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Engine Seized
2011 Hyundai Sonata (Page 1 of 10)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.
A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.
9.2
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $5,150
- Average Mileage:
- 96,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 192 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- engine replacement (148 reports)
- not sure (33 reports)
- junked the car (4 reports)
- sold vehicle (4 reports)
- replace lower half of engine (3 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Engine Failure Class Action Investigation - Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a proposed class action lawsuit against Hyundai for alleged premature engine failure in certain 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. These models may contain a defect predisposing the engines to experience engine bearing failure, overheating, oil consumption, piston ring land failure and/or connecting rod knock. These issues may result in catastrophic engine failure along with safety issues and expensive repairs.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Knowing early on about the Hyundai Theta engine issue, I changed the oil and filter religiously every 5,000 miles. It didn't matter, the #1 rod bearing still failed.
The 2011 Sonata holds the All-Time Record for the most recalls - 14 recalls when I last counted.
- M D., Richmond Va, US