Overview
- Body
- Midsize 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
- 245 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
- 36.6 mpg, reported by 12 driversabout 0.4 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)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
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
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.