On September 24, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kelly Hyundai Service Center for two recall repairs: IBU/BCM Anti-Theft Software Upgrade and Decal Application Anti-Theft Ignition Cylinder Protector and Decal Installation My vehicle was at the dealership all day. At the end of the day, I received a call from the technician advising me that the recall work could not be completed due to an electrical issue. When I returned home, I immediately noticed several problems that did not exist prior to the service appointment. Specifically: The high beams no longer worked. The dashboard illumination was not functioning properly. The automatic door lock system stopped working. The trunk could only be opened with the key. I contacted the service center and was informed that the only way they could determine the cause of these issues was for me to bring the vehicle back and pay a $200 diagnostic fee. I explained that I did not believe I should be charged to diagnose problems that appeared immediately after their attempted recall repair. I requested to speak with the service manager, but I was told he was unavailable. I never received a return call from management. On October 1, 2026, I returned to the service center and spoke with the manager. He recommended that I leave the vehicle for further evaluation. I did so, but later that day I received another call stating that the recall still could not be completed and that I would again need to pay a $200 diagnostic fee. I picked up my vehicle because I did not believe I should be responsible for that expense. The problems began only after the dealership attempted the recall repair and that I should not be required to pay diagnostic charges to identify or correct issues that may have been caused during that process.
2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts problems
107 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 101,000. 18 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 107
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 101,000
- crashes
- 18
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Pretensioner4
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Sonata seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V‑152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Recall number 17V617000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Recall number 17V152000 · Recall details
What 2011 Hyundai Sonata owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car will randomly shut off while I’m driving. My seatbelt comes undone My door has opened while I was driving down the highway.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized, and the electrical system became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) nor 18V137000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
My car airbag light came on. I called the dealership about the remedy that was already recalled under campaign number 18V137000 because my last visit I got told by the dealership that my ACU was bad for the car and that it was going to cost me upwards of $2000 to replace and the dead was no recall on my vehicle and then called corporate and they had told me that this had been taken care of back in 2016 when I did not on the vehicle this time in the second owner and that basically they would not cover to fix this issue and that any warranty that was extended ran out when I only had purchased the vehicle in November 2020 so now they are unwilling to fix the issue because they had stated that it was already previously fixed with the previous owner and then I could either basically pay to get it fixed or they weren’t gonna do anything about it I feel my safety at risk because in the event of crash airbags will not deploy and basically that they would not fix the problem even though it is under a National recall, and my car was manufactured within the manufacturing dates of the recall I do not feel safe driving this vehicle, and I also do not feel that I have to pay for that has been nationally recalled
in July of 2022 the buttons on the steering wheel like cruise control trip/reset button as well as radio controls eventually all quit working did not become fully aware of this until I was on the interstate and was driving with the cruise control set and when I needed to turn off cruise control it wouldn't turn off by the steering wheel thankfully I know can hit the brakes and the car will shut it off however after this all happened the air bag light came on and stayed illuminated I called my dealer and they insisted that there was no recall on the CLOCK Spring in the steering wheel of my car and wanted me to pay out of pocket for an issue that they claim was non existint as well them also telling me all the recalls were taken care of when I purchased the vehicle in novemember of 2020 and im only the second owner had the car for 3 months and Hyundai stated that my vehicle had the knock sensor update and then a week later the motor went
My brake lights constantly go out new bulbs don't work either...it sems to be a malfunction in the wiring for the lights. The seatbelt on driver side will not latch no matter what. All electrical has issues, dash will go in and out as well as radio and heating/ac lights.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V137000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the warning light was cleared; however, the light returned soon after. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had to be repaired out-of-pocket. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 262,000.
My vehicle should be covered under a recall for my engine, however Hyundai is denying the claim due to my title being branded as salvage, however according to my research a salvage title does not affect the recall. I believe my engine should be replaced, and Hyundai is refusing to return my calls at this point.
I know for a fact that one of the recalls I was told by Green Hyundai they could not do because they did not have a solution for the recall I know in 2019 I had the recall for my seatbelt done and it still comes on buckled I also know because I have one with blue Drive that if you hold the battery for the electric out without turning off blue drive it affects it I did not do this but somebody breaking into my car dead And I’m not sure all of the effects it had but I have had motor problems because the same dealer who told me they had no resolution for Yoru fact that there is no recalls that were undone even though are not done even though I was told that one they had no solution for and couldn’t do so I know at least one has not been done, also forgot to connect the coolant line resulting in motor damage..
The driver seatbelt will not stay attached. I'm getting a code to replace steering column and was told the intermediate shaft is bad. Also the torque converter clutch is throwing a code. The engine has been replaced which only has 4k miles on it.
Questions about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts
Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 101,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V617000, 17V152000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most seat belts problems?
The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2011 (107 complaints), 2006 (102 complaints) and 2012 (75 complaints).
Other 2011 Hyundai Sonata problems
Steering 1,171Engine 1,012Electrical 444Airbags 419Lights 250Brakes 175Transmission 173Suspension 149Fuel system 135Acceleration 95Body 73Driver assistance 70Wheels 33Tires 27Visibility 25Seats 15Locks 11
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