2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #3 highest of 4 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (3 complaints, 60% of the total).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 39
- 37 city / 42 hwy
Top 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System3 (60%)
- Electrical System2 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other Sonata Plug-in Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ranks #3 of 4 among Sonata Plug-in Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 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 Plug-in Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,489 miles.
- Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid at 39 MPG combined (37 city / 42 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.