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2022 Hyundai Sonata

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints88
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2022 Hyundai Sonata

3 recalls
88 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
88
Complaints citing a crash
8

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V524000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

  • 22V746000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

  • 25V796000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Consumer complaints

88 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

88
Total
8
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE38
  • FUEL SYSTEM17
  • OTHER11
  • ELECTRICAL9
  • BRAKES5

Notable Issues

88 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 8 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)38
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)17
miscellaneous issues11

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

23

City

33

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$2,200
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Hyundai Sonata problems

3,637 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V796000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V746000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V524000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.