AI DamageHyundai Sonata Hybrid: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid across 11 model years: 0 owner complaints and 183 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
- Certain 2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door…
- Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door that is difficult…
- Certain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent…
- Certain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge conditions due to the…
- Some Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may display a Check Engine light and store one or more of the DTCs…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions
- A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.