Worst 2022 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 22 | 1 | — | 8,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | 2 | — | 8,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 1,250 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Sonata
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~156,943 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
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2022 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
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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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