2019 Hyundai Sonata fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle stalled in traffic due to recall defect. Manufacturer recall remedy is delayed beyond reasonable timeframe, creating ongoing safety exposure.”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“For the past several years, this vehicle has experienced a recurring and unresolved engine malfunction that creates a safety hazard. The problem manifests as follows: Symptoms when check engine light illuminates: • Idle RPM elevation to approximately 1500 RPM (normal idle: 800 RPM) • Sudden…”
filed May 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Sonata | 36 | 43% |
| 2022 Sonata | 22 | 24% |
| 2021 Sonata | 18 | 14% |
| 2020 Sonata | 45 | 26% |
| 2018 Sonata | 30 | 8% |
| 2017 Sonata | 33 | 4% |
| 2016 Sonata | 32 | 4% |
| 2015 Sonata | 72 | 6% |
| 2014 Sonata | 49 | 7% |
| 2013 Sonata | 133 | 7% |
| 2012 Sonata | 99 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.