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2022 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the fuel system (30% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 23rd of 27 Sonata model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems
Fuel system
28 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was repaired for a fuel valve failure. The vehicle was repaired; however…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 25v796000 (fuel system, gasoline)…
Engine
25 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH down her driveway, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact stated that the vehicle began to shut down. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated with dtc p020200 flashing on the…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH up a ramp leading to the freeway, the vehicle suddenly started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would no longer accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was later towed to…
Transmission
24 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH down her driveway, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact stated that the vehicle began to shut down. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated with dtc p020200 flashing on the…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH up a ramp leading to the freeway, the vehicle suddenly started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would no longer accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was later towed to…
Electrical
17 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HVAC blower motor became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the blower motor fuse had melted and failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, assist, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 10%Speed control
9 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at a low speed pulling into a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated over two concrete stopping blocks and crashed into a parked unoccupied 2015 toyota vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed.…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not…
Brakes
6 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 25v796000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning march 13, 2026. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on november 19, 2025.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Full defect summary
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 result in a complete loss of drive power.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (28 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); engine (25 complaints); transmission (24 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 17, 2025 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Hyundai Sonata?
- It is 23rd of 27 Sonata model years by number of complaints, with 94 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.