2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting or reversing, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…”
filed Aug 23, 2024
“The is a clanking noise behind the steering wheel. Local mechanic describes it as notorious hyundai problem. The information for recall 10v-426 was given to me. Hyundai does not include the hybrid with this recall. There are several other similar complaints, on this website, that describe the same…”
filed Apr 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 8 | 10% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 10% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.