2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system problems

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 23 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Electrical System complaints

16%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Sonata Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V393000Electrical SystemJuly 2, 2020 · 272,126 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Consequence

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

What owners report

“MY VEHICLE "CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM" WARNING CAME UPON THE START UP OF THE HYBRID IN THE MORNING 12/31/2018, GOING TO WORK. THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON A HEAVY PRECIPITOUS DAY IN PAST. HOWEVER THERE WAS NOT HEAVY RAIN, I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK OFF. IT TURNED ON WITHOUT THE WARNING WHICH 1ST APPEARED IN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 31, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 20V393000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.