Worst 2023 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 35 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 25 | 1 | — | 5,540 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 58,061 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 140 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 140 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 5,070 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Sonata
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~326,413 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 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 America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Other Hyundai Sonata Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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