Model year
2027 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Hyundai Sonata (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–51 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,300–$2,600, 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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR ICE AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR ICE FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID 4 DR 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 | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Sonata FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 37 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 38 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| 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
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2027 Hyundai Sonata at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.