Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 58 owner complaints for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid (model years 2016–2019). The most reported problem area is engine (35 complaints), followed by electrical system (23 complaints). The 2017 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (32), 2016 (26) and 2019 (5). Among model years at least two years old, the 2018 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 2 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | 2 of 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 2 of 4 | |
| Power train | 7 | 2 of 4 | |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 3 | 1 of 4 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V749000 | Sep 24, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2016–2017 | 469,377 |
| 18V166000 | Mar 12, 2018 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2016–2017 | 2,840 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.