2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (66)
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
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 66 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-26 · Power Train“the high voltage battery will no longer charge neither from being plugged in to the charger on the wall nor from the buikt in system onboard the car. there are warning lights saying the inverter coolant is low but the reservoir is at the proper level. i suspect the coolant for the hybrid charging inverter is bad and crystalizes causing blockages …”
2023-09-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving the car it suddenly decelerated and multiple warning errors on electronics, driver assist, braking started going off then the error message of check hybrid turn engine off came on. i was able to coast into a parking lot as the car could only go around 5 miles an hour. i turned the care off and on and the check hybrid turn engine off…”
2022-11-07 · Power Train“i was traveling on a highway when a "hybrid system warning" suddenly appeared on the dashboard. every dashboard warning light illuminated. the car began to lose power. i exited the highway immediately and the car began to have sporadic power and was "lurching." i immediately pulled onto the shoulder and at that time another warning on the dash a…”
2020-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 24,922 mi“the message "hybrid system failure" suddenly displayed and the vehicle lost power and stalled. this occured on hyw (65mph) and nearly caused wreck from behind…”
2020-09-05 · Unknown Or Other · 56 mi“the touch screen radio is ineffective when tuning to siriusxm. it just sits on updating and nothing else you press works. i have had multiple mechanics look at it, pulled fuses, resets and nothing fixes the issue. from research online it appears this has been an ongoing issue for years with hyundai touch screens. they say there's nothing they can d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.