2019 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
209 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 70,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Sonata years
What owners report
“The engine is leaking oil in my garage. The car has 50,000 miles and is constantly loosing oil. It is 100% dealer maintained, and is current on all scheduled service.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Sonata
“While driving at night there are 2 round blackout spots in the beam from the headlights.this is a dangerous situation as while driving it looks as though something is in the roadway. Very dangerous situation. Hyundai dealer said they have heard of the complaints but can do nothing.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Sonata
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 48 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 29,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 6,000 and 115,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata drew 209 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata are engine (91 complaints), electrical (30), and other (24).
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems around 29,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 6,000 and 115,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.