Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has 4 recalls, 111 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
111
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | P0471 code before 55k miles even after repair is made |
| Jan 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Will be driving the car and suddenly hear a beep. Then the dashboard will flash with the ABS light e... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On i believe 1/14/26, my check engine light came on. Scheduled appt.for 1/16/26 for diagnostic. Seve... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I took my car to the dealer on [XXX] with concerns about the strong gas smell that I have been smell... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my 2021 Hyundai Sonata at approximately 3:00 AM when the vehicle suddenly began shakin... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Hyundai technical service bulletin 23-EM-009H (EHRS COOLANT LEAK) - AKA a faulty heat exchange that ... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Recall number (25V796000) There is No remedy available. I am Experiencing fuel system issues that ma... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | Engine makes rattling and knocking noises. Transmission hesitates and jerks Suspension front struts... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2021 Hyundai Sonata 1.6T, which has an open NHTSA safety recall (25V796000) related to fuel... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Component or system involved and availability for inspection: The issue involves the transmission / ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | NHTSA: #25V796000 Recall: #286 2020-23MY SONATA (DN8/DN8A) FUEL TANK Issued on 11/18/2025 and there ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid 12v battery has started to die randomly. My car is currently w... |