2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (49)
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.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
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 2025-12-18 · 25-EM-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some elantra (cn7, cn7a), kona (os, sx2), and sonata hybrid (dn8 hev) vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may illuminate a warning lamp for dtc p218100 (cooling system performance) related to the integrated thermal-management module (itm). follow the service procedure in this bulletin to install a s
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-20 · Power Train“driving at 78 mph and "check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.…”
2025-09-26 · Electrical System · 33,808 mi“the contact owns a 2022 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated that while attempting to use the key fob to unlock the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. the contact manually unlocked the vehicle with the key, and the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that the failure had occurred on two occasions, and the vehicle was jump-started.…”
2025-09-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel injector failed. the vehicle stall and accelerate poorly due to misfires. it is leaching gasoline into the oil which can result in total engine failure. dealership verified the injector was bad. there was a warning light at one time after refueling, presumed it was my fuel cap, tightened it, and the light went away.…”
2025-08-17 · Electrical System“vehicle will not start. this is the fourth incident where vehicle will not start. it has had the software update, battery and voltage regulator replaced in the summer of 2025. in aug of 2025, vehicle will not start with jump or use of 12v battery in vehicle. …”
2025-07-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car is a sonata hybrid limited equipped with a solar roof which charges the hybrid battery. vehicle began to cut off battery power while parked, requiring the use of a factory equipped 12v override switch in march 2025 after approximately 3.5 years of ownership. this occurred multiple times, often when the car was parked in the sun but independent …”
2025-04-16 · Electrical System“purchased vehicle on march 5, 2025 from a dealer. at the time it had approximately 20,000 miles. within days of purchase, the car would not start even after pushing the battery reset button. eventually, it would restart, but the time it took was considerable. took the car to the hyundai dealer near me and discovered that it had been with them for t…”
2024-12-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my engine coolant level keeps going down but no leaks evident also heavy white smoke coming out from the exhaust. finally engine overheated.…”
2024-12-01 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle is in the shop now and will be due to 12volt battery charging system failure. i have taken the vehicle to the shop 4 times now because vehicle will not start unless you hit the reset 12volt button. the dealership told me that they were surprised that i was able to start the vehicle. i was told that it is the nhtsa campaign # 24v868000.…”
2024-10-27 · Steering“when outside temperature drops, car starts in morning with several warning lights illuminated, indicating fault with several safety systems including airbags, brake, power steering, front camera, blind-spot collision warning system, traction control and smart cruise control. car key fobs have consistently failed, disabling access to the vehicle. th…”
2024-10-18 · Electrical System“the car has completely lost power. can not enter. have to use the mechanical/physical key on the fob. its been happeneing 7-8 times in the last year. it has a battery reset button we reset it from the dash which has a dedicated button just for this?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.