2011 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,567 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (15% of reports).
- 148suspension complaints
- 64,567median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 22 of 148 complaints (15%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 11 of 148 complaints (7%)
- Front passenger side: mentioned in 8 of 148 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 148 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 86,800 |
| 2017 Sonata | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 12,500 |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 7 | 1% | 33,100 |
| 2013 Sonata | 48 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 36 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 148 | 4% | 64,567 |
| 2010 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Sonata | 25 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 9 | 2% | 105,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 15 | 2% | 75,800 |
| 2006 Sonata | 86 | 8% | 112,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 26 | 16% | 129,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 56 | 28% | 105,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 15 | 8% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 63 | 20% | 129,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 29 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 64 | 23% | 118,750 |
| 1999 Sonata | 17 | 14% | 123,184 |
| 1997 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I started to get engine knocking noises about 6 months after the purchase of the used car. This knocking noise began to increase in frequency as I pressed my foot on the accelerator and the car would not accelerate when I pressed my foot on the gas pedal. Then the car would shut down in the middle…
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started swerving in the lane to the right and the left. The contact heard an abnormal thumping noise from underneath the floorboard. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes…
Air conditioning drain drips onto front sub frame, which holds the engine and transmission. It also holds the suspension bolts. Dripping from air conditioning drain is causing sub frame to rust, rot out and weaken prematurely. This will cause the engine and transmission to drop out of the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Hyundai Sonatas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about suspension for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata (4% of the 3,377 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,567 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 22 of 148 complaints, followed by “steering column” (11).
Other 2011 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Steering problems (1,171)
- Engine problems (967)
- Electrical System problems (443)
- Air Bags problems (419)
- Exterior Lighting problems (248)
- Power Train problems (173)
- Service Brakes problems (145)
- Seat Belts problems (106)
See all 2011 Hyundai Sonata problems or suspension problems across all Sonata years.