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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint 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.

  1. Electrical System11 (58%)
  2. Other5 (26%)
  3. Fuel System4 (21%)
  4. Engine2 (11%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (11%)
  6. Airbags1 (5%)
  7. Brakes1 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (5%)
  9. Steering1 (5%)
  10. 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 complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2023Oct 2023May 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Jul 2025Sep 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Jan 2026; peak Oct 2023 (5).

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

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
2020Best2116149.5
2021Caution7155049.5
2022Good2919049.5
2023Good4315049.5
2024Best149047

All Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years: best and worst →

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.

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.