46 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Hyundai Sonata, across model years 2006–2026. 4 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Hyundai dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Sonata by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most recalls (17) and the most owner complaints (3,473).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Hyundai Sonata model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | no data |
| 2007 | 2 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 345 |
| 2011 | 17 | 3473 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1711 |
| 2013 | 11 | 2021 |
| 2014 | 8 | 776 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1202 |
| 2016 | 8 | 885 |
| 2017 | 4 | 876 |
| 2018 | 1 | 383 |
| 2019 | 0 | 172 |
| 2020 | 4 | 195 |
| 2021 | 4 | 189 |
| 2022 | 3 | 113 |
| 2023 | 2 | 102 |
| 2024 | 1 | 55 |
| 2025 | 0 | 28 |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Hyundai recalls 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrids and other models due to instrument panel software errors that may fail to show critical safety info, increasing crash risk. Free over-the-air update available.
Hyundai recalls 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles with a risk of fire from melted fuel tanks due to a faulty check valve. Free repairs include replacing the check valve and fuel tank assembly if damaged.
Hyundai recalls 2024 Sonata vehicles with flashing brake lights that may cause crashes. Owners must update software via dealer or over-the-air to comply with safety standards.
Hyundai recalls 2015 Elantra vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk due to brake fluid leaks causing electrical shorts. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
Hyundai recalls certain 2023 Tucson vehicles with overheating oil pump risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free replacement of faulty controller offered.
When the Hyundai Sonata recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 12,532 complaints with NHTSA about the Hyundai Sonata; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Hyundai Sonata complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 46 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Hyundai Sonata, covering model years 2006–2026. The most recent was issued Jan 27, 2026 (Electrical System).
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most, with 17 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Exterior Lighting (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Power Train (4).
4 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Hyundai dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Hyundai to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.