How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Sonata, making up 19% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for this Electrical System issue.

What is the main electrical problem reported on the 2019 Sonata?

Most complaints describe low-beam headlights that project unevenly, creating dark blind spots on the road that make it hard to see pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

At what mileage do these electrical issues appear?

The median mileage at failure reported is 1,600 miles, indicating the issue often shows up early in ownership.

Were there any fires linked to the 2019 Sonata's electrical system?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fire incidents among the Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Sonata, with no injuries reported.

2019 Hyundai Sonata Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 19% of its 161 total complaints. Most describe defective low-beam headlight projection causing dark blind spots, plus two fire incidents. There is no related recall listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 30; 19% of 161
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Low-beam headlights create dark blackout zones roughly 20-40 feet ahead, obscuring pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.
Drivers report swerving or braking suddenly at night after mistaking the headlight shadow pattern for an object or person in the road.
Asymmetric headlight beams cause the left and right sides to illuminate unevenly, distracting drivers on winding roads.
Dealers reportedly adjusted headlight height but the projection defect and dark spots persisted.
Some owners experienced fires, including one where the vehicle failed to start and then produced flames from the engine area, and another where the car caught fire shortly after being parked.

When 2019 Hyundai Sonata electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2019, latest Apr 23, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200531 (19%)
2006118 (11%)
200781 (12%)
200849 (12%)
200971 (15%)
201024 (7%)
2011616 (18%)
2012323 (21%)
2013389 (20%)
2014208 (28%)
2015190 (17%)
2016115 (16%)
201783 (11%)
201878 (21%)
201930 (19%)
202041 (23%)
202117 (13%)
202216 (17%)
202313 (15%)
202421 (46%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Sonata, making up 19% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for this Electrical System issue.
What is the main electrical problem reported on the 2019 Sonata?: Most complaints describe low-beam headlights that project unevenly, creating dark blind spots on the road that make it hard to see pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
At what mileage do these electrical issues appear?: The median mileage at failure reported is 1,600 miles, indicating the issue often shows up early in ownership.
Were there any fires linked to the 2019 Sonata's electrical system?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fire incidents among the Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Sonata, with no injuries reported.