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P0106 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011

What P0106 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

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

"My husband and i are the owners of two 2011 hyundai sonatas. our complaint is based on the fact that we feel that hyundai has either purposely or in ignorance created an inherent defect in its battery system."

— 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 04/23/2020

"Reconnecting the battery after servicing the car the vehicle gets a check engine light p0106 code (p0106 manifold absolute pressure/barometric pressure circuit range/performance). the engine runs normal."

— 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 09/12/2018

"11/20/10: steering column shaft. 5/18/11: brake switch. car will not start or shift out of gear. c1513 code. internal short in brake switch. 3/26/12: brake switch. car will not start. c1513 code. internal short in brake switch. shift lever knob repl. 8/5/13: brake switch. recall."

— 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE • Filed 09/21/2015

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

Common Causes of P0106 on HYUNDAI SONATA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0106 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