2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Power Train (3) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“unknown- while driving on highway, from 70 mph speed the car suddenly lost acceleration and speed dropped. no response to accelerator. even with pushing the accelerator high, car will go in high rpm and speed will barely reach 40 mph. i was lucky that there was no other vehicle behind me, especially heavy automobile like semi truck as it would ha…”
2025-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on 11/28/25 at approximately 6:30 pm, i was driving on a highway 17 going about 60 mph when my car's engine completely shut down. a "hybrid system failure" warning flashed and my car was no longer drivable. the car was towed to the dealership. in mid october 2025, my car stopped running with the same "hybrid system failure" warning, but it happe…”
2025-08-10 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle went in for repair at the dealership early july for a check engine light and dtc error code. it was revving high after being driven for more than 20 min or so and wouldn’t get to above 60 mph. jerky, dangerous acceleration and deceleration seemingly out of nowhere. the dealership replaced the fuel pump which is what they said was causi…”
2025-07-01 · Engine · 34,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before downshifting to a lower gear. in addition, the engine revved independently. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the…”
2025-04-04 · Power Train“similar to other stories i’ve read online, my 2023 sonata broke down on the highway a minute after any error signal popping up, in a dangerous location on the highway with no shoulder. plaza hyundai dealership was first/last and only people to perform an oil change or service the car. they told me they wouldn’t take the car due to being full after…”
2025-01-18 · Engine“i bought this car brand new in november 2023, by february, the car started stalling on the streets/hyway. all dash lights would come on, the vehicle would stall and is no longer able to restart. this happened 4 time in 2024. when i tow it to the dealer, they always come back with the same answer. ''the ac motor power cable has been disconnecting …”
2024-11-27 · Power Train · 💥 crash“the push button shifters do not shift gears, unless the brake is depressed. on a slight incline, it is natural to shift from forward to reverse without braking leaving the driver in the wrong gear. so i have often started forward expecting to go backwards. i accidently ran over a portable toilet trying to quickly reverse out of a driveway on a slig…”
2024-08-20 · Engine“at 82,000 miles car started to consume coolant. had ehrs tbs performed coolant no longer leaking. thi is the 2nd car that had this coolant issue. …”
2024-05-30 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“my car randomly engaged emergency brakes while driving 70+ mph on the highway with no cars nearby. it almost came to a complete stop but i was able to accelerate again. it was not acting as a safety features because there was not a car close to my front. i am concerned if it happens again i could get in a crash and rear ended. the dealership does …”
2024-03-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“the hyundai sonata was brought to a stop in a parking lot. when the driver went to put it in park, the vehicle accelerated across the parking lot and smashed into a solid wall. the driver broke her right ankle from standing on the brake pedal. the brakes were ineffective at stopping the vehicle. the collision avoidance system failed to activate or …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.