Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — YEARS TO AVOID

Data updated 2026-09-01. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

Best bets: 2015, 2021, 2017, 2011, 2013

COMPLAINT HISTORY

2026: 2 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2011	95
2012	154
2013	107
2014	27
2015	51
2016	131
2017	79
2018	9
2019	4
2020	16
2021	53
2022	19
2023	15
2024	9
2025	11
2026	2

EVERY YEAR, RANKED

Year	Ranking	Complaints	Why
2026	Not enough data	2	Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2025	Not enough data	11	Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2024	Not enough data	9	Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2023	Not enough data	15	Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2022	Not enough data	19	Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021	Recommended	53	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2020	Not enough data	16	Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019	Not enough data	4	Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018	Not enough data	9	Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2017	Recommended	79	This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2016	Caution	131	This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2015	Recommended	51	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2014	Not enough data	27	Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013	Recommended	107	This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2012	Caution	154	This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2011	Recommended	95	This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.