1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Hyundai dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Check your Sonata by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, reporting 18 crashes, 13 fires, 21 injuries, 1 deaths. Hyundai has issued at least 205 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Vehicle caught fire after repeatedly taking it to Hyundai for service . I complained about the oil consumption and knocking noises while the vehicle was still under warranty and it was denied.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745212
“MY 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID LIMITED WAS INVOLVED IN A MVA ON 4:19/19. IT WAS A FRONT RIGHT IMPACT THAT INCLUDED THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM AND THE PASSENGER DOOR. IT WAS A HARD IMPACT. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11207275
“The vehicle had safety and mechanical problems shortly after purchase, even with low mileage. The issues included warning lights, abnormal noises, repeated mechanical failures, and poor performance that affected the safe operation of the vehicle.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11724392
“I was driving on the freeway and my car lost all power. My indicator dash board flashed lights and a loud beeping sound. The warning lights flashed to check my hybrid system and turn engine off, HEV. My car immediately lost power and turned off.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11564994
“Unknown what system failed. The vehicle is at an impound lot and can be inspected on request. Police and fire department were on the scene. Police did provide a report # , and fire department provided a fire rescue case number.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11714245
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2018 Hyundai Sonata is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Hyundai dealer.