Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2012
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2019
2020
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2027
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 124 complaints in its first 8 years (133 to date)
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 113 complaints in its first 8 years (154 to date)
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 89 complaints in its first 8 years (108 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 41 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 77 complaints in its first 8 years (80 to date)
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - 78 complaints in its first 8 years (96 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 80 | 77 | 3 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 133 | 124 | 5 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 54 | 41 | 4 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 28 | 18 | 3 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 108 | 89 | 4 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 154 | 113 | 6 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 96 | 78 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V047000 | 2026 | Electrical System | 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,... |
| 23V651000 | 2011-2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe,... |
| 22V196000 | 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. |
| 21V749000 | 2016-2017 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. |
| 21V727000 | 2017 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 21V619000 | 2016-2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. |
| 20V746000 | 2011-2016 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 20V393000 | 2011-2012 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. |
| 18V137000 | 2011-2012 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 17V617000 | 2011-2015 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. |
| 17V152000 | 2011-2015 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 16V726000 | 2015-2016 | Visibility | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles... |
| 16V232000 | 2016 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured... |