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Hyundai Sonata 2020–2026 (DN8)

Hyundai Sonata
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Price
$23,400–$36,000
MPG
52
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Excellent running costs
  • Strength: Strong cargo & utility
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How it scores for you10 scores
A top-safety, thrifty commuter sedan with 52-mpg efficiency and roomy cargo, held back by so-so driving engagement and electrical and powertrain gripes.
Reliability46

Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 3 of its 10 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5).

Running costs87

About $1,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 87% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility77

16 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 77% of other sedans we track.

Passenger space58

Roomy midsize sedan with comfortable seating for five and 16 cu ft trunk. Rear headroom slightly compromised by sloping roofline, but overall competitive.

Driving fun45

Sonata is a comfortable, competent midsize sedan but not sporty; 191 hp is adequate, and the hybrid prioritizes efficiency over engagement. Handling is composed but ordinary for the segment.

Tech68

The DN8 Sonata offers generous tech for its class: large touchscreens, digital gauges, available Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Hyundai's driver-assist suite, above segment-typical value.

Comfort62

Quiet, smooth ride with supportive seating and refined hybrid drivetrain. Well-appointed cabin makes it a comfortable commuter, slightly above segment norm.

Value retention70

SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.

Capability30

No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls15 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 4/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 5/5

15 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2020–2026

  • Electrical — 39 complaints (2021)
  • Recall — Electrical: instrument cluster/panel (2026)
  • Electrical — 36 complaints (2020)

2026

  • RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V047000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display

2025

  • Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The vehicle is stalling in the acceleration process. I can feel and hear the stall by the air conditioner going out or fading out when it happens while driving. Pressing the gas and it barely moves at times. Makes a noise now while running. Unknown to whether it's electrical or engine or transmissio

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The panoramic sunroof/front movable glass panel on my Hyundai Sonata N Line appeared to spontaneously shatter while driving on the highway. Weather conditions were clear and normal at the time of the incident. There was no traffic around the vehicle, no bridges or overhead objects nearby, and I did

2024

  • RecallExterior lighting: brake lights24V583000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number

  • Complaint clusterElectrical16 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The entire dash cluster including the radio display cuts off and back on while driving. The only way I can describe it, is that the car seems to act like it was turned off then back on again. Initial lights when you start the car come on, seatbelt lights, initial startup dash lights, headlight indic

  • Complaint clusterStructure7 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE

    Driving on road and hear grinding. Pull off and check underbody and see undercover dragging the pavement. Going speed limit prior to hearing noise of grinding undercover and no impacts or damage occurred to bumper or undercover prior to ripping and dragging the ground

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Sudden loss of acceleration. This occurred while making a left turn across traffic from a stop. At approximately 7mph the car would not accelerate any further. I was luckily able to coast the vehicle into a center turn lane. Upon coming to a stop I was unable to get any acceleration. The vehicle was

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The horn on my vehicle completely stop working. There were no alert messages and I found out that it wasn't working when I needed to use it. I was driving 55 miles per hr in a highway and another vehicle was about to switch lane to merge into my lane and driver did not see me and almost got into a

2023

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump23V526000

    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.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline25V796000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion20 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Was driving and stopped at a stoplight. When I went to drive it started sputtering and if I wouldn’t have driven into a gas station, it would’ve given out in the middle of the road. It wouldn’t let me switch to drive or reverse , only neutral or park. It threw a code P0301, cylinder 1 misfire. Had t

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain19 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    I own a 2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL. Over approximately three years, the vehicle experienced four separate incidents involving sudden loss of engine power and recurring fuel injector/powertrain problems. Three of these incidents occurred while the vehicle was being driven on interstate highways, creatin

  • Complaint clusterEngine16 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    My Hyundai Sonata 2023 is experiencing two recall codes. The first one was 9b1 which was resolved, but the other one is indefinite which is 286. I dropped my car off on December 4 of 2025 and a month later Hyundai’s corporate team reached out to discuss the state of my car. They asked me for things

  • Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Battery Management System completely exhausting the 12V battery resulting in the car acting as if it has no power. When this happens, you can't unlock the door or open the trunk. On two separate occasions, I have encountered a complete loss of power in my Sonata Hybrid, preventing me from unlockin

  • Complaint clusterFuel7 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-40 MPH, the vehicle was sputtering and shaking abnormally. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); but the VIN

2022

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings21V524000

    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.

