Tail lamp assembly melted at bulb insertion area, frequently needs bulb replacement. Has become a nuisance and hazard.
2011 Hyundai Sonata lights complaints
Page 4 of 9: complaints 71 to 100 of 250, newest first, as owners wrote them.
My engine light is not working. Does not light up when vehicle is turned on.
Brake lights assembly is messed up. I am having to replace both tail lights.
I pulled out on to a 4 lane highway and the engine stalled and the car coasted across. After a few seconds car regained power and went on but still losing power. When driving on interstate car keeps stalling at high rates of speed. When I cut on lights while driving car stalls/loses power for a few seconds then goes on. Brake lights aren't working all the time plus 3rd brake light keeps sticking. I need answers to this before we get seriously hurt!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights had to constantly be changed. The lights were changed at least four times in three years. The vehicle was taken to thornton road hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was no longer under warranty; therefore, the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unknown.
Brake light wires run too hot while car is operating and causes bulbs to burn out a day or two after being replaced. Plastic seems to be melting and may be able to cause a fire. Brake lights go in and out while driving as well which may cause an accident.
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.
My vehicles brake lights continue to have electrical problems. Sometimes the brake light works, and sometimes it doesn't.
The drivers side rear light bulbs keep on going out. Have changed them about ten times in one year! I cannot change them anymore as the plastic casing has morphed by the heat of the fuse connector to the bulb! There are two bulbs rolling in the casing as they came off when trying to extract and replace. Also I have never had any lights illuminate on my dashboard, even when my engine was knocking due to shavings in engine (that was replaced, thank you). Lastly, had to replace my shocks and struts this year and was told by mechanic at big o tire that they contacted hyundai directly as they ran into an issue with replacing what should have been correct struts. They were told this particular car with associated VIN has the 'goofy' struts!!! I'm sorry but I didn't pay a goofy price for the car!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake light bulbs were fractured and melted, and there was a burning odor. The contact previously purchased several replacement bulbs. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to holler hyundai (1150 n orlando ave, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-4343), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 193,283.
The break light keep goin out pluz keep smelling a burning smell
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to modern hyundai of concord (965 concord pkwy s, concord, nc 28027, 704‑262‑4408) who diagnosed that the rear brake lights had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 135,448. *tt
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.
Tail light always keep going out and head light engines keep acting funny my seatbelt don't lock or keep me in place
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the contact pressed the push start button, the engine started without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to craft hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434‑455‑7060) where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact should have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
I've had problems with all front and rear lights. Mainly the headlights, tail lights and brake lights burning out. Since I got the car I've had problems with my brake lights not lighting up on one side, the tail light will work fine but once I press that brake my passenger brake light won't light up. Also I had my passenger side brake light heat up and melt the socket and housing of the taillight. All lights burn out way too soon like the car is providing too much juice and frying the bulbs.
While driving at night, the headlights, as well as interior dash and radio lights, would flicker. Most of the time this is triggered by using the turn signal. At times the lights may turn off altogether and have to be turned back on by jostling the turn signal. This happens while the car is in motion.
Tail lights constantly burning out due to melted tail light assemblies in my 2011 hyundai sonata. I could change the bulb and it would only work for a short period of time. Tail light assemblies had to be replaced at a cost of $448.81. Numerous complaints posted online for the same issue. I have also emailed hyundai directly. This is a major safety issue.
While driving on the street and highway. The headlights flicker, and the radio/clock lights flicker on and off when the turn signals are used.it seems like mostly on right turns.I noticed a similar compiant when reading the complaints for the same exact car. I had my car in for an unrelated issued and I mentioned it to the service center. I found out about another recall that I did not know about. Why are there so many recall..
Driver side tail light assembly melted causing brake light to not turn on when depressed. No reasonable explanation provided by the hyundai dealership that would explain why components melted. I.e., 'riding the brakes'. For the most part my commute is rural, few stops, minimal braking. Replacing the assembly does not address the question as to why it melted. Maintenance is done as recommended and the vehicle is in good to excellent condition. The instrument panel does not alert driver to this problem thereby posing a problem of rear end collision during night driving and/or pulled over by the police for faulty tail light.
My brake lights remained illuminated when I was not pressing the brake. I discovered this after they stayed on even while the car was off and parked, and drained the battery so the car would not start. The mechanic replaced the brake light switch and rubber stopper pad.
When lights are on in auto mode, the lights flicker (high add low beam) randomly. Dash lights flicker as well. This occurs when not touching the light switch, but also occurs randomly when using the turn signals or switching between high and low beams. This issue occurs while moving and while stationary.
When the headlights are on at night, when turn signals are engaged intermittenly the cabin lighting, including the gage cluster lights flicker and sometimes completely turn off. When the auto function of the headlights is on the headlights often completely turn off along with the interior cabin lights and gauge cluster lights intermittently when the turn signals are engaged and also when they're not. The problem seems to mostly be linked to the use of turn signals, but does also happen when they're not used.
I've been replacing the light bulbs in my vehicle every few weeks... I'm constantly being pulled by the police for having a blower light. Also, my lights flicker on and off.. The lights in the dashboard as well as the lights outside of the vehicle. My gas meter doesn't display the correct amounts of gas it might say 309 until empty then it will say 62 until empty five seconds later and it continuously changes
Interior and exterior lights flickering in and out. Dangerous at night because the headlights flickering out, when in motion.
The horn is a safety feature and it doesn't work all the time. More times not than working properly. Living in atlanta this is a serious issue.
Over the past year I have had to replace all my lights(front, tail and brake lights) consistently without warning. When grease monkey changed them recently, the mechanic stated that the wiring was very hot, and looked melted. Issue #2- when driving my car without notice, my lights inside will come on as I turn a corner or hit a bump. I have to turn them off in order for them not to come by themselves. Issue 3- my horn likes to work sometimes and other time, it will not sound. All my fuses have been checked many times, and no issue can be found. When I try to operate my radio from my steering will it have a mind of it's own. If I hit the volume up, it will activate the bluetooth call. Sometimes if I try to raise the volume to the radio, it lowers. Issue 4- when driving, and once I take my key out of the ignition, it's extremely hot. I really feel that there is a serious electrical problem in this car, and it needs to be addressed before something serious happens.
The brake lights on my 2011 sonata will not go off. I have contacted hyundai and they have indicated this is not an open recall however I can not drive my car without brake lights working properly. Stationary, in motion and on a street and highway. The brake light will not go off.
I have several complaints with my sonata as it relates to brakes and tail lights. I have had to replace the brake stopper as it was making the car randomly slow down in when I was driving on the highway at speeds in excess of 70 MPH .. When this was happening the traction control light also remained on in the dashboard. I also had brake calibers that were locked in place on my front brakes causing an issue having metal against metal. At this same time, my tail lights were remaining on even when the car was off. The stopper fixed this issue but I was also advised that I had to replace the whole rear light module because the wires had melted together this time it was the left side. In october I relaxed the whole right side rear lighting module because the wires had melted together in that light too! All of these repairs took place within a years timeframe. I have documentation but not with me right at this moment. All of these scenarios are pretty scary and put me and my son at risk. Not too mention my car is currently under an oil consumption test becaus we have no idea where the engine oil is going. The car has 140,000 miles
On 10/24/2017, I took my car to the dealership regarding some recall issues, amongst which was the issue of the car making clicking noise as the car turns. After the car was delivered to me, and driving it, I noticed that the issue was unresolved. I made this known to the dealership and there was no response from them. I did report this to hyundai USA. It's been several months now,but have not heard from them regarding the complaints. I have been notified of other recall issues since then, but not sure how to go about them, as the first issue remains unresolved.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history