2023 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 32 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, 37% of its 87 total complaints. Owners report sudden power loss, misfires, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 32
- 37% of 87
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses motive power and stalls while driving at various speeds, sometimes recurring on the same trip.
- Engine shakes or misfires before losing power, often requiring a tow and leaving no retrievable error code at first.
- Car hesitates or pauses when the accelerator is pressed, especially when crossing intersections.
- Vehicle fails to restart after an engine shutoff event, requiring the ignition to be cycled multiple times.
- Dashboard warning lights flash immediately before a total loss of power, sometimes at busy intersections.
- Fuel injector and cylinder misfire codes appear alongside stalling, with one case reporting fuel leaking from the vehicle after repair.
When 2023 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 22, 2023, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 32 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Sonata, which is 37% of its 87 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.
- At what mileage do 2023 Sonata engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,000 miles.
- What do owners say happens when the engine fails?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, engine shaking or misfiring, stalling at intersections, and difficulty restarting the vehicle afterward.
- Have any crashes been linked to 2023 Sonata engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires or injuries associated with the 32 engine complaints for this model year.