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Is there a recall on 2011 Hyundai Sonata engines?
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a safety recall to inspect, and if necessary replace, the engine assembly in Model Year 2011 and 2012 Hyundai Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter turbo and 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
Is there a recall on 2011 Hyundai Sonata transmission?
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin. Tip: Recalls don’t affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Does 2011 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
According to CarComplaints.com, the ” 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning.” The number-one-reported problem, with 175 complaints, is that the Sonata’s engine seized. This complaint is also ranked as CarComplaints.com’s number-one-worst overall Sonata problem.
What are the most common problems with the Hyundai Sonata?
Worst 2011 Hyundai Sonata Problems #1: Engine Seized 2011 Sonata Average Cost to Fix: $5,100 #2: Engine Stalled/Cut-Off While Driving 2011 Sonata Average Cost to Fix: $4,300 #3: Excessive Engine Noise 2011 Sonata Average Cost to Fix: $4,300
How safe is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata earned a top rating of “Good” for frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength protection. In Edmunds brake testing, a 2011 Sonata GLS came to a stop from 60 mph in 128 feet. A 2.0-liter turbo model with wider tires stopped slightly shorter at 120 feet.
What kind of engine does a 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?
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. Read more » A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have a headliner?
But the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, like a maturing great band that comes into its own, has become worthy of headliner status in the family-sedan arena. Engine choices for the new Sonata include a 2.4-liter inline-4 or a 2.0-liter turbocharged variant.