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2019 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 162 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 2019 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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55/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2019 Hyundai Sonata

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
162
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crash Reports
6 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Hyundai Sonata

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
67
Exterior Lighting
18
Unknown Or Other
16
Electrical System
11
Air Bags
8
Power Train
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Structure
7
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 1,915 complaints 2014 751 complaints 2015 1,153 complaints 2016 725 complaints 2017 766 complaints 2018 374 complaints 2019 162 complaints 2020 181 complaints 2021 134 complaints 2022 94 complaints 2023 88 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata has no recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata are: Engine, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. 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 with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.