2019 Hyundai Sonata vs 2020 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Sonata | 2020 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 178 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 99 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 31–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,500 mi | 9,998 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 40 |
| Power Train | 8 | 24 |
| Structure | 7 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 7 |
| Seats | 0 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
2019 Hyundai Sonata
2020 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.