Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Tank May Leak
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- Consequence
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
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Owner complaints (94)
94 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 94 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 26.6% |
| Power train | 24 | 25.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 23.4% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 18.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 9.6% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 9.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 9.6% |
| Fuel system | 6 | 6.4% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 6.4% |
| Lane departure | 3 | 3.2% |
How 2022 compares with other Sonata years
Best and worst Sonata years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 764 | 3 |
| 2018 | 373 | 1 |
| 2019 | 162 | 0 |
| 2020 | 178 | 4 |
| 2021 | 134 | 4 |
| 2022 | 94 | 3 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2 |
| 2024 | 46 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 52 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 172 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 52 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 / 54 / 52 | $1,300 | 172 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | $2,100 | 282 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 293 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 293 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 33 / 27 | $2,500 | 335 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2022 Sonata for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2022 Hyundai Sonata FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V796000 (fuel system), 22V746000 (power train), 21V524000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems?
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (25), Power train (24), Fuel/propulsion system (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Hyundai Sonata get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Sonata compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Hyundai Sonata model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (134) and the 2017 the most (764). The 2022 drew 94. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.