2021 Hyundai Sonata safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
7
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (12 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Hyundai Sonata vehicles were involved in 54 fatal crashes with 36 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskA damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to… · Nov 17, 2025
- Crash riskVehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when… · Oct 6, 2022
- Crash riskDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the… · Dec 28, 2021
- Fire riskFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and… · Jul 9, 2021