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P0011 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2019

What P0011 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Real HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The check oil light never came on, it's a malfunction. the was no oil in the car, i have regular oil changes, but the engine ceased due to lack of oil and never any warning. never "check oil light" or "oil low" nothing. when aaa towed they told me oil was leaking that when we checked."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 05/05/2019

"When I drive my car shuts off in the middle of driving in traffic I almost got into an accident with my kids in the car The dealership doesn’t know what’s the problem they fixed a code of p0011 can anybody help because it’s a safety hazard with me and my family in the car please help feel like I’m"

— 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 12/24/2023

"Trouble code:P0011 Mechanic replaced timing soliend. On driving car home, the engine began shutting down. Took back to mechanic who stated he could not get the engine to repeat trouble. Continue to drive and see what happens."

— 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE • Filed 05/22/2022

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
1
2018
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026