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2016–2019 · 4 model years

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201732 complaints
Most recalls20172 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030402016: 26 complaints, 2 recalls2017: 32 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2016201720182019
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid—39 mpg050000
2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid—39 mpg100000
2017 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid—39 mpg2320000
2016 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid—40 mpg2260000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine36
  • Electrical system25
  • Unknown or other13
  • Fuel/propulsion system11
  • Power train9
  • Hybrid propulsion system3
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Service brakes1