Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model year, from official NHTSA data.
720
NHTSA complaints
13
recall campaigns
887
service bulletins (TSBs)
8
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 19 | 0 | 46 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 53 | 0 | 48 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 16 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 80 | 3 | 116 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 132 | 5 | 130 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 52 | 4 | 115 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 27 | 3 | 105 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 107 | 4 | 107 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 154 | 6 | 109 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 96 | 6 | 111 |
Common problems
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems315
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system problems187
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid power train problems91
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service brakes problems66
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid steering problems51
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fuel/propulsion system problems42
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems38
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicle speed control problems36
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 17, 2023 · open
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 12, 2022 · closed Dec 12, 2023
- Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 22, 2021 · closed Feb 5, 2024