2023 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
140 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2023 sits among all Sonata years
What owners report
“Failed fuel injector caused 3rd cylinder misfire car only has 30,000 miles I'm the second owner I've only had it 2 weeks and this issue happened.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sonata
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no error code was retrieved. The failure recurred while the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Sonata
Recalls (2)
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 America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump…
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.…
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 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata drew 140 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Sonata problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata are fuel system (44 complaints), engine (29), and transmission & drivetrain (16).
Does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
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.