2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (1)
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Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Risk: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
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.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Other Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2017 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid · 2019 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 32 | 2 |
| 2016 Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 26 | 2 |
See all Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.