One problem related to engine overheat has been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sonata.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. . The contact stated that they notice their check engine light warning light illuminated on the vehicle and would stay on. The contact took the vehicle to local dealer jim ellis Hyundai atlanta (5785 peachtree blvd, atlanta, GA 30341) where they inspected the vehilce and could not diagnosed the reason why the warning light illuminated from the vehilce but stated the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact stated months later while driving at 70 mph they notice the check engine light illuminated on the vehilce again , and notice smoke coming from underneath their hood. The contact pulled the vehiulce over because the engine began to over heat. The conact left vehicle over night at parking lot. The next day the contact attempted to drive the vehicle to their indepedent mechanic to see what wrong with the vehicle. However the vehicle stalled while drving. So the contact had to towed the vehilce to their mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the engine need to be replaced. The vehilce was not repaired. The contact notified their local dealer and manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. Vw.