2019 Hyundai Sonata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (60) · Exterior Lighting (16) · Fuel/Propulsion System (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
46 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (170)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. this warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
Engine 2026-05-21 · 26-01-013H-2 DN · Service Campaign
certain santa fe (tma), santa fe sport (an), sonata (lfa), and tucson (tl) vehicles equipped with theta ii engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. the california air resources board has determined that these vehicles may be releasing air pollutants which exceed federal and california stan
Engine 2026-05-21 · 26-01-013H-2 TSB · Service Campaign
certain santa fe (tma), santa fe sport (an), sonata (lfa), and tucson (tl) vehicles equipped with theta ii engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. this bulletin provides instructions for updating the engine control module (ecm) to address this condition.
Showing the 6 most recent of 170 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-04 · Engine“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.…”
2026-09-10 · Engine · 90,000 mi“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 system) at o'reilly auto parts and stated that the knoc…”
2026-09-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 cabin. this component is retained and available for insp…”
2026-08-18 · Engine“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 for next step because i can’t find all the oil cha…”
2026-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 140,000 mi“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 replaced. due to the failure, the vehicle could not be dri…”
2026-08-13 · Engine“on january 26, 2026, my 2019 hyundai sonata sel suddenly became inoperable overnight. the vehicle had been operating normally with no warning signs—no check-engine or oil-pressure light, abnormal engine noise, overheating, loss of power, or other indication of an impending failure. the following morning, the engine would not start. the vehicle was…”
2026-08-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle stalled in traffic due to recall defect. manufacturer recall remedy is delayed beyond reasonable timeframe, creating ongoing safety exposure.…”
2026-07-23 · Engine · 172,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2019 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke started coming from the hood and the vehicle was pulled over into a parking space. while opening the hood, the contact saw that fire was coming from the top of the engine. the contact stated that the fire consumed the front of the vehicle, i…”
2026-07-16 · Seat Belts“driver's side seatbelt retraction mechanism failed without warning. intentionally brought car to dealer asap since it was close to 100,000 miles pointed out. this was serious safety defect dealer refused to repair under warranty.…”
2026-07-02 · Air Bags“the air bag light suddenly illuminated when turning on my car. my car has around 60k miles. it was previously repaired a few times for a power steering faliure while driving making it hard to stear. i believe that this latest failure is due to a failure of the stearing wheel clock spring or another srs module. failure. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.