2006 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of all 1,047 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 4 fires, and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,952 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 108
- 10% of 1,047
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 84,952 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2006, latest Dec 22, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,952 miles.
- Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most engine complaints (1,078), compared with 108 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.