2022 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (25), Power Train (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (22).
Key takeaways
- 94 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 27% |
| Power Train | 24 | 26% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-03
The passenger compartment climate control blower motor circuit suffered a severe thermal overload. The terminal overheated, shorted out, and physically melted the primary engine wiring harness (Part #91400-L0051) inside the main fuse block connector housing while the vehicle was operating. This caused an immediate smok...
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...
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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.