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2025 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#16 most-complained of 16 Sonata years

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata ranks best among 16 model years, with a complaint index of 0, 16 total complaints, and zero recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported to NHTSA.

Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
25 city / 35 hwy

Top 2025 Hyundai Sonata problems

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

  1. Brakes5 (31%)
  2. Engine4 (25%)
  3. Other3 (19%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain3 (19%)
  5. Fuel System2 (13%)
  6. Airbags1 (6%)
  7. Electrical System1 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report speedometer readings that run several mph faster than actual speed, sometimes tied to a radio or sonar software update.
  • Some describe the brake pedal sitting noticeably higher than the gas pedal, requiring extra foot movement to brake.
  • Others report brakes that feel spongy or inconsistent, sometimes needing multiple presses and a longer distance to stop, along with a scrubbing sound.
  • A few owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin after fueling, and one found the gas tank loose after pumping gas.
  • Some describe the vehicle jerking on acceleration or stalling briefly, with the forward collision warning chime triggering unexpectedly near other vehicles.
2025 Hyundai Sonata complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2024Apr 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2026 (4).

2025 Hyundai Sonata recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
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.

2025 compared with other Sonata years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best1387231
2024Best746128
2025Best016028.5

All Hyundai Sonata years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Sonata has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks best out of 16 model years, with only 16 complaints and no recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata as of the latest data.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 16 complaints (31%), followed by Engine issues at 4 complaints (25%).
How does the 2025 Sonata compare to other Sonata years?
The 2025 Sonata has a complaint index of 0, far below years like 2011 (100) and 2013 (93), which NHTSA data flags as Avoid years.

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.