Worst 2023 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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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 System | 35 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 1 | — | 5,540 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 58,061 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Sonata
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~137,152 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 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.
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2023 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
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Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
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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