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2022 Hyundai Sonata

2022 Hyundai Sonata: powertrain and engine lead the complaints

Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. The drivetrain dominates: power train (28%), engine (27%), and the fuel/propulsion system (24%) together make up most reports, many describing hesitation, lost power, or the car shutting off while driving. The electrical system follows at 17%. No fires, injuries, or deaths are reported in any area. Vehicle speed control is the smallest category (10%) but carries the most crashes (3), so it is worth attention on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 28%
The most reported area: 24 reports (28%), linked to 2 crashes and no injuries. Reports describe hesitation during shifts and the car losing power. Test acceleration and shifting before buying.
Engine safety 27%
Nearly tied for the top spot: 23 reports (27%), with 1 crash and no injuries. Watch for stalling or a sudden loss of power while driving.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 24%
Third most reported: 21 reports (24%), with 1 crash and no injuries. Some reports point to fuel injector faults and loss of drive power.
Electrical System0 17%
15 reports (17%), with no crashes or injuries. Complaints include key fob and electrical power problems such as a dead dash and interior.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 10%
The fewest reports (9, 10%) but the most crashes of any area (3), with no injuries. Reports describe unexpected acceleration at low speed.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 86 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.