2019 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. That ranks 21st out of 32 Sonata model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (87 complaints, 54%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 162owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Sonata 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 problems | 87 | 54% | 90,000 | “oil consumption” (30%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 23 | 14% | 3,850 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 11% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 7% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | 35,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 78,093 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 2,786 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
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
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car's engine is burning oil. I have maintained service of oil changes and fluids, etc. since I purchased my car. It is not that old in my opinion.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 58 MPH. The contact retrieved DTC: P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection…
The low-pressure fuel pump module assembly, located directly beneath the rear passenger seat cushion, experienced a plastic housing failure. A stress fracture on the upper plastic fuel outlet nipple caused raw liquid gasoline to actively weep and pool on top of the module inside the passenger…
The oil is low, went to get looked at by another mechanic besides Dealer cause they want to hit you over the head with prices. Was told car burning oil. Took to dealer for Oil Consumption Test. Had to pay for oil change. Came back a little before 1,000 miles and car failed. They charging me 900.00…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced severe overheating and excessive oil consumption. The contact also stated that there was a misfire in the engine even though the spark plugs and ignition coils were…
Other Hyundai Sonata years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Sonata | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 Sonata | 46 | 1 |
| 2023 Sonata | 87 | 2 |
| 2022 Sonata | 94 | 3 |
| 2021 Sonata | 134 | 4 |
| 2020 Sonata | 179 | 4 |
| 2019 | 162 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonata | 374 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata | 765 | 3 |
| 2016 Sonata | 727 | 6 |
| 2015 Sonata | 1,151 | 9 |
| 2014 Sonata | 749 | 7 |
| 2013 Sonata | 1,915 | 9 |
| 2012 Sonata | 1,557 | 8 |
| 2011 Sonata | 3,377 | 14 |
| 2010 Sonata | 345 | 2 |
| 2009 Sonata | 460 | 2 |
| 2008 Sonata | 425 | 3 |
| 2007 Sonata | 696 | 5 |
| 2006 Sonata | 1,047 | 9 |
| 2005 Sonata | 165 | 1 |
| 2004 Sonata | 202 | 1 |
| 2003 Sonata | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Sonata | 319 | 7 |
| 2001 Sonata | 205 | 3 |
| 2000 Sonata | 276 | 4 |
| 1999 Sonata | 124 | 4 |
| 1998 Sonata | 49 | 1 |
| 1997 Sonata | 49 | 2 |
| 1996 Sonata | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 Sonata | 66 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 87 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 Hyundai Sonata a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata model years, the 2019 has fewer 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.