NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Sonata

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

17,033

Active records

Recalls

72

Active records

TSBs

986

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

746

Crashes

775

Fires

549

Top reported issues — Hyundai Sonata

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Condition issue

5,745

Operating state

5,197

Reporting mechanism

4,349

Noise

3,162

Engine behavior

2,702

Safety restraint issue

2,574

Performance issue

2,299

Fluid issue

1,712

Thermal issue

1,346

Steering behavior

1,271

Lighting behavior

1,224

Vibration/harshness

1,135

Braking behavior

883

Driver assistance issue

845

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

775

Ride/handling behavior

665

Starting behavior

660

Safety restraint behavior

605

Electrical issue

555

Access/entry issue

487

Electrified system issue

432

Smell

366

Powering on/off behavior

350

Recent change

266

Infotainment behavior

157

HVAC behavior

133

Wiper/washer behavior

35

Communication/network issue

22

Charging behavior

8

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 22, 2026


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 failure while completely ignoring that the integrated fuel filter housing defect…

2022 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 22, 2026


The fuel tank assembly became pressurized with compressed air due top worn purge control system check valve. This caused the tank to deform and the deformation of the tank led to the fuel pump being pushed out and the back seat of the car was completely unattached and no longer secured. There was a strong presence of gas smell in the car as well. The check engine light came on and the car began to drive poorly. It was taken directly to a Hyundai dealership where it remains as of today. This…

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Oct 21, 2026


1. It spun a main rod bearing. It is at the Hyundai Dealership in Evansville, In. 2. Loss or power in roadway. 3.Yes it has, by the dealership. 4.Yes, by the manufacturer & the Hyundai Dealership. 5. Yes, as I backed out onto the street all the dashboard lights came on and buzzers and alarms started going off. When I finally got the car in gear then I was able to drive it about 25 feet back into the driveway and I turned it off. I had to have it towed to the dealership and they would not stand…

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while getting an oil change, the contact was informed that the oil pan was empty. The contact could not recall seeing leaks or making changes to the oil change routine. An independent mechanic informed the contact of an engine recall regarding excessive oil consumption. The contact was referred to the dealer. The contact had the oil inspected twice more and was informed of low oil levels on each occasion, but there were no leaks or…

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The car has strong fuel smell in the cabin when tank is full, It is especially strong after car sits. I have taken to hyundai several times for this problem. They say the computer says nothing is wrong. They refuse to investigate as they dont smell the odor.

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 18, 2026


My 2011 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine developed an engine failure at 99,928 miles. On XXX Hyundai’s dealer (McFarland Hyundai, [XXX]) ran Hyundai’s T3G connecting-rod-bearing test, and the engine returned NO PASS. Hyundai’s own test recorded the oil level as full. This engine family is the subject of Hyundai’s connecting-rod-bearing safety campaigns and its extended engine warranty. Hyundai declined the repair (#XXX) as “exceptional maintenance neglect,” although the oil and…

2023 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 17, 2026


Transmission problems began around 60,000 miles (but we didn’t know what it was) — jerking and hesitation, that worsened over time. We took the vehicle in (November 2025 ),at around 109,000 miles at which time they couldn’t find anything. I took it back in December and they recommended the spark plugs. We took the car back again in March at which time they recommended other little things. We took the vehicle back yet again on March 10 and told them to check the transmission. The dealership said…

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Upon arriving home I noticed that the paint was missing from the back passenger side & when I left the parking lot before heading home there was no paint missing.

2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Oct 16, 2026


My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid suffered a sudden and dangerous engine failure matching the exact conditions of NHTSA Safety Recall 209 (Hyundai Campaign 209) for premature connecting rod bearing wear. The vehicle entered Limp Mode due to diagnostic trouble code P1326. The mandatory Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software update was successfully completed on this vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle is currently located at Hyundai of [XXX], where dealership technicians confirmed that…

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Oct 15, 2026


I am reporting a total manufacturer parts shortage. My 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS is part of the Hyundai Anti-Theft Customer Satisfaction Campaign P33 (Ignition Cylinder Protector). Hyundai launched this program to fix a massive vehicle theft vulnerability, but they have failed to release or distribute the physical parts to dealerships. I have been blocked from receiving this security fix since the campaign's rollout, leaving my car exposed to theft. I spoke today 10/15/26, with Piazza Hyundai in…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.