2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#11 most-complained of 15 Sonata Hybrid years
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a complaint index of 29, ranking 11th of 15 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Sonata Hybrid years. It has 19 complaints, 0 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 49.5
- 47.5 city / 52.5 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (58%)
- Other5 (26%)
- Fuel System4 (21%)
- Engine2 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report 12V battery drain or shutdown while parked, sometimes requiring a physical key or override switch to restart the car.
- Dashboard warning lights and alarms for the regenerative brake system appear along with lane departure, lane assist, and speedometer functions going dark mid-drive.
- Some owners describe the solar roof panel malfunctioning, including one report of it exploding and causing the vehicle to shut down when it overcharged the battery.
- A fuel injector failure was reported that caused stalling, poor acceleration, and misfires, with fuel reportedly leaching into the engine oil.
- One owner reported engine coolant loss with no visible leak, accompanied by heavy white exhaust smoke and eventual overheating.
- A transmission shift delay at 30 MPH was reported at 16 miles, along with an illuminated chassis warning light and a door that failed to latch.
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 47.5 MPG
- Highway
- 52.5 MPG
- Combined
- 49.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,325
- 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.
2022 compared with other Sonata Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
- Compared to other Sonata Hybrid model years, 2022 ranks 11th of 15 with a complaint index of 29 and a "Good" verdict. It has 19 complaints and 0 recalls on record with NHTSA.
- What is the most common problem with the 2022 Sonata Hybrid?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 11 of 19 complaints (58%). Owners most often reported 12V battery drain and dashboard warning light issues.
- Does the 2022 Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Sonata Hybrid compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 29, 2022 is far below the worst years like 2013 (index 100) and 2012 (index 93), and close to strong years like 2020 (index 21) and 2018 (index 7).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Sonata Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 49.5 mpg combined (47.5 city / 52.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325.