2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
No clear pattern 0% of complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2011 vehicle, but with only 145 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is engine (40 complaints), typically at 7.8 yr or about 94,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 145
- Median age at failure
- 7.4 yr
- Median mileage
- 86,000 n=120
- Crash / fire / tow
- 15.9% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 6 1 do not drive
23V651000 2023-09-22 Do not drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai 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 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
20V746000 2020-12-01
Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
20V393000 2020-07-02
Equipment:electrical
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
18V137000 2018-02-27
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
17V617000 2017-10-04
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
17V152000 2017-03-08
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Steering 100,000 mi 4.6 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE "COUPLING FOR THE MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING SYSTEM" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering 120,000 mi 5.8 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF AND THE 'SHIFT GEAR INTO PARK' WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF, IT TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Steering 78,880 mi 5.8 yr in service
METAL SHAVINGS IN ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE, KNOCKING, LOSE OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON SMALL BLOCK ENGINE BUT NOT ON THE SMALL BLOCK HYBRID... WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALER BUT THE HYBRID STILL HAS THE SAME DEFECT AS THE NONE HYBRID SAME EXACT ISSUES METAL SHAVING IN OIL PAN DEFECTS FROM MANUFACTURER. THE NONE HYBRID WAS RECALLED BUT A RECALL WAS NEVER ISSUED FOR THE HYBRID STATED BY EMPLOYEES AT GLOBAL AUTO MALL IN NEW JERSEY.
Engine 65,000 mi 3.6 yr in service
THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED CHIMING LOUDLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP, A SECOND LIGHT LIT ON THE DASH AND A WARNING MESSAGE THAT SAID TO CHECK THE CHARGING SYSTEM APPEARED ON THE CONSOLE. THE CAR BECAME NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE: LIMITED ACCELERATION, JERKED REPEATEDLY TRYING TO STOP IN A SAFE LOCATION, LOST POWER TO AC SYSTEM....DANGEROUS SITUATION IF OTHER TRAFFIC HAD BEEN NEARBY. THE CAR IS NOW INOPERABLE AS WE WAIT FOR A TOW TO TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER. *JS