NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Sonata

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

16,902

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

741

Crashes

770

Fires

544

Top reported issues — Hyundai Sonata

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Condition issue

5,230

Operating state

5,109

Reporting mechanism

4,303

Noise

3,160

Safety restraint issue

2,560

Engine behavior

2,504

Performance issue

2,040

Fluid issue

1,679

Thermal issue

1,330

Steering behavior

1,244

Lighting behavior

1,198

Vibration/harshness

1,114

Driver assistance issue

829

Braking behavior

825

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

720

Starting behavior

648

Ride/handling behavior

643

Safety restraint behavior

587

Electrical issue

585

Access/entry issue

473

Electrified system issue

425

Smell

361

Powering on/off behavior

294

Recent change

251

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.

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I was on [XXX] . I was going 70 mph and then my car just instantly stopped accelerating. The check engine started flashing and I pulled to the side. There was a knocking noise and I just stopped. I called my son to come and get us and then my uncle told it to my house. I have several friends that work on cars and have a a tester. Of course they tested it in that same code came up as if it was the knocking center, so I had another friend come and tested with a different tester with the knocking…

2018 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Since I had Service Campaign 9C2 completed, the car hesitates to start, does a mini-lurch upon cold start and runs rough. Two weeks ago, it was put in park, lurched backwards, then died. The starter and battery have been replaced but this has not helped. The car ran fine before this update was done.

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Component & Inspection: Vehicle engine suffered connecting rod bearing failure and entered restricted P1326 Limp Home Mode (max 2,000 RPM). The vehicle is grounded and available for inspection at Bud Clary Hyundai in [XXX].Safety Risk: Sudden, unexpected loss of power occurred while driving, placing me and other drivers at immediate risk on public roads due to the vehicle's inability to maintain normal traffic speed or safely accelerate.Dealer & Corporate Confirmation: Active P1326 engine code…

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I bought this car new in 2015, when I was at 97000 miles they had to replace the motor and turbo, I am now at 155844 and they are telling me that basically all 4 cylinders have low compression, cylinder 3 is the worst. They are telling me that this car has to have a new motor. I have not done anything to this vehicle to cause no compression. They want me to pay around 8800.00 to get this fixed.

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 23, 2026


The reverse camera only shows a black screen and will put drivers in danger while not being able to see behind them while reversing. This needs to be recalled and repaired. Especially in situations where a person is reversing out of a driveway onto a major/busy road. Sometimes it works, but a lot of the time it is just a black screen with the green, yellow, and red lines to indicate how far your wheel is turned. But it doesn’t allow you to actually SEE where you’re backing up into or the cars…

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 23, 2026


Blower motor malfunction at night. Smelled something burning. Extremely hot and humid outside. Windows fogged up inside which greatly reduced visibility. Checked the multifuse which controls the ABS, oil pump, cooling fan, & Blower. I discovered a burnt connection on one of the terminals for the blower. This is a huge safety and fire risk and needs to be addressed ASAP!!!! Upon my research, I’m finding several Hyundai Sonata vehicles having this same exact issue. Kia vehicles are being…

2021 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an expanded frame due…

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

Filed Aug 21, 2026


While getting my car serviced, the mechanic told me that there was a leak in the coolant system. They could not detect/see any leaks anywhere and that the leaking was probably going into the engine or fuel.

2014 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The vehicle suffered an abrupt, internal engine seizure while operating in active traffic at highway speeds. This sudden loss of power created an immediate crash hazard, as the vehicle decelerated rapidly in the travel lane, narrowly avoiding a rear-end collision and putting my family and other motorists at extreme risk. The vehicle was towed immediately to an authorized Hyundai dealership service center where it is currently awaiting the physical recall inspection. Prior to the complete…

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The driver's power seat track master assembly (Part#88500-L0030) on my 2020 Hyundai Sonata suffered a catastrophic structural failure while operating. The black plastic bracket housing and aligning the electric drive motor fractured. This caused the motor to pull out of alignment, twisting the driver's seat violently sideways and permanently jamming the tracking rails. This is a chronic, repeat safety component failure on this specific VIN. The original factory seat track assembly suffered an…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.