2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN 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
- 2
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 5 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
The high voltage battery will no longer charge neither from being plugged in to the charger on the wall nor from the buikt in system onboard the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-26
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
While driving the car it suddenly decelerated and multiple warning errors on electronics, driver assist, braking started going off then the error message of Check Hybrid Turn Engine Off came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07
The message "Hybrid system failure" Suddenly displayed and the vehicle lost power and stalled. This occured on hyw (65MPH) and nearly caused wreck from…
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-21
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.
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I was traveling on a highway when a "hybrid system warning" suddenly appeared on the dashboard. Every dashboard warning light illuminated. The car began to lose power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-07
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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 Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN 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 Plug-IN Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN 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.