Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-12-01-021 | 08/01/2012 | 10046200 | Hyundai: information provided regarding installation of inhibitor switch bracket to prevent shock when shifting vehicle to drive or reverse. models 2010-11 tucson and 2009-10 sonata. *pe | 10/03/2012 | |
| TSB-09-AT-013 | 07/01/2009 | 10030984 | Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op | 12/29/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 11-AT-003 | 02/01/2011 | 10037957 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 11-AT-003 | 02/01/2011 | 10037957 | Hyundai: the procedure to update software on 2009-2010 sonata. improves acceleration from a stop and deceleration on a cold engine. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| TSB-10-01-023 | 06/01/2010 | 10034491 | Hyundai: automatic transaxle ecm and tcm update. provides a procedure to update the ecm and tcm software to the most recent versions to revise-acceleration feel from a stop or below 15mph; shift quality when decelerating to a stop at abou | 11/19/2010 | |
| TSB-09-AT-018 | 10/01/2009 | 10032908 | Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated | 06/11/2010 | |
| 08-01-018 | 11/01/2008 | 10027284 | Hyundai: tcm calibration update-upshift and downshift. update the powertrain control module with the most recent shift schedule calibration for 2009 sonata 3.3l vehicles with automatic transaxles. *pe | 01/12/2009 | |
| TSB-08-AT-012 | 11/01/2008 | 10027225 | Hyundai: procedure to update the powertrain control module with the most recent shift schedule calibration for vehicles with automatic transaxles. *pe | 01/09/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk when shifting gears. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired because the transmission was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle jerks when shifting gears. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle had not been repaired because the transmission is no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 55000 and the current mileage was 73,000.rl | |||
| 05/08/2012 | 34000 | 1 | |
| While driving my wife's 2009 sonata the clutch became stuck to the floor. i had to use my foot to pull the clutch back up to the normal operating height in order to change gears. i was almost rear ended as the person behind me expected acceleration at the time but i was slowing down due to the inability to switch gears in a timely manner. this has happened at least a dozen times. the transmission also does not function properly during this problem and is at times nearly impossible to get into gear requiring me to depress the clutch several times before it goes into gear properly. had it to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem therefore they claim nothing is wrong. they lubricated the linkage and said that was all they could do. i have discussed this with reputable shops in the area and they claim it is certainly a problem with the drive train, but hyundai will not fix this. this is definitely a safety hazard my wife transports both of my children daily in this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 05/08/2012 | 34000 | ||
| While driving my wifes 2009 sonata the clutch became stuck to the floor. i had to use my foot to pull the clutch back up to the normal operating height in order to change gears. i was almost rear ended as the person behind me expected acceleration at the time but i was slowing down due to the inability to switch gears in a timely manner. this has happened at least a dozen times. the transmission also does not function properly during this problem and is at times nearly impossible to get into gear requiring me to depress the clutch several times before it goes into gear properly. had it to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem therefore they claim nothing is wrong. they lubricated the linkage and said that was all they could do. i have discussed this with reputable shops in the area and they claim it is certainly a problem with the drive train, but hyundai will not fix this. this is definetely a safety hazard my wife transports both of my children daily in this vehicle. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph she engaged the clutch to change gears however the clutch became stuck and she was unable to complete the maneuver. she proceeded to pump the clutch several times as it began to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. a week later the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again however, they were still unable to replicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph she engaged the clutch to change gears however the the clutch became stuck and she was unable to complete the maneuver. she proceeded to pump the clutch several times and it then began to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. a week later the failure recurred again and began to occur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again however they were still unable to replicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. dt | |||
| 05/07/2010 | 26000 | ||
| Clutch pedal sticks to floor. very scary.it has happened 6 times. and have taken to dealer.they say all is fine. i could not stop my car. i was lucky there was not anyone in front of me when it happened .my car is a 5 speed mal. i see others with the same problem. | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 12000 | ||
| Several instances of clutch dropping to floor (usually in high speed urban traffic) making shifting impossible, and leading to pulling on to shoulder and rolling until engine kills at low speed. have reported to hyundai, and taken to dealer...they say without duplicating the problem, they can't fix. this has now happened about a half dozen times between 10,000 and 44,000 miles. it is dangerous.. i am trying to document with hyundai as much as possible, as they apparently are not interested until someone gets hurt or worse.. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. while driving 3 mph the wheels locked and/or the transmission locked causing the vehicle to steer to the right and crash into the side of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the driver side and front fender were damaged. there were no injuries. the police was notified but no report was filed. the vehicle was undriveable and was towed to the dealer. the insurance company was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified and was sending a representative to the dealership to inspect the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. while driving 3 mph the wheels locked and/or the transmission locked causing the vehicle to steer to the right and crash into the side of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the driver side and front fender were damaged. there were no injuries. the police was notified but no report was filed. the vehicle was undriveable and was towed to the dealer. the insurance company was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified and was sending a representative to the dealership to inspect the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 30,000. rvk | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. while driving 3 mph the wheels locked or the transmission locked (contact stated he was not sure) causing the vehicle to steer right and crashed into the side of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the driver side and front fender was damaged. there were no injuries the police was call but no report filed. the vehicle was undriveable and towed to the dealer. the insurance company was notified. the manufacturer was notified and was sending a representative to inspect the vehicle at the dealership. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 30,000. mw | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 9000 | 1 | |
| Throttle stuck wide open when passing a short line of cars, resulting in excessive speeds of over 80 mph before the ignition was shut off and turned back on resulting in normality. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the gear shift sticks at anytime. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer; the dealer nor manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 47,000. nw | |||
| 05/25/2010 | 27500 | ||
| I have a 2009 hyundai sonata with a 5 speed manual transmission. on tuesday, may 25, 2010, i was traveling on route295 south in ri when i tried to shift from 4th gear to 5th gear. i pressed my clutch in and tried to shift, the clutch never came back up and my car stalled in the middle lane of the highway. i couldn't get the clutch to come back and the car lost its speed down to about 5-10 miles per hour, if that. the person behind me went around me but the woman behind him smashed into me doing around 70mph. her car pushed mine forward and into the next lane. my airbags never deployed. luckily, i walked away with a bruised left arm and that was all. my husband had called our dealership a few times regarding this issue but because it didn't stick all the time, they couldn't tell us what was wrong. my car is an absolute mess right now and i don't know if it can be repaired. | |||
| 05/14/2010 | 22000 | ||
| The clutch on my 5 speed 2009 hyundai sonata is sporatically dropping to the floor and not allowing me to change gears. i was nearly hit from behind, as the car behind me assumed i'd be accelerating, but when the clutch drops (without much resistance) the linkage locks and i can't change gears. i took it to the dealer today, and he said they had no problem with it, but the after-market floor mat was causing the clutch pedal to get caught. i removed the floor mat when i went to pick-up my car (service department was closed for the day), and, in their parking lot, going from 1st to 2nd gear, the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and i could not change gears, until i hit the clutch a few more times! i went inside to complain to the sales staff. they said i had to bring it in tomorrow. apparently, hyundai is having lots of problems with their clutches, but they refuse to fix it, because it is costly to take apart the transmission to see what is wrong. we bought the car because of the 10-year power-train warranty! this is dangerous and is an accident waiting to happen! | |||