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Hyundai Sonata

2010–2014 only

10,742 classified complaints 19 recalls

1,073,773 sold in the US for 2010–2014.

74 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2010–2014 Hyundai Sonata models have 10,742 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 19 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 97,097 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2010–2014 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 1,485 complaints · 14/10k sold

Median onset: 97,097 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 1,387 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 70,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 1,121 complaints · 10/10k sold

Median onset: 86,000 miles. 11.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 1,103 complaints · 10/10k sold

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 952 complaints · 8.9/10k sold

Median onset: 87,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 813 complaints · 7.6/10k sold

Median onset: 70,500 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 490 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 61,500 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 370 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 100,400 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2010–2014 compare with other Sonata years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2014 model years. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year and full specs/safety data.