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2023 Hyundai Sonata Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the fuel system (50% of complaints, typically around 64,500 miles). It is 24th of 27 Sonata model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Sonata problems
Fuel system
44 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after depressing the start/stop button, the vehicle failed to start immediately. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated; however, an undisclosed message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the fuel mileage abnormally increased from 320 to approximately 431. An unknown message was displayed, and the contact received a notification on the mobile app about a diagnostic trouble code for the evap sensor. The vehicle was…
Engine
30 complaints · 34%The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off. The vehicle failed to restart on both occasions. The vehicle…
The contact owns aâ 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "engine overheated" displayed. The contact checked the Hyundai app, but it showed no failure. The contact's wife drove to their son's residence, who inspected and discovered that there was…
Transmission
17 complaints · 19%Electrical
12 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 8%Body and structure
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
Speed control
4 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 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: pump
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting september 7, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2023 Hyundai Sonata
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (44 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); engine (30 complaints); transmission (17 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have?
- 2 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 2023 a bad year for the Hyundai Sonata?
- It is 24th of 27 Sonata model years by number of complaints, with 88 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.