2025 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

0 recalls — 13 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
TIRES1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STRUCTURE1
SUSPENSION1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Apr 7, 2026
On April 8, 2026, I returned to my brand-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited (purchased as a new ccar on February 10th 2026)_after being away from March 31 to April 6, 2026 (approximately 7 days of normal parking). The vehicle was completely dead — the 12V auxiliary battery had fully discharge... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Apr 7, 2026
On April 8, 2026, I returned to my brand-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited (purchased as a new ccar on February 10th 2026)_after being away from March 31 to April 6, 2026 (approximately 7 days of normal parking). The vehicle was completely dead — the 12V auxiliary battery had fully discharge... Read more
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
ENGINE Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
I am getting a failing fuel injector that is not covered in Hondas openTSB. I am unsure how it was determined that only VIN are covered when it is the same engine for all 18 &19s. Honda is denying work but reporting because many others are having same problem and not covered on an odyssey forum. I b... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
The audio system in my car blares When car is cold and after 5 minutes it turned off, and once it turned off a loud static noise that makes my vehicle unsafe to drive. The only way to get the noise to turn off is to pull over and completely turn off the car, and sometimes that does not even work. Th... Read more
ENGINE Sep 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
The engine has been intermittently cutting off every day. We have taken it to the dealership multiple times, and they say they cannot recreate the issue, so there is absolutely nothing that they can do. The vehicle will shake a little bit and then turn off.
SUSPENSION Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S T2 295/30R/21 102Y. These tires are engineered by Michelin specifically for a Tesla Model S 2022+ hence the T2 mark. These are a second generation as the previous ones were a T1. Everything is supposed to be factored in by Michelin to cater to the vehicles specifications and... Read more
STRUCTURE Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 21V316000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver’s side and p... Read more
ENGINE Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Jun 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000(Engine); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for th... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brakes had erroneously activated, causing the vehicle the suddenly decelerate. During the failure, the "BRAKE" light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brakes had erroneously activated, causing the vehicle the suddenly decelerate. During the failure, the "BRAKE" light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the ... Read more
TIRES Mar 3, 2025
Incident date: Feb 19, 2025
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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD

CategoryRating
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

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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 $1,450

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).

34 Total Recalls
1,139 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
67 Reported Crashes
41 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2025 (current) 0 13
2024 0 12 View
2023 0 23 View
2022 0 30 View
2021 0 68 View
2020 1 21 View
2019 0 5 View
2018 1 15 View
2017 3 123 View
2016 5 183 View
2015 4 83 View
2014 3 40 View
2013 4 166 View
2012 6 213 View
2011 6 144 View

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