Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-06 | 21V619000 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 348,158 | — | Details |
| 2016-12-30 | 16V956000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 110 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Care recently became inoperable. The engine was knocking, then stalling and then inoperable. Checked Hyundai website … |
| 2026-02-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sun roof flew off while driving, the metal framing was twisted and dent. Sun Roof was closed at the time. Pictures wer… |
| 2026-02-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Here is your updated review with that included: ⸻ I am very disappointed with Hyundai Motor America and the service I… |
| 2026-02-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving around 45 mph, the steering wheel locked up and car came to a hard stop. Luckily cars swerved to avoid me… |
| 2026-02-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a permanent and recurring DTC P1326 (Knock signal range/performance) from the Knock S… |
| 2026-02-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This car is becoming more of a headache than it’s worth. Turned the car on, My car started shaking and my check engine … |
| 2026-02-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | Was just driving and lost steering, basically very hard to turn the wheel. Traction control light and a red steering wh… |
| 2026-01-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Please see the attached paperwork and I have more if needed. I am not receiving any help from the local Hyundai dealers… |
| 2026-01-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle has a documented excessive oil‑consumption defect. After a 1,000‑mile oil‑consumption test performed by a Hy… |
| 2026-01-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has had an ongoing engine malfunction defect that is causing engine knocking, stalling, and sme… |
| 2026-01-05 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I was involved in a severe motor vehicle collision in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The airbags failed to deploy during the cr… |
| 2025-12-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The vehicle’s dashboard continuously displays a “hood open” warning even though the hood is fully closed and securely l… |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport Limited 2.4 has a known engine defect causing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was a… |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Cylinders in the engine are misfiring causing car to shake. Pistons in the engine are having trouble keeping the air co… |
| 2025-12-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Manufacturer has refused engine replacement under federal KSDS recall settlement without providing causation proof. Own… |
| 2025-12-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Manufacturer is refusing recall engine replacement alleging neglect without proof of causation. Vehicle has documented … |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car is blowing a large amount of white smoke due to the head gasket being cracked, I was quoted 2 grand to fix it. T… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption, … |
| 2025-11-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am filing a complaint regarding Hyundai Motor America’s handling of my engine-related safety issue, buyback process, … |
| 2025-11-18 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | I am reporting a serious safety defect involving a vehicle purchased from [XXX] on [XXX]. The vehicle was later involve… |
| 2025-11-15 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | Airbags did not deploy no indicator light came on before nor after I was struck from my driver side front area and yes … |
| 2025-11-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving my 2017 Hyundai Sonata, the engine suddenly began making a loud knocking noise and the vehicle entered "l… |
| 2025-11-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am the original owner of a 2017 Hyundai Sonata with the oil consumption defect Hyundai is well aware of. For years I … |
| 2025-10-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have just purchased this vehicle from Jones Nissan in Savannah, TN September 27, 2025 for my daughter's 18th birthday… |
| 2025-10-24 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact enga… |
| 2025-10-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving my vehicle I have lost power steering twice completely. The first time I was in a five-story parking gara… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car is needing an oil change almost every 3 weeks at this point. Mechanics say there is no leak and there may be a r… |
| 2025-09-27 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Front two seat belts are difficult to latch to buckles. Even when they are buckled while the car is in motion they tend… |
| 2025-09-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We bought the car 9/27 was told the car past the dealer inspections. The cars oil was checked and i am sure it was chan… |
| 2025-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | To whom it may concern, I have own my vehicle since Jan 2018, which was purchased from the dealership's owner w/less th… |
| 2025-09-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I Purchased my 2017 from Hyundai motors of America in 2017. I am the only owner. I Took the care in for a recall for Ca… |
| 2025-09-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | My car steering is locking up while driving on highway and regular roads. Resulting almost in not being able to control… |
| 2025-09-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal knoc… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We are the original owners of this vehicle. Over the past year we have been having to put quart(s) after quart(s) of fu… |
| 2025-08-28 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after receiving oil changes on four occasions, the oil … |
| 2025-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | .Car is using or burning alot of oil. After oil change. It went 2800 miles on the oil change and the cars oil light com… |
| 2025-08-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Sonata is exhibiting a severe metallic knocking noise and metal debris in the engine oil—primary indica… |
| 2025-08-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE ELECTRIC ENGINE LOST POWER, WERE ABLE TO COAST A … |
| 2025-08-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | - I was reversing from a car space, and do a K-turn, the steering wheel locked when moving forward. When the steering w… |
| 2025-08-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am constantly seeing my oil light coming on. I have placed at least three quarts of oil in the last month while driv… |
| 2025-08-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited check engine light came on at approximately 103,000 miles of use. This happened last we… |
| 2025-08-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine in my 201… |
| 2025-07-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My Hyundai consumes oil and I have to put oil in it every two weeks! Also my ignition coils has had to be changed 4 tim… |
| 2025-07-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am leasing a 2017 Hyundai Sonata from Car City in Michigan. In May 2025, the vehicle received a brand-new engine repl… |
| 2025-07-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine started making a noise and then the car died and would not start. We were on the highway service road when the … |
| 2025-07-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Purchased the vehicle and immediately noticed a drip in the driveway. I was concerned so I started checking the dip sti… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Premature rod bearing failure at 126,750. Dealer said there was extended warranty for this failure. Turns out that Hyun… |
| 2025-07-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel warning light comes on traction control light comes on. Steering becomes difficult |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The camshaft position sensor internal rubber plug is faulty and it allows oil to leak into the sensor housing. Ruining … |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine is burning up full tank of oil in a few days there are no oil leaks coming from the car. The car has been expect… |