2011 Hyundai Sonata service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power, an alarm sounded for the braking system, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. After originally paying out-of-pocket for an ABS module at the dealer and was…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the failure was due to an unrepaired recall. The contact received…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect…Campaign 14V433000 · Jul 18, 2014
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Sonata | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Sonata | 7 | 0% |
| 2009 Sonata | 34 | 7% |
| 2008 Sonata | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 Sonata | 62 | 9% |
| 2006 Sonata | 33 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
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.