Model year
2021 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 134 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 55 complaints under SONATA HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (34), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (32), POWER TRAIN (24). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–52 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,300–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 276 complaints
- 2001 205 complaints
- 2002 320 complaints
- 2003 199 complaints
- 2004 202 complaints
- 2005 165 complaints
- 2006 1,047 complaints
- 2007 696 complaints
- 2008 425 complaints
- 2009 460 complaints
- 2010 345 complaints
- 2011 3,378 complaints
- 2012 1,558 complaints
- 2013 1,916 complaints
- 2014 750 complaints
- 2015 1,153 complaints
- 2016 728 complaints
- 2017 766 complaints
- 2018 374 complaints
- 2019 162 complaints
- 2020 181 complaints
- 2021 134 complaints
- 2022 94 complaints
- 2023 88 complaints
- 2024 46 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V796000 · Nov 17, 2025
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 exhaust components, melting the tank.
22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
21V524000 · Jul 9, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Complaints
134 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 0, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SONATA HYBRID | 0 | 55 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22003 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| N 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata Hybrid · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 45 | 51 | 47 | — | — | $1,450 |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 50 | 54 | 52 | — | — | $1,300 |
| Sonata · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Sonata · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Sonata · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Sonata · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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