2023 Hyundai Sonata: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
83
Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
24.1
Severity index
Severity index 24.1 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata ranks 58 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 28% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 36 | 43.4% |
| ENGINE | 26 | 31.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 18.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 14.5% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 9.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 8.4% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 6 | 7.2% |
| GASOLINE | 5 | 6.0% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 36 of 83 complaints (43.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 19 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 31.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V526000 | 27/07/2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat. |
| 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.