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2011 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component17
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Engine | 3 | – |
| Seat belts | 3 | – |
| Steering | 3 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | – |
Safety recalls17
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 22, 202323V651000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleAn engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000
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| Dec 1, 202020V746000 | EngineA damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V746000
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| Jul 2, 202020V393000 | Equipment: electricalAn overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V393000
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| Dec 28, 201818V934000 | EngineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V934000
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| Feb 27, 201818V137000 | Seat belts: pretensionerIf 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V137000
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| Oct 4, 201717V617000 | Seat belts: pretensionerIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V617000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata Hybrid, Sonata. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component3,473
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,189 | 34 |
| Engine | 1,007 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 460 | 13 |
| Air bags | 427 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 249 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 222 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 191 | 5 |
| Power train | 183 | 5 |
| Suspension | 150 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 109 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 107 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 100 | 3 |
| Structure | 74 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 68 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 46 | 1 |
21 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sonata, Sonata Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The passenger frontal airbag deployed on its own while the vehicle was being driven, with no collision or impact that the driver is aware of. The driver airbag did not deploy.”
- Steering
“I was driving down the road going the speed limit and all of a sudden it felt like I hit a brick wall my car staked out and I was stuck in the middle of the road for about 20 minutes and finally I got it to start and…”
- Electrical system
“I had taken my Sonata to Mike Miller Hyndia in Peoria,I'll and they agreed to do the recall although they had my vehicle for two weeks.”
Other Hyundai Sonata model years
- 201512 recalls1,207 complaints
- 20148 recalls778 complaints
- 201311 recalls2,024 complaints
- 201211 recalls1,712 complaints
- 201117 recalls3,473 complaints
- 20102 recalls345 complaints
- 20092 recalls460 complaints
- 20083 recalls425 complaints
- 20075 recalls696 complaints
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2011 Hyundai Sonata recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 23V651000 (reported September 22, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Hyundai Sonata recalls for?
The largest group is engine, with 3 campaigns. Others: seat belts (3), steering (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1,189 complaints out of 3,473 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 122 crashs and 117 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
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