2011 Hyundai Sonata
Crash Test Safety Ratings
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.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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| 2011 Sonata 4 DR FWD Early Release |  | | | | | |
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| 2011 Sonata 4 DR FWD Later Release | | | | | | |
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| 2011 Sonata 4 DR FWD Latest Release | | | | | | |
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| 2011 Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | | | | | | |
IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2011 Hyundai Sonata 4-door sedan
2011 Hyundai Sonata 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Hip/Thigh Injury Lower Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » |
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Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.