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2023 Hyundai Sonata

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

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Recalls2
Complaints83
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Hyundai Sonata

2 recalls
83 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
83
Complaints citing a crash
5

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V526000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

  • 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

83 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

83
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE36
  • FUEL SYSTEM31
  • OTHER7
  • BRAKES3
  • ELECTRICAL2

Normal Range

83 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)36
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)31
miscellaneous issues7

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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Common problems

Hyundai Sonata problems

3,637 owner complaints analysed

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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 23V526000

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.