Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have a Structure & Body recall?

Yes. Recall 10V070000 addresses a front inside door lock switch that could remain in the unlatched position on certain 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 11, 2009 and February 15, 2010.

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 98 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Sonata, which is 3% of its 3,376 total complaints for the model year.

Are there fire reports tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sonata?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 fires and 5 crashes among the 98 Structure & Body complaints, with 11 injuries reported overall.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2011 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sonata is 66,163 miles.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata logged 98 Structure & Body complaints, 3% of its 3,376 total complaints, with 5 crashes, 8 fires, and 11 injuries reported. A related recall (10V070000) covered a front door latch defect from December 2009 through February 2010 production.

Structure & Body complaints: 98; 3% of 3,376
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 66,163 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report engine bay fires starting spontaneously, sometimes after the engine had already been replaced under a prior theta engine recall.
Several report smoke or flames coming from under the hood while driving at low speed or shortly after parking.
Some describe a fuel leak in the engine bay preceding a fire, discovered by an independent mechanic or noticed as a gas smell while driving.
One owner reports both front and rear doors opening simultaneously during a rear-end crash, despite seatbelts keeping occupants inside.
Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a severe crash involving a rear-left impact.

When 2011 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2010, latest Feb 17, 2026.

98 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2011 Q3 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 10V070000Mar 2, 2010Structure & Body5,893 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Hyundai-kia has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.
Risk: The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.
Remedy: Hyundai-kia will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing latches affected by this recall campaign free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010171 (50%)
201198 (3%)
201244 (3%)
201353 (3%)
201424 (3%)
201566 (6%)
201638 (5%)
201754 (7%)
201826 (7%)
20197 (4%)
202030 (17%)
20216 (5%)
20225 (5%)
20235 (6%)
20245 (11%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have a Structure & Body recall?: Yes. Recall 10V070000 addresses a front inside door lock switch that could remain in the unlatched position on certain 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 11, 2009 and February 15, 2010.
How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 98 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Sonata, which is 3% of its 3,376 total complaints for the model year.
Are there fire reports tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sonata?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 fires and 5 crashes among the 98 Structure & Body complaints, with 11 injuries reported overall.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2011 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sonata is 66,163 miles.