2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Engine · 130,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over to inspect the vehicle. Upon checking under the hood, the contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine had overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Engine · 128,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine and service engine soon warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle jim ellis hyundai atlanta (5785 peachtree blvd, atlanta, ga 30341) to be diagnosed on several occasions. The mechanic inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause for the failure. The mechanic assured her that the vehicle was safe to drive. Several months later while driving 70 MPH, the service soon and check engine warning lights illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was left at a nearby parking lot overnight. The following day she returned and restarted the vehicle however, while driving to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the vehicle overheated, stalled, with a hint of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it remained for two days while the mechanic attempted to diagnose the vehicle. She was informed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was returned to the same dealer and she was informed by the service manager that she was responsible for the failure. The contact informed the service manager that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine). The contact had notified the dealer for several months of the issues with the warning lights being illuminated and was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact stated that the same dealer performed a multi-point check on the vehicle prior to the failure, and she was informed that the vehicle was safe to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Engine · 129,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving around 55 MPH down the highway and noticed a strange knocking sound so I turned around to go home when I noticed smoke billowing out. I pulled over popped the hood and flames went up like crazy. I called 911 and vacated immediately

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Engine · 141,000 miles · NC

Engine began making a engine knocking noise that became worse over three days (originally mistaken for bad gas but became much louder than that would be). While driving along a busy state road (nc 98) and car choked twice with a loud thump and I feared it would stall. Pulled over, shut vehicle off. Smoke was coming from engine compartment. No actual flames detected. Towed to dealer. Dealer described holes in the engine. Consulted hyundai and they will only offer a short block replacement. Labor costs are approximately $2500 which I am required to pay. Vehicle has approximately 141k miles. Tow truck operator also told me to research the recalls on this vehicle but this vehicle was not listed but should be. It would appear that the recall was incomplete and should have been broader.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Engine · 104,890 miles · OH · fire

I was driving o work and sat at a traffic light when smoke started to come through vents and out the side of passenger hood. I got out and it started to smoke even more and then with a few seconds it burst into flames under the hood

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · GA

My 2011 sonata hybrid has smoke coming out of the dash and from under the dash and you can smell wires burning. It's all factory nothing has been done to it. It does it when you start it up and it does it off and on while driving

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · TX · fire

Driving on hwy 45, houston, tx; heard noises; pulled off hwy; car caught fire.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · AL · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 27 MPH, an abnormal sound was heard. The contact observed smoke coming from the steering column as the air bags started to deploy from the steering wheel. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not fully inflate. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.