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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems by Year
Owners have filed 796 complaints with NHTSA about the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2012, 2016, 2013. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 55 | Electrical | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 81 | Engine | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 133 | Engine | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 54 | Electrical | 4 | 4 |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 28 | Engine | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 108 | Engine | 4 | 8 |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 154 | Engine | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 96 | Engine | 6 | 6 |
31 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- What years of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2012 (154), 2016 (133), 2013 (108).
- What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (336), electrical (178), brakes (108).
- Which Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (5), 2018 (9), 2020 (16). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.