2022 Hyundai Sonata Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Hyundai Sonata carries a complaint index of 20, ranking 17th out of 21 model years, and earns a Best verdict relative to other Sonata years. It has 93 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues topping the problem list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Sonata years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 93
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 27 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine31 (33%)
- Fuel System28 (30%)
- Transmission & Powertrain24 (26%)
- Electrical System16 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (10%)
- Other9 (10%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Structure & Body5 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
- Lane Departure3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the automatic emergency braking system suddenly slamming the brakes without using ABS, causing a rear-end collision.
- Some describe a complete loss of braking, with both foot and parking brakes failing to stop the car during a turn onto an expressway, accompanied by a broken rotor and loose front tire.
- Drivers report the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly at low speed while parking, crashing into another vehicle with no warning lights on.
- Several complaints describe forward collision warning failing to stop the car in time to avoid hitting a stopped vehicle ahead.
- Owners tied to recall 22V746000 report sudden loss of drive power from a transmission oil pump malfunction, leading to a crash.
- One owner reported a rear tire tread separating at highway speed on factory-equipped tires.
2022 Hyundai Sonata recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V796000Nov 17, 2025Fuel System85,043 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
- NHTSA 22V746000Oct 6, 2022Transmission & Powertrain56,148 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
- NHTSA 21V524000Jul 9, 2021Fuel System15,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
2022 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 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.
2022 compared with other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Sonata has a complaint index of 20, one of the lowest among Sonata years, and carries a Best verdict relative to other model years.
- What problems does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA complaints most often cite the Engine (33% of complaints, median mileage 3,800), Fuel System (30%, median mileage 92,000), and Transmission & Powertrain (26%, median mileage 8,500).
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Sonata, covering fuel tank check valve damage, a transmission fail-safe malfunction, and a fuel pipe leak at the high-pressure pump connection. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Sonata compare to other Sonata years?
- The 2022 model ranks 17th worst out of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 20 versus a high of 100 for the 2011 Sonata, which carries an Avoid verdict.
- What is the top complaint category for the 2022 Sonata?
- Engine complaints make up 33% of reports for the 2022 Sonata, the largest single category, followed by Fuel System at 30%.