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2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#15 most-complained of 15 Sonata Hybrid years

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #15 highest of 15 Sonata Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
41.5
39.5 city / 45 hwy

Top 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine2 (50%)
  2. Fuel System2 (50%)
  3. Airbags1 (25%)
  4. Electrical System1 (25%)
  5. Other1 (25%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2019Feb 2022Jul 2025Jul 2026
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
39.5 MPG
Highway
45 MPG
Combined
41.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,575
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Sonata Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution5080341
2018Best79141.5
2019No verdict04041.5
2020Best2116149.5
2021Caution7155049.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ranks #15 of 15 among Sonata Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,500 miles.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid at 41.5 MPG combined (39.5 city / 45 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,575. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.