2011 Hyundai Sonata Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
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 HAVE A 2011 SONATA. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH IT EXCEPT FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. WHEN ON LOWBEAM THERE IS A DEFINITE HORIZONTAL LINE JUST…”NHTSA complaint 10375404 — filed 01/10/2011
“HIGH BEAMS ON THE CAR ARE JUST ANOTHER STANDARD HEADLIGHT BULB. THE AIMING IS HIGHER TO CREATE A PERCEPTION OF GETTER VISIBILITY. HIGH BEAMS ARE…”NHTSA complaint 10375036 — filed 01/06/2011
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata: 222 of 3,368 complaints on file (6.6%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 116 involved a crash, 111 involved a fire, 85 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
