2019 Hyundai Sonata Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 170 owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata (including the hybrid).
Most-reported area: engine (89 complaints, 52%; median mileage when it happened: 90,000). Includes the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.
0 safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata in its recall file dated Sep 27, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
The areas named in the 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Sonata. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Hyundai Sonata recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2019 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2017 Sonata drew the most (132) and the 2019 drew 30.
Owner complaints
2019: 170 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 883 |
| 2017 | 876 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2019 | 170 |
| 2020 | 194 |
| 2021 | 188 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 102 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Safety recalls
2019: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD Rollover risk 10.5% |
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD Rollover risk 10.5% |
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Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD |
Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Questions
What are the most common 2019 Sonata problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (89), exterior lighting (18), fuel and propulsion system (17). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Sonata has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.