Question 1

Is the Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID has 100 total NHTSA complaints across 3 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (51 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017 Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID. The 2017 model has the most complaints (51) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID are 2019 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	6	THE MESSAGE "HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE" SUDDENLY DISPL...	Excellent Reliability
2017	51	FIRST EXTENDED DRIVE OF NEW CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGH...	Below Average
2016	43	I SAW ENGINE POWERTRAIN PROBLEM LIGHT ON MY CAR SC...	Average

Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years

Hyundai SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid