2022 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: as i was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that i should inspect my regen brake. safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. i stopped the car and looked behind the front wh.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

37%

• As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh
• Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h
• 1. Solar panel roof exploded without any impact. 2. Vehicle completely shuts down when the solar panel over charges the battery.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

17%

• I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle's hybrid battery continued to drop below a quarter of the meter. The vehicle's HUD started flashing red and the vehicle shut off. I had to pull over and wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the vehicle back up and continuing home. The dealer
• Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h
• 1. Solar panel roof exploded without any impact. 2. Vehicle completely shuts down when the solar panel over charges the battery.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle's hybrid battery continued to drop below a quarter of the meter. The vehicle's HUD started flashing red and the vehicle shut off. I had to pull over and wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the vehicle back up and continuing home. The dealer”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

13%

• Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h
• My engine coolant level keeps going down but no leaks evident also heavy white smoke coming out from the exhaust. Finally engine overheated.
• Car is a Sonata Hybrid Limited equipped with a solar roof which charges the hybrid battery. Vehicle began to cut off battery power while parked, requiring the use of a factory equipped 12V override switch in March 2025 after approximately 3.5 years of ownership. This occurred multiple times, often w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

• The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The co
• Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The co”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints

• As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh
• As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wh
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle's hybrid battery continued to drop below a quarter of the meter. The vehicle's HUD started flashing red and the vehicle shut off. I had to pull over and wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the vehicle back up and continuing home. The dealer
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it h
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The co
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)