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Hyundai Sonata

2015–2019 only

4,314 classified complaints 12 recalls

737,098 sold in the US for 2015–2019.

43 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2015–2019 Hyundai Sonata models have 4,314 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 12 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 78,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2015–2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2020–2024

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

What breaks, and when — 2015–2019 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 911 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →
Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 596 complaints · 8.1/10k sold

Median onset: 85,643 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 558 complaints · 7.6/10k sold

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 330 complaints · 4.5/10k sold

Median onset: 47,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 191 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 45,153 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 177 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 61,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 173 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 41,052 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 168 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 38,954 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Which other vehicles have automatic transmission 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 2015–2019 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 2015–2019 model years. See the full Hyundai Sonata report for every year and full specs/safety data.