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2018 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 358 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2018 Hyundai Sonata

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
358
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
12 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Hyundai Sonata (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V619000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
121
Electrical System
51
Unknown Or Other
43
Power Train
34
Exterior Lighting
18
Structure
14
Engine And Engine Cooling
14
Vehicle Speed Control
11
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 1,548 complaints 2013 1,886 complaints 2014 739 complaints 2015 1,118 complaints 2016 712 complaints 2017 752 complaints 2018 358 complaints 2019 149 complaints 2020 159 complaints 2021 117 complaints 2022 85 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata has 1 recall and 358 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Sonata should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Sonata are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.