Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata has 1 recall, 351 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
351
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought a 2018 Hyundai Sonata a few years back. No warranty. Used. 110,000 miles. A few short month... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Had an oil change, then 2 weeks later car making noise, checked the oil and it was completely empty,... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle developed a progressive engine failure beginning in early 2024, including loud knocking ... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Unknown what system failed. The vehicle is at an impound lot and can be inspected on request. Police... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The three airbags in the car (on the driver's weel, driver's knee, and the passenger's side) deploy... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L Theta II engine experiencing severe oil consumption and loss of oil pressur... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Excessive oil consumption. I am routinely getting notifications of low oil about 1,000 miles before ... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, ... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I am Detective [XXX] #XXX with Austin Police Department Vehicular Homicide Unit and I worked a fat... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive Oil Burning and Oil Consumption. Oil turns black abnormally quickly (within the first 500-... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought this vehicle as a certified pre-owned from a Hyundai dealership on 09/10/2022 with 32,677 m... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway, my 2018 Hyundai Sonata experienced sudden loss of engine power and bec... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The oil pan is starting to crack, a small drip is now happening but dealership says it could spilt a... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Hyundai Sonata’s oil light flashed briefly while driving, so I checked the oil level and fou... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Car started misfiring while driving and engine light came on. It kept losing power but I was able to... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | During multiple dealership visits in 2025, my 2018 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T was repeatedly return... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine consumes oil, more than 1 quart a week. started misfiring on a trip and dealer stated that en... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | It has oil consumption issues |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown. 2018 Hyundai Sonata engine has failed. Only purchased the vehicle in December 2024, and t... |