2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. That ranks 11th out of 16 Sonata Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 47% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
UNKNOWN- While driving on highway, from 70 mph speed the car suddenly lost acceleration and speed dropped. No response to accelerator. Even with pushing the accelerator high, car will go in high RPM and speed will barely reach 40 mph. I was lucky that there was no other vehicle behind me…
On 11/28/25 at approximately 6:30 pm, I was driving on a Highway 17 going about 60 mph when my car's engine completely shut down. a "Hybrid System Failure" warning flashed and my car was no longer drivable. The car was towed to the dealership. In mid October 2025, my car stopped running with the…
The vehicle went in for repair at the dealership early July for a check engine light and DTC error code. It was revving high after being driven for more than 20 min or so and wouldnât get to above 60 mph. Jerky, dangerous acceleration and deceleration seemingly out of nowhere. The dealership…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before downshifting to a lower gear. In addition, the engine revved independently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The…
Similar to other stories Iâve read online, my 2023 sonata broke down on the highway a minute after any error signal popping up, in a dangerous location on the highway with no shoulder. Plaza Hyundai dealership was first/last and only people to perform an oil change or service the car. They told…
Other Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years
← 2022 Sonata Hybrid · 2024 Sonata Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.