2026 Hyundai Sonata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2026-01-26 · campaign 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Service bulletins (19)
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
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
Power Train 2026-07-27 · 26-01-060H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
certain sonata (dn8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. this bulletin provides instructions to inspect the oil level plug and transmission oil l
Power Train 2026-07-27 · 26-01-060H WebDCS · Warranty Program/Extension
certain sonata (dn8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. technical service bulletin (tsb) 26-01-060h instructions to inspect the oil level plug a
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Unknown Or Other“my sunroof exploded within 100 miles of ownership. my first drive home to be exact. was determined to be defective by hyundai.…”
2026-06-23 · Tires“when backing into my parking spot the front driver side tire blew at the side wall. then a few weeks late the rear driver side tire started to bubble at the same spot and was showing signs that it was getting ready to blow. the first one was immediately replaced under kumho's warranty and then the second one was replaced on my dime. i feel that the…”
2026-04-20 · Unknown Or Other“2026 hyundai sonata limited hybrid first owner. the sunroof above the driver's seat exploded while i was driving 70mph on the highway. sounded like a gunshot. it was completely shattered but thankfully did not rain down on me. local hyundai dealer inspected it and warranty denied from hyundai due to "caused by an outside influence." i did not see o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.