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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems & reliability

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
19
Recall campaigns
0
Fire reports
0 (0%)
Crash reports
0 (0%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
47 MPG combined
City 45 · highway 51 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
46
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
1
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System11
Unknown OR Other5
Fuel/propulsion System4
Engine2
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Visibility1

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Complaints by incident year

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24
25
26

What owners report

  • Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.

    Power Train · filed Jan 20, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the key fob to unlock the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact manually unlocked the vehicle with the key, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two occasions…

    Electrical System · filed Sep 26, 2025

  • Fuel injector failed. The vehicle stall and accelerate poorly due to misfires. It is leaching gasoline into the oil which can result in total engine failure. Dealership verified the injector was bad. There was a warning light at one time after refueling, presumed it was my fuel cap, tightened it, and the light went…

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 5, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

46 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The 10 most recent:

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…

    DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…

    DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • Some Elantra (CN7, CN7A), Kona (OS, SX2), and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may illuminate a warning lamp for DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performance) related to the Integrated…

    25-EM-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2025

  • This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…

    25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025

  • This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this…

    25-BE-020H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2025

  • Certain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition.

    25-01-010H-1 9B4 OL · Service Campaign · issued Aug 21, 2025

  • Certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Voltage High). The California Air Resources…

    25-01-010H-1 DN · Service Campaign · issued Jul 16, 2025

  • This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software for the Battery Management System (BMS) on certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles that may exhibit a…

    25-01-010H-1 TSB · Service Campaign · issued Jul 16, 2025

  • A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.

    25-01-045H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Jul 9, 2025

  • This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024…

    25-BE-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Hyundai or NHTSA.