2011 Hyundai Sonata seats problems

Filed May 7, 2021 · Seats · 156,920 miles · TN

I just purchased my 2011 hyundai sonata from a previous owner. Several recalls repairs have been performed on the vehicle prior to my purchase. The issue I'm reporting - the driver's side seat is stuck in the recline position and the seat will not go back up or move forward to incline position. I'm driving with no back support. The other driver's power seat controls work except for the one that raises the back of the seat. In the event of a crash, the seat could inadvertently recline and increase the risk of a very serious injury or fatality. More power seat failures have been reported on the hyundai forum: https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/power-seat-failure-help-needed.107030/

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 115,000 miles · PA

Airbag light illuminated, dealership says sensor needs replacing which requires replacement of front passenger seat track assembly. Sensor is part of assembly and can't be replaced separately. Cost with tax will be $975. Another code came up along with this one. One on steering column was covered by hyundai so can't understand why this one shouldn't be as well. Seems asinine to have sensor integrated into seat track and not replaceable on its own.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Seats · 21,600 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat back panel fractured and the wires to the seat were exposed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mccafferty hyundai 1106 e. Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa,19047) where it was diagnosed that the back cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 21,600. Updated 08/24/17*lj

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Engine, Seats · 120,000 miles · CA

I've had consistent problems with my engine. Problems range from the check engine light coming on several times over the past 2 years, twice since 2017 started, 2). I've complained to the dealer about the abnormal amount of engine oil the car uses in less than 20,00 miles. 3). Engine will not start, even when there is no alternator or battery problem. 4). Car doors lock with key fob inside. 5) shaky steering wheel, that I've complained about since I owned the car. 4) seats are suppose to be leather, "leather" is cracking in the front around the base of the seat. (dealers says it's normal wear and tear. I've had leather seats before and none of them cracked).

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · MA

Airbag light illuminated. Dealership claims that passenger seat track assembly needs to be replaced for upwards of $900. Car is out of warranty, but this is critical part of safety systems. Hyundai does not stand behind these safety systems.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 66,700 miles · KY

Air bag light came on at 66700 miles. Took to local hyundai dealer for maintenance and to check air bag light and was told passenger seat bottom and track needed replaced. Would cost approximately 850 dollars. This is a manufacture defect and I have kids and can't even trust driving this car due to safety issue with the airbags likely not deploying!!!!! This needs recalled!!!! I need to be able to trust my cars safety. Especially with my 3 kids. Recall this asap please....... I have read this is a problem with most 2011 hyundai sonatas from people's complaints all over the internet. Obviously a defect and a huge safety issue!!!!!

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 66,800 miles · KY

Airbag light came on at 66800 miles. Took car to hyundai dealership being told driver seat needs replaced because sensor went bad!!!! Says it will be like 800 dollars to get a new seat. So airbags won't work unless I buy a new seat. There should be a safety recall done on these 2011 hyundai sonata limited with this problem!!!! I have read that lots of people who own these cars have the same problem!!!!

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 98,600 miles · CA

Front passenger weight classification sensor failure. Dealership says the only why to fix it is to replace seat for 1800.00. Dealership cannot tell me if SRS will work when needed. After doing so research online this looks like a big problem with hyundal cars throughout many model years. Hyundai has failed to remit this problem and is selling vehicles to the public with faulty air bag systems.

Filed Mar 14, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 3,000 miles · NJ

Sensors cause air system light to illuminate. System needs to be reset at dealership to clear. Technician said airbag won't deploy while this fault occurs. I have had this issue 4or 5 times. When I google hyundai sonata airbag issues I see many similar experiences with other people. This could be a potential safety hazard. I was told it was caused by a seat sensor. Yet under warranty they did not replace. No car is out of warranty.

Filed Apr 23, 2013 · Seats · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side headrests could not be adjusted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the headrest could only be set to the highest position. The contact stated that the headrest setting made it uncomfortable to drive. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 15,000.