Recalls by ModelHyundai Sonata recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Hyundai Sonata has 59 recall campaigns and 15,715 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2011, 2013, 2012.
59recalls
15,715complaints
3do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Engine5,028
Steering2,352
Air Bags1,982
Electrical System1,947
Unknown or other1,323
Service Brakes1,207
Fuel System1,055
Structure1,023
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 88 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 98 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 135 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 4 | 183 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 162 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 | 375 | 18 | 13 | 20 |
| 2017 | 3 | 769 | 28 | 11 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 | 730 | 19 | 28 | 19 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,157 | 34 | 48 | 32 |
| 2014 | 7 | 750 | 29 | 40 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1,921 | 93 | 99 | 77 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1,559 | 51 | 95 | 38 |
| 2011 | 14 | 3,380 | 116 | 112 | 85 |
| 2010 | 2 | 345 | 19 | 3 | 19 |
| 2009 | 2 | 460 | 21 | 11 | 26 |
| 2008 | 3 | 425 | 19 | 11 | 14 |
| 2007 | 5 | 696 | 30 | 6 | 20 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1,047 | 43 | 9 | 38 |
| 2005 | 1 | 165 | 26 | 2 | 27 |
| 2004 | 1 | 202 | 22 | 2 | 32 |
| 2003 | 6 | 199 | 17 | 2 | 45 |
| 2002 | 7 | 320 | 31 | 4 | 54 |
| 2001 | 3 | 205 | 27 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 | 4 | 276 | 20 | 9 | 15 |
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Sonata?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 (3,380), 2013 (1,921), 2012 (1,559) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.