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2022 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

3recalls
112complaints
8crashes reported
1fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System27 · 24%
  • Engine27 · 24%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System26 · 23%
  • Power Train26 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other14 · 13%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance9 · 8%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)6 · 5%
  • Service Brakes6 · 5%
  • Lane Departure4 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System Fire

Fuse for a/c was blown, caught on fire, and melted components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine

The contact owns a 2022 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 25v796000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, while driving 70 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond as intended. the manufacturer w

Fuel/Propulsion System

Recall remedy failure and manufacturer coercion my certified pre-owned 2022 hyundai sonata limited has been held completely out of service at an authorized hyundai facility since june 2, 2026, due to severe fuel tank expansion under active nhtsa safety recall 25v-796 (hyundai campaign 286).the dealership confirmed that the defective expanding plastic fuel tank ballooned with enough force to structurally warp and buc

Seats

The driver's power seat drive cable on the left-hand track rail snapped internally. the motor only advances the right side, causing the seat to twist violently to the left and jam. this mechanical failure occurred prematurely at 9,000 miles. because the seat framework is structurally compromised and twisting out of alignment, it poses a severe occupant safety hazard in a collision. and interferes with positioning the

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA, SONATA HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.