2019 Hyundai Sonata reliability
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata over 8 years — 9 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Sonata years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (86 of 161), then Exterior lighting (18) and Electrical system (12). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
The 2018 Sonata has 373 complaints, 32 per year, and the 2020 has 178 complaints, 19 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Hyundai Sonata. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (161 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to…"
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"The low-pressure fuel pump module assembly, located directly beneath the rear passenger seat cushion, experienced a plastic housing failure. A stress fracture on the upper plastic fuel outlet nipple caused raw liquid…"
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"The oil is low, went to get looked at by another mechanic besides Dealer cause they want to hit you over the head with prices. Was told car burning oil. Took to dealer for Oil Consumption Test. Had to pay for oil…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced severe overheating and excessive oil consumption. The contact also stated that there was a…"
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"On January 26, 2026, my 2019 Hyundai Sonata SEL suddenly became inoperable overnight. The vehicle had been operating normally with no warning signs—no check-engine or oil-pressure light, abnormal engine noise,…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Sonata | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Sonata | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Sonata | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Sonata hybrid | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 39 | 44 | 41 MPG | $1600 |
| Sonata hybrid SE | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 40 | 46 | 42 MPG | $1550 |
| Sonata Plug-in hybrid | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 37 | 42 | 39 MPG / 600 mi range | $1650 |
| Sonata SE | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Owner complaints for early years in this span (especially 2013) concentrate on the engine. Safety recall 17V-226 covers certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles: machining errors during engine manufacturing may cause premature bearing wear that can seize the engine; dealers inspect and replace the short block as needed. Safety recall 22V-312 (replacing 20V-121) covers certain 2013-2014 Sonatas whose low-pressure fuel hose between the low-pressure and direct-injection pumps may crack from engine-bay heat and leak fuel; dealers replace that hose. Safety recall 18V-934 covers certain 2011-2014 Sonatas previously remedied under 15V-568 or 17V-226 whose high-pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged or mis-torqued during engine replacement and can leak; dealers inspect and replace the pipe as needed. Safety recall 16V-956 covers a small build of 2017 Sonatas (and Elantras) whose driver frontal air-bag inflator end seal may be missing; dealers replace the driver frontal air-bag module.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata over 8 years — 9 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Sonata years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (86 of 161), then Exterior lighting (18) and Electrical system (12). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Sonata has 373 complaints, 32 per year, and the 2020 has 178 complaints, 19 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Hyundai Sonata been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners have filed 161 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is 33.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Sonata take?
Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.
Which Sonata years had the engine bearing safety recall?
Safety recall 17V-226 covers certain 2013-2014 Sonatas (and Santa Fe Sport) for premature engine bearing wear; dealers inspect and replace the short block as needed.