Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has 4 recalls, 130 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
130
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 2026
21V524000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at...
21V00M000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may ...
22V746000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The veh...
25V796000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I took my vehicle in for the safety recall due to an expanding fuel tank on 08/03/2026. I received ... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank expansion and pcv melted. Car smells like gas when I was driving earlier, and my garage was... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Left blinker switch keeps going in and out, working about 50% of the time. Both the light and th... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Going down the road driving the car lost power and went in limp mode with no warnings on the dash at... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine revving at a complete stop. Surging engine while braking. I was forced to put into neutral wh... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Component Failed: Panoramic Sunroof Glass Assembly (Structure / Visibility / Glass). Details: Whi... |
| Jul 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded while driving without any external impact |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At approximately 130,000 miles, vehicle developed and internal coolant leak caused by a failed Exhau... |
| May 18, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Massive loss of coolant in closed loop cooling system Heat soak. Fail safe mode |
| Mar 24, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I took my car to dealer to repair recall. Dealer told me if it failed they would keep car and report... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car will idle high around 1200 rpms. The car will most of the times fix the issue when you turn ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was notified of a recall on my from vehicle by Hyundai via email some time in March of 2026. The ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The internal core of the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS), part of the center muffler/front pipe ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle suddenly lost heat in 30 degree weather. No warnings, check engine light, or temperature gau... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The EHRS coolant system failed and had a leak causing the coolant to be excessively burned off as th... |