2025 Hyundai SONATA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Hyundai SONATA has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: i recently purchased a 2025 hyundai sonata. i’m writing to raise a concern regarding the height of the brake pedal in this vehicle. both my wife and i have observed that the brake pedal seems noticeably higher than the gas pedal. this positioning requires extra effort to lift the foot during normal.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

5 complaints

25%

• I recently purchased a 2025 Hyundai Sonata. I’m writing to raise a concern regarding the height of the brake pedal in this vehicle. Both my wife and I have observed that the brake pedal seems noticeably higher than the gas pedal. This positioning requires extra effort to lift the foot during normal
• My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on.
• I am the original owner of a 2025 Hyundai Sonata purchased new in 2025. The vehicle currently has fewer than 4,000 miles on the odometer. Since early in my ownership, I have experienced a persistent and recurring squealing noise that occurs specifically when releasing the brake pedal after a short s

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

“I recently purchased a 2025 Hyundai Sonata. I’m writing to raise a concern regarding the height of the brake pedal in this vehicle. Both my wife and I have observed that the brake pedal seems noticeably higher than the gas pedal. This positioning requires extra effort to lift the foot during normal”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

15%

• My speedometer doesn’t match my actual speed u had my passenger measure the speed by timing the trip from one mile marker to the next and it doesn’t match the stated speed
• Driving home and heard what sounded like a gun shot. Upon arriving home we found the moonroof glass had exploded/shattered. Took pictures/video to document. Found online that there have been reports of similar instances happening dating back to 2011 and newer vehicles. Have called dealership to see
• The panoramic sunroof/front movable glass panel on my Hyundai Sonata N Line appeared to spontaneously shatter while driving on the highway. Weather conditions were clear and normal at the time of the incident. There was no traffic around the vehicle, no bridges or overhead objects nearby, and I did

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

“My speedometer doesn’t match my actual speed u had my passenger measure the speed by timing the trip from one mile marker to the next and it doesn’t match the stated speed”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

15%

• Speedometer display inaccurate speed. Sometimes its shows 1-4mph miles more than the actual speed and other times 6-8mph. Verified issue with sonar system from different truck, street speed limit screen and own gps.
• I went into dealer was told there was a car recall for radio update which I later was not provided any documentation for on another visit I noticed a speedometer update was performed to vehicle since the speedometer does not match the actual speed of the vehicle as the other complaint in December 20
• The vehicle is stalling in the acceleration process. I can feel and hear the stall by the air conditioner going out or fading out when it happens while driving. Pressing the gas and it barely moves at times. Makes a noise now while running. Unknown to whether it's electrical or engine or transmissio

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

“Speedometer display inaccurate speed. Sometimes its shows 1-4mph miles more than the actual speed and other times 6-8mph. Verified issue with sonar system from different truck, street speed limit screen and own gps.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

10%

• Upon topping up gas to full or anytime fueling after there is a heavy scent of gas inside the cabin lingering
• the gas tank is loose upon pumping gas it was found loose today the red mccombs dealership is the only service company who has performed service on vehicle

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

“Upon topping up gas to full or anytime fueling after there is a heavy scent of gas inside the cabin lingering”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

10%

• My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on.
• The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. In addition, the contact stated that on multiple occasions while turning into a parking lot, the vehicle's collision avoidance system would engage while in the v

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

“My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

☐
BRAKES: I recently purchased a 2025 Hyundai Sonata. I’m writing to raise a concern regarding the height of the brake pedal in this vehicle. Both my wife and I have observed that the brake pedal seems noticeably higher than the gas pedal. This positioning requires extra effort to lift the foot during normal
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
OTHER: My speedometer doesn’t match my actual speed u had my passenger measure the speed by timing the trip from one mile marker to the next and it doesn’t match the stated speed
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
SPEED CONTROL: Speedometer display inaccurate speed. Sometimes its shows 1-4mph miles more than the actual speed and other times 6-8mph. Verified issue with sonar system from different truck, street speed limit screen and own gps.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
FUEL SYSTEM: Upon topping up gas to full or anytime fueling after there is a heavy scent of gas inside the cabin lingering
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)