2022 Hyundai Sonata: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
88
Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
81.8
Severity index
Severity index 81.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata ranks 31 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 68% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 24 | 27.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 27.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 21 | 23.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 17.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 10.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 10.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 9 | 10.2% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 5 | 5.7% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 24 of 88 complaints (27.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 19 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V524000 | 09/07/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. |
| 22V746000 | 06/10/2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can re |
| 25V796000 | 18/11/2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.