2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $19,195-27,045 Invoice: $18,395-25,265 |
| Weight : | 3161 lbs | 1433.805 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 34 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 LA Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.28 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 198 BHP (145.728 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic SHIFTRONIC
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.27:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.93:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.70:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.28:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.03:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.83:1 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Sonata (Early Release) | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| Sonata (Later Release) | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| Sonata (Latest Release) | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V113000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate. |
| Consequence | Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V617000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners. |
| Consequence | If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V934000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V137000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying. |
| Consequence | If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V152000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V759000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. |
| Consequence | If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. 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 136. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V568000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure. |
| Consequence | Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V629000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V190000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist. |
| Consequence | With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V434000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091211 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V433000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting. |
| Consequence | If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2011 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $40,925 |
| Avg. Home : | $262,260 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.48 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,661,535 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 189.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $19,195 - $$27,045 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The engine powering the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was a Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 198 BHP (145.728 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4250 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 189.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $19,195 - $$27,045 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The engine powering the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was a Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 198 BHP (145.728 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4250 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC.- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Menu
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