Hyundai Sonata complaints by model year
16,078 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 87 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 94 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 134 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 178 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 162 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 373 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 | 764 | 28 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 726 | 19 | 28 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1,146 | 34 | 48 | 9 |
| 2014 | 746 | 29 | 40 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1,911 | 93 | 97 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1,557 | 51 | 95 | 8 |
| 2011 | 3,376 | 116 | 112 | 14 |
| 2010 | 345 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | 460 | 21 | 11 | 2 |
| 2008 | 425 | 19 | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 | 696 | 30 | 6 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1,047 | 43 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 165 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 202 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | 199 | 17 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 | 319 | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| 2001 | 205 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 276 | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| 1999 | 124 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 384 | 211 | 87 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 102 | 58 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 65 | 60 | 12 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 31 | 12 | 45 | 21 | 22 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 55 | 40 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 173 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 37 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Hyundai Sonata recalls (66)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Sonata model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 | 2026 | 92.5% |
| 25V796000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Fuel Tank May Leak | 2020–2023 | 40.5% |
| 24V583000 | Aug 7, 2024 | Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108 | 2024 | 98.7% |
| 23V526000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire | 2023 | 93.5% |
| 22V746000 | Oct 6, 2022 | Loss of Drive Power | 2021, 2022 | 97.1% |
| 22V312000 | May 6, 2022 | Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak | 2013, 2014 | 58.2% |
| 22V196000 | Mar 28, 2022 | Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 | 2020 | 89.2% |
| 21V00M000 | Dec 28, 2021 | Inadequate Windshield Bonding | 2021 | 79% |
| 21V749000 | Sep 24, 2021 | Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 73.2% |
| 21V619000 | Aug 6, 2021 | Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 | 2017, 2018 | 74.5% |
| 21V524000 | Jul 9, 2021 | Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection | 2021, 2022 | 99.9% |
| 20V213000 | Apr 9, 2020 | Possible Unintended Vehicle Movement | 2020 | 99.4% |
| 20V121000 | Feb 28, 2020 | Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak | 2013, 2014 | — |
| 20V122000 | Feb 28, 2020 | Incorrect Tire Size Information/FMVSS 110 | 2020 | 96.7% |
| 18V934000 | Dec 28, 2018 | High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak | 2011–2014 | 61.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Hyundai Sonata FAQ
How many recalls has the Hyundai Sonata had?
NHTSA lists 66 recall campaigns that cover at least one Hyundai Sonata model year from 1987 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2011 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3,376) and the 2021 the fewest (134). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Hyundai Sonata problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Sonata at 27 to 51 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.