2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 16 Sonata Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 45%), typically at around 24,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 55owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 45% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 32,547 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
âMy Lincoln Nautilus (~9,180 miles) logged 6 "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power" alerts in the [XXX] telematics system between XXX (XXX at 7:59 PM and 8:16 PM; XXX at 1:07 PM and 1:39 PM; XXX at 11:16 PM; and XXX at 10:56 AM). Out of the 6 logged events, I experienced severe loss of motive…
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…
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…
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…
The vehicleâs 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…
Other Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years
← 2020 Sonata Hybrid · 2022 Sonata Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 Sonata Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 55 | 0 |
| 2020 Sonata Hybrid | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 80 | 3 |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 133 | 5 |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 54 | 4 |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 28 | 3 |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 108 | 4 |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 154 | 6 |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 96 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata Hybrid model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.