Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and safety
13 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 795 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 13 recalls covering 5.13 million vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (7). The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 42 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
13
Most for 2015: 7
Units affected
5.13M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
42
-32.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
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
13 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 | 4DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2021 | 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 | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
42 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine343
- Electrical system205
- Power train100
- Unknown or other95
- Service brakes69
- Steering53
- Fuel/propulsion system51
- Complaints
- 795
- Crashes reported
- 37
- Fires reported
- 25
- People injured
- 36
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by component
- Air bags2 · 580K units
- Engine2 · 224K units
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 412K units
- Seat belts2 · 1.42M units
- Electrical system1 · 42K units
- Equipment1 · 272K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 469K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1.65M units
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. 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 Hybrid have?
13 recalls cover the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, for 5.13 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
5 of 5 stars overall (4DR): 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 Hybrid?
Engine: named in 343 of the 795 safety complaints about the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, then electrical system (205). 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.