2011 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

1,162Steering complaints

34.5%Of all 3,368 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING1,162 · 34.5%

ENGINE963 · 28.6%

AIR BAGS414 · 12.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM406 · 12.1%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING222 · 6.6%

Share of the 3,368 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT A 2011 HYUNDIA SONATA 2.0T IN NOV OF 2010 THAT WHEN I DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE A STRONG PULL TO THE LEFT…”NHTSA complaint 10376492 — filed 01/13/2011

“I HAVE A HYUNDAI SONATA 2011 LIMITED. THE CAR PULLS DANGEROUSLY TO THE LEFT DURING OPERATION AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT…”NHTSA complaint 10376341 — filed 01/12/2011

“PURCHASED A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0T (LIMITED W/ NAV) IN NOVEMBER, 2010. FROM THE ONSET, THE STEERING HAD A DISTINCT AND SIGNIFICANT PULL TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10376289 — filed 01/11/2011

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata: 1,162 of 3,368 complaints on file (34.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

3,368 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 116 involved a crash, 111 involved a fire, 85 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.