on inspection mechanic said i need steering column replaced and i need left front lower control arm replaced, front sway bar links need replacement. Almost $2000 expense. This car has 132000 miles on it . I took care of car rotate the tires did preventive maintenance.the vehicle has very bumpy ride when turned makes noise.

    NHTSA complaint #11344163 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology