HYUNDAI SONATA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
HYUNDAI SONATA Reliability Overview
The HYUNDAI SONATA has been produced from 1987 to 2026. Over 40 model years, NHTSA has received 21,725 complaints and issued 141 recall campaigns for this model.
40
Model Years
21,725
Complaints
141
Recalls
1987–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
2025 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 10
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2024 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 54
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 117
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2022 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 118
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2021 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 147
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2020 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 231
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 179
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 508
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 958
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 946
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 1,596
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 1,060
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 2,593
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 2,246
Recalls: 8
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 4,588
Recalls: 14
★★★★★
Top Issue: steering
2010 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 415
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: structurebody
2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 610
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2008 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 552
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 905
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 1,422
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 217
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 285
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2003 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 247
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 407
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
2001 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 293
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
2000 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 378
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
1999 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 187
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
1998 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 68
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1997 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 74
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly
1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 37
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1995 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 93
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1994 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: seats
1993 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 46
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1992 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 43
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1991 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 41
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
1990 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 25
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1989 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1987 HYUNDAI SONATA
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | ★★★★★ | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2024 | 54 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 117 | 2 | ★★★★★ | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2022 | 118 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2021 | 147 | 4 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2020 | 231 | 4 | ★★★★★ | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2019 | 179 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2018 | 508 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 958 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 946 | 6 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 1,596 | 9 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 1,060 | 7 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 2,593 | 9 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2012 | 2,246 | 8 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2011 | 4,588 | 14 | ★★★★★ | steering |
| 2010 | 415 | 2 | N/A | structurebody |
| 2009 | 610 | 2 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2008 | 552 | 5 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 905 | 7 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 1,422 | 11 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 217 | 1 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 285 | 1 | N/A | suspension |
| 2003 | 247 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2002 | 407 | 7 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |
| 2001 | 293 | 3 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |
| 2000 | 378 | 4 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |
| 1999 | 187 | 4 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |
| 1998 | 68 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1997 | 74 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly |
| 1996 | 37 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1995 | 93 | 2 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 | N/A | seats |
| 1993 | 46 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1992 | 43 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1991 | 41 | 1 | N/A | seat-belts |
| 1990 | 25 | 3 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1989 | 18 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |