2019 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 Sonata years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata ranks 12th out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 27 and a "Good" verdict, well below worse years like 2011 (100). NHTSA lists 161 complaints, no recalls, and the top problem area is Engine (58% of complaints, median mileage 85,000).
- Complaints
- 161
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 25.5 city / 34 hwy
Top 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine94 (58%)
- Electrical System30 (19%)
- Other24 (15%)
- Fuel System12 (7%)
- Airbags9 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
- Structure & Body7 (4%)
- Steering6 (4%)
- Lane Departure5 (3%)
- Seat Belts5 (3%)
What owners report
- Engine fires reported while driving or parked, with smoke and flames coming from under the hood, in some cases while refueling.
- Owners describe heavy oil consumption, needing to add a gallon of oil weekly, along with frequent spark plug replacements.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe collisions, including one crash at highway speed.
- Electrical system complaints include a vehicle that caught fire minutes after being parked and another that would not start before smoking and igniting.
- A seat belt reportedly failed to retract properly after a rear-end collision, resulting in injury.
2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 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.
2019 compared with other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- Compared to other Sonata model years, the 2019 ranks 12th out of 16 with a Complaint Index of 27 and a "Good" verdict. It has far fewer complaints (161) than the worst years, like 2011 with 3,376 complaints.
- What is the main problem area for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
- Engine complaints make up 58% of all reports for the 2019 Sonata, including reports of fires, with a median mileage at failure of 85,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2019 Sonata, compared to as many as 14 recalls on the 2011 model year.
- Are there fire risks with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 6 fires reported for the 2019 Sonata, several tied to engine and electrical system issues, including cases where flames appeared from under the hood.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
- The 2019 Sonata is EPA-rated at 28.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.