Hyundai / Sonata Hybrid / 2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 27.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 12.5%.
Complaints144
Crashes11
Fires6
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 27.1% · 39
Steering 12.5% · 18
Electrical system 11.8% · 17
Service brakes 9.0% · 13
Power train 6.9% · 10
Unknown or other 6.3% · 9
Air bags 5.6% · 8
Electronic stability control (ESC) 4.2% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2012 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
This vehicle Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has all the issues that the regular Hyundai sonata recalls have engine was rebuilt due to metal shavings in the oil pan, also this hybrid accelerates at times when it doesnt run on battery (engine kicks in) too many issues with this Hyundai Sonata Hybrid!!! In motion on highway/ city streets Engine · reported at 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving at 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,500. Engine · reported at 10,500 miles
I was driving around 55 mph down the highway and noticed a strange knocking sound so I turned around to go home when I noticed smoke billowing out. I pulled over popped the hood and flames went up like crazy. I called 911 and vacated immediately Engine · reported at 129,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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