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CarsLore / Makes / Hyundai / Sonata

Hyundai Sonata

Model years 1986–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1992, 1994.

16,107owner complaints
66recall campaigns
2,983service bulletins
41model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2006. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’93’96’99’02’05’06’08’11’14’17’20’23’261,047’90’93’96’99’02’05’06’08’11’14’17’20’23’261,047

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%1.8%3.6%’99’01’03’05’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’260.1%0.0%1.8%3.6%’99’02’05’08’11’14’17’20’23’260.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20263100 · 0
202517010 · 0
2024 Sonata46161 · 0
2023 Sonata882305 · 0
2022 Sonata943578 · 1
2021 Sonata1344687 · 0
2020 Sonata1814875 · 1
2019 Sonata16201298 · 6
2018 Sonata374117018 · 13
2017 SonataMost complaints766319628 · 11
2016 SonataMost complaints728619619 · 28
2015 SonataMost complaints1,153922334 · 48
2014 SonataMost complaints750716829 · 40
2013 SonataMost complaints1,916916993 · 98
2012 SonataMost complaints1,558816751 · 95
2011 SonataMost complaints3,37814217116 · 112
2010 Sonata34524719 · 3
2009 Sonata46025821 · 11
2008 Sonata42535019 · 11
2007 SonataMost complaints69655530 · 6
2006 SonataMost complaints1,04798443 · 9
2005 Sonata16514426 · 2
2004 Sonata20214922 · 2
2003 Sonata19967317 · 2
2002 Sonata32078531 · 4
2001 Sonata20538527 · 0
2000 Sonata27648720 · 9
1999 Sonata124412212 · 3
1998 Sonata491363 · 0
1997 Sonata492475 · 1
1996 Sonata231410 · 0
1995 Sonata6623413 · 1
199431140 · 0
1993 Sonata261141 · 0
1992 Sonata221131 · 0
1991 Sonata291113 · 6
1990 Sonata163100 · 0
1989 Sonata113101 · 2
198800100 · 0
198710100 · 0
198600100 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine4,703
  • Steering2,371
  • Air bags2,046
  • Electrical system1,992
  • Unknown or other1,334
  • Power train1,081
  • Structure1,071
  • Exterior lighting1,015

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 1,640 Sonata vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 900 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
20231041
202217111
202154367
202023162
201965274
201868284
2017112539
2016139478
20151638012
2014975310
201319910316
20121156112
201119511719
201036245
200986595
200847395
200752335
200671407
200533193
200423176
200321213
20021081
2001220
2000221

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 17 of 17 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR ICE AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20262026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20252025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20242024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20232023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20222022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20212021 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20202020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20192019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.5 %
20182018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.5 %
20172017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.5 %
20162016 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.5 %
20152015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆10.5 %
20142014 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20132013 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20122012 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20112011 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD Later Release★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 31 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.7–11.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Sonata AWD · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS89.97.08.6203
2025Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS89.66.58.2193
2024Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS89.66.58.2193
2023Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS88.86.47.7182
2022Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AS88.86.47.7183
2021Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AS88.86.47.7182
2020Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AS88.66.67.7181
2019Sonata SE · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS69.26.88.1190
2018Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS69.86.98.5202
2017Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS69.46.78.2194
2016Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS69.46.58.1191
2015Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS69.86.78.4193
2014Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A69.87.08.5196
2013Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS610.06.78.5196
2012Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS610.06.78.5196
2011Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M610.06.88.6198
2010Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS510.97.49.3214
2009Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS510.97.49.3214
2008Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M511.07.59.4216
2007Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M511.07.59.4216
2006Sonata · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M511.07.59.4216
2005Sonata · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.38.610.6244
2004Sonata · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.38.610.6244
2003Sonata · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.38.610.6244
2002Sonata · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.28.710.6244
2001Sonata 2.4L · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.99.111.2258
2000Sonata 2.4L · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A413.09.111.3260
1999Sonata 2.4L · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.58.610.7246
1998Sonata 2.0L · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M512.59.311.0253
1997Sonata 2.0L · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M512.59.311.0253
1995Sonata · Mid-size · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A412.28.910.7246

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

2,334 Sonata cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
201938371
20181961932
201730291
201679772
20152011963
201411101
2011660
201092872
20091821783
200821619521
200741639220
200637934435
200523520429
200463610
200346450
200223230
200128261
200028280
199930281
199816160
1997880
1996880
1995110
1994110
1991110

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

260 Sonata cars are on Dutch roads; 3% arrived later as imports, and 18 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
2010452%€30,645
2009353%€30,099
200835—€27,645
2007383%€28,100
2006442%€27,765
2005635%€29,141

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

933 Sonata cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 79% petrol, 21% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
201091208,000 km
2009116250,000 km
2008134246,000 km
2007184247,000 km
2006169237,000 km
2005136238,000 km
200433244,000 km
200348236,000 km
200217235,000 km
20015209,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

344 Sonata cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20161—
201015—
2009445
20082317
20076540
20067449
20055352
20042623
20032219
20021316
2001317
2000313
1999027
1998010
199706
199625
199503
199405
199203
199101

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

352 Sonata cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 61% passed first time, against 56% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
200711864%57%96,600 mi
200612257%56%89,900 mi
200511262%56%88,900 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaSonataAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.5%21.2%
Brakes13.4%12.9%
Suspension10.8%17.2%
Tyres7.4%7.3%
Visibility5.1%7.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.4%6.6%
Body, chassis, structure3.4%8.4%
Steering2.0%3.6%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

1,571 new Hyundai Sonata cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (8), Germany (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20229Spain, Germany1,413163 (WLTP)146
20201Spain1,505155 (NEDC)148
20131Spain1,524——
20123Spain, Poland1,523—121
201145Spain, Slovakia, United Kingdom1,683—112
20101,512Spain, Finland, France1,687——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Sonata in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/0243/15 · Injuries27 Feb 2015 · Sonata, Grandeur

There is the possibility of the rear axle cross-members rusting through as a result of inadequate corrosion protection. This may cause impairment of the vehicle's stability or loss of steering.

A12/0096/14 · Injuries24 Jan 2014 · Tucson/ix35, Veracruz/ix55, i30/Elantra Neos, i30, HD Coupe, Tucson, Accent, Sonata, Grandeur/Azera

A connection failure on the brake pedal switch may create a problem with the illumination of the rear brake lights. The symptom can be either delayed illumination or no illumination during braking when brake pedal is activated.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

66 campaigns cover the Sonata; the latest 12 are below.

26V047000 · Electrical system26 Jan 2026 · 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

25V796000 · Fuel system, gasoline17 Nov 2025 · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

24V583000 · Exterior lighting7 Aug 2024 · 2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

23V526000 · Power train27 Jul 2023 · 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

22V746000 · Power train6 Oct 2022 · 2021, 2022

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

22V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline6 May 2022 · 2013, 2014

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

22V196000 · Latches/locks/linkages28 Mar 2022 · 2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

21V00M000 · Visibility28 Dec 2021 · 2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

21V749000 · Electrical system24 Sept 2021 · 2015, 2016, 2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

21V619000 · Latches/locks/linkages6 Aug 2021 · 2017, 2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

21V524000 · Fuel system, gasoline9 Jul 2021 · 2021, 2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

20V213000 · Electrical system9 Apr 2020 · 2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.

NHTSA recalls