2023 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 136
- 136 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes
What owners report fails — 2023 Hyundai Sonata
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 36
- ENGINE 26
- POWER TRAIN 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7
2 recalls on record for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 25V796000 · 2026 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 23V526000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2023 Hyundai Sonata
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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 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 136 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (36), engine (26), power train (15), electrical system (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 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.