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2018 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

1 recall and 384 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
384complaints
18crashes reported
13fires reported
21injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine217 · 57%
  • Electrical System61 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other59 · 15%
  • Power Train41 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System33 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting24 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control19 · 5%
  • Structure17 · 4%
  • Service Brakes14 · 4%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling14 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

The vehicle experiences a severe delayed start/extended crank condition before finally starting. this is caused by a loss of fuel pressure prime due to the defective fuel filter housing leaking internally, creating an unpredictable and unsafe vehicle operation hazard. the dealership is denying coverage under the 15-year/150,000-mile extended warranty (campaign txxs), claiming the issue is a standard fuel pump failur

Structure,Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the paint is peeling off the car, when i went to the dealership they said this is a known problem for 2015-2018, but they can't fix it there is no recall. it is causing rust. the valve cover gasket leaks oil and caused spark plugs to blow twice. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the valve cover h

Engine

Hyundai dealership confirms i am in need of a new engine due to large oil consumption which is a known issue on 2018 hyundai sonata engines. hyundai will not approve repairs because i am the second owner and vehicle is out of the 5 year warranty period. i only have 52k miles on my vehicle.

Suspension

Vehicle has been making a clunking noise (front passenger area). brought to independent service center where they determined that the strut tower is failing. current mileage 66000. appt set for checkered flag hyundai to evaluate on 9/11/2026.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA HYBRID, SONATA. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.