2019 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
179
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 179 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (74 complaints), Unknown Or Other (21 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
179 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 74 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systempropulsion Systemhybrid Management | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptank | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Steering wheel panel glued/tampered (Safety Hazard) Motor/Pump assembly broken. Recall couldn't be done due to tampered parts.
Steering wheel panel glued/tampered (Safety Hazard) Motor/Pump assembly broken. Recall couldn't be done due to tampered parts.
Steering will stay stuck in left or right position when turned slightly, a couple of inches. The wheel has to be jerked back to center. Vehicle will not go back to center. No lane assist of any kind are on. Excessive tire wear. Consistent issue especially when it’s hot weather. Steering wheel tilts to left when brought to centerz Cannot be reset to stay centered. Dead spot in steering.
The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. Minutes later, the failure reoccurred with the messages "Check Hybrid System” and “Turn Engine Off" being displayed. The contact immediately pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer for assistance. A diagnostic test was performed, and it was determined that there was engine failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer requested proof of the last two oil changes. The contact obtained a Carfax Report, which showed proof of the oil changes and maintenance records. The manufacturer denied the goodwill request after several months of negotiations. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. Minutes later, the failure reoccurred with the messages "Check Hybrid System” and “Turn Engine Off" being displayed. The contact immediately pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer for assistance. A diagnostic test was performed, and it was determined that there was engine failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer requested proof of the last two oil changes. The contact obtained a Carfax Report, which showed proof of the oil changes and maintenance records. The manufacturer denied the goodwill request after several months of negotiations. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Safety Rating for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-01-087H DCS — ENGINE
Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Sonata (LFA) and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. This bulletin provides instructions for updating the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address this condition.
23-01-014H-6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be...
23-FL-004H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Certain 2015-2019MY Sonata (LFA) vehicles may intermittently exhibit reduced engine power, a âCrank/No Startâ condition, and/or have DTC P1233 stored in the ECM due to an internally leaking fuel pump filter housing. For vehicles exhibiting one or more of these conditions, Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for fuel pump filter...
23-01-014H-2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR
Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response to an increase in thefts of certain Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. In November 2021, engine immobilizers became standard on all Hyundai vehicles produced.
22-AT-007H — EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT) may exhibit abnormal vibration at low speeds. This bulletin outlines the procedures for diagnosing clutch judder, updating the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) with revised logic, and/or replacing the Double Clutch.
21-EM-008H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to Variable Charge Motion Controllers (VCM) equipped in the applicable vehicles listed below. This bulletin also provides information on the use of the Service Kit for 2.4L equipped engines, which enables replacing the VCM Lever Arm without replacing the...
21-BE-008H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain vehicles may experience 504 Time Out errors when using the Blue Link Mobile App. When asked to provide Modem Information (IMEI/USIM), the Head Unit (HU) displays all zeros. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the Head Unit Software to correct this condition.
21-AT-001H — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the TCU for a rough idle in Drive with Neutral Control enabled. The rough idle may occur only at a stop in Drive with the A/C off and the ATF temperature between 158~210°F (70~99°C). This update also reduces vibration when the brake is...
20-AT-020H — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the transmission learning time and improve the shift quality.
20-AT-004H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related oil pressure harness with integrated oil temperature sensor.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA
- 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA — 1,060 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA — 1,596 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA — 946 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA — 958 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA — 508 complaints
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