2021 Hyundai Sonata HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 0 |
| Engine | 21 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid safety ratings
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Sonata Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experiences sudden, complete electrical power loss while driving at speed on highways and city streets or on the parking. All digital displays turn off, the engine shuts down, and power-assisted steering and braking are instantly lost without prior warning, presenting an extreme…
I purchased this vehicle pre-owned approximately two years ago and have since developed concerns about its reliability, particularly related to the electrical and hybrid systems. In hindsight, I suspect these issues may be part of the reason the original owner traded it in to a CarMax dealer.…
The vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system repeatedly loses power within about 1 hour of sitting. The car becomes completely unresponsive (cannot unlock or start) and requires use of the built-in 12V battery reset button to restore power. This occurs frequently and makes the vehicle unreliable and…
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