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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.

2006 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62006 Q12008 Q12010 Q12011 Q42013 Q42015 Q42018 Q12020 Q1
108 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q3 (6).

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.

  1. 200516 (10%)
  2. 2006108 (10%)
  3. 200766 (9%)
  4. 200863 (15%)
  5. 200992 (20%)
  6. 201040 (12%)
  7. 20111,078 (32%)
  8. 2012638 (41%)
  9. 2013831 (44%)
  10. 2014331 (44%)
  11. 2015666 (58%)
  12. 2016472 (65%)
  13. 2017409 (54%)
  14. 2018233 (62%)
  15. 201994 (58%)
  16. 202037 (21%)
  17. 202136 (27%)
  18. 202231 (33%)
  19. 202332 (37%)
  20. 20248 (17%)
  21. 20254 (25%)

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.

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.