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Overview
- Body
- Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Axle ratio
- 3.32
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 242 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 8/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 36.5 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.5 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,395 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 104 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 9
- Owner complaints
- 1,886
- Reported injuries
- 77
- Theft rate
- 1.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE28%
- STEERING13%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING8%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
- SERVICE BRAKES5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,615 total.
Hyundai Sonata: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
AQ23002Openopened Nov 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22003opened Sep 12, 2022ENGINE
Loss of Motive Power
EA21003opened Dec 22, 2021ENGINE
Engine Fires
DP21003opened Nov 12, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Electrical overstress
PE19003opened Mar 29, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
DP18003opened Aug 21, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
- and 3 more
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
200 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno
Mar 26, 2026ENGINE26-01-033H TSB
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
Mar 26, 2026ENGINE26-01-033H DN
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
Dec 19, 2025AIR BAGSTRW Summary Notice
A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the corresponding dealer notification. It is available on Hyundaidealer.com under Hyundai Tech Info > Service News.
Dec 19, 2025AIR BAGSTRW Settlement Notice
Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (“ZF-TRW ACUs”) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehicles’ airbags and other safety features to fail during a collision. Hyundai has not been found liable for any claims alleged in the lawsuit. Instead, Hyundai reached a voluntary settlement (referred as “the Settlement” or “the propos
Dec 19, 2025AIR BAGSTRW Settlement DCS
A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for details. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the dealer notification per the attached. It is also available on Hyundaidealer.com under Hyundai Tech Info > Service News.
Dec 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMP33 OL
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, we’ve developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade that can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because your Hyundai vehicle
- and 192 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.