2022 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
142 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2022 sits among all Sonata years
What owners report
“My 2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited had a recall issued on the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a dealership and the recall issue was taken care for my fuel tank. Months after this issue was supposedly resolved, my fuel tank exploded and the car has been totaled.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sonata
Recalls (3)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit…
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
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 2022 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata drew 142 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata are fuel system (27 complaints), engine (24), and transmission & drivetrain (24).
Does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.