2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, ranking 4th of 4 model years by complaint index (0). It compares favorably to 2017 (complaint index 100, Avoid) and 2016 (67, Caution), sitting close to 2019 (33, Good).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 39
- 37 city / 42 hwy
Top 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V166000Mar 12, 2018Fuel System2,840 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Risk: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 37 MPG
- Highway
- 42 MPG
- Combined
- 39 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- 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.
2018 compared with other Sonata Plug-in Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and 1 recall for the 2018 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 4 model years with data.
- What recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid have?
- There is 1 recall, campaign 18V166000, covering the fuel system. It involves a Voltage Protection Device tied to the high voltage battery module, and Hyundai's remedy replaces the VPD switch with a new Battery Management System.
- How does the 2018 model compare to other Sonata Plug-in Hybrid years?
- The 2018 has a complaint index of 0, better than 2016 (67, Caution) and 2017 (100, Avoid), and roughly in line with 2019 (33, Good).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 39 mpg combined (37 city, 42 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,650.