2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 2 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving through a high school pick-up line where traffic was moving slowly. My vehicle was operating on adaptive cruise control, and I had my foot resting on the brake in case I needed to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-30
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-03-24Electrical system26V047000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V047000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.