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
1 fires 22 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
While driving on the highway on 1/19/2026, the electric power steering system abruptly stopped working. It took all my strength to steer the vehicle to take the first available exit. The failure made controlling the vehicle very difficult, putting my safety, my family's safety and the safety of ot... Read more
STEERING
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
While driving on the highway on 1/19/2026, the electric power steering system abruptly stopped working. It took all my strength to steer the vehicle to take the first available exit. The failure made controlling the vehicle very difficult, putting my safety, my family's safety and the safety of ot... Read more
STEERING
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
Power steering has failed. There are numerous complaints for these model and year cars. There has also been recalls for certain VIN numbers but not all. Very unsafe!
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 12, 2025
Last June I noticed the car constantly shaking. Took it to Goodyear plaza tire in Alexandria mn and they said they didn't find anything wrong and it's normal to have tires feel like they are shaking while driving. The tires are 255/45R19 Then in July of 2025, I wanted a tire rotation and wheels bala... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop at an intersection, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the message indicating a malfunction was displayed. The check engine, ABS, and battery warning ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
Ride quality is so bad and uncomfortable i am struggling to drive it straight and makes me so tired been in service 3 times for this issue and everyone says they can replicate the issue. Even bought brand new tires and doing the same
STEERING
Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed, and the contact disconnected and reconnected the battery and restart the vehicle; however, upon restarting the vehicle the power steering feature was inoperable. T... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Mar 5, 2025
Windshield has terrible glare and reflects the dashboard as to limit visibility. Front collision and auto braking including rear collision and braking are a safety hazard as they create hard braking events for no reason. Car will stop sudden for no reason. These are both serious safety issues. These... Read more
20 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
Active grill shutters code u11e9 we replaced wire harness and actuator and still getting code that’s causing an engine light .Brought to dealer and they did a recall on the air dam. Asked dealer to diagnose engine light after the fixed air dam and still getting a code for active grill shutter they... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
On [XXX] my car exhibited a problem where the brake pedal was mushy and had to be pushed half way down to stop the vehicle. It felt very unsafe as it happened suddenly and stayed like that. Since I felt unsafe, I took it to my nearest mechanic local shop. He told me that it can be a Master Cylinder ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Nov 29, 2024
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 MPH using adaptive cruise control (ACC) the steering column display changed from MPH to kilometers per hour (KPH). See attached photo and description. The change of cruise control setting distracted the driver and caused confusion since the ACC speed... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
I was going 35 miles per hour the car as i was driving started acting abnormally driving in a lagging jerky way and then states 4wd unavailable service soon. I looked up the issue which seems like a ptu defective part and it seems to be a pretty common issue that jeep cars are experiencing and havin... Read more
STEERING
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
The manufacturer has not been able to remedy the batteries for electrical propulsion, saying "no remedy available ". Makes me hesitant to drive or park near other vehicles or structures. I have also complained to the dealership, where I purchased my Jeep, about a wobble/shake in the front-end when ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2023
The manufacturer has not been able to remedy the batteries for electrical propulsion, saying "no remedy available ". Makes me hesitant to drive or park near other vehicles or structures. I have also complained to the dealership, where I purchased my Jeep, about a wobble/shake in the front-end when ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2024
Incident date: Oct 18, 2023
Failed tcm. Shaking and jerking car. Under 80k miles. Breaks stopped working in drive. Won't reverse. Same make,model,year and problem as recall warranty but for some reason my vin isn't included.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Oct 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving with the front driver’s side seat heater activated, the seat became extremely hot. The contact started smelling a burning odor coming from the seat. The contact felt a hole in the seat, which burned the contact's middl... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Sep 11, 2024
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message to “Stop and Pull Over” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 5, 2024
Incident date: Jul 26, 2024
The frame on my truck is completely rusted out. There isn't a spot of rust anywhere else on my truck. I know there is knowledge of a wax coating problem. Why isn't this being fixed? I called GM corporate office and no one could tell me anything. They acted like they had no idea what was going on. I ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 31, 2024
Incident date: Feb 29, 2024
CHECKED AND CONFIRMED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE LIGHT ON CHECKED AND FOUND FAULTS STORED FOR P334A00: Charge air pressure actuator Electrical malfunction active/static P023400: Turbo/Super Charger Overboost Condition active/static INSPECTED TURBO CHARGE SYSTEM AND FOUND THAT WASTE GATE ACTUATO... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated when he started the vehicle, he became aware that the engine was misfiring. The vehicle was also consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
Been over 30 days since vehicle was inspected for a recall that requires installing a tow hitch. Manufacturer will not provide an ETA for parts however I can go thru various other methods to obtain parts needed within a few days. Seems like manufacturer is stalling and not wanting to fix issue.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Vehicle stalling on freeway and almost crashed multiple times and dealership is saying they already fixed the recall on my truck but still doing same thing as reports say
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Vehicle stalling on freeway and almost crashed multiple times and dealership is saying they already fixed the recall on my truck but still doing same thing as reports say
ENGINE
Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
While trying to Jumpstart the battery the factory gm battery exploded send battery acid flying everywhere. Causing chemical burns. Ring Video available of incident.
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
right side driver door hinge is making noise when opened. It is beginning to not unlock when i am entering car. i have to go to passenger side to unlock. I am unable to operate window (up/down) fully. I have taken this to dealer and have been told by their body department that this is an issue that... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
I was driving and suddenly the 2017 Toyota Siena just lost all acceleration. The car no longer could move in gear. I put car into reverse or drive or any other gear and the vehicle would not move. The engine was on. The parking brake was not on. The transmission seems to have had a major malfuncti... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
I was driving and suddenly the 2017 Toyota Siena just lost all acceleration. The car no longer could move in gear. I put car into reverse or drive or any other gear and the vehicle would not move. The engine was on. The parking brake was not on. The transmission seems to have had a major malfuncti... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 28, 2023
Incident date: Jul 30, 2023
My mechanic tells me my Outback's K frame/engine cradle is rotting out where the control arms are attached. This is obviously a common problem with this run of vehicles, and leads to catastrophic failure. Further, the rear brake lines have rotted, and the geniuses ran them above the fuel tank, whi... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 24, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 24, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
Unintended acceleration / rolling may occur when vehicle is remote started through Fordpass mobile application. The 1 pedal-drive vehicle setting is NOT preserved when using remote start. Vehicle may roll down hill upon entry. Default driver profile has 1 pedal drive OFF while all device profiles li... 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 | $1,300 |
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
1,159
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
71
Reported Crashes
38
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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