2006 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,422
- 54 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 375 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 55 reported crashes · 58 injuries · 2 deaths · 13 fires
What owners report fails — 2006 Hyundai Sonata
- AIR BAGS 375
- VISIBILITY 150
- SEAT BELTS 96
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
- SUSPENSION 74
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 18V026000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increas
- NHTSA 13V354000 · 2013 · SUSPENSION:REAR Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing t
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Hyundai Sonata units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 1,422 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (375 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (375), visibility (150), seat belts (96), electrical system (81). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.