2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2017 | 80 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
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am writing regarding 43099808 Number with Hyundai My 2019 Sonata hybird se in limp mode with an active flashing P1326 knock sensor code.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
The primary failure is in the Engine/Powertrain system and Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS), causing 6 identical sudden engine stalls (OBD-II code P1326) from 09/2000 to 06/2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system
Purchased 2019 after 44,000 miles engine was replaced metal in engine and inverter coolant issue July 2025 117,000 my inverter coolant light came in and off several times then car through all warning lights hev check engine warning shut it down...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-19
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and electrical system
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 5 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2019 Hyundai sonata. While the contact was pulling into an intersection, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of his vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.