2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 16 Sonata Hybrid model years — 16th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
3complaints
2crashes
0fires
2injuries
80median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles

Problem: 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 instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years

2011: 96 complaints20112012: 155 complaints1552013: 108 complaints20132014: 28 complaints2015: 54 complaints20152016: 133 complaints2017: 81 complaints20172018: 9 complaints2019: 5 complaints20192020: 16 complaints2021: 55 complaints20212022: 19 complaints2023: 15 complaints20232024: 10 complaints2025: 11 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the latest from Jan 26, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (1), power train (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.