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.

6.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
46,850 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. needs new wheels (warranty) (3 reports)
  2. have the wheels repainted (2 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)
2011 Hyundai Sonata wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 012015

Sonata SE 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Silver finish on the aluminum wheels peeled off all four rims.

- M D., Richmond Va, US

problem #5

Jun 012017

Sonata ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

All rims peeling, looks like crap and Hyundai not covering issue. It's an obvious defect. Never again buying this sh#@$ box of a car.

- tl1446, Ft Myers, US

problem #4

Sep 012013

Sonata Limited 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,427 miles

2000 DOLLAR WHEELS SHOULD BE BETER THAN THAT THE CHROME IS TOTALLY COMING OFF AND CRACKING, WHAT A GODDAM JOKE FOR TWO GRAND

- Nick C., Nelson, BC, Canada

problem #3

Aug 202014

Sonata GS 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Yet another let down of this car that was supposed to be "all new" ! Everyone that manufactured cars for Hyundai in the 2011 year must have smoked crack all day instead of working. What a horrible year ! And, of course owners are the ones who pay the price.

- Cameron C., Wake Forest, NC, US

problem #2

Aug 012013

Sonata SE 2.0t

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

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finish is peeling off all 4 wheels

The finish is coming off all 4 wheels of my 2011 Sonata 2.0t. I went to the Dealer and he said they would not be covered under warranty. Another let down......other than that it's been great car.

- stund33, Troy, TX, US

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problem #1

Jul 012013

Sonata LX 2.4L - 4 Cyc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,500 miles

OVER THE PAST 45 DAYS ALL 4 WHEELS LOOK LIKE CRAP, FINISH IS COMING OFF. MAG WHEELS SUPPOSE TO BE ANYWAY..21.902. BAD STARTER SWITCH, 6 MONTHS AGO HAD TO BE TOWED AT 17,000 MILES. AT 4000 MILES HOLE APPEARED IN THE SIDE OF DRIVER SEAT, AGAIN AT 16,900 MILES COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AGAIN AT 21,000, WOULD COVER UNDER WARRANTY. FINISH IS PEELING OFF OF STEERING WHEEL BELOW WHERE YOU HOLD ON FOR STEERING 24,500. LIKE THE RIDE AND DRIVE OF THE CAR BUT WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER HYUNDAI.

- mck, Seminole, FL, US

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