2023 Honda Accord vs 2023 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda Accord | 2023 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 84 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 50 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–48 | 27–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 36 |
| Engine | 12 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 | 15 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2023 Honda Accord
2023 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.