2025 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
0 recalls — 11 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
3 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
On [XXX] while entering 2 car garage with no other cars in garage, the subject vehicle which is a HEV, changed from the electric drive mode to gasoline mode at the garage door and driveway apex. Immediately, the vehicle uncommandedly surged forward from approximately 1mph. The vehicle impacted a la... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
On [XXX] while entering 2 car garage with no other cars in garage, the subject vehicle which is a HEV, changed from the electric drive mode to gasoline mode at the garage door and driveway apex. Immediately, the vehicle uncommandedly surged forward from approximately 1mph. The vehicle impacted a la... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
On [XXX] while entering 2 car garage with no other cars in garage, the subject vehicle which is a HEV, changed from the electric drive mode to gasoline mode at the garage door and driveway apex. Immediately, the vehicle uncommandedly surged forward from approximately 1mph. The vehicle impacted a la... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
take.a break warning light is a hazard and distraction and is not accurate at all. i am not a new driver but this id not s safety feature it is such a distraction and is not consistent. i am not going in and out of the lane and even with both hands on the wheel it still goes off about every 90 seco... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
The emergency rear collision detection system is able to be turned off, but automatically turns on when the car starts. There are situations where the car detects an object and it prevents me from reversing. I disabled this because I use my eyes and have accepted the risk of running into something... Read more
1 injured
SEATS
Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
Lump on driver seat, under right buttocks. Feels like hard steel poking up on right side of seat , predominantly under right side.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
The Inattentive Driving Warning goes off excessively, causing distraction even in heavy traffic. Over a 2 hour drive, the Inattentive Driving Warning would alert approximately every 30 minutes regardless of traffic or driving conditions. The sound, which lasted approximately 1 to 2 seconds, and aler... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Jun 12, 2025
The dash warning "Consider Taking A Break" fires off randomly. This is a distraction as when I'm in traffic, driving well within my lane, no sudden changes, it will alert and I look down as I assume there may be a more serious problem. It takes my attention from the road often. This feature can... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 27, 2025
The gear shifter design on this Hyundai model is dangerously counterintuitive compared to industry norms. It nearly caused me to drive off a cliff. I encountered a serious safety issue with the gear selector design. In most vehicles — including Mercedes, GM, and even pickup trucks — pushing the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 27, 2025
The gear shifter design on this Hyundai model is dangerously counterintuitive compared to industry norms. It nearly caused me to drive off a cliff. I encountered a serious safety issue with the gear selector design. In most vehicles — including Mercedes, GM, and even pickup trucks — pushing the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2025
Incident date: Feb 19, 2025
The 12 v battery drains repeatedly causing the car to be without power . Requires opening the car with a manual key . Happens within as little of 3 days of not being driven . Dealer stated battery was without issues has continued to occur . Loses potential safety risk as entry into car becomes compr... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
2025 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 — 2025 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) | 44.0 | 51.0 | 47.0 | Regular | $1,250 |
CO2 Emissions: 188.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID across all model years (2011–2026).
67
Total Recalls
1,129
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
67
Reported Crashes
34
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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