repaired · 2019 Q3
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-166 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in 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 Plug-in 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 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
Own a 2018 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.