2026 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems
No recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
My sunroof exploded within 100 miles of ownership. my first drive home to be exact. was determined to be defective by hyundai.
I was driving through a high school pick-up line where traffic was moving slowly. my vehicle was operating on adaptive cruise control, and i had my foot resting on the brake in case i needed to stop. a woman was about to cross the street, so i tapped the brakes. the vehicle did not slow down as it should have and instead began accelerating. i immediately pressed down on the brakes as hard as i could, but the vehicle
The contact owns a 2026 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while the vehicle door was open, the vehicle shifted into reverse and accelerated in reverse at 30 mph. the vehicle traveled into a wooded area and the rear of the vehicle struck a tree. the vehicle was towed to a certified collision center, where it was pending an official total loss determination by the insurance company. the contact, who was standing
While driving on a backroad at about 9am on a sunday morning i heard a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot from inside the vehicle. when i pulled over to look what happened, the sunroof glass had spontaneously shatttered.
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA ICE, SONATA HYBRID HEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.