Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Complaint history

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

Year	Ranking	Complaints	Compared with a typical year
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	5	Only 5 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	132	This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2015	▲ Recommended	52	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2014	○ Not enough data	28	Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013	● Recommended	108	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.

How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

recalls on file across every Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.