NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Sonata

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

16,918

Active records

Recalls

73

Active records

TSBs

952

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

22

Injuries

743

Crashes

773

Fires

544

Top reported issues — Hyundai Sonata

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Condition issue

5,234

Operating state

5,118

Reporting mechanism

4,304

Noise

3,161

Safety restraint issue

2,560

Engine behavior

2,510

Performance issue

2,043

Fluid issue

1,682

Thermal issue

1,331

Steering behavior

1,244

Lighting behavior

1,198

Vibration/harshness

1,115

Driver assistance issue

831

Braking behavior

826

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

722

Starting behavior

651

Ride/handling behavior

643

Safety restraint behavior

587

Electrical issue

586

Access/entry issue

473

Electrified system issue

425

Smell

362

Powering on/off behavior

296

Recent change

252

Infotainment behavior

142

HVAC behavior

121

Wiper/washer behavior

33

Communication/network issue

19

Charging behavior

7

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I was driving down the road going the speed limit and all of a sudden it felt like I hit a brick wall my car staked out and I was stuck in the middle of the road for about 20 minutes and finally I got it to start and drove home it did it again 2 months later

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a recurring, unresolved electrical defect in my 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL. The vehicle fails to recognize when the ignition is switched off, leaving core vehicle systems active and causing severe parasitic battery drain that leaves the car immobilized. ​Description of the Problem: ​False On Status: After parking, turning off the engine, and exiting the vehicle, the car continues to register as though the ignition is still active/on (accessories,…

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


The car died while going 70 on a highway with no warning signs. The car completely shut off and will not turn over or move at all.

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


The A/C evaporator core and the core seal needs replacing on 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Car is 6 years old. I already have a confirmed diagnosis with a PPM refrigerant leak tester at the condensate drain line The diagnosis is 100% confirmed. The evaporator is leaking heavily—we pulled 274 PPM at the drain tube and 177 PPM inside the cabin behind the glove box so refrigerent has been leaking out of the vents. My wife and I were getting headaches for no reason. Our AC has failed and this problem was…

2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption with an abnormal burning odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and an oil consumption test was performed. The contact was informed that the vehicle passed the inspection. While driving later, the vehicle stalled and was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil, and several DTC including the Knock Sensor…

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The engine failed due to the known recall defect, dealer confirmed loss of compression in cylinders 2 & 4. I am a federal employee stationed overseas on official duty orders, and Hyundai Motor America is delaying safety recall remedies and buyback negotiations since June 9th.

2026 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Aug 30, 2026


2 injured
Crash

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 continued accelerating and did not respond to my braking. There were vehicles…

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 29, 2026


I had taken my Sonata to Mike Miller Hyndia in Peoria,I'll and they agreed to do the recall although they had my vehicle for two weeks. They did not service it and when I picked it up they said I had to drive it till the service engine light come on. I was driving it five days later and heard a loud noise and car started malfunctioning I was stuck in a middle of a intersection and I had to push vehicle off road. I broke my right hand in this process and I have also lost my job I am very…

2026 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Crash

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 at the vehicle door at the time of the failure, sustained external injuries,…

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 27, 2026


Engine locked up, crank bearing failure, found out there is known failures with this problem and Hyundai had a class action suit against them in the past and issued lifetime warranty for this engine due to this problem. Took car to local dealer, Clay Cooley in Sherman TX, they have been great but Hyundai corporate has denied the claim stating lack of maintenance records. Car has 175,000 miles on it, I have only owned it for about 5-6,000 miles. I have changed the oil in it twice myself I was…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.