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2022 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Sonata years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata has 93 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Sonata model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (31 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
93
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
8 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
27 city / 37 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine31 (33%)
  2. Fuel System28 (30%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain24 (26%)
  4. Electrical System16 (17%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (10%)
  6. Other9 (10%)
  7. Brakes6 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
  10. Lane Departure3 (3%)
2022 Hyundai Sonata complaints: complaints filed per month13Aug 2021Oct 2022Apr 2023Jan 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025May 2026
139 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2022 (13).

2022 Hyundai Sonata recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good30178431
2021Good35133430.5
2022Best2093331
2023Best1087231
2024Best546128

All Hyundai Sonata years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata ranks #17 of 21 among Sonata model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 93 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?
The most reported problem areas are engine (31 complaints), fuel system (28 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (24 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 31,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, most recently reported 2025, covering fuel system and transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?
EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Sonata at 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.