Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata has 32 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The car in recent months has twice lost power and been rendered in operable on the side of the road ... |
| May 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine failure. Definitely a safety issue, check engine light flashing, limited engine power. Wouldn... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car went into limp mode they have problems with the knock sensor and that is what it threw to th... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2018 Hyundai Sonata (approx. 60,000 miles) began consuming excessive oil, and the engine started ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was going 80 mph on the interstate and suddenly my car went into limp mode and shooked really hard... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine shuts off, doesn’t start, check engine light flashing, losses power, jerks while driving ... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My car is part of a campaign due to rod-bearing failure where the engine experiences problems such a... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On [XXX] I was driving on [XXX] [XXX] from Rockville, Maryland when my vehicle (2018 Hyundai Sonat... |
| Jan 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have had a new engine put in my Sonata back at the beginning of 2023. For the past two days my car... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle went in... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My car is misfiring, hesitating accelerating, severely shaking and vibrating which you can feel in t... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH t... |
| Aug 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Starter replaced at less than 50,000 miles. Normally a starter will last 150,000 miles or more. I wa... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | When my car suddenly stopped on the highway, I encountered an issue with the “body control module.” ... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | transmition problem , stop and go high rev engine sutck in geer angine stals in stop and go tslow mo... |
| Mar 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle had safety and mechanical problems shortly after purchase, even with low mileage. The is... |