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2011 Hyundai Sonata Suspension Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are suspension problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

148 owners have reported suspension problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of all complaints for this year and the 8th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 38,000–110,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

148 complaints 4% of all 2011 complaints 72,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Front 4
Coil springs 3
Control arm 1
Rear 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (103 of 148). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Suspension complaints by the year the problem happened.

Suspension complaints by Sonata year

2008 Sonata 9
2009 Sonata 25
2010 Sonata 8
2011 Sonata 148
2012 Sonata 36
2013 Sonata 48
2014 Sonata 7
2015 Sonata 17
2016 Sonata 3
2017 Sonata 4
2018 Sonata 5
2019 Sonata 1
2021 Sonata 1
2022 Sonata 2
2023 Sonata 1

Related recalls

Road salt may cause front spring fracture

Crash risk

Road salt can corrode the front coil springs, and a corroded spring may break. A broken spring can hit the tire and puncture it, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the front coil springs at no cost to you, and vehicles previously registered in salt-belt states are eligible even if they now live elsewhere.

Recall 15V629000 · Oct 2015
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Other 2011 Hyundai Sonata problems

Common questions

What are common 2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems?

Complaints most often name the front, coil springs and control arm.

At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 38,000–110,000 miles. The middle value is about 72,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems?

Yes: 15V629000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Sonata year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2011 Sonata, with 148 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.