2011 Hyundai Sonata Recalls
Recall Summary
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 19 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 19 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 13 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata include LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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