2011 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
173 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of all complaints for this year and the 7th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 19,000–90,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
173 complaints 5% of all 2011 complaints 50,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (140 of 173). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
Automatic transmission
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin. 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.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge.
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Other 2011 Hyundai Sonata problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, floor shift and column shift.
At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 19,000–90,000 miles. The middle value is about 50,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems?
Yes: 14V434000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Sonata year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 173 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.