2023 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
0 recalls — 23 complaints — 20 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
Transmission shifted from 10th gear to 1st gear at highway speed. Transmission was rebuilt by ford, and is again exhibiting poor/harsh shifting.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
UNKNOWN- While driving on highway, from 70 mph speed the car suddenly lost acceleration and speed dropped. No response to accelerator. Even with pushing the accelerator high, car will go in high RPM and speed will barely reach 40 mph. I was lucky that there was no other vehicle behind me, especial... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
UNKNOWN- While driving on highway, from 70 mph speed the car suddenly lost acceleration and speed dropped. No response to accelerator. Even with pushing the accelerator high, car will go in high RPM and speed will barely reach 40 mph. I was lucky that there was no other vehicle behind me, especial... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the pedal was firm, and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed. Additionally, t... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
On 11/28/25 at approximately 6:30 pm, I was driving on a Highway 17 going about 60 mph when my car's engine completely shut down. a "Hybrid System Failure" warning flashed and my car was no longer drivable. The car was towed to the dealership. In mid October 2025, my car stopped running with the ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 10, 2025
My 2023 Nissan Rogue with less than 38,000 miles is experiencing severe engine failure. This has happened multiple times (more than 30 times) on the highway and in the city. When I am in slow-moving traffic or stop at a red light, the engine appears to rev and a warning light comes up "Engine Malfun... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 10, 2025
My 2023 Nissan Rogue with less than 38,000 miles is experiencing severe engine failure. This has happened multiple times (more than 30 times) on the highway and in the city. When I am in slow-moving traffic or stop at a red light, the engine appears to rev and a warning light comes up "Engine Malfun... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 10, 2025
The vehicle went in for repair at the dealership early July for a check engine light and DTC error code. It was revving high after being driven for more than 20 min or so and wouldn’t get to above 60 mph. Jerky, dangerous acceleration and deceleration seemingly out of nowhere. The dealership repl... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 26, 2025
The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including enterin... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 4, 2025
Incident date: Mar 31, 2025
Spun rod bearing
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Jan 18, 2025
Incident date: Jan 18, 2025
Front axels produce loud clicking and popping noises when turning sharper in both the left and right directions. This first started at 2,500 miles and seems to be getting progressively worse. Vehicle now has 3,500 miles on it. Sound is heard in both forward and reverse. Parking collision activate... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determine that the canister purge valve was stuck in the open position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started overheating within approximately 15 minutes of driving. The contact had to pull over and wait for a while to let the engine cool down before continuing to drive. The contact stated that th... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 30, 2024
Incident date: May 29, 2024
Drive train issues
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 15, 2024
Thursday, 2/29/23 I was driving through a busy intersection. The car in front of me was slowing and I too slowed by gently easing the brake. This slow down was not unusual for steadily moving traffic. As my foot was resting on the brake, I felt the car pull the brake down below my foot hard, forcing... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 15, 2024
Thursday, 2/29/23 I was driving through a busy intersection. The car in front of me was slowing and I too slowed by gently easing the brake. This slow down was not unusual for steadily moving traffic. As my foot was resting on the brake, I felt the car pull the brake down below my foot hard, forcing... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 15, 2024
The Hyundai Sonata was brought to a stop in a parking lot. When the driver went to put it in park, the vehicle accelerated across the parking lot and smashed into a solid wall. The driver broke her right ankle from standing on the brake pedal. The brakes were ineffective at stopping the vehicle. The... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STEERING
Mar 1, 2024
Incident date: Feb 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn the st... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 29, 2024
The ABS light and Traction control light keeps coming on and off very frequently. I am being told it is the Hydraulic control unit, as well as the abs module. This seems to be a huge safety issue that many people are running into.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 29, 2024
The ABS light and Traction control light keeps coming on and off very frequently. I am being told it is the Hydraulic control unit, as well as the abs module. This seems to be a huge safety issue that many people are running into.
AIR BAGS
Jul 7, 2023
Incident date: Jun 24, 2023
The airbag has been recalled because it might cause injury or death yet no remedy is available. The company should replace this vehicle if only temporary but until the part can be fixed. They refused to help.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 6, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2023
The vehicle started jumping when switching gears or when accelerating from a stop. The drive shaft ended up separating from the transfer case, lost 3rd gear in the transmission, and blew the 8th cylinder in the motor. I am seeing that this is a common issue with the year, make, and model. Yet not al... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 18, 2023
Incident date: Feb 9, 2023
Gas smell when tank is filled past 3/4
EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 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 | $1,450 |
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 — 2023 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 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
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).
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-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
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-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-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
23-01-023H
Mar 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software update for Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles to revise the logic for the following DTC : a?? DTC P00B7 a?? Engine Coolant Flow Low/Performance
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
1,139
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
67
Reported Crashes
41
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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