Model year
2026 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 3 complaints under SONATA HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), TIRES (1). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–51 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
26V047000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 | 1 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| 4DR N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Sonata FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Sonata FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Sonata Hybrid · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 44 | 51 | 47 | — | — | $1,450 |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 47 | 56 | 51 | — | — | $1,300 |
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Check a vehicle
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