2011 Hyundai Sonata HybridUNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONWARRANTY EXTENSION ON FILE

96 federal complaints (145 component records) · 6 recall campaigns on file · 7 federal investigations · 109 service bulletins · 17 Canadian recalls
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Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
34 city / 39 hwy
Federal complaints
96
Recall campaigns
6
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Engine & cooling
41
Steering
18
Brakes
18
Electrical system
17
Power train
10
Other
9
Air bags
8
Stability control
6
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

0 years old: 0 complaints01 years old: 2 complaints2 years old: 6 complaints3 years old: 3 complaints4 years old: 5 complaints5 years old: 12 complaints56 years old: 16 complaints7 years old: 21 complaints8 years old: 13 complaints9 years old: 3 complaints10 years old: 8 complaints1011 years old: 2 complaints12 years old: 0 complaints13 years old: 3 complaints14 years old: 1 complaints15 years old: 1 complaints1516 years old: 0 complaints17 years old: 0 complaints18 years old: 0 complaints19 years old: 0 complaints20+ years old: 0 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 96 of 96 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 1 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 6 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 6 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 20 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 11 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 11 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 14 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 4 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 3 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 1 complaints200,000+ miles: 0 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 77 of 96 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Engine & cooling

41 complaint records3 fire reports
"WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE ENGINE STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I TRY TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT DOES NOT STARTED. I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THEY SAID THE ENGINE GET LOCK AND I NEED TO REPLACE IT...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →

Steering

18 complaint records
"MILLS 70010 MY CAR 2011 SONATA HYBRID STEERING COLUMN MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. DEALER SAID THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM COVERAGE WERRENTY ANY COST CHARGE ME ## VIN PASSED ## 2011 ##..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →

Brakes

18 complaint records3 crash reports
"TOOK CAR IN FOR REPAIR OF MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH ALL THE SAME ISSUES AS IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 13V113000 EVEN THOUGH MY MODEL YEAR WAS COVERED IN RECALL THEY SAID MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED I WAS CHARGED A FEE TO DIAG THE VEHICLE AND FOR PARTS AND LABOR. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →

Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
AQ23002
opened Nov 2023
OPENService Brakes, HydraulicHyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023.
DP22005
opened Jan 2023
closed Aug 2023Electrical SystemPedestrian alert sounds - led to recall 22V063000
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States.
DP22003
opened Sep 2022
closed Dec 2023EngineLoss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain...
EA21003
opened Dec 2021
closed Feb 2024EngineEngine Fires - led to recall 23V877
On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on...
PE19003
opened Mar 2019
closed Dec 2021Unknown Or OtherNon-crash Vehicle Fires - led to recall 21V727000
During this Preliminary Evaluation (PE), the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) assessed the scope, frequency and potential safety-related consequences of non-crash vehicle fires caused by both engine failures and failures of other vehicle...
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InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
DP18003
opened Aug 2018
closed May 2019Unknown Or OtherNon-crash Vehicle Fires - led to recall 19V204000
In a letter dated June 11, 2018, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into non-collision related fires on model year (MY) 2011-2014 Kia Optima and...
PE18003
opened Mar 2018
closed Aug 2019Seat BeltsAir bags may be disabled during crash - led to recall 18V363000
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE18-003 on 3/16/18 to investigate incidents involving crashes, resulting in significant collision related damage, where the frontal airbags failed to deploy.

