NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Hyundai Sonata Insurance in California
NHTSA rated three versions of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Sonata list 4 recall campaigns and 187 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 187
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Hyundai Sonata crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2026 | Sonata 4DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2026 | Sonata Hybrid 4DR HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | Sonata 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | Sonata 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9.7% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2026 Sonata — forward collision warning: no; lane departure warning: no.
Sonata recall campaigns, 2023–2026
4 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 0, 2026: 1.
- Electrical system ×1
- Exterior lighting ×1
- Fuel system, gasoline ×1
- Power train ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V047000 | January 27, 2026 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2026 |
| 25V796000 | November 18, 2025 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2023 |
| 24V583000 | August 7, 2024 | Exterior lighting › brake lights | 2024 |
| 23V526000 | July 27, 2023 | Power train › automatic transmission › fluid/lubricant › pump | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Sonata. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Sonata 2026 · Sonata Hybrid 2026 · Sonata 2024 · Sonata 2023
Sonata owner complaints to NHTSA
187 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 100 | 8 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Fuel/propulsion system43
- Engine40
- Electrical system37
- Power train30
- Forward collision avoidance20
- Vehicle speed control18
- Service brakes12
- Structure12
NHTSA complaint records: Sonata Hybrid HEV 2026 · Sonata ICE 2026 · Sonata 2025 · Sonata Hybrid 2025 · Sonata 2024 · Sonata HEV 2024 · Sonata 2023 · Sonata HEV 2023
Coverage on a Sonata
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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