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The 2023 Hyundai Sonata is associated with 100 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 19 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 52 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 100 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Fuel & Propulsion System (19 / 19%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–52 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 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 Blue Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 50 MPG 54 MPG 52 MPG — $1,200 / yr
Sonata Hybrid Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 45 MPG 51 MPG 47 MPG — $1,300 / yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Sonata 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 27 MPG 37 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 27 MPG 37 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Sonata 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 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 9.700000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Hyundai Sonata models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

Summary of 100 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
100
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel & Propulsion System 19 complaints
Engine 9 complaints
Powertrain 8 complaints (2 crashes)
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 complaints
Fuel System 6 complaints

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 2023 Hyundai Sonata problems & component breakdown (41 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V526000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
NHTSA Campaign #25V796000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
View all 2023 Hyundai Sonata recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have?

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA records list 100 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Fuel & Propulsion System, appearing in 19 filings (19% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Hyundai Sonata earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata range from 27 to 52 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.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.