NHTSA lists 28 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI SONATA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 21.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 21.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 17.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 17.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 10.7% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 7.1% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 7.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 7.1% |
| SEATS | 2 | 7.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 3.6% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | WARNINGS | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | WARNINGS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE | ASSIST | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 12 | 42.9% | 0.88 |
| loss of control | 5 | 17.9% | 0.80 |
| mechanical failure | 4 | 14.3% | 0.82 |
| noise or comfort | 3 | 10.7% | 0.65 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 3.6% | 0.83 |
| structural or corrosion | 1 | 3.6% | 0.45 |
| unclear | 1 | 3.6% | 0.68 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 3.6% | 0.80 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 21 | 75.0% | 0.87 |
| low | 6 | 21.4% | 0.69 |
| high | 1 | 3.6% | 1.00 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 28 tagged complaints of 28 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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31 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
Date: 2026-07-27. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-060H instructions to inspect the oil level plug a
Date: 2026-07-27. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect the oil level plug and transmission oil l
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked. Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) 26-01-051H & 26-01-052H
Date: 2026-07-13. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the ATCU (Air Temperature Control Unit) software; the revised l
Date: 2026-07-13. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge conditions due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Air Temperature Control Unit (ATCU) software; t
Date: 2026-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. Some 8WDCTs (ind
Date: 2026-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Some Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may display a Check Engine light and store one or more of the DTCs listed below due to an abnormal air-fuel ratio in a specific cylinder. This bulletin provides instructions to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) to resolve the air-fuel ratio logic.
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improv
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SONATA | 17 |
| SONATA HYBRID | 11 |
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