Recall campaigns

Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
23V651000PARK OUTSIDEService Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013...Normally free
20V746000EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.Normally free
20V393000EquipmentHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles.Normally free
18V137000Seat BeltsHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.Normally free
17V617000Seat BeltsHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152.Normally free
17V152000Seat BeltsHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2024080
2024-02-08
Brakes353,849Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527).
2021612
2021-10-01
Engine51,508Issue: Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails.
2020592
2020-12-02
Engine14,549Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L GDI, 2.0 L GDI, or 2.4 L MPI engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely.
2019640
2019-12-16
Engine275,533Issue: Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails.
2019130
2019-03-11
Engine255,370Issue: Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails.
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RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2019012
2019-01-10
Engine7,027Issue: When repairs were completed under recall campaign 2015-428 (Hyundai #R0101) or 2017197 (Hyundai #R0130), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet.
2018261
2018-05-15
Airbag41,067On certain gasoline and hybrid engine vehicles, the circuits within the airbag control unit may become damaged.
2017146
2017-03-15
Seats And Restraints64,106On certain vehicles, the connections between the front seat belts and the floor mounted seat belt anchor pretensioners may not have been attached properly during assembly.
2016310
2016-06-16
Suspension14,866On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and causing rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could...
2016149
2016-04-07
Steering13,137On certain vehicles, the electric power steering (EPS) control circuit board could become damaged and fail. If this occurs, a red "EPS" warning lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster to inform the driver that steering assist is no...
2015469
2015-10-15
Suspension14,866On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and causing rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could...
2015428
2015-09-25
Engine33,786On certain vehicles, the engine crankshaft may not have been properly cleaned to remove metallic debris during manufacturing.
2014321
2014-08-01
Brakes11,227On certain vehicles, brake lines connecting the master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may be defective and could either leak, or restrict fluid flow in the brake line.
2014323
2014-08-01
Powertrain57,531On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the shift cable may detach from the shift lever. As a result, the driver may not be able to select a different gear position, or place the transmission in the PARK position.
2013099
2013-04-03
Electrical254,784On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or...
2010321
2010-09-23
Steering11,534On certain vehicles, the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connection may have been improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.
2010074
2010-03-11
Other84On certain vehicles, if a front inside door lock switch is held in the locked position while the inside door handle is pulled, the door latch inside handle lever may become out of position relative to the door latch master link.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
26-01-033H DN
Mar 2026
WARRANTY EXTENSIONEngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
26-01-033H TSB
Mar 2026
WARRANTY EXTENSIONEngineThis TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
26-BE-022H TSB
Aug 2026
WARRANTY EXTENSIONAir BagsThe warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use.
26-BE-022H DN
Aug 2026
WARRANTY EXTENSIONAir BagsThe warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use for original & subsequent owners.
26-BE-022H DCS
Aug 2026
WARRANTY EXTENSIONAir BagsThe warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use.
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
DTN DCS
Apr 2026
Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S.
DTN DL
Apr 2026
Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN).
TRW Settlement Notice
Dec 2025
Air BagsHyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (“ZF-TRW ACUs”) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles’...
TRW Summary Notice
Dec 2025
Air BagsA Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Impacted vehicles are also noted below.
TRW Settlement DCS
Dec 2025
Air BagsA Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for details. Impacted vehicles are also noted below.
25-BD-012H TSB
Nov 2025
Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
24-01-068H
Aug 2024
SERVICE CAMPAIGNEngineHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
24-BD-001H
Feb 2024
VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side...
23-EM-005H
Oct 2023
Engine And Engine CoolingThis bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-HC-001H-1
Aug 2023
Electrical SystemOn certain Sonata hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles, the HEV safety plug or power relay assembly (PRA) may cause the following symptoms and one or more current related DTCs. Follow the Service Procedure before diagnosing the hybrid battery.
22-01-023H-2
Jul 2023
Engine And Engine CoolingA class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (“Class Vehicles”) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and in some...
23-HC-001H
Jun 2023
Power TrainOn certain Sonata hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles, the HEV safety plug or power relay assembly (PRA) may cause the following symptoms and one or more current related DTCs. Follow the Service Procedure before diagnosing the hybrid battery.
23-BD-007H
Apr 2023
StructureHyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF.
23-BD-002H
Jan 2023
VisibilityThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
22-01-024H-2
Nov 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingOP CODE/PART NUMBER (REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN T6G)
22-EM-006H-2
Nov 2022
EquipmentThe warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for...
22-01-023H-2
Nov 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingCertain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
22-EM-010H
Jul 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingFollow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-GI-006H
Jul 2022
TiresEffective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale.
DBPT6G
Apr 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingCertain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
DBP966
Apr 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
22-01-023H-1
Apr 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingCertain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
22-01-028H-1
Apr 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
22-EM-006H-1
Apr 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use,...
22-01-023H
Mar 2022
Electrical SystemCertain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
22-01-028H
Mar 2022
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
21-01-023H-4
Jan 2022
Electrical SystemHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
DBP966
Dec 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
21-EM-005H-1
Oct 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use,...
DBP966
Oct 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
21-01-023H-3
Oct 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
21-01-023H-2
Sep 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
966DBP
Sep 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
21-01-036H
Aug 2021
Equipment2011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This bulletin provides the procedure to install an Auxiliary Canister to increase the ORVR system capacity.
964DBP
Aug 2021
Fuel System2011-2015MY Sonata Hybrid (YFE) vehicles Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system may exceed its capacity in certain situations. This campaign provides information on the procedures to install an Auxiliary Canister to increase the ORVR system capacity.
21-01-035H
Jun 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingCertain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience check engine light illumination with Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak or P0456 Very Small Leak stored.
21-FL-002H
Jun 2021
Engine And Engine CoolingCertain 2011 2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles (YF HEV) may experience a check engine light illumination with an Evaporative System (EVAP) leakage related DTC P0442 Small Leak, P0455 Large Leak, or P0456 Very Small Leak stored.
21-EM-004H
Mar 2021
EquipmentThis bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
21-EM-005H
Mar 2021
EquipmentThe Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use,...
21-BR-002H
Mar 2021
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityThis bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 2021
EquipmentThis bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 2020
Service BrakesThis bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 2020
TiresThis bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the “Tire Balance Data Sheet” must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data.
20-ST-001H-2
Sep 2020
SteeringThis bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
20-ST-001H-1
Aug 2020
Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
20-BD-014H
Jul 2020
Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
20-AT-017H
May 2020
Power TrainIf you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4.  Check Engine light on  DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power signal error open/short  Transmission stuck in 4th gear fail-safe  Harsh shift into Reverse...
20-SS-002H(1)
May 2020
TiresThis bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 2020
EquipmentThis bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 2020
Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. • A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 2020
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityThe automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-014H
Apr 2020
Power TrainIf you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
20-HA-001H
Mar 2020
Service BrakesThis bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles.
20-AT-011H
Mar 2020
Service BrakesIf you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
20-BD-007H
Mar 2020
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityThis bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

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Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
  2. Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
  3. Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 5 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
  6. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

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