2019 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 163 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2019 Hyundai Sonata has problems
163 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 88 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 25 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2019 vs. every other Sonata 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 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2019 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
2019 Hyundai Sonata 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
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
What Sonata owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EVAP code and catalytic converter malfunction. I bought the car used and had to have the engine replaced immediately, within a year the catalytic converter needs to be replaced and an EVAP leak code has been acknoweldged. The safety of the engine and fuel line is a concern, I am unsure of what…
My car's engine is burning oil. I have maintained service of oil changes and fluids, etc. since I purchased my car. It is not that old in my opinion.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 58 MPH. The contact retrieved DTC: P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection…
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