2022 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
0 recalls — 30 complaints — 33 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.
ENGINE
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the key fob to unlock the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact manually unlocked the vehicle with the key, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure had occurred o... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
Fuel injector failed. The vehicle stall and accelerate poorly due to misfires. It is leaching gasoline into the oil which can result in total engine failure. Dealership verified the injector was bad. There was a warning light at one time after refueling, presumed it was my fuel cap, tightened it, an... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
Vehicle will not start. This is the fourth incident where vehicle will not start. It has had the software update, battery and voltage regulator replaced in the summer of 2025. In Aug of 2025, vehicle will not start with jump or use of 12v battery in vehicle.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
Car is a Sonata Hybrid Limited equipped with a solar roof which charges the hybrid battery. Vehicle began to cut off battery power while parked, requiring the use of a factory equipped 12V override switch in March 2025 after approximately 3.5 years of ownership. This occurred multiple times, often w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Mar 5, 2025
Purchased vehicle on March 5, 2025 from a dealer. At the time it had approximately 20,000 miles. Within days of purchase, the car would not start even after pushing the battery reset button. Eventually, it would restart, but the time it took was considerable. Took the car to the Hyundai dealer near ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
My engine coolant level keeps going down but no leaks evident also heavy white smoke coming out from the exhaust. Finally engine overheated.
ENGINE
Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
My engine coolant level keeps going down but no leaks evident also heavy white smoke coming out from the exhaust. Finally engine overheated.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Nov 29, 2024
My vehicle is in the shop now and will be due to 12volt battery charging system failure. I have taken the vehicle to the shop 4 times now because vehicle will not start unless you hit the reset 12volt button. The dealership told me that they were surprised that I was able to start the vehicle. I was... Read more
STEERING
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
When outside temperature drops, car starts in morning with several warning lights illuminated, indicating fault with several safety systems including airbags, brake, power steering, front camera, blind-spot collision warning system, traction control and smart cruise control. Car key fobs have consis... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
When outside temperature drops, car starts in morning with several warning lights illuminated, indicating fault with several safety systems including airbags, brake, power steering, front camera, blind-spot collision warning system, traction control and smart cruise control. Car key fobs have consis... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
When outside temperature drops, car starts in morning with several warning lights illuminated, indicating fault with several safety systems including airbags, brake, power steering, front camera, blind-spot collision warning system, traction control and smart cruise control. Car key fobs have consis... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2024
Incident date: Oct 18, 2023
The car has completely lost power. Can not enter. Have to use the mechanical/physical key on the fob. Its been happeneing 7-8 times in the last year. It has a battery reset button we reset it from the dash which has a dedicated button just for this?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
I bought my 2022 Hybrid Sonata in the summer of 2022. I drove it down to the beach (8 hour drive) about a week after purchasing the vehicle so at that time there were less than 100 miles on the car. We didn't use the vehicle for the week we were at the beach and when we tried to unlock the car to lo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2024
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
I brought my car in for electronic update recall. No issues before service. After service, dealer tells me that my car in inoperable and the 12v Aux battery needs to be replaced. The battery was swollen. There were no indication before bringing the car in for recall that there was a battery issu... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 5, 2024
Incident date: Jul 26, 2024
The car just dies can't open the car must use the key in the fob.Hyundai dealership says it's a k own issue They told me I need to drive the car more When I can get into the car. There is a battery reset button that starts the car. Numerous online owners have the same problem
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 31, 2024
Incident date: Feb 29, 2024
When I have my car parked without starting for 3 or more days, I get a alert that my 12vdc battery is low. When I get back to my car, I have to use the physical key to unlock and push the 12 dcv button to jump start the system. The cover over the door latch has to be taking off with the key to acces... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
1. Solar panel roof exploded without any impact. 2. Vehicle completely shuts down when the solar panel over charges the battery.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
1. Solar panel roof exploded without any impact. 2. Vehicle completely shuts down when the solar panel over charges the battery.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 28, 2023
Incident date: Jul 30, 2023
I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle's hybrid battery continued to drop below a quarter of the meter. The vehicle's HUD started flashing red and the vehicle shut off. I had to pull over and wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the vehicle back up and continuing home. The dealer... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 24, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The ... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 24, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2022 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.7% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2022 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 45.0 | 51.0 | 47.0 | Regular | $1,250 |
CO2 Emissions: 189.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
33 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 11 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BE-001H
Jan 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads a??Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullya?? on the cluster alo
23-01-093H
Jan 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) software to help improve coolant flow to the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS).
23-EM-009H
Dec 15, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 2020-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit coolant leakage, engine overheating, and white smoke from the exhaust due to an internal leak at the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) portion of the center muffler assembly
23-EM-009H
Dec 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain 2020-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit coolant leakage, engine overheating, and white smoke from the exhaust due to an internal leak at the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) portion of the center muffler assembly
23-01-093H
Dec 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) software to help improve coolant flow to the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS).
23-01-093H
Dec 15, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) software to help improve coolant flow to the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS).
23-AT-006H-2
Nov 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-AT-008H-1
Sep 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. a?? DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: a??
23-HC-002H
Aug 25, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update and coolant replacement for 2020-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles to improve the coolant filling mode by discharging air bubbles.
23-HC-002H
Aug 25, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update and coolant replacement for 2020-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles to improve the coolant filling mode by discharging air bubbles.
23-AT-006H-1
Aug 1, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. SYMPTOMS: a?? a??Shifter System
23-AT-006H-1
Aug 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. SYMPTOMS: a?? a??Shifter System
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-AT-008H
Jul 11, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-01-083H
Nov 10, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
This bulletin describes the procedure to verify, and if applicable perform an Integrated Electronic Booster (IEB) software update on certain 2022-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles. This software updates the DTC monitoring logic for C2
22-01-083H
Nov 10, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin describes the procedure to verify, and if applicable perform an Integrated Electronic Booster (IEB) software update on certain 2022-2023MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles. This software updates the DTC monitoring logic for C2
22-AT-010H
Aug 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the valve body internal harness and the input/output speed sensor.
22-AT-010H
Aug 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the valve body internal harness and the input/output speed sensor.
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale
22-AT-008H
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
218/231 amend
Jun 3, 2022
010000 STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
Certain vehicles
Mar 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the harness with an integrated oil temperature sensor.
Certain vehicles
Mar 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the harness with an integrated oil temperature sensor.
22-AT-001H
Jan 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms or DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure, Page 2.
21-AT-009H
Jul 13, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
21-AT-007H
Jun 14, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. i?? DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: i?? P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfu
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID across all model years (2011–2026).
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Total Recalls
1,129
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
67
Reported Crashes
34
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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