Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata problems and recalls

8,737 owner complaints and 69 recall notices across 15 model years. The 2013 has the most complaints (2,028).

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YearRecallsComplaintsCrashes reportedBest crash rating
2026 Sonata062Not rated
2025 Sonata0281★★★★★
2024 Sonata1551★★★★★
2023 Sonata21038★★★★★
2022 Sonata31148★★★★★
2021 Sonata41898★★★★★
2020 Sonata41835★★★★★
2019 Sonata01739★★★★★
2018 Sonata138418★★★★★
2017 Sonata488229★★★★★
2016 Sonata888723★★★★★
2015 Sonata121,21138★★★★★
2014 Sonata878032★★★★★
2013 Sonata112,028101★★★★★
2012 Sonata111,71453★★★★★

What Sonata owners complain about most

  • Engine3,839
  • Electrical System1,302
  • Steering1,008
  • Unknown Or Other1,005
  • Power Train736
  • Fuel/Propulsion System663
  • Exterior Lighting585
  • Service Brakes576

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.