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.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 163 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (55 / 34%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 9 crash / 6 fire / 7 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 26–42 MPG (7 variants • PHEV up to 99 MPGe)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
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 |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
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 | 10.5% | ||||
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 10.5% | ||||
| Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Hyundai Sonata models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
Summary of 163 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
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) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
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) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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