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2021 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 117 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Hyundai Sonata

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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56/100

Use Caution — 2021 Hyundai Sonata

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
117
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Hyundai Sonata (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V524000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V00M000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V746000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V796000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
25
Power Train
21
Engine
17
Electrical System
14
Fuel System
9
Fuel/propulsion System
5
Structure
4
Air Bags
4
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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 2023 82 complaints 2024 40 complaints 2025 13 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017 — 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 — 2021 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata has 4 recalls and 117 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are 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: 2015, 2016, 2017.
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.