Hyundai Sonata Seats Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the Hyundai Sonata across 22 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “passenger seat” (26% of reports).
- 123seats complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%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.
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 32 of 123 complaints (26%)
- Tank expanded: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 16 | 9% | 57,229 |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% | 157,000 |
| 2017 Sonata | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 14 | 1% | 32,627 |
| 2014 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 100,537 |
| 2013 Sonata | 2 | 0% | 8,504 |
| 2012 Sonata | 5 | 0% | 49,801 |
| 2011 Sonata | 15 | 0% | 66,700 |
| 2009 Sonata | 3 | 1% | 117,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 62,600 |
| 2007 Sonata | 19 | 3% | 49,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 13 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2005 Sonata | 2 | 1% | 15,500 |
| 2004 Sonata | 2 | 1% | 77,928 |
| 2001 Sonata | 3 | 1% | 95,061 |
| 2000 Sonata | 2 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 1998 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat belt may interfere with the manual seat back recliner knob and could cause the front manual seat back recliner to inadvertently release.
Risk: The inadvertent release of a front seat back recliner may result in injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manual seat back recliner knob(s) free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The structural bracket/part under the driver's seat broke while operating, preventing me from safely reaching and depressing the brake and gas pedals. And also recall that I didnât authorize with dealership caused my car to have issue with speed control
The driver's power seat track master assembly (Part#88500-L0030) on my 2020 Hyundai Sonata suffered a catastrophic structural failure while operating. The black plastic bracket housing and aligning the electric drive motor fractured. This caused the motor to pull out of alignment, twisting the…
Car was taken to dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, it was determined that the fuel tank had expanded and pushed towards the heat shield, and expanded upward pushing up the back seats of vehicle. It was determined to not safe to drive. Manufacturer contacted me and offered a buyback. Upon…
The driver's power seat drive cable on the left-hand track rail snapped internally. The motor only advances the right side, causing the seat to twist violently to the left and jam. This mechanical failure occurred prematurely at 9,000 miles. Because the seat framework is structurally compromised…
I was driving and all of a sudden the traction lights turned on and the sterring wheel is hard to turn. Almost go in a car accident. The windows just stopped working and the brakes light constantly keep getting burned out.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonatas have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about seats 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 seats?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seats problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger seat”, in 32 of 123 complaints, followed by “tank expanded” (9).
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.