2011 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 3380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Steering (1171), Engine (968), Electrical System (444).
Key takeaways
- 3380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 116 involve a crash, 112 a fire, 85 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1171 | 35% |
| Engine | 968 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 444 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 419 | 12% |
| Exterior Lighting | 249 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 213 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 175 | 5% |
| Power Train | 173 | 5% |
| Suspension | 149 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 107 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 105 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 95 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD Latest Release | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,seat Belts - filed 2026-10-26
On September 24, 2026, I brought my vehicle to Kelly Hyundai Service Center for two recall repairs: IBU/BCM Anti-Theft Software Upgrade and Decal Application Anti-Theft Ignition Cylinder Protector and Decal Installation My vehicle was at the dealership all day. At the end of the day, I received a call from the technici...
Suspension - filed 2026-10-25
While driving home and negotiating an ordinary turn onto our residential street, we heard a loud popping sound. We immediately pulled over and discovered that the driver’s-side rear wheel was leaning inward substantially. Upon inspecting the suspension, I discovered that the cylindrical bushing attachment on a rear su...
Engine - filed 2026-10-18
My 2011 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine developed an engine failure at 99,928 miles. On XXX Hyundai’s dealer (McFarland Hyundai, [XXX]) ran Hyundai’s T3G connecting-rod-bearing test, and the engine returned NO PASS. Hyundai’s own test recorded the oil level as full. This engine family is the subject of...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.