repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
NewRisk. A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2022 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-746 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: AIMHO'S REBELLION 8490s, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Sonata has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Engine1 crash/fire/injury
25Power train2 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Service brakes
4Lane departure
188 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 1 |
| Power train | 25 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Hyundai Sonata 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.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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
2022 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
11162922263662349491242762053201992021651,0476964254603453,3801,5591,9217501,157730769375163183135988848174
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sonata owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The check engine warning light…
The engine on a 2022 Hyundai Sonata developed rod knock at approximately 99,460 miles. The vehicle had been serviced exclusively at an authorized Hyundai dealership for its entire life with 12 documented service visits. What failed: The engine lubrication system. Two prior events at the dealership…
Our 2022 Hyundai Sonata experienced multiple issues related to recalls affecting the vehicle’s reliability and operation. Due to these ongoing problems, the vehicle was taken to a dealership and has remained out of service and in dealership possession for approximately 90 days. The issues were…
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