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5NPEB4AC9BH••••••2011 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Hyundai SONATA build (122 vs 23).
122on this build
3055on the model
132builds in total
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedSteering 39Engine 33Air Bags 27Electrical System 14
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireDec 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph and making a turn, all warning lights started flashing and the vehicle began to make an abnormal knocking noise. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle as he noticed that smoke was…
Air BagscrashSep 2021
No airbags deployed upon result of hitting a COW at 50mph. Airbags didnt deploy. Waiting to be overlooked by insurance adjuster. Highway patrol overlooked vehicle while filing a report. None
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2025
UNKNOWN, Makes a disturbing sound upon starting the vehicle like something inside the engine rattling, access oil consumption and burning smell , replaced valve cover gasket, still smelling oil burning
SteeringJun 2023
Steering column rattles and shakes. Steering wheel makes slight clicking sounds when turning. Concerned that steering may fail. Many steering problems reported on this make and year but I see no recalls for my VIN
Electrical SystemOct 2022
The vehicle dash and center console lights flicker and/or dim between bright and dim lights while the headlights temporarily turn off at random intervals while driving. This random, but frequent occurrence happens often when applying the turn signal in either direction. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NPEB4AC9BH112933 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.