Hyundai Sonata Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 768 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Hyundai Sonata across 26 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (135). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (13% of reports).
- 768fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 17mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 98 of 768 complaints (13%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 54 of 768 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Hyundai Sonata at $1,000, and half of them between $780 and $1,400.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 286 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 768 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 69 a fire, 17 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 37 | 43% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 22 | 23% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 21 | 16% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 47 | 26% | 1,600 |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2018 Sonata | 31 | 8% | 127,961 |
| 2017 Sonata | 33 | 4% | 66,800 |
| 2016 Sonata | 33 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 77 | 7% | 41,477 |
| 2014 Sonata | 50 | 7% | 67,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 135 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 99 | 6% | 93,500 |
| 2011 Sonata | 105 | 3% | 103,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 11 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2009 Sonata | 14 | 3% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 4 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2007 Sonata | 6 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 9 | 1% | 90,600 |
| 2005 Sonata | 1 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 3 | 1% | 129,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 8 | 4% | 138,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 160,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 133,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Hyundai Sonata. 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.
Summary of Event: This vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the Theta II Engine Recall Campaign. The dealership successfully installed a replacement engine provided by the manufacturer. However, the dealership and Hyundai…
Vehicle experienced intermittent, severe powertrain defect resulting in a critical safety hazard. Between 30K and 36K miles, the vehicle underwent 3 violent highway deceleration episodes. During these events, the engine began shaking, escalating to violent shaking; with deceleration and coming to a…
A franchise dealership performed a federally mandated safety recall service (ECM Software Update) and a knock sensor replacement on this 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Turbo. To perform these specific repairs, the technician had to work directly around the intake and turbocharger assembly workspace…
My 2013 sonata caught fire from the engine I was barely able to get out safely
I am filing this complaint regarding transmission and drivability problems with my 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L following Hyundai Campaign 9C-2. My vehicle was running and driving perfectly before this update. I have always maintained it on time, followed proper maintenance schedules, and have records…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonatas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 768 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Hyundai Sonata. 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,000 (half paid between $780 and $1,400), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 98 of 768 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (54).
Other Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (4,702)
- Steering problems (2,363)
- Air Bags problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,975)
- Structure problems (1,066)
- Power Train problems (1,050)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,013)
- Service Brakes problems (901)
See all Hyundai Sonata problems.