2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 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 | 2021 Honda Accord | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–48 | 27–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,080 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 9 |
| Engine | 35 | 34 |
| Power Train | 13 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Accord
2021 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.