Complaints
189
per 10K Sold
21.6
US Sales
87,466
Crashes
11
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2019 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#178 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:81,442 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#217 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:12,497 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,825 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 78 | 2 | 2 | 81,442 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | 1 | — | 12,497 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 76,825 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | — | 50,600 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 63,750 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Sump/Tank | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
78
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
81,442
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,497
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,825
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,600
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,750
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Sump/Tank
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2019 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Hyundai Sonata has 189 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 78 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (78 complaints, avg 81,442 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (17 complaints, avg 12,497 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 76,825 mi). 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 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,838 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata include 11 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 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 2019 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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