2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
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2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
My Lincoln Nautilus (~9,180 miles) logged 6 "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power" alerts in the […] telematics system between … (… at 7:59 PM and 8:16 PM; … at 1:07 PM and 1:39 PM; … at 11:16 PM; and … at 10:56 AM). Out of the 6 logged events, I experienced severe loss of motive power during two of them. On ……
The vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealer to have Service Campaign TBH and 94B completed. These campaigns were explicitly designed to prevent known mechanical defects (cracked EHRS assemblies and high-voltage battery errors). The software patches failed to protect the vehicle. The physical hardware has…
The vehicle experiences sudden, complete electrical power loss while driving at speed on highways and city streets or on the parking. All digital displays turn off, the engine shuts down, and power-assisted steering and braking are instantly lost without prior warning, presenting an extreme collision risk. The issue…
I purchased this vehicle pre-owned approximately two years ago and have since developed concerns about its reliability, particularly related to the electrical and hybrid systems. In hindsight, I suspect these issues may be part of the reason the original owner traded it in to a CarMax dealer. Shortly after purchasing…
The vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system repeatedly loses power within about 1 hour of sitting. The car becomes completely unresponsive (cannot unlock or start) and requires use of the built-in 12V battery reset button to restore power. This occurs frequently and makes the vehicle unreliable and potentially unsafe, as…
Sonata Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2012 Sonata Hybrid has the most complaints (155). All Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (25 complaints), followed by engine (21).
- How many 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 55 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 18, 2026.