Passenger Car • 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 1.6l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, and 2l 4-cyl configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata has 163 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 55 reports (34% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 1.6l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 42 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 99 MPGe (39 MPG on gasoline) with up to 28 miles of electric driving range.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata Hybrid SE Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 40 MPG | 46 MPG | 42 MPG | — | $1,450 / yr |
| Sonata Hybrid Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 39 MPG | 44 MPG | 41 MPG | — | $1,500 / yr |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 99 MPGe (37 MPG) | 100 MPGe (42 MPG) | 99 MPGe (39 MPG) | 28 mi EV (600 mi total) | $1,600 / yr |
| Sonata | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 28 MPG | 37 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Sonata SE | 2.4L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 26 MPG | 35 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Sonata | 2.4L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Sonata | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 10.5% |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 10.5% |
| Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Hyundai Sonata models.
Summary of 163 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems & component breakdown (42 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
View all 2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 163 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 55 filings (34% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Hyundai Sonata earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata range from 26 to 42 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
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