2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 41 complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
I was driving o work and sat at a traffic light when smoke started to come through vents and out the side of passenger hood. I got out and it started to smoke even more and then with a few seconds it burst into flames under the hood
I was driving my 2011 sonata hybrid down a interstate at 75 miles an hour when it stopped accelerating/working. I had my 3 year old daughter in the car with me at the time. I had to swerve to avoid an accident and was able to find a safe spot to park. I waited for 1/5 hours for a tow truck to come. After dropping my car off with the hyundai dealership I was told my engine seized and I would need a new one for $9,000. This is completely ridiculous. My care has $75,000 and I am the second owner.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints