2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belt Problems

Which parts fail

• Pretensioner
  4
• Front
  1

Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  713%
• 25k–50k
  35%
• 50k–75k
  611%
• 75k–100k
  1018%
• 100k–150k
  2545%
• 150k+
  59%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Hyundai Sonata owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

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 NHTSA 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 …

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 …

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..

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.

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 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and back that required medical attention. The contact was not aware if the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to secure the contact properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). Pugi hound (1866 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, [phone]) performed the recall repair. After the repair, while driving 15 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. There were no injuries. …

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