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2011 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
0%of 3,380 total for the year
Median mileage
71,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 0% of the 3,380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“3x the driver window button is inoperable. Would turn off car and then it would again work. The worst issue is this: started up car this morning 7-9-12 (this is the 3rd occurrence) and the doors do not lock, then I put it in reverse and it goes about 2 feet and it applies the brakes. I noticed each time the gear console does not light up. The car actually does not go into gear. Each time I have turned off the ignition and restarted it and it works fine. It's going to the shop for the 30k check up and this will be brought up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10464675, filed 2012-07, 28,212 miles

“2011 Hyundai Sonata gls automatic transmission. Insert key to start engine. When I want to turn off engine, the key will not go past acc. I push in the key and try to turn key into the lock position, it will not go into the lock position. I have to fiddle around with the release switch, and shifter on the shifter arm. Eventually I can get the key out. The engine does shut off, but can't leave car, because it can be started again. I can't leave the car because the car can be started without me being there. This failure happens almost every time I try to turn off the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10327508, filed 2010-04, 23 miles

“Regarding recall campaign is096 Hyundai/Sonata passenger front door lock switch is out. Door won't open with door lock actuator. Door swung open when car was turning. Door would not close all the way . Hyundi motor america confirms recall of 2011 hyundi Sonata's but only for cars produced through 2/15/2010. My husband's car was produced 4/20/2011 outside production date they say problem was corrected. The problem was not corrected. After numerous calls team superstores as a one time goodwill adjustment to pay for part only. They acknowledge his car was doing same thing as recall . …”

NHTSA complaint #10621040, filed 2014-08, 67,701 miles

“The rear passenger door will not open from the inside or outside. When my kids are in the back seat, they cannot get out that door and in the event of an emergency on the right side of the car, would be put at great risk not being able to open the left side passenger door. I had just opened the door to retrieve my backpack from the back seat and tried the door again and it was stuck. I unlocked the doors from the front seat and tried again to no avail. I went inside the car to try and open it and despite it being unlocked, it will not open. …”

NHTSA complaint #11447618, filed 2022-01

“6/28/2010 2011 Hyundai Sonata: front door locks on page 4/19 of the 2011 owner's manual Sonata it states: if the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in lock position, the button is unlocked and door opens. I assume this is while the vehicle is parked. I am concerned that I am able to open the front doors when locked and in motion. Furthermore, on page 4/20 it states: warning - doors * the doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. …”

NHTSA complaint #10340493, filed 2010-06

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201882%
2017172%
201641%
201520%
201441%
201320%
201210%
2011110%
2010113%
200961%
200841%
200730%
200661%
200511%
2004126%
2003137%
200293%
200152%
1998714%
199712%
199614%
199229%
199016%
1989218%

Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Steering
1,171 complaints
Engine
968 complaints
Electrical system
444 complaints
Air bags
419 complaints
Exterior lighting
249 complaints
Other or unknown
217 complaints
Brakes
175 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
173 complaints
Suspension
149 complaints
Fuel system
133 complaints
Seat belts
107 complaints
Vehicle speed control
95 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

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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