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V746000

    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 l

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline25V796000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain25 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line, VIN [XXX] , purchased August 15, 2025 with low mileage under original manufacturer warranty. Within 3 months, recurring transmission and drivability failures began. Six repair visits since November 2025; 71+ cumulative days out of service within 8 months. Visit 1 (11/24/

  • Complaint clusterElectrical22 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HVAC blower motor became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the blower motor fuse had melted and failed and needed to

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion14 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    RECALL REMEDY FAILURE AND MANUFACTURER COERCION My Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited has been held completely out of service at an authorized Hyundai facility since June 2, 2026, due to severe fuel tank expansion under active NHTSA Safety Recall 25V-796 (Hyundai Campaign 286).The deal

  • Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    The engine on a 2022 Hyundai Sonata developed rod knock at approximately 99,460 miles. The vehicle had been serviced exclusively at an authorized Hyundai dealership for its entire life with 12 documented service visits. What failed: The engine lubrication system. Two prior events at the dealership

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I was driving my yesterday morning like normal, about 15mph getting off of a freeway offramp, when all of the sudden I heard a strange brief noise come from the inside of the car. I couldn't figure it out so I drove home. Went inside for about 20 minutes, went back outside to leave again and I notic

2021

  • RecallVisibility: windshield21V00M000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings21V524000

    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.

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission22V746000

    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 l

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline25V796000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical39 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The Left blinker switch keeps going in and out, working about 50% of the time. Both the light and the blinker sound do not turn on. When getting it checked out at an auto repair shop, the maintenance tech said this was more and more common for 2021 sonatas and it was not due to anything I did. It wa

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other32 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    1. Component Failed: Panoramic Sunroof Glass Assembly (Structure / Visibility / Glass). Details: While traveling at highway speed on the freeway, the panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously exploded outward without warning or impact from any foreign object. Inspection: I have not had the vehicle repai

  • Complaint clusterEngine32 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    At approximately 130,000 miles, vehicle developed and internal coolant leak caused by a failed Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) in the center muffler assembly, matching TSB 23-EM-009H - a known manufacturing defect documented by Hyundai. Coolant has been slowly leaking internally into the exhaust

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain29 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Massive loss of coolant in closed loop cooling system Heat soak. Fail safe mode

  • Complaint clusterFuel13 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated

2020

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels20V122000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F

  • RecallElectrical: software20V213000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.

  • RecallLatches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: LATCH22V196000

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety S

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline25V796000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical36 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    A/C blower motor fan would stop working. Happened twice within less than a year apart. Upon further inspection, multi fuse wiring overheated and melted, ruining fuse and making A/C stop working during 100 temperatures outside. Apparently this is a well known issue with this make and model Sonata. El

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain24 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a recurring, unresolved electrical defect in my 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL. The vehicle fails to recognize when the ignition is switched off, leaving core vehicle systems active and causing severe parasitic battery drain that leaves the car immobilized. ​De

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion21 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Hyundai Motors America has failed to comply with its statutory obligations in conducting the recall campaign 25V796, and is instead engaging in behavior substantially similar to that which has been previously censured by NHTSA. My Sonata suffered irreparable damage related to this campaign as confi

  • Complaint clusterEngine19 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    The A/C evaporator core and the core seal needs replacing on 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Car is 6 years old. I already have a confirmed diagnosis with a PPM refrigerant leak tester at the condensate drain line The diagnosis is 100% confirmed. The evaporator is leaking heavily—we pulled 274 PPM at the drain

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other19 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The AC Evaporator core is leaking. Known issue amongst these vehicles.

Cost to own$16,900 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$23,400–$36,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2026$33,500–$36,000
2025$25,000–$29,300
2024$21,300–$25,000
2023$18,100–$21,300
2022$15,300–$18,000
2021$12,900–$15,100
2020$11,000–$12,900

$1,300/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $23,400–$36,000
Efficiency52 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainHybrid

City MPG

50

Highway MPG

54

Combined MPG

52

Horsepower

191 hp

Doors

4

Length

192.9 in

Width

73.2 in

Height

57.1 in

Wheelbase

111.8 in

Curb weight

3,366 lb

Cargo volume

16 cu ft

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