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.

2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
66,500 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 302016

Sonata Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,487 miles

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

Just wanted to mention every time I do oil changes it turns pitch black after 2000-3000 km. I am pretty sure this is not normal. I took it to the mechanic recently, they said they will monitor it after two oil changes to see what can possibly be the issue.

- Ranusha P., Brampton, ON, Canada

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