2019 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (86), Unknown Or Other (23), Exterior Lighting (18).
Key takeaways
- 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 | 53% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% |
| Structure | 7 | 4% |
| Steering | 6 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-10
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 58 MPH. The contact retrieved DTC: P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection System) at O'Reilly Auto ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-05
The low-pressure fuel pump module assembly, located directly beneath the rear passenger seat cushion, experienced a plastic housing failure. A stress fracture on the upper plastic fuel outlet nipple caused raw liquid gasoline to actively weep and pool on top of the module inside the passenger cabin. This component is r...
Engine - filed 2026-08-18
The oil is low, went to get looked at by another mechanic besides Dealer cause they want to hit you over the head with prices. Was told car burning oil. Took to dealer for Oil Consumption Test. Had to pay for oil change. Came back a little before 1,000 miles and car failed. They charging me 900.00 for next step becaus...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.