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2011 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 14 NHTSA recalls and 3,368 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Hyundai Sonata

The 2011 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Hyundai Sonata

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
14 recalls on record
3,368
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
116
Crashes + Injuries
111 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Hyundai Sonata (14)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V934000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V617000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V137000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V152000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V433000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V190000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V568000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V629000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V759000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V434000

Showing 10 of 14 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 3,368 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
1168
Engine
648
Electrical System
342
Air Bags
327
Exterior Lighting
155
Power Train
144
Unknown Or Other
124
Suspension
81
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 345 complaints 2011 3,368 complaints 2012 1,551 complaints 2013 1,895 complaints 2014 741 complaints 2015 1,123 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 14 recalls and 3,368 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 14 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata are: Steering, Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 14 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Sonata should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Sonata are: 2010, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.