"How reliable is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?"

"Based on 123 NHTSA complaints, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata has a median complaint mileage of 13500 miles. The most common issue is Power Train."

"What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata is Power Train, accounting for a significant portion of the 123 total complaints filed."

2022 Hyundai Sonata: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 123 complaints

123

Total Complaints

13,500mi

Median Mileage

Power Train

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

2,000 25th Percentile

13,500 Median Mileage

45,250 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train

Engine

Fuel/Propulsion System

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Vehicle Speed Control

Automatic Emergency Braking

Fuel System, Gasoline

Service Brakes

Assist

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata equipped with Pirelli tires, Tire Line: P Zero A/S, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: 93792K. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he parked on the side of ..."

"Iâm reaching out to report the troubles and functioning of my Hyundai Sonata 2022. I am the first owner and received the car January 7, 2022. The car started with a loud nose under the hood . That happened maybe four times. Then the car began to switch gears on its on. I would park the car and p..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 13 IL: 10 TX: 9 NY: 9 WA: 8 NC: 7 CA: 6 SC: 5 NJ: 5 CT: 5

Hyundai Sonata — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	25	-	Automatic Transmission	0
1991	41	-	Seat Belts	3
1992	43	-	Automatic Transmission	1
1993	46	-	Automatic Transmission	1
1995	93	107,263	Frontal	17
1996	37	-	Gasoline	0
1997	74	86,000	Tank Assembly	6
1998	68	80,000	Automatic Transmission	3
1999	187	95,000	Frame And Members	25
2000	378	108,000	Frame And Members	22
2001	293	89,863	Frame And Members	34
2002	407	94,724	Frame And Members	50
2003	247	70,178	Air Bags	28
2004	285	91,138	Suspension	36
2005	217	80,000	Air Bags	44
2006	1422	73,838	Air Bags	55
2007	905	67,000	Air Bags	45
2008	554	65,000	Air Bags	24
2009	610	68,783	Service Brakes	29
2010	415	65,000	Body	23
2011	4582	75,702	Steering	194
2012	2254	80,000	Engine	86
2013	2602	79,000	Engine	138
2014	1061	70,000	Engine	48
2015	1611	53,758	Engine	60
2016	960	62,100	Engine	37
2017	964	53,900	Engine	46
2018	519	19,862	Engine	26
2019	182	23,000	Engine	11
2020	236	2,700	Fuel/Propulsion System	8
2021	156	24,725	Engine	11
2023	130	11,000	Fuel/Propulsion System	12
2024	61	2,000	Electrical System	3

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Campaign 21V524000 | 09/07/2021

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Automatic Transmission

Campaign 22V746000 | 06/10/2022

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Campaign 25V796000 | 18/11/2025

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28