Hyundai Sonata recalls and safety
66 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 16,094 owner complaints
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recalls
66
recalls
The Hyundai Sonata has 66 recalls covering 11.5 million vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (16). The 2026 Hyundai Sonata earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 744 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
66
Most for 2011: 16
Units affected
11.5M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
744
+1.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
21 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2026 | 4DR · AWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk |
The 16 newest of 21 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Sonata, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
744 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine4,697
- Steering2,371
- Air bags2,047
- Electrical system1,991
- Unknown or other1,333
- Power train1,078
- Structure1,071
- Complaints
- 16,094
- Crashes reported
- 736
- Fires reported
- 524
- People injured
- 707
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Sonata by component
- Air bags9 · 1.28M units
- Exterior lighting7 · 3.06M units
- Fuel system, gasoline7 · 864K units
- Latches/locks/linkages6 · 548K units
- Electrical system5 · 286K units
- Power train4 · 991K units
- Seat belts4 · 1.65M units
- Suspension4 · 581K units
Hyundai Sonata recalls
The 25 newest of 66
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata have?
66 recalls cover the Hyundai Sonata, for 11.5 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (9 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Sonata?
Engine: named in 4,697 of the 16,094 safety complaints about the Hyundai Sonata, then steering (2,371). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.