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2023 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 82 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 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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79/100

Good Choice — 2023 Hyundai Sonata

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
82
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Hyundai Sonata (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V526000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V796000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
20
Power Train
14
Engine
11
Electrical System
8
Fuel System
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Structure
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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 2026 1 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 2 recalls and 82 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 2 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata are: Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
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.