2023 Hyundai Sonata Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 87 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 10, ranking 19th out of 21 model years. Its verdict is capped at Caution because one of its two recalls is a park-outside recall tied to fuel system risk, not because complaints are unusually high.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Sonata years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 87
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 27 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Sonata problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System44 (51%)
- Engine32 (37%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (18%)
- Electrical System13 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (11%)
- Other7 (8%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Brakes4 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
- Steering2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles lose power or stall suddenly while driving on the highway, sometimes with shaking or shuddering before the stall.
- Fuel injectors reportedly stick open, flooding the engine and causing a no-start condition.
- Some owners report the car lurching or accelerating unexpectedly while parking or coming to a stop, resulting in low-speed collisions.
- Adaptive cruise control has reportedly downshifted and accelerated hard on its own when another vehicle merged into the lane.
- Instrument cluster lighting was described as too bright even on the lowest setting, making it hard to see pedestrians or curbs at night.
2023 Hyundai Sonata recalls
2 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 23V526000Jul 27, 2023Transmission & Powertrain52,109 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- NHTSA lists 87 complaints and a complaint index of 10 for the 2023 Sonata, one of the lower complaint counts among the 21 model years tracked, but it still carries a Caution verdict due to recall exposure.
- Why is the 2023 Sonata rated Caution instead of Good?
- The verdict is capped at Caution because one of its two recalls is a park-outside recall involving the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller, despite a relatively low complaint index.
- What are the most common problems on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
- Fuel System complaints make up 51% of reports, followed by Engine complaints at 37%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2023 Sonata have a fuel tank recall?
- Yes. Recall 25V796000 covers a damaged check valve that can let air into the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components on certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles.
- How does the 2023 Sonata compare to other Sonata years?
- It ranks 19th worst out of 21 model years by complaint index, better than the 2011-2016 Avoid years but behind the 2022, 2024, and 2025 Best-rated years.