2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 106 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of its 3,376 total complaints, tied to 18 crashes and 15 injuries. Two recalls (17V152000 and 17V617000) address front seat belt linkages detaching from the anchor pretensioner.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 106
- 3% of 3,376
- Crashes reported
- 18
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Median mileage
- 100,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Front seat belts reportedly detach or disconnect from the door panel or anchor point during a crash, leaving the occupant unrestrained.
- Seat belts sometimes fail to tighten or engage properly on impact, letting the occupant's head strike the steering wheel.
- Some owners describe the belt unlatching mid-collision after being rear-ended.
- Seat belt pretensioners reportedly tighten with enough force during a crash to cause chest, abdominal, or hernia injuries.
- One report describes a rear-seat passenger sustaining a fractured jaw despite wearing the seat belt during a frontal crash.
When 2011 Hyundai Sonata seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 14, 2010, latest Nov 14, 2024.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 17V617000Oct 4, 2017Seat Belts443,545 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
- NHTSA 17V152000Mar 8, 2017Seat Belts977,778 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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.
Seat Belts complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 106 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Sonata, which is 3% of the 3,376 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
- Yes. Recall 17V152000 and a follow-up recall 17V617000 both cover 2011-2014 Sonata (and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid) vehicles where the front seat belt linkages could detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioner.
- Do the seat belt complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 18 crashes and 15 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 100,500 miles.
- What seat belt problems do owners describe most?
- Owners most often describe the front seat belt detaching from its anchor during a crash or failing to tighten properly, which the two related recalls specifically address.