repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
NewRisk. A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2023 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-526 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Hyundai Sonata has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
28Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
4Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
4Structure
159 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 37 | 1 |
| Engine | 28 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle 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
2023 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
2023 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
2023 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I own a 2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL. Over approximately three years, the vehicle experienced four separate incidents involving sudden loss of engine power and recurring fuel injector/powertrain problems. Three of these incidents occurred while the vehicle was being driven on interstate highways,…
Was driving and stopped at a stoplight. When I went to drive it started sputtering and if I wouldn’t have driven into a gas station, it would’ve given out in the middle of the road. It wouldn’t let me switch to drive or reverse, only neutral or park. It threw a code P0301, cylinder 1 misfire. Had…
Recall 286 my vehicle suffered from this causing heat module failure misfire in cylinder 2 and high pressure in gas tank. Sports Hyundai had previously done a 180 day repair under recall 9b1 for an expanded gas tank after the repair the car suffered from the updated recall 286. I brang to the…
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