Reliable Auto DB

2023 Hyundai Sonata reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata holds 87 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sonata years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel system, gasoline and Pump.

2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Complaints

87

Per year

21

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (37 of 87), then Engine (28) and Powertrain (16). Those filings include 5 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Sonata has 93 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2024 has 46 complaints, 15 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Hyundai Sonata. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel system, gasoline 2025-11-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V796000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Complaints by component (87 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
37
Engine
28
Powertrain
16
Electrical system
12
Forward collision avoidance
9
Fuel system, gasoline
6
Service brakes
4
Speed control
4
Structure
4
Back-over prevention
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Exterior lighting
2
Lane departure
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Diesel fuel system
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving at highway speeds, the emergency brake system will apply and alert me. It’s happened twice now in the last 3 weeks. I’ve experienced a random loss of power while driving on the highway with no check engine…"
    Service brakes, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-23
  • "When left turn signal is selected blinker nor camera comes on and at times it does work. Constantly in and out never steady. This never happened with the right turn signal only the left"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-15
  • "I own a 2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL. Over approximately three years, the vehicle experienced four separate incidents involving sudden loss of engine power and recurring fuel injector/powertrain problems. Three of these…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-07
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-40 MPH, the vehicle was sputtering and shaking abnormally. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-07-29
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted into neutral(N) and failed to shift into park or drive on three occasions. The vehicle was…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

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
Sonata 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Front-wheel drive 23 33 27 MPG $2400
Sonata 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 37 31 MPG $2100
Sonata 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 37 31 MPG $2100
Sonata 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 38 32 MPG $2050
Sonata hybrid 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) Front-wheel drive 45 51 47 MPG $1400
Sonata hybrid Blue 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) Front-wheel drive 50 54 52 MPG $1250

Specs and fitment

8th generation (DN8), 2020–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L Smartstream and 1.6L turbo where equipped) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17 to 245/40R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 25V-796 covers certain 2020-2023 Sonatas: a damaged check valve can let air into the fuel tank so the tank expands, contacts hot exhaust parts, and melts; dealers inspect and replace the check valve and tank as needed and update engine-control software. Safety recall 21V-524 covers certain 2021-2022 Sonata and Santa Fe vehicles with 2.5L turbo engines: fuel may leak at the pipe between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail; dealers inspect and tighten or replace that pipe. Those turbo-only units are a subset of DN8, not the gasoline majority.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata holds 87 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sonata years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel system, gasoline and Pump.

What are common problems with a 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (37 of 87), then Engine (28) and Powertrain (16). Those filings include 5 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Sonata has 93 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2024 has 46 complaints, 15 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Sonata been recalled?

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 87 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Hyundai Sonata get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata is 36.7 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.