2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Accord | 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 48 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–48 | 47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,080 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 60 | 3 |
| Engine | 35 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 3 |
| Power Train | 13 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2021 Honda Accord
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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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.