How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 191 complaints in this area for the 2011 Sonata, which is 6% of the 3,376 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Sonata model years shown.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata related to suspension?

Yes. Recall campaign 15V629000 covers front coil springs on 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 11, 2009, and February 28, 2010; Hyundai replaces the front coil springs free of charge.

At what mileage do these suspension problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 57,779 miles for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2011 Sonata.

Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2011 Sonata.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 191 of 3,376 total complaints (6%) filed on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the highest share of any model year for this system. NHTSA also lists a related recall (campaign 15V629000) covering front coil spring replacement. Median mileage at failure is 57,779 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 191; 6% of 3,376
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 57,779 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe front control arm or wheel assembly failure that causes the wheel to detach while driving at moderate speed.
Some report a rear wheel bolt fracturing, leading to loss of control and rear-end impact with a guardrail.
Front coil spring failure tied to the recall has been linked in one report to smoke and fire after loss of acceleration.
Drivers report sudden veering or difficulty steering at highway speed, requiring an emergency stop on the shoulder.
One owner reported repeated tire pressure loss requiring frequent refills, with the dealer offering no fix.
A steering pull to one side under acceleration was noted, which a dealer described as normal for the turbo model.

When 2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 2, 2010, latest Jun 4, 2024.

191 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2024 Q2; peak 2015 Q3 (9).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 15V629000Oct 7, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires28,157 vehicles
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sonata model year

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

200528 (17%)
200693 (9%)
200727 (4%)
200817 (4%)
200936 (8%)
201014 (4%)
2011191 (6%)
201267 (4%)
201365 (3%)
201413 (2%)
201533 (3%)
20168 (1%)
201710 (1%)
20189 (2%)
20192 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20211 (1%)
20225 (5%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA lists 191 complaints in this area for the 2011 Sonata, which is 6% of the 3,376 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Sonata model years shown.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata related to suspension?: Yes. Recall campaign 15V629000 covers front coil springs on 2011 Sonata vehicles built between December 11, 2009, and February 28, 2010; Hyundai replaces the front coil springs free of charge.
At what mileage do these suspension problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 57,779 miles for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2011 Sonata.
Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2011 Sonata.