Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Sonata, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
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
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata - 2,742 complaints in its first 8 years (3,377 to date)
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata - 1,355 complaints in its first 8 years (1,914 to date)
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata - 1,091 complaints in its first 8 years (1,557 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
- 1991 Hyundai Sonata - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 1993 Hyundai Sonata - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (26 to date)
- 1998 Hyundai Sonata - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 46 | 46 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 87 | 87 | 2 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 94 | 94 | 3 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 134 | 134 | 4 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 179 | 179 | 4 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 374 | 374 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 764 | 717 | 3 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 727 | 584 | 6 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 1,148 | 890 | 9 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | 748 | 555 | 7 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 1,914 | 1,355 | 9 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 1,557 | 1,091 | 8 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 3,377 | 2,742 | 14 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 345 | 284 | 2 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 460 | 354 | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 425 | 330 | 3 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 696 | 508 | 5 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 1,047 | 745 | 9 |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 165 | 78 | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 202 | 87 | 1 |
| 2003 Hyundai Sonata | 199 | 133 | 6 |
| 2002 Hyundai Sonata | 319 | 214 | 7 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 205 | 154 | 3 |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 276 | 186 | 4 |
| 1999 Hyundai Sonata | 124 | 79 | 4 |
| 1998 Hyundai Sonata | 49 | 46 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 49 | 47 | 2 |
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 Hyundai Sonata | 66 | 61 | 2 |
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Hyundai Sonata | 26 | 25 | 1 |
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| 1991 Hyundai Sonata | 29 | 25 | 1 |
| 1990 Hyundai Sonata | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| 1989 Hyundai Sonata | 11 | 10 | 3 |
| 1987 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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,... |
| 25V796000 | 2020-2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 24V583000 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. |
| 23V526000 | 2023 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 22V746000 | 2021-2022 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. |
| 22V312000 | 2013-2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 22V196000 | 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. |
| 21V00M000 | 2021 | Visibility | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. |
| 21V749000 | 2015-2017 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. |
| 21V619000 | 2017-2018 | 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. |
| 21V524000 | 2021-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. |
| 20V213000 | 2020 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. |
| 20V122000 | 2020 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. |
| 20V121000 | 2013-2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 18V934000 | 2011-2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. |
| 18V137000 | 2011-2013 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 18V026000 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. |
| 17V617000 | 2011-2014 | 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. |
| 17V359000 | 2015-2016 | Parking Brake | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. |
| 17V226000 | 2013-2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. |
| 17V152000 | 2011-2014 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. |
| 16V956000 | 2017 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured... |
| 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... |
| 16V615000 | 2016 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. |
| 16V232000 | 2015-2016 | 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... |
| 16V190000 | 2011 | Steering | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. |
| 15V759000 | 2011-2012 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. |
| 15V678000 | 2015-2016 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. |
| 15V629000 | 2011 | Suspension | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December... |
| 15V568000 | 2011-2012 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama... |