repaired · 2023 Q3
Trunk lid: latch
Risk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 Hyundai Sonata HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-619 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
2Forward collision avoidance
2Electrical system
2Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Sonata Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonata Hybrid median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid safety ratings
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Sonata Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was driving on the freeway and my car lost all power. My indicator dash board flashed lights and a loud beeping sound. The warning lights flashed to check my hybrid system and turn engine off, HEV. My car immediately lost power and turned off. I was on the freeway, I almost got into an accident,…
2018 Sonata Hybrid May 19 - "Check Hybrid System Turn Engine Off" appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle brought to dealership. May 22 - I pay for a rental vehicle May 26 - Dealer states vehicle is ready and they performed service campaign 966. May 27 - My rental car is returned. Dealer picks me up and…
Same problem with this 2018 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid engine as the already recalled 2017 Sonata’s with the same 4 liter/direct fuel injection engines. At approximately 69,000 miles the problems and check engine light analyzed was done by Auto Zone and Brandon Hyundai (3 times each and finding…
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