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2011 Hyundai Sonata

Owners have filed 4,629 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are engine (22%) and electrical system (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
4,629 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Steering 25% of complaints
Recalls
14
Fuel economy
26 to 27 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 to 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 4,629 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are engine (22%) and electrical system (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is affected by 14 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 14 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 34 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2011 Hyundai Sonata earned an overall rating of 4 to 5 out of 5 stars, depending on the version.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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