Hyundai Sonata Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 623 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Hyundai Sonata across 30 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (95). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (15% of reports).
- 623vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 127mention a crash
- 47mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 92 of 623 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 420 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 623 complaints, 127 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 47 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 4 | 24% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 6 | 13% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 9 | 10% | 2,525 |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 7 | 4% | 700 |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 2,786 |
| 2018 Sonata | 19 | 5% | 8,858 |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 30 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 61 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 22 | 3% | 40,800 |
| 2013 Sonata | 86 | 4% | 35,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 84 | 5% | 56,526 |
| 2011 Sonata | 95 | 3% | 59,500 |
| 2010 Sonata | 11 | 3% | 25,072 |
| 2009 Sonata | 31 | 7% | 50,500 |
| 2008 Sonata | 14 | 3% | 35,029 |
| 2007 Sonata | 20 | 3% | 69,954 |
| 2006 Sonata | 39 | 4% | 107,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 6 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 45,003 |
| 2002 Sonata | 8 | 3% | 61,500 |
| 2001 Sonata | 13 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 7 | 3% | 61,000 |
| 1999 Sonata | 4 | 3% | 89,000 |
| 1997 Sonata | 3 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 6 | 9% | 116,132 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
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
I test drove the vehicle at an auction, watched several other people test drive the vehicle. Before the auction I test drove it one more time and put my obd scan tool on it to make sure there were no hidden codes or problems. I won the bid,and picked up the vehicle. I drove it approximately 6 miles…
The clock spring went bad causing failure of horn and all buttons on the steering wheel including cruise control. It also caused the airbag light to illuminate.
The vehicle is stalling in the acceleration process. I can feel and hear the stall by the air conditioner going out or fading out when it happens while driving. Pressing the gas and it barely moves at times. Makes a noise now while running. Unknown to whether it's electrical or engine or…
Hyundai Sonata SEL - 2022 Both Leg break and hand break didnt work while driving. its a very severe issue in this model.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonatas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 623 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 92 of 623 complaints.
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.