2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
43/100
#9 most-complained of 15 Sonata Hybrid years
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 43 and ranks 9th worst out of 15 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years. NHTSA lists 15 complaints, 0 recalls, and no fires, with Engine issues making up 53% of reports.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 49.5
- 47.5 city / 52.5 hwy
Top 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine8 (53%)
- Fuel System3 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (13%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission failing to shift from Drive to Park, allowing the car to roll and hit objects.
- Some describe unintended acceleration when trying to park, with brakes reported as ineffective at stopping the vehicle.
- Push-button shifters reportedly do not engage gears unless the brake is depressed, leading to confusion between forward and reverse on inclines.
- Sunroofs and moonroofs are reported to shatter or burst without warning, sometimes while driving.
- Owners report engine overheating with diagnostic code P00B700, along with coolant consumption and stalling accompanied by dash warning lights.
- One owner describes the emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly at highway speed with no vehicle nearby.
2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Sonata Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
- Relative to other Sonata Hybrid model years, 2023 is rated "Good," with a Complaint Index of 43 and rank of 9th worst out of 15 years tracked. NHTSA lists 15 complaints and 0 recalls for this year.
- What problems does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?
- The top problem area is the Engine, accounting for 53% of complaints (8 of 15), with a median mileage at failure of 34,000 miles. Transmission & Powertrain and Fuel System issues each account for 20% of complaints.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Sonata Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2023 model's Complaint Index of 43 is lower than several older years like 2012 (93) and 2013 (100), which are rated "Avoid," but higher than 2018 (7) and 2024 (14), which are rated "Best."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Hyundai 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.