2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (82)
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.
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
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Air Bags 2025-12-19 · TRW Settlement DCS · Other
a class action settlement regarding the trw airbag was recently decided. based on the class action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. please see attached for details. impacted vehicles are also noted below. for further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, ple
Air Bags 2025-12-19 · TRW Summary Notice · Other
a class action settlement regarding the trw airbag was recently decided. based on the class action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. impacted vehicles are also noted below. for further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, please review the corresponding dea
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What owners report
2026-09-25 · Power Train“am writing regarding 43099808 number with hyundai my 2019 sonata hybird se in limp mode with an active flashing p1326 knock sensor code. the dealership is using an automated system denial to try and charge me $2,110 for an egr valve and air filter.i am officially challenging this diagnostic path. mathematically and mechanically, an egr valve or ma…”
2026-07-15 · Power Train“the primary failure is in the engine/powertrain system and knock sensor detection system (ksds), causing 6 identical sudden engine stalls (obd-ii code p1326) from 09/2000 to 06/2026. additionally, severe excessive oil consumption was documented during 2 of these diagnostic visits, showing deep-seated engine issues. the vehicle and all records are a…”
2025-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“purchased 2019 after 44,000 miles engine was replaced metal in engine and inverter coolant issue july 2025 117,000 my inverter coolant light came in and off several times then car through all warning lights hev check engine warning shut it down went into limp mode towed to dealership they checked and cleared codes said it threw 13 codes but aft…”
2022-02-10 · Unknown Or Other“when accelerating, the vehicle automatically hesitates and loses power. this happens when pulling out from complete stops as well as moving slowly to passing other vehicles. the tachometer still shows power but the brakes depress and there is no power to the vehicle and it hesitates feeling as if the abs are kicking in. in order for it to resolve i…”
2019-12-20 · Air Bags · 3,500 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2019 hyundai sonata. while the contact was pulling into an intersection, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of his vehicle. the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained broken ribs, and injuries to the leg, head, and arm. medical attention was …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.