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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 96 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 9% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Check brake warning display 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. When driving the check brake signal comes on and shuts down the car and render it driveless until I shut off the engine and restart it .we chang new own 12 v battery oem parts . Still have the problem check brake signal come on .”

NHTSA complaint #11221385, filed 2019-06, 77,940 miles

“While driving on a busy road at 40mph my car suddenly downshifted and would not move. As I tried pressing on gas to accelerate the car slowly went up to 5 on the speedometer and stopped moving again. I luckily did not get hit from behind or cross main road to get into a side street for me to safely get out of vehicle and call for a tow. Since purchasing this car used 3 months ago this hybrid would always jerk when driving as if it is slipping gears, but had realized it is the blue drive mode kicking in when driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11001449, filed 2017-06, 95,000 miles

“The vehicle pulls to the left during acceleration after adjustment at the dealership. The vehicle pulled to the right durring acceleration when brought to the dealer for repair. The dealer told me no problem with the steering of these vehicles had been reported. I found out by searching the internet this problem is a know defect with this make and model. I am turning to you because the dealer is refusing to correct the problem and tried to blame it on a flat tire and ruined rim as a result of hitting a curb. …”

NHTSA complaint #10568413, filed 2014-02, 21,000 miles

“February 2017 at around 85,000 miles while driving the car on a residential street approaching a red light stopped moving. The oil, battery and engine lights went on, I turned car off and turned back on and it moved I drove right to the dealership. After testing they could find nothing wrong. The same thing happened again september 28 as I approcahed a traffic light and had my foot on the break, the light changed and I put my foot on the gas and the car wouldn't move. This time the car (100,500 miles ) it finally would sputter forward enough to be pushed to the side of the road.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031429, filed 2017-10, 100,500 miles

“My 2011 Sonata Hybrid has smoke coming out of the dash and from under the dash and you can smell wires burning. It's all factory nothing has been done to it. It does it when you start it up and it does it off and on while driving”

NHTSA complaint #11156361, filed 2018-12, 170,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025327%
2024111%
202317%
2022526%
2021713%
2020425%
2019120%
2018111%
20171114%
20161914%
2015611%
201414%
2013109%
20121510%
201199%

Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
40 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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