Worst 2011 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1,162 | 20 | 6 | 61,278 mi | |
| ENGINE | 959 | 19 | 85 | 100,273 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 412 | 50 | 5 | 119,427 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 403 | 12 | 28 | 66,835 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 221 | 2 | 2 | 75,013 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 209 | 2 | 14 | 94,055 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 150 | 7 | 5 | 64,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 144 | 15 | 6 | 84,580 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 140 | 1 | 1 | 68,479 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 104 | 4 | 14 | 98,055 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 101 | 17 | — | 92,135 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 92 | 18 | 1 | 67,729 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 63 | 5 | 8 | 77,575 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 62 | 2 | — | 65,762 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 | 2 | 1 | 21,423 mi | |
| WHEELS | 33 | 4 | 1 | 53,387 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 26 | 4 | 1 | 43,006 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 25 | 1 | 3 | 64,439 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 22 | 1 | — | 6,362 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 22 | — | — | 9,236 mi | |
| TIRES | 19 | 1 | — | 27,328 mi | |
| SEATS | 15 | — | — | 55,218 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 11 | — | 1 | 110,838 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 6,128 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 | 1 | — | 3,859 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 81,427 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 7 | — | — | 33,152 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 7 | — | — | 17,578 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 7 | — | 1 | 14,812 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Hyundai Sonata
19 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,335,335 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
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.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
+ 9 more recalls
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