2022 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints

Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (25), Power Train (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (22).

Key takeaways

  • 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2527%
Power Train2426%
Fuel/Propulsion System2224%
Electrical System1617%
Vehicle Speed Control910%
Unknown Or Other910%
Forward Collision Avoidance910%
Service Brakes66%
Fuel System66%
Gasoline66%
Structure33%
Wheels33%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD5/54/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-09-20

Fuse for A/C was blown, caught on fire, and melted components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2026-09-15

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact state...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-04

RECALL REMEDY FAILURE AND MANUFACTURER COERCION My Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited has been held completely out of service at an authorized Hyundai facility since June 2, 2026, due to severe fuel tank expansion under active NHTSA Safety Recall 25V-796 (Hyundai Campaign 286).The dealership confirmed tha...

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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.