2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

20172019
Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:47,000 mi
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~348,158 vehicles.

21V619000Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
~348,158 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

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2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 47,000 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 348,158 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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