Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid across 14 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “check charging” (7% of reports).
- 100power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Check charging: mentioned in 7 of 100 complaints (7%)
- Able pull: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 33% | 80 |
| 2024 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 20% | — |
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 11% | 16 |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2018 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 13% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 14 | 11% | 36,300 |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 7 | 13% | 30,000 |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 14 | 13% | 59,167 |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 30 | 19% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 10% | 76,919 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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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…
Vehicle Impact:While driving, the vehicle suddenly displayed a "Check Hybrid System" warning on the dashboard and suffered a complete, sudden loss of propulsion while on the road. The vehicle dropped power completely and would not restart, creating an immediate, severe safety hazard to myself and…
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle door was open, the vehicle shifted into reverse and accelerated in reverse at 30 MPH. The vehicle traveled into a wooded area and the rear of the vehicle struck a tree. The vehicle was towed to a certified collision…
While driving and everything is going along fine it will suddenly jerk and make a sound as if I've been hit behind. I'm not sure if it's part of the detached shift cables or transmission or something else. Sometimes it will jerk violently while going uphill also.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonata Hybrids have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about power train for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “check charging”, in 7 of 100 complaints, followed by “able pull” (5).
Other Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
- Engine problems (343)
- Electrical System problems (205)
See all Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems.